Thursday, November 21, 2024 European aviation leaders have issued an open letter to EU institutions and Member States, calling for a strong focus on decarbonizing the sector through a dedicated Industrial Strategy aligned with the Clean Industrial Deal. The appeal highlights the importance of integrating key proposals from the Draghi Report to enhance the bloc’s competitiveness. The aviation sector, represented by the Destination 2050 partners encompassing key stakeholders across the industry, is urging the establishment of a high-level, structured dialogue between the European Commission, Member States, and the aviation industry.
This collaboration aims to intensify efforts to achieve decarbonisation within Europe’s aviation sector. To support this mission, robust mechanisms are essential to expedite progress, including : With time running out, the urgency for action is clear. As COP29 concludes, aligning stakeholders in a unified and effective effort is critical to implementing the policies and securing the funding needed for European aviation to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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