In Austria, Aviation Direct reported that the Federal Association of the German Aviation Industry (BDL) is calling for the aviation tax to be abolished in order to alleviate the additional financial burden given that on January 1, 2025, the new EU requirement came into force, according to which airlines at European airports must replace 2% of their fuel with sustainable aviation fuels. The report noted that the aviation industry expects additional costs of over $300 million per year for flights from Germany alone. In view of these challenges, the German aviation industry is calling for appropriate relief in order to reduce the international competitive disadvantage and ensure the competitiveness of European airlines, the report added.
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