Tags: ACI Europe

Inaugural guidance on Open Architecture for Airport Security Systems establishes detailed recommendations for implementation across national regulators, airport operators, manufacturers and service providers

15th November 2023

ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International), the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the European Organisation for Security (EOS), AVINOR and Heathrow Airport today released initial guidance on Open Architecture for Airport Security Systems1.  This guidance seeks to provide the path to unlocking secure data interconnectivity and interoperability among globally connected aviation security systems. “The pace […]

Full passenger traffic recovery finally in sight for Europe’s airports

13th October 2023

The August 2023 air traffic report and the updated Airport Traffic Forecast 2023‑2027, both released today by ACI EUROPE, reveal the continued resilience of passenger demand while also highlighting structural changes in the European aviation market. AUGUST PERFORMANCE DRIVEN BY INTERNATIONAL FLOWS Passenger traffic across the European airport network in August stood at just -3.4% […]

The top airport technology innovation in the world: Winners of ACI World-Amadeus awards released

28th June 2023

Technology Innovation Awards recognize best technology leadership by airports During the Airports Council International (ACI) EUROPE / WORLD Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition, ACI World and Amadeus have revealed the winners of the Technology Innovation Awards, which recognize the top technology projects and leadership by airports around the world. For the third year, Amadeus […]

Global airport leaders gather in Barcelona with sustainable connectivity, transformative business models and the aviation policy landscape in focus

26th June 2023

Leaders of the global airport industry are gathering in Barcelona today as Airports Council International’s ACI World and ACI EUROPE join forces to combine their Annual Congress and General Assemblies – and create the most significant event of the industry calendar. The ACI EUROPE / ACI WORLD “WAGA” event, which runs from 26–28 June, is […]

European aviation industry calls for swift adoption of ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation

8th June 2023

Sustainable aviation is a shared goal across societies, industries and economies. It is right and proper that this crucial debate is had, and is had publicly. In light of scrutiny of the issue over the past few days, the five leading European aviation associations which are close partners in the Destination 2050 decarbonisation roadmap – A4E, […]

Global carbon standard for airports passes the 500 milestone

31st May 2023

Over 500 airports now actively engaged in addressing their impact on the climate1 Over 200 airports working on reducing not just those CO2 emissions under their control (scope 1 & 2), but also engaging other companies on their site to do the same (scope 3) 63 airports delivering absolute emission reductions based on a pathway […]

Competition between Europe’s airports: new analysis highlights shifting dynamics as airline power tightens grip

10th May 2023

ACI EUROPE has today released a comprehensive and empirical analysis of competition between European airports.  It depicts a new aviation market paradigm where the increasing buyer power of the airlines in Europe squeezes Europe’s airports ever further as they strive for financial stability and resilience. The synopsis, Fierce Competitors, Fragile Foes builds upon the Frontier […]

Strong performing summer ahead for Europe’s regional airports, whilst volatility and performance gaps remain

26th April 2023

At the annual gathering of Europe’s regional airports and their business partners taking place today and tomorrow in Chania, Crete, the latest industry analysis from ACI EUROPE has described a market segment which is simultaneously outperforming with a positive summer ahead, whilst also warning of disparities in the pace and strength of recovery and continued […]

Airport climate action results in Europe beat all expectations

14th March 2023

Over 200 European airports engaged in climate action within Airport Carbon Accreditation, the global carbon management standard for airportsEuropean airports outperform both the global growth and carbon savings rates Following the release of the Airport Carbon Accreditation Annual Report 2021-20221 today, European progress made within the global carbon standard for airports emerged as the standout […]

ACI Europe: Passenger traffic comes closest ever to full recovery in January ‘23

8th March 2023

European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report for January 2023. Passenger traffic across the European airport network increased by +69% in January compared to the same month last year – when Omicron-related travel restrictions had halted the recovery. The growth was predominantly driven by international passenger traffic (+85%) with domestic […]