ABOUT ERA
The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) represents a diverse membership of over 50 airlines and more than 150 associate members, including manufacturers, airports, suppliers and aviation service providers from across the aviation sector. At the heart of ERA’s mission is regional connectivity with our member airlines playing a crucial role in linking Europe’s regions. These connections support social and territorial equality and cohesion and drive economic growth through tourism, investment, business development and job creation.
ERA’s core function is to advocate for its members by engaging with Europe’s key regulatory institutions. The association works to enhance regional air connectivity, safeguard the competitiveness of European regional aviation and promote both environmental and social responsibility. It also plays a vital role in advancing safety, operational performance and air traffic management. In addition, ERA facilitates knowledge sharing and collaboration through a range of events, working groups, meetings and forums.
ERA’s vision
To promote and defend the airline industry in providing safe and sustainable air connectivity to all regions of Europe.
- Being the voice of our sector, representing the interests of our members and advocating to ensure a fit for purpose regulatory environment.
- Promoting the unique contribution of the European regions airline sector in protecting and developing regional economies and local communities.
- Promoting social responsibility and environmental sustainability through advocating for the implementation of robust governance principles.
- Campaigning for continuous improvement in air safety and efficiency by collaborating with aviation safety and traffic management authorities.Â
- Enabling collaboration among members by providing co-operative business opportunities, focus groups and networking platforms while debating issues impacting our industry and joining our resources for the common good.
The European market
The European air transport industry is one of the most heavily regulated in the world in terms of consumer affairs and the environment. With approximately 2.5 billion passengers flying on over 10 million flights, the European market contributes €850bn to European economic activity (ACI Europe/EUROCONTROL 2024).
Our Sector
Our sector is an essential element of European air transport contributing hugely to economic and growth within Europe. ERA’s airlines:
- carry over 52 million passengers per year;
- operate over 850,000 flights;
- on over 1,500 routes.
