The European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) returns to Geneva on May 20–22, 2025, as one of the premier events in the private aviation sector.
Each year, EBACE brings together industry leaders, manufacturers, and experts to explore the latest market trends, technological advancements, and key sector challenges. The 2025 edition will focus intensely on sustainability, with decarbonization of air transportation at the heart of the agenda.
Sustainability as a priority in business aviation
New EU regulations and evolving market demands from both customers and businesses are accelerating executive aviation’s transition toward a greener, more sustainable future. Policies like Fit for 55 aim to cut greenhouse gas emissions in Europe by at least 55% by 2030.
Among the key initiatives in this legislative package is ReFuelEU Aviation, which promotes the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This initiative sets binding targets for fuel suppliers to gradually increase the share of SAF in conventional fuel blends, starting at 2% in 2025 and reaching 70% by 2050.
In this context, EBACE 2025 will spotlight the industry’s leading sustainability strategies, from route optimization to investments in clean energy. Conferences such as Future Propulsion: Advancements in Revolutionary Engines and the Path to Service will explore the latest propulsion technology innovations, including more efficient hybrid, electric, and hydrogen-powered systems.
The future of private flights
A key pillar in the journey toward a cleaner future for private aviation is the development and adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
SAF stands out as one of the most promising alternatives for reducing aviation’s carbon footprint. Derived from renewable sources such as agricultural waste, used cooking oil, and industrial gases, SAF can cut CO₂ emissions by up to 80% compared to traditional fossil fuels. It is also fully compatible with existing aircraft infrastructure and technology, offering a low-risk solution in a volatile oil market.
Another transformative technology gaining momentum is the eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing). These electric aircraft are designed to reshape urban air mobility with efficient, low-emission flight. At CES Las Vegas 2025, a global stage for innovation and sustainability, companies like XPENG AEROHT unveiled groundbreaking eVTOL concepts.
These new technologies and advances aim to transform the current landscape and spark the debate on the electrification of air transportation and the use of renewable energies, laying the foundation for future generations of private jets.
Connection between air sustainability and ground transportation
Sustainability is not only transforming aviation but also driving a significant shift in ground transportation. EBACE 2025 will highlight how private aviation and executive transportation are aligning toward a greener future, where efficiency and environmental responsibility go hand in hand.
As the aviation industry moves toward adopting cleaner technologies, such as sustainable fuels and eVTOLs, the ground transportation sector is also undergoing a transformation on the road to electrification and sustainable mobility.
Electric vehicle fleets are becoming increasingly present at airports and in urban areas, offering low-impact transportation options for private aviation passengers. From the deployment of high-end electric vehicles to the use of advanced software, the industry is strategically embracing cleaner technologies to build a more efficient, environmentally conscious transportation ecosystem.
Geneva, a key scenario for sustainable mobility
The choice of Geneva as the venue for EBACE 2025 is no coincidence. Internationally recognized for its commitment to the environment and innovative sustainability policies, the city offers an ideal setting to discuss the future of business aviation through an ecological lens. With modern infrastructure and a strong commitment to electric mobility, there are multiple sustainable and efficient options for how to get around Geneva, making it a European benchmark for cities leading the energy transition.
In this context, EBACE 2025 becomes even more significant. The event not only serves as a platform to showcase technological improvements in aviation but also represents a complete ecosystem where both air and ground mobility are being redefined through sustainability principles. This synergy strengthens the message that the decarbonization of transportation must be seen not in isolation, but as part of a broader transformation across the entire mobility sector.
Within this framework of green transformation, private transportation companies emerge as key agents of change. At Drivania Chauffeurs, we have a strong presence of private transportation in Zurich and Geneva and actively contribute to the shift toward more responsible ground mobility. Through a service of private chauffeurs experts in route optimization and a fleet constantly evolving in the direction of more eco-friendly options, we reinforce our commitment to more sustainable executive mobility.
EBACE 2025 demonstrates that the future of executive transportation, both in the air and on the ground, is driven by a common goal: reducing environmental impact without compromising on comfort or service excellence.