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European aviation bodies urge ministers to safeguard SESAR funding
Airlines, airports and air navigation providers have called on EU ministers to maintain co funding for SESAR to support airspace capacity, digitalisation and competitiveness.
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NewsACI Europe welcomes decision to open Lelystad Airport to commercial flights
ACI Europe has welcomed the Dutch Government’s decision to open Lelystad Airport, strengthening connectivity, competitiveness and long term airport capacity in the Netherlands.
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NewsACI Europe warns airport finances under pressure despite €360bn investment needs
ACI Europe unveiling a landmark report warning Europe’s airports face mounting financial strain amid major investment and sustainability demands.
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NewsJost lammers appointed Chair of ACI World governing board for 2026 to 2027 term
ACI World names Munich airport CEO Jost Lammers as governing board chair, succeeding Candace McGraw and signalling continued focus on sustainability, innovation and global airport leadership.
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NewsACI Europe condemns French regulator decision rejecting Paris airports 2026 user charges proposal
ACI Europe warns ART’s rejection of Groupe ADP’s modest 2026 airport charges increase risks investment certainty, infrastructure upgrades and long-term competitiveness of Paris airports
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NewsT&E report claims air passenger growth does not drive economic growth despite contradicting evidence
ACI EUROPE rejects T&E’s claim, emphasising studies show air connectivity boosts GDP, regional development, and European welfare while supporting sustainable and equitable growth.
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NewsEuropean airports see 4.9% passenger growth in August as summer travel demand stays strong
Passenger traffic across Europe rose 4.9% year on year in August 2025, driven by international travel and strong leisure demand throughout the summer.
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European airports report steady passenger traffic growth amid geopolitical tensions and market volatility in first half of 2025
European airports saw 4.5% passenger traffic growth in H1 2025, driven by international travel, with notable gains in Eastern Europe and strong leisure demand.
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ACI Europe urges EU to reform airport security equipment certification as 100ml liquids rule eases
ACI EUROPE welcomes airport liquids rule change but calls for faster, unified EU certification of advanced security equipment.
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NewsEuropean aviation and fuel sectors urge stronger policy to support sustainable aviation fuel deployment
Aviation and fuel groups call on the EU to boost SAF investment and close the cost gap with kerosene.
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NewsInternational passenger traffic growth keeps market resilient
Passenger traffic remains resilient in May, but airport performance continues to be hampered by aircraft shortages and maintenance issues affecting airlines, ATM disruptions and aviation taxes.
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NewsEuropean airports strengthen net zero commitment with new roadmaps and tougher transparency requirements
Over 300 European airports have published net zero roadmaps, with many setting earlier targets and embracing stricter climate accountability measures.
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ACI EUROPE calls for urgent EU aviation strategy to fix competitiveness and support decarbonisation goals
ACI EUROPE urges the EU to reset aviation policy, warning of competitiveness decline and major risks to decarbonisation progress.
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NewsiGA Istanbul Airport named world’s most connected hub, overtaking Frankfurt in global rankings
iGA Istanbul Airport leads globally in connectivity, topping ACI EUROPE’s 2025 report and retaining Europe’s top direct connection spot.
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Europe’s air connectivity still lags behind 2019 despite passenger growth and shifting travel demand
ACI EUROPE's 2025 report reveals connectivity remains -9% below 2019, highlighting policy, market and geopolitical challenges impacting recovery.
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NewsAviation leaders urge EU to act as global competitiveness risks take centre stage in Brussels
European aviation must be prioritised as a strategic sector, industry leaders warn, or risk long-term economic and competitive decline.
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European airports see slower Q1 2025 growth as post-Covid recovery enters stabilisation phase
Passenger traffic rose 4.3% in Q1 2025 across Europe, signalling steady post-pandemic recovery despite global economic uncertainties.
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NewsLondon Luton Airport expansion approved, bringing jobs, economic growth, and sustainability commitments
London Luton Airport will expand passenger capacity to 32 million, creating 11,000 jobs and boosting the economy by £1.5 billion annually while prioritising sustainability through a Green Controlled Growth framework.
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NewsEuropean airports surpass pre-COVID passenger numbers, but Finland's recovery remains slow
European airports exceeded pre-COVID passenger volumes in 2024, with Finland’s recovery lagging due to geopolitical challenges and slower domestic growth.