Airports cut 1 million tonnes of CO2 under Global Accreditation programme
Airports Council International (ACI) reports that airports accredited under its Airport Carbon Accreditation programme collectively reduced over 1 million tonnes of CO2 (-14.8%) from...
European airport passenger traffic surpasses pre-Covid levels in 2024
In 2024, European airports welcomed over 5 billion passengers, marking a +7.4% increase from 2023 and surpassing pre-pandemic (2019) levels by +1.8%. However, 47%...
European transport sector calls for stronger EU funding to ensure competitiveness
The European transport sector urges the EU Commission and Member States to maintain a dedicated European transport budget, warning against plans to shift funds...
European aviation sector urges EU Commission to deliver a decarbonisation strategy
Today, the European aviation sector delivered a stark message to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, urging the creation of a comprehensive Aviation...
European aviation industry calls for policy action to boost SAF production
Europe’s aviation sector has urged EU policymakers to adopt seven key measures to accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production and avoid reliance on imports.A...
Europe’s Airports launch first-ever inclusion charter to promote accessible air travel
ACI EUROPE, representing Europe’s airports, unveiled the ACI EUROPE Charter for Inclusion, the first sector-wide commitment to diversity, accessibility, and inclusion in air travel.The...
ACI EUROPE urges overhaul of airport slot rules to tackle capacity crunch
At the AIRPORTS INNOVATE 2024 conference in Rome, ACI EUROPE emphasised the urgent need to revamp European airport slot rules amid growing capacity constraints...
New EU Regulation limits use of advanced baggage scanners at airports, impacting passenger experience
ACI EUROPE reports on the recent amendments to the EU Aviation Security Regulation, introducing severe restrictions on the use of C3 cabin baggage scanners...
European air traffic surpasses pre-pandemic levels in first half of 2024
ACI EUROPE reports that European airport passenger traffic in H1 2024 has finally exceeded pre-pandemic levels by 0.4%, marking a full recovery from COVID-19....
Airbus and ACI World strengthen global cooperation to decarbonise aviation
Airbus and Airports Council International (ACI) World have signed a cooperation agreement to support the decarbonisation of aviation.This partnership combines Airbus's technological expertise with...
European air passenger recovery trends: passenger volumes almost back to pre-pandemic in March 2024 report
European airports experienced a robust recovery in passenger volumes in March 2024, with a notable increase of 10.2% compared to the same period last...
European airports commemorate 20th anniversary of EU enlargement, highlighting aviation advantages
On the 20th anniversary of the largest EU expansion to date, European airports celebrate by showcasing the significant benefits that aviation has brought to...
European aviation leaders applaud inclusion of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in EU’s Net-Zero Industry Act, urge further policy action for global leadership in SAF industry
Leading European aviation associations celebrate the inclusion of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as a 'strategic net-zero technology' in the EU's Net Zero Industry Act...
Air passenger traffic inching towards full pre-Covid recovery in October, says ACI Europe
ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report for October 2023.Passenger traffic across the European airport network continued to defy inflated airfares and geopolitical...
European Aviation Sector applauds CAAF/3 agreement on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)
The five prominent European aviation associations (*), representing airlines, airports, civil aeronautics industry, and air navigation service providers, have jointly welcomed the recent agreement...
Strong recovery in European air travel amidst challenges, ACI EUROPE reports
ACI EUROPE's air traffic report for September and Q3 2023 reveals a robust recovery in European air travel, with passenger traffic across the European...
July passenger traffic at European airports reaches 97% of pre-pandemic levels
The ACI EUROPE airport traffic report released today (12 September) reveals that passenger traffic for the peak Summer month of July came closest ever...
Urgent and longer-term support needed for Ukrainian airports, says ACI Europe
European airport trade body brings Ukrainian airports together with key European institutional and financial stakeholders to discuss recovery and redevelopment challenges
ACI EUROPE today expressed...
70% of jet fuels at EU airports will have to be green by 2050 – Industry agrees
2% of jet fuel must be sustainable as of 2025, and 70% by 2050
Hydrogen and fuel produced from used cooking oil are...
Passenger traffic on a steady rebound in the first half of 2023, according to ACI_Europe
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report covering the month of June, as well as Quarter 2 (Q2) and...