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Florian Guillermet appointed Executive Director of the SESAR Joint Undertaking

Florian Guillermet appointed Executive Director of the SESAR Joint Undertaking

Florian Guillermet, formerly Deputy Executive Director of the SJU, has been selected as the new Executive Director of the SESAR Joint Undertaking. Florian joined the SJU in June 2008, where he was responsible for the definition and execution of the SESAR Programme while serving as the Chief Programme Officer and the Deputy Executive Director, Operations and Programme.

A very fluid situation: Phase 1 of new LAGs rules introduced

After false starts in 2011 and 2013, the first phase of the new rules on LAGs (liquids, aerosols and gels) entered into force on 31 January, marking the first steps of a progressive roadmap towards the full lifting of restrictions, enabling passengers transferring at EU airports to carry their duty free purchases onboard their connecting flights. Report by Ross Falconer.

Airports call for EU-ASEAN open skies

The inaugural EU-ASEAN Aviation Summit was held in Singapore on 11-12 February, jointly organised by the European Commission and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). Significantly, a Joint Declaration adopted at the conclusion of the event proposed negotiation of a comprehensive air transport agreement between the EU and ASEAN. Report by Ross Falconer.

Industry and EU institutional stakeholders gather at the European Parliament

On 21 January, ACI EUROPE held its customary annual New Year Cocktail event in the European Parliament, co-hosted by Georges Bach MEP (Luxembourg). 

Europe’s airports cautiously welcome new State aid rules

After a two-year review, in February the European Commission adopted its new guidelines on State aid to airports and airlines. Europe’s airports have cautiously welcomed the clarity provided by the guidelines, while expressing concern about their medium-term impact on regional airports and connectivity. Here, Airport Business summarises the new rules and what they mean for airports. Report by Ross Falconer.