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The classification from what point on an aircraft operator in European Union emission trading system (EU ETS 1) is subject to emissions trading is different for commercial and non-commercial aircraft operators (see answer LV 003):
For non-commercial aircraft operators who do not exclusively perform flights pursuant to Annex 1 Part 2 Number 33 littera a to I of the Greenhouse Gas Emission Allowance Trading Act (TEHG) the following threshold applies from 01/01/2013:
For commercial aircraft operators who do not exclusively perform flights pursuant to Annex 1 Part 2 Number 33 littera a to i TEHG, the following thresholds apply:
Important: In order to judge if an aircraft operator is above or below the relevant thresholds, the extended scope of the emission trading system (ETS) Directive (“extended full scope”) is applicable, not the temporary reduced scope (see answer LV 005). Furthermore, to determine the number of flights performed and the amount of annual emissions, all flights that do not fall under an exemption pursuant to Annex 1 Part 2 Number 33 (including those free of charge) but have been conducted by an aircraft operator must be taken into account.
23/11/2021