Eddy Liégeois
Head of the Aviation Policy
European Commission
Eddy Liégeois is Head of the Aviation Policy unit since January 2025, in charge of EU policy to promote a competitive, connected and sustainable European aviation market and industry.
From January 2021 to December 2024 Eddy was Head of the Transport Networks unit, responsible to formulate policies and provide overall direction of the activities in the area of TEN-T projects and transport infrastructure development. He was also acting Director of Investment, Innovative & Sustainable Transport Directorate (December 2023 – November 2024).
Previously Eddy was Head of the Road transport unit (2015-2020), Head of the legal unit (2010-2015), and assistant of the Director General in DG MOVE (2005-2010).
European Commission
The European Commission is the EU’s main executive body. It proposes legislation, upholds EU treaties and ensures Member States apply EU law and policies. The Commission manages the EU's budget and negotiates international agreements on behalf of the EU.
Airline Regulations: A Reality Check
What airlines must do now to prepare for 2027. The regulatory obligations most misunderstood, how eligibility will tighten, navigating credit quality and supply constraints, and how to avoid cost
The Role of SAF: A Regulator Perspective
This session will explore the critical role Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) play in delivering aviation’s decarbonisation objectives, from a regulatory standpoint. It will examine the implementation of the EU fuel mandate, highlighting the key challenges
