Regulations and Government
Europe considers extending emissions trading plan
The European Union’s new emissions trading requirements for aviation could be imposed on a much larger group of business aircraft than has been anticipated

The European Union’s new emissions trading requirements for aviation could be imposed on a much larger group of business aircraft than has been anticipated. According to the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), the European Commission (EC) intends to extend emission trading to all aircraft weighing more than 5,700 kg (12,566 pounds). Previously, it had been expected that the weight threshold would be 3.5 times higher at 20,000 kg (44,091 pounds).

In legislative proposals introduced in December, the EC confirmed its intention to require emissions trading for all flights wholly within the 25-state EU from 2011. Beginning in 2012, the requirement would be extended to aircraft–regardless of where they are based– flying in or out of any EU airport.

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