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OPEN LETTER: A competitive and resilient Europe requires a stronger EU transport budget

Europe’s transport sector is the backbone of the EU internal market and outreach to the world. A strong sector is a prerequisite for building a competitive, net-zero and resilient Europe. Europe’s transport sector strongly urges the Member States and the Commission to preserve and strengthen a solid dedicated European transport funding instrument under the future […]

European aviation sector’s new decarbonisation roadmap is a reality check for the European Commission

Europe’s aviation sector has called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to set out an Aviation Strategy that reflects the essential role aviation plays in Europe’s economy and global competitiveness. This Aviation Strategy must implement the recommendations of Mario Draghi to aid the sector’s transition to net zero. Europe’s airlines, airports, air navigation […]

Joint ACI World-ICAO Passenger Traffic Report, Trends, and Outlook

Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have released a joint Passenger Traffic Report, Trends, and Outlook offering insights into the evolving air transport landscape. Key highlights: In 2024, global passenger traffic is expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels, reaching 9.5 billion passengers(104% of 2019 levels). Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPK) are […]

SITA strengthens support of the leading ACI-ICAO training and leadership program for airport executives

MoU will allow the Airport Management Professional Accreditation Program (AMPAP) to deliver more training in the next three years to support the development of a sustainable aviation workforce. Airports Council International (ACI) World announced that SITA has renewed and strengthened its long-standing support for the leading training and leadership program for airport executives, the ACI-International […]

Commissioner Tzitzikostas and MEPs engage with the travel and tourism industry for a sustainable and resilient future

Yesterday, 10 leading European travel and tourism organisations convened in the European Parliament for a high-level meeting with Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, MEP Daniel Attard and other Members of the Tourism Task Force, as well as European Commission and EU Member States representatives. This meeting builds on the work initiated in […]

International aviation community aligns on air travel accessibility priorities

Aviation stakeholders and disability advocates established key priorities for improving global air travel accessibility at a landmark joint symposium held by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Airports Council International (ACI), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The two-day event, which drew 237 participants from governments, industry, and civil society organizations, provided critical input for ICAO’s […]

Europe’s airports continue strong passenger growth in October

European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report for October 2024, revealing sustained growth in passenger traffic across the continent’s airport network. Passenger numbers increased by a robust +5.5% compared to October 2023, in line with the growth reported in the preceding quarter (+5.2% in Q3). As a result, traffic volumes […]

Aviation’s vulnerability to climate change on the rise — EUROCONTROL and ACI EUROPE release new briefing to prepare air transport stakeholders for climate related disruptions

In a joint effort to support the climate resilience of the aviation sector, EUROCONTROL and ACI EUROPE, together with the European Aviation Climate Change Adaptation Working Group, have released a new briefing on the effects and impacts of climate change on aviation. “Adapting Aviation to a Changing Climate1” was launched at the AIRPORTS INNOVATE 2024 […]

Best airports for technology and innovation announced by ACI World and Amadeus

Dallas Love Field Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport, Emanuele Calà from Aeroporti di Roma, and Gerald R. Ford International Airport awarded Airports Council International (ACI) World and Amadeus today announce the winners of the prestigious Technology Innovation Awards, revealed during the ACI Airports Innovate event, in Rome, Italy. The Awards celebrate the outstanding airport technology […]

Airports call for mind shift on capacity and performance management, demanding urgent revision of European airport slots rules

As the AIRPORTS INNOVATE 2024 conference unrolls in Rome this week, bringing together global airport innovators and top tech minds, ACI EUROPE has set out a strategic and all‑encompassing vision for capacity and performance management at Europe’s airports. Joining two newly launched publications — the updated Airport Capacity Position Paper1 and the Airport Operations Centres […]