Articles tagged “european union”

Plans to modernize European border crossings are off to a rocky start, but the EU appears largely committed to its April 10 deadline for a full implementation.

The race is on to prove eSAF supply can catch up with Europe’s mandates. But with plants taking four years to build, policymakers may have to consider adjusting their targets.

The mix of ambition and retreat around climate goals in the EU is sending mixed signals to an industry trying to decarbonize.

The EU's crackdown exposes how widespread aviation green claims have become.

The European Commission is optimistic that it will finally be able to reach an elusive goal: implementing a single booking and ticketing system for long-distance rail travel.

Europe’s new travel rules promise to make border crossings more efficient in the long run, but travelers facing the new system next week may face longer lines.

Europe is looking to rail to cut travel emissions, yet airlines still enjoy the tax breaks that help keep flights cheap. Rail, by contrast, is taxed and charged to use tracks, despite being the greener option. For the industry, that imbalance means airlines may keep winning on price until policymakers put climate goals above cheap tickets.

Airline lobbying groups in Europe are strongly opposed to the EU amendment. The rule could only be implemented following negotiations with EU governments. So far, Spain has expressed interest.

The fiery critique signals a sector losing patience with climate goals as costs rise and real progress slows.

Airline CEOs pushing for delays without significantly investing more in the production of greener jet fuels themselves seems like a missed opportunity.