The European Commission proposed on 17 July 2026 to extend the EU Emissions Trading System to international flights departing the EU for destinations within 5,000 km, effective 2029, directly imposing carbon costs on business aviation operators flying to hubs like Dubai and Istanbul. EBAA formally voiced concerns that this patchwork regulatory burden will disproportionately impact bizav compared to larger airlines with greater cost absorption capacity or rerouting options. The reform marks the first-time carbon pricing on departing intra-5,000 km flights, while excluding long-haul routes to the US, China, and Tokyo. Free allowances for heavy industries are extended to 2038, conditional on decarbonisation investment plans, but aviation faces full auctioning from 2026. Final approval by EU member states remains required before the 2029 implementation date becomes law.