European airport passenger traffic rises 4.6 percent in January 2026
ACI EUROPE reports steady passenger growth across European airports in January, driven mainly by international travel despite emerging geopolitical uncertainty.
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ACI EUROPE reports steady passenger growth across European airports in January, driven mainly by international travel despite emerging geopolitical uncertainty.
Flight disruption across the Middle East continues to affect airlines and routes as new data shows more than half of scheduled departures cancelled since late February.
ACI EUROPE has called on the European Commission and Member States to consistently apply the EU Noise Balanced Approach Regulation and avoid premature operating restrictions at airports.
Airlines, airports and air navigation providers have called on EU ministers to maintain co funding for SESAR to support airspace capacity, digitalisation and competitiveness.
Collins Aerospace will supply next generation radar systems under a major FAA contract aimed at improving safety, efficiency and long term resilience of US airspace.
UrbanV and Alatau Advance Air Group advance air group will design Kazakhstan’s first vertiport network, supporting AAM testing, sustainable mobility and future eVTOL operations.
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Thailand’s air navigation service provider becomes the first in the region to secure Level 2 accreditation under CANSO’s GreenATM sustainability framework.
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The second day of IAS2025 explored how airport leaders are navigating turbulence, embracing automation and delivering inclusive, data-driven passenger experiences.
Industry leaders will gather in Berlin to explore the future of airport innovation, sustainability and passenger experience.
A number of European airports have been affected by drone sightings, causing delays and cancellations, with blame pointed towards Russia over tensions from the war in Ukraine.
The UK government has launched a review of the ANPS to accelerate Heathrow Airport expansion, creating jobs, boosting trade, and improving connectivity nationwide.
Leidos partners with Kazaeronavigatsia to upgrade Kazakhstan’s air traffic control, enhancing safety, efficiency, and capacity as passenger numbers and aircraft fleet expand rapidly.
European air navigation providers improved performance despite cost pressures, prompting Canso to call for more flexible EU efficiency targets to support future capacity growth.
A consultation has been launched by the UK Civil Aviation Authority, with the regulator proposing reform of the UK’s airspace change process.