ACI EUROPE Activities

Airports warn of irreversible consequences to air connectivity, tourism and local economies

ACI EUROPE has revealed that Europe’s airports saw a -98.6% drop in passenger traffic during April compared with the same period last year, resulting in a loss of -202 million passengers. The European network of 500+ airports welcomed only 2.8 million passengers in April.

COVID-19 crisis: We need a strong Europe

23 CEOs and Presidents of major EU companies and industry federations call on the EU to spur solidarity across the bloc. This cross-industry statement comes as the EU Heads of State and Government prepare for a video conference on 23 April 2020 that will focus on recovery post-COVID-19.

Unprecedented impact of COVID-19 on European airports clear in March passenger numbers

The unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on European airports is clear as March passenger numbers are released. “Restoring air connectivity will be a cornerstone of economic recovery,” says Olivier Jankovec, Director General, ACI EUROPE. ACI EUROPE calls for effective EU and international coordination and launches dedicated “OFF THE GROUND” project.

Towards a more sustainable aviation sector in line with the European Green Deal – the ACI EUROPE Aviation Sustainability Summit

In the context of the European Green Deal, alongside ACI EUROPE’s NetZero2050 commitment and Sustainability Strategy for Airports, ACI EUROPE held the first Aviation Sustainability Summit on 22 January 2020 in Brussels. The event aimed to highlight the European airport industry’s climate action and to discuss the next steps the aviation industry needs to take to contribute to the EU climate neutrality goal by 2050. It was also the opportunity for a broader conversation on the different facets of airport sustainability. Report by Marina Bylinsky.

ACI EUROPE calls for a more integrated approach between ANSPs and airports

The high-level Digitally Connected Airports Conference on 27 February in Brussels, organised by EUROCONTROL with the support of ACI EUROPE, gave airports a prime opportunity to highlight their role in Europe’s aviation network and their vision for a modernised ATM system. Report by Aidan Flanagan.