Master Plan for Climate Protection in Aviation
The companies in the German aviation association have presented a joint master plan to bring air transport more in line with climate protection. In it, they commit themselves to the goal of CO2-neutral air traffic.
What is needed for safe air travel in times of Corona?
To ensure the health and safety of air travel even in times of a worldwide pandemic, German airports and airlines have developed precautionary and hygiene measures in cooperation with their regulative authorities.

German Aviation Association

The German Aviation Association (BDL) is the common voice of the German aviation industry. It represents and promotes the interests of airlines, airports, Deutsche Flugsicherung (German air traffic control) and other service providers in German air traffic.

Our mission

Our topics

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The importance of air transport

Air transport connects people and markets worldwide - this secures employment and added value for the entire German economy.

Fair competition

Our companies face international competition, but unilateral national and European special burdens put them at a disadvantage in global competition.

Safety and operation

Safety is a top priority in aviation. Whether on the ground or in the air - airlines, airports and air traffic control do everything they can to keep flying safe