Assessing how far the sector has come in turning sustainable aviation from a buzz word into reality

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Valencia, 24-25 October 2023 — The 12^th ECAC/EU Dialogue with the air transport industry was hosted in Valencia by the Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda of Spain in the framework of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The event saw engagement between the 140 participants representing regulators and policymakers from ECAC Member States and the industry and broader stakeholders from outside the aviation sector, under the theme, “Flying sustainably — from buzz to reality”.

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Statement of the 2023 ECAC/EU Dialogue with the air transport industry

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Valencia (Spain), 24-25 October 2023

Embracing sustainability: a prosperous aviation sector centred on people and planet

The ECAC/EU Dialogue participants recognise that achieving true sustainability in European civil aviation requires a holistic approach. By embracing the interdependent dimensions of social, environmental, and economic sustainability, we strive to build a balanced and resilient aviation industry in Europe and for European citizens.

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ECAC Security Forum considers organisational changes in the security technology field

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Tirana, 19-20 October 2023 — Organisational changes in the security technology field scheduled to be implemented from January 2024 were discussed at the ECAC Security Forum meeting held in Albania. The meeting reviewed recent cyber security developments in civil aviation, and exchanged best practices implemented by civil aviation authorities in the field. Participants also considered the ECAC security working groups’ progress on their 2023 work programmes, and the groups’ priorities for 2024.

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Cooperation and collaboration on UAS matters

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Videoconference, 19 October 2023 — National points of contact from 20 ECAC Member States met for the second workshop in 2023 to discuss unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The workshop was opened by the recently appointed ECAC Focal Point for UAS, Mirjana Čizmarov (DGCA Serbia), who emphasised the importance of cooperation and collaboration on UAS matters, particularly given the enormous potential of UAS market growth and the real-life need to promote safe UAS operations.

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Participation in ICAO EUR/NAT environment seminar

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Tbilisi, 17-19 October 2023 — The ECAC Secretariat gave presentations on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) at the ICAO EUR/NAT Environment Task Force Seminar on State Action Plans and the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). Representatives of EUR/NAT States, including 14 ECAC Member States and stakeholders, participated in this three-day event.

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European coordination group on economic matters prepares for ICAO Air Transport Regulatory Panel Working Group 4

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Videoconference, 18 October 2023 — Members of the European Coordination Group (ECG) on Economic matters gathered virtually to discuss inputs ahead of the ICAO Air Transport Regulatory Panel (ATRP) Working Group 4 meeting scheduled to be held on 1-3 November 2023 in Dakar.

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