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The European Green Deal is set to transform the European Union into the world's first climate neutral bloc by 2050. Aviation, one of Europe’s largest industries, is undergoing significant changes to help the bloc achieve this goal. At the end of 2023, the sector published a declaration committing to rapid and united action to make European airspace the most efficient and environmentally friendly sky to fly in the world.

Co-signed by ACI EUROPE (Airport Council International), Airlines for Europe (A4E), Airlines International Representation in Europe (AIRE), Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD), Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO), European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), European Regions Airline Association (ERA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the declaration underlines the need to boost cooperation and investment in multiple technology pathways, including air traffic management (ATM).  It calls for continued support to the Single European Sky ATM Research Joint Undertaking (SESAR JU), which is carrying out research and innovation activities in support of a sustainable, resilient, Digital European Sky.