European Regions Airline Association

How did our member airlines perform in 2024? We have developed a report using data from EUROCONTROL’s FATHOM tool, which gives key metrics and trends for the sector.   Last year brought steady growth and operational improvements, alongside some challenges in European airspace. Headline statistics:   ✈️ Traffic growth: ERA members total traffic in 2024 increased by 2% compared to 2023, with 1,029,033 flights, reflecting consistent recovery and growth. August saw the busiest month, with 3,140 average daily flights, while March traffic showed the highest improvement. ⛽ Efficiency gains: The rolling excess fuel burn percentage (YTD) shows an overall improvement in flight efficiency of 0.6%, with a decline in the first half of the year and stabilisation in later months. 🕧 Arrival punctuality: 75.1% of flights arrived on time, outperforming the European average (72.5%) with average arrival delays of 13.51 minutes. 🌩️ Challenges: ATFM delays totalled 1,988,656 minutes, an 8.7% increase year-on-year, dominated by weather and capacity issues.   These insights are based on data from EUROCONTROL’s Network Manager interactive analysis tool (FATHOM), which provides performance statistics across European airspace. FATHOM is available to ERA members, offering tailored analytics to support informed decision-making and optimise operations: https://lnkd.in/dDTg-kp

Industry leaders, policymakers and experts gathered this week to unveil the updated #Destination2050 roadmap, outlining the path to net-zero European aviation by 2050 🌍 ✈️   🎥 Watch the video below to see the key highlights from the event and see how the sector is working towards a more sustainable future. Learn more about Destination 2050 here: https://lnkd.in/eBsT8gnN

Good to participate at the European Travel Commission's #DestinationEuropeSummit today and discuss the opportunities and challenges we share with our partners in the #tourism industry

As part of our Regional International technology special, our issue sponsor Azzera shared how its innovative software is streamlining compliance with complex emissions regulations and supporting airlines' sustainability efforts. Read more: https://ow.ly/Vet250UUI94

ERA members are stepping up once again in times of need. Well done to Greek airline SKY express for supporting the community of Santorini as earthquakes strike the island https://lnkd.in/eaRps3Yh

ERA is very proud to be part of today's launch of the updated #Destination2050 roadmap. Great discussions with policymakers about our industry’s progress towards sustainable European aviation since the launch of the first report in 2021, and the challenges ahead amid an evolving geopolitical landscape. Positive remarks from Director General, DG MOVE European Commission Magda Kopczyńska, praising the sector for coming together, taking the lead and making a strong statement and commitment to decarbonisation. Our Director General Montserrat Barriga Andrés shared some closing remarks at the event, issuing a rallying cry for the industry and regulators to come together. The independent report in the updated roadmap is a wake-up call to EU institutions. Stronger policy, regulatory and financial support is essential, and it must come now. Thank you to our members and Board who attended, representing the spectrum of the regional aviation industry; Johan Pelissier, Marie-Louise Philippe, Vasiliki Christidi, Clemente Affinito, Luis Rodrigues, Gilles Feith and Simon McNamara and especially to our President Jesper Rungholm who shared the views of ERA and our members in a panel discussion.

📢 Press release: ERA, alongside our #Destination2050 partners, are calling on policymakers to recognise aviation as an essential industry in the upcoming Clean Industrial Deal. In our updated #Destination2050 roadmap, launched today, we outline 11 key policy recommendations to support the transition to net-zero aviation. From airlines and airports to air navigation services and manufacturers, the entire sector is committed to sustainable transformation – but strong policy support is crucial to achieving real change. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gtQ3tNy Airlines for Europe (A4E) ACI EUROPE Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) | CANSO

With extreme weather events on the rise, aviation needs reliable weather data to enhance safety and efficiency as well as optimising routes to reduce fuel consumption and thus contribute to sustainability goals. ERA member The Weather Company shares how it is supporting airlines in Regional International: https://ow.ly/TQZA50USt17

ERA member Blue Islands is expanding its connections with Europe this summer, boosting tourism for the Channel Islands! CEO Rob Veron said: “We are thrilled to work with our valued tour operator partners to deliver inbound European charter programmes, enabling visitors from Austria, the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland to discover the unique charm and beauty of Jersey and Guernsey this summer. We have been operating series charter to the islands for over 15 years and are proud of the role we play in supporting the inbound visitor economy – an important sector of our islands’ wider economies.”

ERA's first major event of the year takes place in March - we can't wait to reconnect with our #ERAFamily in Copenhagen for the Regional Airline Conference #rac25! We will be looking to the future, discussing the essential role of our sector and its societal value, the way AI and digitalisation are transforming the industry and finding out from OEMs about their latest innovations and how the market is evolving. Check out our event preview in the new issue of Regional International and register today!