European Airports report weakest July growth in a decade despite 3% traffic rise
Passenger traffic at Europe’s airports grew +3.1% year-on-year in July 2025, according to ACI EUROPE. While volumes were +5% above pre-pandemic levels (July 2019),...
European airports see 4.5% passenger growth in first half of 2025
Passenger traffic across the European airport network rose by 4.5% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according...
European aviation sector urges accelerated policy action on Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Leading European aviation bodies, joined by fuel suppliers and cargo operators, have issued an urgent call for stronger policy support to scale up sustainable...
314 European airports now disclose net zero roadmaps
ACI EUROPE has released an updated Net Zero Resolution, highlighting major progress in airport climate action.314 airports across 36 countries have now published...
Airports and airlines demand end to sudden flight restrictions, urge enforcement of EU noise rules
Europe's aviation sector issued an urgent plea to governments and the European Commission to stop bypassing established legal frameworks when tackling airport noise, warning...
European airports see slower but steady passenger growth in Q1 2025, driven by international demand and smaller hubs
Passenger traffic across Europe’s airports grew +4.3% year-on-year in Q1 2025, continuing a positive trend though at a slower pace than Q1 2024 (+10.2%),...
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...