EU aviation strategy

ZERO Association Sustainable Land System welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to develop a new proposal for an Aviation and Aeronautics Strategy and considers it particularly timely, particularly in view of the current geopolitical and socio-economic context, which has highlighted the heavy dependence of European aviation on fossil fuels and, in particular, the import of kerosene.

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Europes aviation sector is a strategic asset for competitiveness, connectivity and technological sovereignty. It is also one of the few domains in which Europe still combines world-class research, industrial depth and global market relevance.

The EU’s industrial leadership in aviation brings high added value, but faces increasing global pressure from competitors, the raw materials race, the decarbonisation imperative and an increasingly complex geopolitics. This threatens the EU single market and the entire value chain.

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The aviation industry and the air transport sector ensure the mobility of passengers and goods, safeguard both civil and military technological leadership, and thereby substantially contribute to climate protection, security, and the strategic sovereignty of the European Union. As a key strategic industry, aviation drives cross-sector innovation, creates high-quality jobs, and generates sustainable value.

NLR recommends the following actions 1. Strengthen aviation research & technology infrastructures (RTIs) Europes future competitiveness and sovereignty depend heavily on world-class RTIs. The future strategy should support the long-term renewal and maintenance of strategic aviation testing and validation infrastructures, including windtunnels, propulsion, digital, ATM and autonomous aviation environments. 2.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to speak on an issue that is so important to us. The Polish Aeroklub has the status of the Polish Sports Association – in the field of air sports. Following the transformation of the system in the 1990s, our organisation took up the role of Managing Authority for around 30 airports, which have a non-statutory status as sporting, tourism and training airports.

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Sectoral Council Competence in Air Industry is a platform bringing together representatives of business, science and education and public institutions working for the aviation industry in Poland. The main objective of the Council’s activities is to diagnose staff shortages, adapt curricula to labour market needs and promote professional development in specific sectors.

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Ibec, Irelands largest lobby and business representative organisation, welcomes the opportunity to respond to the European Commission Call for Evidence for the EU Aviation Strategy. Revising the 2015 Strategy is a long-standing ask of Ibec, with it most recently featuring in our EU Presidency Policy Priorities Paper, "Making a Resilient, Competitive EU a Reality".

Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the consultation on the EU Aviation Strategy launched by the European Commission. CPK is developing the Port Polska project, which involves the construction of an integrated transport hub in Poland, located approximately 37 km west of Warsaw.

Airship/ Lighter-Than-Air (LTA) technologies should be explicitly recognised within the future EU aviation strategy as a strategic and complementary segment of the European aviation ecosystem. Both low-altitude and high-altitude LTA systems can contribute significantly to Europes objectives regarding decarbonisation, industrial competitiveness, resilience, territorial cohesion, and strategic autonomy.

The European e-SAF Coalition welcomes the European Commissions initiative to update the EU Aviation Strategy and appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the Call for Evidence. On behalf of Arcadia eFuels, INERATEC, Norsk e-Fuel, SkyNRG and Zaffra, the Coalition highlights the strategic role that synthetic aviation fuels (e-SAF) can play in strengthening Europes energy resilience, industrial competitiveness and…

Shell welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the Commissions EU Aviation Strategy Call for Evidence. Europe will need to navigate the challenge of preserving a competitive and resilient European Aviation sector, while ensuring the sector remains on a realistic pathway to net zero.

— The distinction between General Aviation and Commercial Aviation needs to be strengthened in aviation legislation. Particular attention should be paid to the principle of proportionality. Provisions which are not proven should be repealed. — Security is not achieved through administrative hurdles. Rather, they are an obstacle that binds resources that could be better targeted.

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Opportunity Green welcomes the European Commission's Call for Evidence on the EU Aviation and Aeronautics Strategy and the opportunity to contribute to this process. We have included our response in the attached document. Our submission draws on Opportunity Green's original legal and policy analysis. We hope it provides useful evidence to inform the Commission's work on this initiative.

Dronamics response to the European Commissions call for evidence on the EU Aviation and Aeronautics Strategy Dronamics strongly supports the European Commissions ambition to strengthen Europes competitiveness, resilience, decarbonisation, strategic autonomy, industrial leadership, and security.

Appreciation is extended to the Commissions team for granting the opportunity for public comments. The Strategy should address the feasibility, conditions, and actions required for introducing these elements, considering geopolitical and market changes compared to international aviation's post-WWII design: 1. Lifting the majority EU nationality requirements for EU airlines facing financial distress.

Safe Landing is a global community of aviation workers and enthusiasts who care about the future of our industry and our planet. We want to live in a world where aviation flourishes in harmony with nature, and the beauty of flying can be enjoyed by all for generations to come. OUR VISION We love flying, and want a sustainable future for aviation that can bring social and economic prosperity.

As industry leader active in both avionics and air traffic management, Thales strongly welcomes the European Commissions drive toward an ambitious and forward-looking European aviation strategy. Our contribution puts forwards strategic perspectives and recommendations, with a specific focus on airborne avionics systems and ATM solutions, two complementary domains that are intrinsically linked: aircraft performance…

In light of the current crisis in Iran and broader conflicts such as the Ukraine war, the dependency of European aviation on fossil fuels and imported kerosene is clearer than ever. Countries like China are quickly catching up in the field of aerospace technologies.

GBTA welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the EUs upcoming Aviation Strategy. Business travel is a 400 billion industry in Europe, playing a critical role for the continents economy and connectivity. Aviation is a key partner for it, essential for international connectivity, high-value sectors and time-sensitive travel.

The Autonomous Region of the Azores welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to develop a new EU Aviation Strategy as an opportunity to strengthen territorial cohesion and ensure a just green transition. As an outermost region (OR), under Article 349 TFEU, the Azores face permanent constraints of insularity, remoteness and territorial fragmentation that make air transport an essential service for mobility…

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NATS welcomes the opportunity to comment on the proposed EU Aviation Strategy. NATS is the United Kingdoms main air navigation service provider (ANSP). We provide en-route air traffic services in UK airspace and by delegation from EEA ANSPs also in adjacent airspace volumes within the EEA.

A strategy to project European leadership into the next era of aviation The European Union needs an ambitious and comprehensive aeronautics industrial strategy. Through a pioneering spirit and an ambitious and focused industrial strategy, Europe created a globally competitive European commercial aircraft industry.

CLECAT, representing freight forwarders, logistics service providers and customs agents across Europe, is the leading voice of the freight forwarding and logistics sector at EU level. Through its network of 27 national member organisations, CLECAT works to promote efficient, competitive and resilient transport, logistics and customs policies that support European trade and supply chains.

The EU aviation framework requires targeted adaptation to reflect the evolving structure of the European air transport market, including the growing role of highly efficient, utilisation-driven ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) operators. Existing regulatory frameworks designed for earlier market conditions, increasingly create misalignment between policy objectives and operational realities.

In the face of major systemic shocks and rapidly evolving passenger expectations, Europe's aviation and aeronautics industry requires a renewed EU Aviation and Aeronautics strategy that is pragmatic and forward-looking.

This contribution is submitted by Daher Aircraft as part of the European Commission’s call for evidence on the development of a European strategy for aviation and aeronautics. Daher Aircraft is an aircraft manufacturer established in Tarbes, founded in 1911, and is an industrial family company with 15000 employees, mainly employed in the field of aeronautics, and in particular general aviation.

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Please find attached, ACI EUROPE's Response to the European Commission Call for Evidence "Supporting the competitiveness and global leadership of the European aviation and aeronautical industries". Thank you for this opportunity to comment and thank you to the ACI EUROPE team for their input. ACI EUROPE.

The City of Vantaa thanks the European Commission for the possibility to participate in the Call for Evidence. Because the aviation industry has a big impact on the regions and the cities where airports are located, it is essential to include their viewpoints in the new EU Aviation Strategy. Vantaa is Finlands 4th largest city with 253 000 inhabitants, and the home of the Helsinki-Vantaa International airport.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a driving capability in many industries with respect to market opportunities and competitiveness. AI driven software design is already used in several domains providing for faster time to market and reduced design effort and cost. Concerning the design of airborne software such opportunities provide a clear improvement potential.

Moeve welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the forthcoming EU Aviation Strategy at a critical moment for the sector, marked by growing global competition, supply risks and the need to accelerate decarbonisation. As a leading Spanish energy company undergoing a transformation towards a provider of sustainable fuels, Moeve is investing up to 8 billion by 2030 in renewable hydrogen and advanced biofuels.

Bellona is an independent non-profit organisation founded in 1986, working to solve climate and environmental problems through technology-oriented, solution-driven analysis and advocacy. We welcome this consultation on updating the Aviation Strategy for Europe. Our contribution focuses on aviation fuels and the decarbonisation of the sector.

The full position can be found in annex. GIWAS welcomes the European Commissions new EU Aviation and Aeronautics Strategy as a timely and critical step toward securing the future of one of Europes most strategic industrial sectors. The aeronautics industry remains a cornerstone of European technological leadership. It is backed by world-class manufacturers, a highly skilled workforce, and decades of innovation.

FR & ENG Groupe ADP is France's leading airport operator, majoritarly owned by the French state. As a world leader in the airport industry, Groupe ADP plays a key role in the EU's connectivity with the rest of the world, with the ambition to develop and operate increasingly efficient, value-creating and carbon-free airport platforms.

This is the feedback from PAE (Spanich Aerospace Technology Platform) It follows our ambitions: - Technological sovereignty - Competitiveness - Sustainability - Dual use Following this our main recommendations for R&I funding are:+ - Advanced Composites, Materials, Structures and Manufacturing - Real Fuselage and Empennage - Aircraft electrification and high voltage systems - Next generation propulsion systems -…

Hydrogen Europe welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the European Commissions upcoming Aviation Strategy. The upcoming Aviation Strategy is an opportunity to present a clear roadmap to decarbonise the aviation sector and live up to the EUs climate ambitions.

The European Cabin Crew Association (EurECCA), the largest independent association representing cabin crew professionals across Europe, welcomes the European Commissions initiative to strengthen the competitiveness and global leadership of the European aviation and aeronautical industries.

Please see feedback from the European Helicopter Association in the attached file. Synopsis below: EHA welcomes the European Commissions initiative to strengthen Europes aviation and aeronautical competitiveness, but stresses that rotorcraft must be recognised as a strategic part of the aviation ecosystem.

As Eni S.p.A., we welcome the European Commissions initiative to publish an updated EU Aviation Strategy aimed at restoring and strengthening the EUs industrial leadership in the aviation sector. A strong European SAF industry is essential to combine and support all these objectives.

Please find attached the contribution from VINCI Airports to the European Commission's Call for Evidence regarding a new Aviation and Aeronautical Strategy. As a leading global operator of transport infrastructure, we welcome this initiative and are pleased to share our perspective. The attached document details our inputs, which we trust will be a valuable for the development of this crucial new framework.

Technip Energies (T.EN) welcomes this timely initiative. We support a strengthened EU Aviation Strategy centered on scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) to enhance both decarbonisation and energy resilience.

Please find attached the contribution of the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR) to the Call for Evidence on the future European Aviation and Aeronautics Strategy. The contribution reflects the territorial perspective of CPMR member regions on connectivity, accessibility, regional airports, sustainable aviation, innovation capacity and the need to ensure a balanced and cohesive aviation transition…

Rolls-Royce develops and delivers complex power and propulsion solutions for safety-critical applications in the air, at sea and on land. Over 390 million passengers flew on a Rolls-Royce powered aircraft in 2025.

The International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers Associations (IFATCA) welcomes the initiative of the European Commission to update the aviation strategy after over 10 years. The attached document shows our in-depth analysis of the current situation as well as our proposed input into the 2026 aviation strategy. IFATCAs key recommendations are the following: 1.

The Spanish Aviation Safety and Security Agency (AESA) welcomes this initiative and offers the following observations: 1. Safety as the cornerstone. The new Strategy must reaffirm that safety is the foundational premise of EU aviation policy, while ensuring that safety, competitiveness, sustainability and resilience are conceived as mutually reinforcing objectives. 2. Regulatory competitiveness.

The European single aviation market has strengthened competition, connectivity and made flying accessible to all Europeans. easyJet has played a central role in this transformation, democratising travel by keeping fares low and enabling millions to fly for the first time.

Indra considers this initiative essential to strengthening the competitiveness and resilience of the European ATM ecosystem. It should build on the 2015 Aviation Strategy while responding to todays challenges. Air traffic technologies are a core part of civil air transport infrastructure and also have clear dual-use relevance for EU defence infrastructure.

As the operator of Irelands two busiest airports, Dublin and Cork, daa plays a central role in supporting the national economy and maintaining international connectivity, and welcomes the ambition set out by the Commission. daa broadly supports the key principles outlined by ACI EUROPE and would welcome further engagement with the Commission on the issues raised in this submission.

Safe Landing is a global community of aviation workers and enthusiasts who care about the future of our industry and our planet. We want to live in a world where aviation flourishes in harmony with nature, and the beauty of flying can be enjoyed by all for generations to come. OUR VISION We love flying, and want a sustainable future for aviation that can bring social and economic prosperity.

I. Overall assessment of the consultation document The document submitted provides a valuable starting point for the development of a new European Aviation Strategy. It rightly identifies the main challenges facing the sector, increasing global competition, the need for the green and digital transitions, and security threats.

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This submission from Project SkyPower builds on the priorities outlined in our open letter submitted to the European Commission (the Commission) in February 2025 on behalf of 70+ organisations, and ongoing consultation with members across the e-SAF value chain. By 2035, Europe needs an aviation system that is competitive, resilient, and pioneering. e-SAF is central to that vision.

As a major national aviation research organization in Europe, DLR provides in the following its contributions to the update of the EU aviation and aeronautics strategy focusing mainly on research and innovation elements. Competitiveness, climate neutrality and sovereignty Looking at the current geopolitical situation, European Competitiveness should be one of EUs main priorities for the near future.

ANAMA, as the Italian representative association of companies operating in the air freight forwarding sector affiliated to FEDESPEDI Italian Federation of Freight Forwarding companies, wishes to recall and fully support the position expressed by CLECAT in the context of the European Commissions Call for Evidence on a renewed EU Aviation Strategy.

In a rapidly changing world, the coming decade will be crucial to maintaining Europes leadership in civil aviation. By the mid-2030s, the EEA envisions a Single Market for Aviation that delivers strategic air connectivity for cargo and passengers, businesses and consumers; a well-functioning market for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in which there is robust competition among suppliers and costs have come down…

We welcome the explicit recognition of drones and Innovative Air Mobility (IAM) in this call for evidence for a renewed EU Aviation Strategy. As outlined in the problem statement, progress in deploying unmanned air transport services across the EU has been slow, and their integration into EU airspace remains incomplete, while other regions of the world are catching up rapidly.

Aviation is simultaneously a strategic industry, a critical infrastructure and a major climate policy challenge. It accounts for around 3% of global CO emissions, while its total climate impact is significantly higher due to non CO effects. In the context of continued demand growth, the sector faces a profound transformation challenge.

This future strategy should explicitly recognise the need to ensure affordable, resilient and territorially balanced air connectivity for regions such as Galicia, given its status as a peripheral region on the European Atlantic coast.

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Business aviation is an integral part of Europes transport system, supporting business connectivity, governmental travel, medical missions and emergency response across a wide network of airports not served by scheduled airlines.

The revision of the European framework on air passenger rights should pursue an effective balance between the need to ensure a high level of passenger protection and the need to preserve the economic sustainability of European air transport.

A strong, competitive and sustainable aviation sector is essential for Europes connectivity, economic resilience and social cohesion.TUI supports the transition to climate-neutral aviation by 2050, but this must remain deliverable, affordable and globally competitive.

On behalf of the SDM Executive Director, please find attached the SESAR Deployment Manager input for the EU Aviation and Aeronautical Strategy. The SESAR Deployment Manager (SDM) function is defined by the Article 9 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) N°409/2013.

The future of European aviation must be built on strong social standards and fair competition, rather than deregulation and cost-cutting. Excessive liberalisation, subcontracting, and weak oversight have contributed to worsening working conditions and labour shortages that are putting the whole sector in an unsustainable state.

The EC is advancing an ambitious agenda to strengthen Europes sustainable prosperity, competitiveness, and strategic sovereignty through the next MFF. Central to this vision are research and innovation, through the continuation of HE and the creation of the ECF, aimed at accelerating industrial innovation, supporting clean technologies, and leveraging private investment.

Dronea welcomes the European Commissions initiative to develop a new Aviation Strategy for Europe and appreciates the opportunity to contribute to this important discussion. We particularly welcome the strategic focus on competitiveness, resilience, digitalisation, innovation and the future integration of unmanned aviation ecosystems into the broader European aviation framework.

AviAlliance welcomes the European Commission's initiative for a new EU Aviation Strategy. As a private international airport investor and manager operating across Europe and beyond, AviAlliance brings a perspective that complements national industry associations. We are a long-term infrastructure investor.

ASD welcomes the EU Commissions initiative to update the EUs Aviation Strategy and to formally include the aeronautics sector in the strategy. Civil aeronautics is currently one of the EUs few remaining globally leading industries and a strategic asset for competitiveness, technological leadership, strategic autonomy, exports, defence spillovers, and decarbonisation.

AIRE welcomes the European Commissions initiative to develop a new, comprehensive EU Aviation Strategy. This initiative is both timely and essential, as the European aviation sector navigates a period of profound structural transformation driven by decarbonization requirements, rapid technological developments and an increasingly complex geopolitical environment.

The Association of Austrian Airports (AÖV) welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to draw up a new European aviation strategy, as there is an urgent need to lay the foundations at EU level for the positive development of European aviation. In particular, the focus must be on competitiveness, connectivity and resilience.

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In view of the dynamic development of the aviation industry, we propose to draw attention to: 1. Establish a public demand base for aviation professionals in the European Union, which could be used by individual Member States to pursue a sound vocational education policy. 2.

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Please find attached International Airlines Groups (IAG) response to the European Commissions call for evidence on the EU Aviation Strategy. In this submission, IAG sets out its views on the strategic priorities that should underpin a renewed aviation framework for Europe, with a view to reinforcing the sectors competitiveness, resilience and sustainability, while preserving connectivity.

BookBetter.travel is a Brussels-based travel platform making low-emission travel the default choice for passengers and travel businesses. We integrate sustainability data into the booking experience, prioritise rail alternatives, educate on contrails and noise pollution, and offer alternative fuel (SAF) options. We submit the following three recommendations to the EU Aviation Strategy consultation. 1.

ECODES, environmental and social NGO from Spain, welcomes and acknowledges the importance of updating the EU Aviation and Aeronautics Strategy in light of the revision of the EU ETS Directive and the ReFuelEU Regulation and amid the oil and gas crisis.

Extract: H2FLY welcomes the European Commissions initiative to develop a comprehensive EU Aviation and Aeronautics Strategy and highlights that hydrogen-powered flight represents one of the most credible and scalable pathways to enable electrification of aviation and achieving true zero-emission aviation.

Aéroports de la Côte d'Azur welcomes the European Commissions initiative to develop a new European Aviation and Aeronautics Strategy aimed at defining the long-term framework for the sectors transformation over the next decade.

The current EU Aviation Strategy must transition from a CO2-only focus to a holistic climate impact approach. Scientific consensus, including EASAs 2020 landmark study, confirms that non-CO2 emissions (such as NOx, water vapor, soot particles, and contrail cirrus) are responsible for approximately two-thirds (66%) of aviation's net climate impact.

It is important to focus our comments on two strategic themes, with a view to expanding our contribution to cover more specific issues in the subsequent phases of the consultation. The two themes chosen are sustainable development and passenger protection. 1) Trade-off between the environment and competitiveness? The issue of sustainability.

Assaeroporti welcomes the Commission's initiative to develop a new EU Aviation Strategy, as important opportunity to establish a coherent, balanced and forward-looking framework for the sector. The Association supports the key principles outlined by ACI EUROPE and, while providing concise considerations, refers to the ACI EUROPE paper for detailed recommendations.

Over the past few years, the aviation and aeronautical sectors have been confronted with major transformations driven by geopolitical instability, rising energy costs, supply chain disruptions, accelerating decarbonisation targets, and increasing international competition.

Mundys welcomes the European Commissions initiative to develop a comprehensive European aviation strategy and supports the Commissions proactive and coordinating role in ensuring a coherent and effective aviation policy framework across Member States as aviation is a fundamental pillar of European economic integration, connectivity and competitiveness.

Europe currently has a unique opportunity to lead the emergence of a new strategic aviation segment: large cargo airships. FLYING WHALES is developing in Europe the LCA60T, a breakthrough low-emission cargo airship integrating hybrid-electric distributed propulsion, ultra-light composite structures and innovative logistics capabilities enabling heavy cargo transport without ground infrastructure.

AEROPORTI 2030 is the Italian association representing airport management companies from Rome, Venice, Verona, Treviso, Brescia and the Apulian Airport system, and promoting the sustainable, innovative and competitive development of the national airport sector within the broader European aviation ecosystem. Please find attached our contribution to the consultation on the future European Aviation Strategy.

The EU Aviation Strategy represents a unique opportunity to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable, competitive and resilient European aviation sector. By explicitly integrating civil aviation, aerospace and defence considerations, and by addressing financing gaps, facilitating the large-scale deployment of SAF and e-SAF, and supporting the timely development of enabling hydrogen infrastructure, the…

Global voluntary consensus standards such as those developed by ASTM International play a critical role in enabling a competitive, innovative, and globally leading European aviation sector, as recently stressed by EASA Executive Director Florian Guillermet, at the general assembly of the Alliance for Zero Emissions Aviation (AZEA).

Island regions suffer from territorial discontinuity, which has permanent and negative impacts on citizens living conditions and business activities, as recognised in Article 174 TFEU. As widely acknowledged, aviation plays a central role in the socio-economic development of island regions, since airports - alongside ports - constitute the sole points of access for the movement of goods and people to and from these…

Malta welcomes the European Commissions initiative to revisit the EU Aviation Strategy. Since the latest 2015 EU Aviation Strategy, the global aviation industry has faced severe, compounding crises, led by the unprecedented disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic and a structural supply-chain crisis.

Please find Safran's entire contribution in the attached document. The aeronautical sector is a strategic cornerstone of Europes industrial and technological base. It is one of the few high technology industries in which European players still hold a genuine global leadership position across the full value chain, combining world class aircraft manufacturers, equipment suppliers and a highly skilled workforce.

Please find attached Lufthansa Group's contribution to the EU Aviation Strategy Call for Evidence. In short, it is our view that a renewed Aviation Strategy must prioritize competitiveness and fair competition, guided by five principles: 1. Safeguard the EUs strategic autonomy: strong EU network airlines and hubs are essential to maintaining independent European connectivity and to reduce reliance on nonEU carriers.

Avinor welcomes the European Commissions initiative to develop a renewed European aviation and aeronautical strategy. From Avinors perspective, the strategy should not only address the competitiveness of airlines and manufacturers, but recognise airports, air navigation services and supporting infrastructure as critical enablers of Europes green transition, connectivity, resilience and security.

The future EU Aviation Strategy should recognise aviation as a strategic sector essential for Europes competitiveness, connectivity, resilience and technological sovereignty. Future European programmes must become more accessible, industry-oriented and competitive, while supporting the full innovation chain from low-TRL collaborative research to industrial deployment and market uptake.

Drone Alliance Europe (DAE) is a coalition of leading commercial drone operators and manufacturers. We welcome this initiative and urge the Commission to address the following priorities, which are essential to unlocking a genuinely integrated European drone market. 1.

Clean Air Task Force (CATF) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the European Commission's public consultation on the EU Aviation Strategy. As a global non-profit organisation dedicated to safeguarding against the worst impacts of climate change, CATF has conducted extensive research on aviation decarbonisation and is committed to ensuring that the EU's aviation policies reflect the best available science and…

Aircraft Leasing Ireland (ALI), the representative body for the aircraft leasing industry, supports a new comprehensive approach for the EUs aviation and aeronautical industry that focuses on driving progress, delivering on promises and bringing about concrete change.

Emirates welcomes the European Commissions initiative to update the EU Aviation Strategy. Given the deep integration of international passenger and cargo air services into the EUs economy, trade, tourism and industrial ecosystems, the success of the future strategy will depend on its ability to avoid inward-looking or protectionist approaches that risk undermining connectivity and competitiveness.

The Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) welcomes the European Commission's initiative to update the EU Aviation Strategy. FOCA shares the Commission's ambition to safeguard Europe's global leadership while accelerating the green and digital transitions and offers the following comments on key dimensions of the future Strategy.

Aviation connects people, cultures and economies, is essential for trade, is essential for tourism value creation, affordable mobility, regional development, international accessibility, and thus ensures cohesion between peoples and states.

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The Official College of Aeronautical Engineers of Spain (COIAE), comprising 3000 aeronautical engineers, values the Commission's initiative. The COIAE maintains that the future Strategy must rest on global competitiveness, strategic autonomy, and industrial resilience, applying rigorous pragmatism to navigate the twin digital and green transitions without jeopardising sector viability.

GKN Aerospace is a global multi-technology leader in the aerospace and defence industry, specialising in the development and delivery of cutting-edge aerostructures and engine systems. Our unrivalled products, systems and services are integral to 90% of today's major aircraft.

The Malta Business Bureau welcomes the opportunity to be able to reply to the Call for Evidence on the Aviation Strategy. We note that since the 2015 Aviation Strategy , the global aviation industry has faced severe, compounding crises, led by the unprecedented disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic and a structural supply-chain crisis.

The SASHA Coalition, which brings together leading companies from the shipping and aviation sectors developing renewable hydrogen and battery electric solutions, welcomes this timely opportunity to shape the upcoming EU Aviation Strategy. Since the last edition in 2015, decarbonisation has become central to achieve Europe's objectives on climate leaderhsip, industrial competitiveness, and energy sovereignty.

Please find attached PSNMs feedback, including the industry position developed within the framework of the PSNM Sustainable Aviation Committee. New Mobility Association (PSNM) is the largest organisation in the European Union comprehensively dedicated to mobility transformation across all key transport sectors.

ATR is the worlds leading regional aircraft manufacturer and the only global producer of civil turboprops in the 3078 seat category. ATR welcomes the launch of the call for evidence on the upcoming EU Aviation Strategy and welcomes the fact that the strategy will address not only air transport but also the civil aeronautics industry.

Europeans for Fair Competition, a unique coalition of employers and employees of EU network airlines advocating for fair competition and high social standards, welcomes the European Commission's plans to revise the 2015 Aviation Strategy. E4FC's input is attached.

EU Consultation ARES (2026) 54206208 Please find attached the statement of the "Bundesvereinigung gegen Fluglärm e.V." (BVF). The BVF is an organization based in Germany and regulated under Section 32b of the German Air Traffic Act (LuftVG); its purpose is to protect the environment from the adverse impacts of air traffic.

We welcome the European Commissions initiative to revise the Aviation Strategy and appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the public consultation process. From our perspective, the following aspects should be taken into consideration during the revision process. 1.

Cologne Bonn Airport (Flughafen Köln/Bonn GmbH) supports the European Commissions (DG MOVE) initiative to revise the European aviation strategy. The primary goal should be the establishment of a binding framework that bolsters the performance, competitiveness, and sustainability of the European aviation sector while recognising air connectivity as a strategic asset for Europe.

General Comments on the EU Aviation Strategy: Our association welcomes the direction of this initiative, particularly the key aspects of sustainable and efficient resource use, as well as the promotion of innovation and cross-sectoral utilization of capabilities. Specific comments on the EU Aviation Strategy: 1.

Sparfell welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the European Commissions development of a new Aviation and Aeronautics Strategy. As a European business aviation operator with a diverse fleet and operations across multiple Member States, we support the Commissions objective to strengthen competitiveness, sustainability, innovation, and regulatory coherence across the aviation ecosystem.

ONERA welcomes the EC initiative to prepare a new Aviation & Aeronautics Strategy for Europe and strongly supports the ambition to reinforce Europes competitiveness, technological sovereignty, resilience and global leadership while accelerating the green and digital transition. Aviation is a strategic sector for Europe, essential for mobility, industrial competitiveness and technological sovereignty.

The PtX Lab Lausitz welcomes that the European Commission addresses the global developments and associated challenges for the aviation sector. In this context, it is of crucial importance to move sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), particularly synthetic aviation fuels (eSAF) to the centre of the strategy and make it a strategic priority in the future EU civil and military aviation framework design.

EREA welcomes the EC initiative to prepare a new Aviation & Aeronautics Strategy for Europe and strongly supports the ambition to reinforce Europes competitiveness, technological sovereignty, resilience and global leadership while accelerating the green and digital transition. Aviation is a strategic sector for Europe, essential for mobility, industrial competitiveness and technological sovereignty.

The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) thanks the European Commission for the opportunity to provide feedback on the important topic of updating the EUs Aviation Strategy. Much has changed since the original Strategy was created in 2015. The Commission rightly notes that geopolitical developments have revealed the EUs overdependence on fossil jet fuels produced in and transported through unstable regions.

Dear Sir or Madam, As a European aerospace cluster representing an industrial ecosystem composed of industrial players, research organisations and collaborative innovation actors, we welcome the initiative to strengthen the competitiveness and global positioning of Europes aviation and aeronautical sectors.

The ICCT appreciates the opportunity to provide input through this call for evidence. The Commissions initiative comes at an important time for European aviation. Over the past decade, the EU has established itself as a global leader in aviation climate policy through targeted policy instruments, such as the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and ReFuelEU Aviation, as well as innovative research programs…

From the perspective of an industrial SME active in the European aeronautical value chain, we strongly welcome the European Commissions initiative and its ambition to reinforce the sectors global leadership, strategic autonomy and resilience in a rapidly evolving global environment.

Please find enclosed the opinion of the Bundesvereinigung gegen Fluglärm e.V. (BVF – Federal Association against Aircraft Noise). BVF is an organisation established in Germany and regulated by the Luftverkehrsgesetz (LuftVG) § 32b, which aims to protect the environment from air traffic pollution.

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Dear Sir or Madam, From the Basque Country’s Aeronautics and Space Cluster, we enclose our contribution to your public consultation on the future EU Aviation Strategy. Thank you for allowing us to have your say, for taking into account the feeling of the industrial, technological and scientific fabric we represent, and for standing at your disposal. Yours sincerely, HEGAN Basque AeroSpace Cluster

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Germanwatch welcomes the introduction of an EU aviation strategy. The ongoing cli-mate crisis, geopolitical rifts and tensions as well as shifting global economic roles re-quire strategic answers, to ensure a sustained and truly sustainable European aviation sector: An economically resilient aviation sector which serves European citizens in an equitable manner, while maintaining ecological limits and achieving…

The Union des aéroports français (UAF) supports the European Commission’s initiative to define a new strategy for aviation, in a context marked by international competition, decarbonisation requirements and resilience challenges. It calls for a rebalanced approach with five inseparable priorities: connectivity, competitiveness, transition, capacity and territorial cohesion.

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The European Union benefits from a unique, strong, and sovereign innovation base in the next generation of aircraft, ranging from batteryelectric and hybridelectric to hydrogenpowered solutions, encompassing both conventional aircraft designs and innovative air mobility concepts.

This comment summarises the main contributions of CEOE to the future Aviation Strategy of the European Union, as elaborated in detail in the attached document. CEOE underlines the strategic nature of the aviation sector for the economy, employment and territorial cohesion, warning that the current regulatory framework and rising costs, especially environmental costs, are eroding its competitiveness.

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ENAIRE welcomes the consultation to contribute to the EU Aviation Strategy and considers its effectiveness will depend on a set of closely interlinked priorities: 1.ENAIRE strives for the full and effective implementation of the Single European Sky, key enabler to address current capacity constraints, improve network performance and reduce structural inefficiencies.

Ladies and Gentlemen, please find below our common position on the creation of a new EU aviation strategy for PGL S.A. Group companies: Polski Grupa Lotnicza S.A. LOTAMS sp. z o.o. LS AIRPORT SERVICES S.A. LS TECHNICS sp. z o.o. Polska Akademia Lotnicza sp. z o.o.

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As the association representing EU HEFA SAF producers, we would like to focus on the aviation sector's "green transformation" mentioned in the Call for Evidence. The EBB strongly believes that the current and upcoming years will be key to determine the decarbonisation path of the aviation sector, and that the EU can lead global efforts by setting the right regulatory framework for the full uptake of Sustainable…

The The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Call for Evidence on the future Aviation Strategy. Since the adoption of the 2015 Aviation Strategy, the aviation sector has faced unprecedented challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical instability, supply-chain disruptions, decarbonisation pressures, and rising operational costs.

In Northern Sweden, aviation is an essential service of general interest. Long distances, low population density and limited transport alternatives make reliable air connectivity indispensable for economic development, access to services and societal resilience. The region also plays a growing strategic role in the EUs green industrial transition and security context.

RAeS Lighter-Than-Air Working Group (LTAWG) Position Note for the EU Aviation & Aeronautics Strategy (2026) - Summary and Recommendations The Strategic Need to Include Lighter-Than-Air (LTA) Systems across all Altitudes and Operating Environments The Royal Aeronautical Societys Lighter-Than-Air Working Group (RAeS LTA WG), comprising of members from both the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Airship Association…

As a researcher focusing on regional aviation infrastructure and sustainability transitions in Northern Europe, I highly welcome this initiative. To ensure the EUs global leadership in zero-emission aviation, the strategic focus must extend beyond major hubs to the peripheral regional airport networks.

As an European DeepTech startup developing proprietary, hardware-agnostic autonomous navigation software and AI for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) capable of operating without GPS and in zero-visibility conditions, Zeru Drones strongly welcomes the European Commissions initiative to design a re-energized Strategy for Aviation and Aeronautics.

Please find Boeing's full response in the file attached. Boeing is a global aerospace leader with a longstanding commitment to innovation, safety and sustainability across commercial aviation, defence and space. Our engagement in Europe spans manufacturing, research and development, maintenance and lifecycle services, and deep partnerships with local suppliers, universities and research centres.

AAP Aviation welcomes the Commissions focus on strengthening the competitiveness of European aviation. From our perspective, the workforce dimension of aviation competitiveness is one important area that deserves greater attention in this regard.

Hannover Airport Statement on the initiative for a new European aviation strategy Hannover Airport welcomes DG MOVE's initiative for a new European aviation strategy. The aim must be a binding framework that strengthens the performance and sustainability of European aviation as a business location.

Dear Sir/Madam, On behalf of Górnośląskie Towarzystwo Lotnicze S.A. (hereinafter referred to in the letter from GTL S.A.) managing Katowice-Pyrzowice Airport (EPKT), in reply to letter DL-1-1.40.12.2026.1 of 7 May 2026 2026 on the European Commission’s consultation on the EU Aviation Strategy, we fully support that the new EU Aviation Strategy takes into account the decarbonisation objectives pursued in parallel…

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Finnair statement on the EU Aviation Strategy Finnair considers it important that the EU Commission continues to engage in broad strategic dialogue with airlines and the wider aviation ecosystem. Updating the EU aviation strategy is essential to ensure that it shows the aviation industry a pathway to stronger competitiveness, connectivity, and accessibility while enabling an energy transition.

The SESAR Joint Undertaking (SESAR JU) is a public-private partnership established by the EU under article 187 of the TFEU, bringing together 55 members representing the entire European air traffic management (ATM) sector to deliver the Digital European Sky, with the objective of creating the most efficient and environmentally friendly sky to fly in the world.

LYNEports is an independent advisory firm specialising in the planning, feasibility, and integration of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure, with engagements across the EU, the GCC, and North America. We welcome the Commission's initiative to develop a new Aviation and Aeronautics Strategy and offer the following input, drawn from our work on vertiport feasibility, site readiness, and regulatory integration.

UECNA is the only Europe-wide organisation which represents airport communities at the European Parliament, the European Commission and at the International Civil Aviation Organisation. It also supports organisations and citizens with expert advice and by exchanging information, experience and best practices. UECNA addresses the negative impacts of aviation noise and pollution.

Munich Airport (FMG) strongly welcomes the European Commissions initiative to develop a new Aviation Strategy. FMG supports the positions of ACI EUROPE and ADV as well as BDL and underlines that airports are critical infrastructure, multimodal hubs and key enablers of the aviation ecosystem transformation.

European aviation faces a convergence of unprecedented challenges: achieving deep decarbonization in line with the European Green Deal, while simultaneously enhancing sustainability and competitiveness, securing Europes global leadership in the sector, and contributing to the prosperity of European societies.

BDLI input on the new EU aviation strategy: Europes aviation strategy must be an industrial, technological and sovereignty strategy The BDLI expressly welcomes the European Commissions initiative to develop a new European aviation strategy.

The German Airports Association (ADV) welcomes DG MOVEs initiative for a new European aviation strategy. The strategy should create a binding framework that strengthens the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European aviation.

TEDAE welcomes the European Commissions initiative to develop a new EU Aviation Strategy aimed at reinforcing the competitiveness, resilience, and global leadership of the European aeronautics sector. We fully support the diagnosis outlined in the Call for Evidence, particularly the need for a comprehensive approach to drive the green and digital transition, strengthen strategic autonomy, and ensure a global level…

The association Aero Decarbo is surprised to note that the European Commission’s initiative “Supporting the competitiveness and global leadership of the European aviation and aeronautical industries” seems to neglect environmental and climate challenges, which nevertheless call for a major transformation of these sectors.

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On behalf of UAP Coalition Netherlands (UAPCNL), we welcome the European Commission's initiative to bolster the competitiveness and global leadership of the EU aviation sector. Our contribution addresses a critical "blind spot" in current European aviation policy: the data gap regarding Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).

Dear Commission, following your request for input regarding the strategy for 'Supporting the competitiveness and global leadership of the European aviation and aeronautical industries, please find attached a document summarizing our views on the opportunity for battery-electric aircraft and policies that can make these a reality. Best regards, [name removed]. co CEO and CTO Elysian Aircraft.

1. The objective of promoting the competitiveness of the European aviation industry is welcomed. This requires a level playing field within the EU; in particular, however, companies from third countries must also be involved when they operate in the EU in order to ensure that European aviation is competitive in international competition. 2.

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Competitiveness, connectivity, infrastructure and aeronautics. An EU strategy should specifically create a level playing field enabling innovation, investment, connectivity and serial production in Europe. Competitiveness means economic strength, technological sovereignty, strategic resilience, and Europe’s ability to play an active role in shaping international standards and markets.

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CleanAviation presents a tremendous opportunity, but it remains very difficult, if not impossible, to join a consortium by submitting a proposal on the platform, as major aerospace companies have already virtually finalized their decisions by the time calls for proposals are published (based on personal experience). Upfront lobbying is essential to joining a consortium.

The European aviation industry is a key industry and of utmost importance for Europe's economic, military, and technological sovereignty. IG Metall represents the works councils of around 100 aviation and aerospace sites in Germany and thus the interests of around 120,000 employees across the entire value chain (from OEMs like Airbus, through module and system suppliers, to parts manufacturers and MRO).

Aviation offers many opportunities for innovation, but it is rightly a conservative sector where safety remains the highest priority. ULPower Aero Engines is active in light aviation and General Aviation. This market is volatile, with limited global growth and increasing cost pressure due to inflation.

Europe's aviation maintenance sector is facing a critical workforce crisis. The shortage of qualified aircraft maintenance engineers is placing immense pressure on existing personnel, driving excessive working hours and creating tangible risks to airworthiness standards across the industry.

Aviation is one of the few tech sectors where EU is leading, unlike other sectors such as AI, solar, wind energy, automotive, etc. We have to make sure that EU will remain in the leading position, both in sustainability as well as industrial competence. Therefore we should encourage competition between various EU consortium to achieve the best breakthrough technologies.

I represent Energy Policy Group (https://www.epg-thinktank.org/), a think-tank actively involved in two Horizon projects: DelHyVEHR (https://delhyvehr.eu/) aiming to develop a large scale LH2 refuelling station for heavy duty transport, and Hylical (https://www.hylical.eu/) aiming to develop an innovative technology for the low-cost liquefaction of H2.

The Commissions objective to unlock a "safe, integrated, and efficient air transport network" is currently hindered by a structural reliance on SORA (Specific Operations Risk Assessment) within the "Specific Category" which, while vital as a transitional tool, creates a 3 to 4 month administrative bottleneck for every new operational instruction that fundamentally blocks the scaling of agile European deeptech UAV…

While my company has been selffunding technology maturation and development over the past years, the EU funding schemes suffer from two major issues: they are either extremely fragmented (as in the main Framework Programme) or overloaded with bureaucracy to the point of losing alignment with their original purpose (as in PPPs such as Clean Aviation).

Aerospace industry is truly global industry and will remain as such for many years to come. In commercial transportation business there are only 3 big aircraft suppliers in the world having more than 90% of the market. Embraer (Brasil), Boeing (USA), and Airbus (EU). There are other countries with potential like China, Russia or Ukraine, but their industries are still developing or are suspended due to war.

Increasing the contribution and funding for FTA was a very good decision also the topics in this domain are selected properly. It would be nice to cover H2 aspect and roadmap more clearly not only for aviation but for stationary energy storage and marine applications. At EU we all know the importance of energy autonomy. EU should have more strict guidelines to cover this topic.

The Bicycle Club of Catalunya (BACC) welcomes this Call for Evidence and wishes to contribute from the perspective of cycling communities and active mobility users across Catalonia. We begin by recognising the significant progress made by the European institutions in support of cycling as a fully-fledged mode of transport.

Aviation strategy aligns well with currect European needs on sovereignty. Covering dual use/military is well considered. On the other hand, Clean Aviation joint undertaking is very closed and a lot of potential is being lost. It is proposed to follow a scheme similar to Clean Sky2 where small calls (which were like a cascade funding) were released to develop specific solutions.

To unlock the potential of unmanned aviation, remaining safe and secure, the EU should: 1) Amend Regulation 300/2008 considering that drones take-off and land anywhere, nit only at airports 2) Extend the scope of Regulation 2018/1139 because otherwise most vertiports would not be in the scope of the common rules 3) Revise Regulation 785/2004 on liability, clarifying that also model aircraft shall be insured, but…