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[PRESS RELEASE]     A new report by ICF highlights how current projections for Sustainable Aviation Fuel production in Europe fall short of industry's ambitions.     If current trends continue, Europe will likely need to import SAF to meet EU mandates – reducing Europe’s energy independence and undermining Europe’s competitiveness.     Recommendations to change the tide include:     ✈️ Unlocking private investments and reducing consumer costs through risk-sharing mechanisms  ✈️ Enhancing financial support for advanced SAF facilities   ✈️ Prioritising feedstock and renewable electricity access  ✈️ Refining existing mechanisms and add flexibility     Find the full report below:     https://shorturl.at/hkv6O    ACI EUROPE | Airlines for Europe (A4E) | Airport Regions Council | Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) | European Regions Airline Association | General Aviation Manufacturers Association  

Our ACI EUROPE Board members gathered in Brussels this week to kick off 2025 with a busy agenda of meetings and events. They have: 👉 reviewed the activity of all ACI EUROPE Committees and Fora, engaging in lively conversations with Chairs and Vice-Chairs of the said groups; 👉 reconnected with our institutional stakeholders and air transport industry friends at the annual ACI EUROPE New Year Reception; 👉 actively participated in the 142nd meeting of the Board, approving the 2025 Work Programme for our busy association, as well as going through a number of strategic decisions for the future of ACI EUROPE. Big thanks to Fuels Europe’s Alessandro Bartelloni and Jean-Marie MIZZI for an in-depth update on SAF development in Europe. Thank you to our board members, Chairs and Vice-Chairs of our Committees and Fora, as well as to all that joined our New Year Reception, including MEPs Jens Gieseke and Daniel Attard, for being with us this week! 2025 season of your favourite airport association is now officially open! 👏 Check out our related announcements and publications: - PRESS RELEASE "Airports vocal about unprecedented and critical challenges facing European aviation" - https://shorturl.at/wiB0p - PRESS RELEASE "Europe’s airports champion inclusivity in air travel with world’s first sectorial Inclusion Charter" - https://shorturl.at/T3OZU - ACI EUROPE Policy Briefing (2025 edition) - https://shorturl.at/w6hX8 - ACI EUROPE Inclusion Charter - https://shorturl.at/3Fy69

[PRESS RELEASE]     ACI EUROPE applauded today’s announcement from the UK Government, who have embraced an ambitious growth agenda for the country leveraging air connectivity with support for the expansion of London Heathrow Airport.     “By supporting a third runway at London Heathrow, the UK Government is seizing the power of air connectivity as one of the key levers for boosting the country’s economy and reinforcing its global position. We now call on the Government to expedite the approval of expansion at London Gatwick and London Luton airports.” Olivier Jankovec, ACI EUROPE Director General.    Find out more in the Press Release below:     https://shorturl.at/O3i6G 

[PRESS RELEASE]   ACI EUROPE launches the world’s first sector-specific commitment to promoting diversity, accessibility, and inclusion within the airport industry.   With their Inclusion Charter, Europe’s airports are championing inclusivity in air travel.   The Charter outlines several core principles that will guide airports in their efforts to nurture inclusivity, including: inclusive design, accessibility for all abilities, cultural sensitivity, gender equality & family inclusion, and customer-centric experience. ACI EUROPE members will on the basis of the Charter work together to foster a culture of inclusivity, ensuring that airports not only meet but exceed the expectations of all passengers.   Welcoming the release of the Charter, Magda Kopczyńska, Director General for Mobility and Transport at the European Commission said: ”The vision behind the ACI EUROPE Inclusion Charter — to build a European ecosystem where every passenger enjoys seamless, respectful, and empowering journeys — strongly aligns with the EU’s commitment to creating a Union of Equality. This proactive step underscores the European airport industry’s dedication to inclusion, and we look forward to working together to make this vision a tangible reality for all passengers”.   Find the Inclusion Charter below: https://shorturl.at/prcIS 📸 Elio Germani Olivier Jankovec | Daniel Attard | Jens Gieseke | Filip Cornelis | Armando Brunini

[PRESS RELEASE]   European airports address the unprecedented and critical challenges facing the air transport sector, urging policymakers to adopt bold, forward-thinking approaches to secure the competitive and sustainable future of European aviation.   Opening the ACI EUROPE’s Annual New Year reception, ACI EUROPE President and CEO of SEA Milan Airports Armando Brunini called for:   ✈️ the EU to develop its own fully integrated testing and certification system for aviation security equipment ✈️ more EU support for the building of capacity and financing of strategic infrastructure ✈️ flexibility and assistance to ensure decarbonisation whilst preserving the unique economic and social benefits of air connectivity ✈️ continuation of State aid for smaller airports, to safeguard cohesion and territorial equality   “More than ever, Europe finds itself at a crossroads, facing critical tests to its global position and leadership, both politically and economically,” said Brunini “The new era demands courage, vision, and unity from all of us, including our policymakers and regulators. We cannot face these unprecedented challenges with yesterday’s textbooks. This is particularly true for aviation.”   Find the full press release below: https://shorturl.at/sOroW 📷 Elio Germani

📅 WEBINAR REMINDER 📅 Join ACI EUROPE's exclusive Airport: The Knowledge WBP Webinar, "Sustainable Taxiing: Opportunities & Challenges," to discover how sustainable taxiing can revolutionise airport operations. On February 6th from 11:00 to 12:30 CET, hear from industry leaders like Francisco José Hoyas Frontera from EUROCONTROL, Mitchell Uit den Boogaard from Royal Schiphol Group, and Frédéric Van Oost from Smart Airport Systems. The webinar, moderated by Eugene Leeman, ACI EUROPE's Senior Advisor for Operations, will explore how sustainable taxiing can reduce emissions, improve efficiency, and enhance the passenger experience. This webinar is free, but spaces are limited. Register now 👉 https://shorturl.at/pzKSI

Imagine controlling multiple airports from one central location 🌍 – that’s the power of the SESAR Joint Undertaking’s multiple remote tower technologies. ✈️ SESAR’s digital remote towers replace traditional control towers with cutting-edge systems, using high-definition cameras 📹, sensors 📡, and advanced data processing 💻 – allowing controllers to gain a 360-degree view of the airfield and real-time information, even for airports miles away. By maximising resources and maintaining the highest standards of #safety, these innovations are reshaping air traffic management. Watch our animation to discover more, and check out the SESAR Solutions Catalogue below: www.sesarju.eu

⏰ Only ONE WEEK left to secure early bird rates! ⏰ Don’t miss out on the chance to register for ACI EUROPE's flagship conferences in 2025 at exclusive discounted rates - available only until 31 January! ✈️ 16th ACI EUROPE Regional Airports Conference & Exhibition 📍 Dalaman, Türkiye | April 28-29, 2025 | Hosted by YDA Dalaman Airport Join the vibrant regional airport community for the premier aviation industry event dedicated to Europe’s regional hubs and smaller airports. Save over 10% by registering before 31 January 🔗 http://bit.ly/4jjbWd0   __________________________________ ✈️ 35th ACI EUROPE Annual Congress & General Assembly 📍 Athens, Greece | June 18-20, 2025 | Hosted by Athens International Airport This year, we’re honoured to welcome Apostolos Tzitzikostas, European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, as our keynote speaker! Be one of the first to hear the new Commissioner's plans for European policy on aviation and air connectivity in an exclusive keynote address. Save up to 20% when you register by 31 January 🔗 https://bit.ly/4g7Ebsr Whether you join us in Athens or Dalaman, kickstart your year with these essential events. Register today to secure your spot at the lowest possible price!

Yesterday, ACI EUROPE Director General Olivier Jankovec and Deputy Director General Morgan Foulkes met with Minister Maciej Lasek, Government Plenipotentiary for CPK and from the Ministry of Infrastructure of the Republic of Poland (Ministerstwo Infrastruktury), as well as Polskie Porty Lotnicze S.A. (PPL) and Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) for a deep discussion on the future of Poland’s airports and air connectivity. As a market with remarkable, dynamic growth (+22.6% in 2024 v. 2019), the discussion centred around how Poland can continue to benefit from increasing passenger traffic in a sustainable way, ensuring Poland’s airports remain key contributors of social and economic benefits for the country. The new zero-emission airport CPK, being built near Baranów, was central to the conversation: combining necessary capacity increase with a net-zero vision. Designed to meet growing passenger demand with sustainability at its core, Poland’s future looks to be a benchmark for sustainable air connectivity. Thank you to our hosts for the warm welcome! 🇵🇱 ✈️ Photography by Mikołaj Żurkowski Andrzej Ilków | Adam Sanocki | Marcin Danił | Julian Rotter | Magdalena Jaworska | Filip Czernicki | Tomasz Ludwicki | Łukasz Chaberski | Agnieszka Wieczorek | Bartłomiej Gilewski | Monika Krajewska | Tomasz Trojańczyk

Last week, our Director of Sustainability Alexandre de Joybert joined a round table discussion at Brussels South Charleroi Airport about Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). Charleroi Airport together with Wizz Air, Moeve and Airbus engaged in the so-called Lighthouse Project to bring SAF at the busiest Walloon airport in quantities well above the amounts mandated by the European Commission. While EU SAF mandates are a significant step forward in reassuring investors, further action is needed to ensure SAF availability and affordability. More on that in the briefing recording which you can watch at the link below 🎬 . Quentin Evrard Nathalie Pierard Patrick Edmond 🇺🇦 Yvonne Moynihan Alvaro Macarro Andres Julien Manhes