Cebu Pacific - EU Aviation Blacklist

EU Aviation Blacklist

Cebu Pacific, along with all other Philippine-based airlines have been banned from flying to the European Union with effect 31 March 2010. The European Commission, in its statement, said that it "acknowledges the recent efforts launched by the competent authorities to reform the civil aviation system in the Philippines and steps taken to address safety deficiencies reported by the FAA and ICAO and measures taken by two carriers – Philippines Airlines and Cebu Airlines – to ensure safety of operations. It is ready to support the Philippines to overcome serious safety deficiencies."

In October 2010, EU aviation authorities visited the Philippines to conduct safety assessments, observing positive reforms in the safety standards being taken by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. The EU is subsequently considering lifting their ban, but have made recommendations to facilitate greater collaboration between the CAAP and Philippine government in order to make further progress.