Brussels, 6 March 2024: Following the conclusion of negotiations between the EU institutions last night on the Single European Sky (SES2+), the following can be attributed to Ourania Georgoutsakou, Managing Director of Airlines for Europe (A4E):

“A4E is currently digesting the final agreement on the Single European Sky (SES) which was reached in the early hours of this morning. We have been consistent in calling for a SES that delivers for airlines, passengers and the planet. On first look, it seems this agreement is still some way off from this. This will not be the end of A4E’s efforts to achieve a seamless, digital and truly Single European Sky that will reduce delays, improve efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.”

ENDS

About A4E

Airlines for Europe (A4E) is Europe’s largest airline association. Based in Brussels, A4E works with policymakers to ensure aviation policy continues to connect Europeans with the world in a safe, competitive and sustainable manner. As a key initiator of aviation’s Destination 2050 roadmap, A4E and its members committed to achieving Net Zero carbon emissions for their own operations by 2050. With a modern fleet of over 3,300 aircraft, A4E airlines carried over 610 million passengers in 2022 and served nearly 2,000 destinations. Each year, A4E members transport more than 4 million tonnes of vital goods and equipment to more than 360 destinations either by freighters or passenger aircraft.

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Communications Director,

Kevin.Hiney@a4e.eu,

Tel. + 32 499 82 82 94