Commission approves €1.7 million Romanian aid scheme for airlines starting or resuming operations at Sibiu airport following the coronavirus outbreak

The European Commission has approved a €1.7 million Romanian scheme for those airlines resuming or starting flights to and from Sibiu airport in Romania. Sibiu airport plays an important role in the regional and international connectivity of the country.

The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Framework. It provides aid in the form of direct grants and will be accessible in a transparent manner to all interested airlines starting or resuming operations at Sibiu airport. The objective of the measure is to support the activity of air operators, and support the economic recovery and structural viability of the region in the context of the coronavirus outbreak.

The Commission found that the Romanian scheme is in line with the conditions set out in the Temporary Framework. In particular, the aid will not exceed €800,000 per company and will be granted before 30 June 2021. The Commission concluded that the measure is necessary, appropriate and proportionate to remedy a serious disturbance in the economy of a Member State, in line with Article 107(3)(b) TFEU and the conditions set out in the Temporary Framework. On this basis, the Commission approved the measure under EU State aid rules.

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