Pilots from across
Europe call on EU policymakers to reform Europe’s airspace now
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Europe’s leading airlines are calling on
EU transport ministers to make the benefits of airspace reform a reality as
they meet in Stockholm today. Pilots representing 9 A4E member airlines have
come together in a new video to urge ministers to seize the
opportunity and move the Single European Sky (SES2+) legislation out of the
holding pattern it has been stuck in for many years.
Implementing the updated Single European Sky (SES2+),
as proposed by the European Commission, would be a major step in creating a
seamless European airspace. This would enable pilots to fly the most efficient
routes possible which will reduce the amount of fuel used in-flight, reduce
delays and deliver a reduction of around 7% in CO2 emissions.
The EU has been discussing airspace reform for decades
without any real results to show for it. As airlines face a busy summer and the
prospect of ever more congested European airspace, the need for reform is
clearer than ever.
Commenting on today’s video, Laurent Donceel, acting
Managing Director of Airlines for Europe (A4E) said:
“Member states have the opportunity
to achieve a seamless and digitalised airspace in Europe by supporting the EU
Commission’s proposal to reform the Single European Sky (SES2+) legislation.
Our pilots have a message for ministers today: We’ve been waiting too long for
this important reform and it’s time to take action on airspace now to deliver
for passengers, for Europe and for the environment.”
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