- 6. Aug. 2025
- 4 Min. Lesezeit
EBACE returns to Geneva – new alternating format
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) announced the future of the European Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (EBACE): The event will return to Geneva’s Palexpo with a full static display in 2026 and alternate every other year in a different European city, whilst opening up the show to business aviation adjacent industries.
Following a transitional year in 2025, the EBAA is gearing up for next year, with strong interest already received from leading manufacturers. From 2026, the event will deliver the best of both worlds: Geneva will remain the home base with its renowned static display and industry showcase, whilst alternating years will take the show on the road, closer to members across Europe. This dynamic new format preserves the heritage and impact of Geneva, and will unlock fresh opportunities to connect, discover and grow across the continent. The updated format will also expand EBACE’s reach by welcoming industries that naturally complement business aviation, the EBAA stated. EBACE26 will take place at Palexpo, Geneva from 27-29 May 2026.
Safran acquires flight control activities from Collins Aerospace
Safran has announced the closing of the acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s flight control and actuation activities which are mission critical systems for commercial and military aircraft, and helicopters. With this transaction, Safran becomes a global leader in flight control and actuation systems and is well-positioned for next-generation platforms. In order to meet the decarbonization ambition of the industry, the next generation of single-aisle aircraft will have disruptive architecture features and be increasingly electrified requiring a breakthrough in flight control and actuation systems. This acquisition also brings added complementarity for Safran in helicopter and nacelle actuation where the Group is already among the global leaders.
The acquired business employs approximately 4,000 people across eight main facilities in Europe (UK, Italy and France) and Asia, and has activities in Poland, USA and India. Flight control and actuation systems from Collins are integrated on board 180 platforms, and generated revenue of around $1.55bn in 2024 and an EBITDA of about $130m.
U.S.-EU trade deal spares aerospace from tariffs
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) commends the Trump Administration in welcoming a trade agreement announced with the European Union (EU), which includes a return to zero-for-zero tariffs on aerospace products. The agreement comes on the heels of a similar tariff policy established between the U.S and United Kingdom, published in June. Earlier this year, the administration levied a 10% tariff on most aircraft and parts imports into the U.S. On July 12, Trump stated his intention to apply a 30% tariff on imports from the EU, starting on Aug. 1. Under the agreement, the tariffs will no longer be in effect for aerospace products traded between the U.S. and the EU.
Since the implementation of the 1979 Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, over 30 countries have benefited from a zero-for-zero fair and reciprocal trade agreement in civil aviation. NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen noted that the 1979 Agreement on Civil Aircraft has had an undeniably positive impact on U.S. leadership in global aerospace safety and innovation. The agreement led to a $104 billion U.S. trade surplus in the aerospace industry, leading all other sectors in bolstering the nation’s trade balance, while creating 1.8 million U.S. jobs. NBAA urges the administration to return to the zero-for-zero tariff policy with all other signatories to the 1979 Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft.
While the situation remained unclear for countries such as Switzerland in the first few days of August, Embraer and other Brazilian aerospace companies were spared from the 50% tariff imposed by the U.S. government on products from Brazil.
People: Bryan Bedford, new FAA Administrator
The U.S.-Senate in July confirmed Bryan Bedford as Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administrator, putting a former airline executive in charge of the agency. Bryan Bedford was sworn in as FAA Administrator in July 2025. He leads a workforce of more than 40,000 employees. An aviation industry veteran for more than 35 years, Bedford has a proven track record of safe operations, executive leadership and innovation.
Bedford previously served as president and chief executive officer of Republic Airways. During his 26 years at the helm of Republic, the airline grew from $85 million in revenues and 36 turboprop aircraft to more than $3 billion in revenues and an operating fleet of more than 250 jets, while maintaining a perfect passenger safety record. In 2018, Bedford led Republic in launching the visionary LIFT Academy, the first airline-owned training academy. As the cutting-edge program began to equip pilots with the skills they need to succeed, LIFT added an aviation maintenance training program.
Bedford’s previous jobs include president and chief executive of Mesaba Airlines, president and chief executive officer of Business Express Airlines, chief financial officer of Phoenix Airline Services, and chief financial officer for West Air Airlines. Bedford has served as chairman of the Regional Airline Association for multiple terms. He was named Airline Executive of the Year in 1997, 2004, and 2009, and holds a multi-engine, instrumented-rated private pilot license. Bedford graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor's degree in finance and accounting.
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