ACI EUROPE

The ACI EUROPE Economics Committee met in Thessaloniki this week, kindly hosted by Fraport Greece. The Committee fulfils 3 key roles for economic, strategic and financial professionals who work within the airport sector - to provide a forum for airport professionals to meet and hear from external experts, to discuss issues relating to airport economics and to guide the economics work of ACI EUROPE in Brussels. On the agenda in this edition: ✈️ the discussion of market developments ✈️ policy impacts on the airport industry ✈️ business and strategy issues around planning and financing capital expenditure plans to serve demand Thank you to our attendees and hosts for a fruitful and collaborative meeting.

📣 WEBINAR ALERT 📣 Join us for our exclusive Airport: The Knowledge WBP Webinar "The Path to Sustainable Airports: ESG Investment Criteria and Future Infrastructure Insights"! | 21 Nov 2024 | 11:00 - 12:30 CST | Join us for an informative webinar and explore how airports are advancing sustainability through ESG investment criteria and competitive procurement practices. Discover how these strategies are shaping the future of airports, promoting greener operations, and aligning with global sustainability goals. The discussion welcomes distinguished World Business Partners: Kevin O'Toole, Chief Strategy Officer at Cirium, Alessandro Maura, Sustainability Consultant at ENVISA and Vivekanandhan Sindhamani, Head of Sustainable Aviation & Resilience at NACO, Netherlands Airport Consultants, who will share their expertise and experience. The session will be moderated by Alexandre de Joybert, Director of Sustainability at ACI EUROPE. Webinar free of charge, but places are limited - secure your spot today! 👉 https://shorturl.at/nqUwq 

[PRESS RELEASE] Today in Almaty, Kazakhstan, ACI EUROPE and International Civil Aviation Organization EUR/NAT join forces in hosting the Regional Seminar on Green Airports to foster climate action in Central Asia and beyond. Bringing together stakeholders from across the industry, the seminar aims to review and address: - Airport climate action progress within the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme,  - New technologies and innovations in carbon management,  - Production and deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuels,  - Best practices in sustainable airport operations, infrastructure management and development,  - Access to green finance,  - Local community engagement. Read more: https://shorturl.at/3agcM Olivier Jankovec | Nicolas Rallo | Almaty International Airport | Flughafen Wien - Vienna Airport | Tirana International Airport | EUROCONTROL | Brussels Airport | Groupe ADP | TAV Airports | SEA Milan Airports 

Discover the untapped potential of the Central, Eastern, and Southeast region of Europe at our new conference: the Vienna VESEE Airport Forum, 4-6 December 2024. Hosted by ACI EUROPE and Flughafen Wien - Vienna Airport, join us in the central hub of this rapidly growing market. This brand-new three day conference is dedicated to highlighting the increasingly pivotal role of Central, Eastern, and Southeast Europe (CESEE) in the global air transport sector. As the aviation industry steadily rebounds, the region’s potential as a fast-growing market is undeniable and waiting to be tapped into. Our speakers include: ✈️ Laila Odina, Chairperson of Executive Board and CEO at RIX Riga Airport ✈️ Andrzej Ilków, CEO of Polish Airports (Polskie Porty Lotnicze S.A.) ✈️ Jiří Pos, CEO of Prague Airport ✈️ Jason McGuinness, Chief Commercial Officer at Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline ✈️ Jesús Caballero Pinto, CEO of Sofia Airport ✈️ Jiří Marek, CEO of Air Serbia ✈️ Joseph Young, General Manager - Europe, Middle East, Africa and India at Delta Air Lines ✈️ Mario Holzer, Managing Director at The Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) ✈️ Olivier Jankovec, Director General at ACI EUROPE ✈️ Julian Jäger, Joint CEO and COO of Flughafen Wien - Vienna Airport Find out more and register now at: https://shorturl.at/OjRM5

Fresh from the hearing of Commissioner-Designate Apostolos Tzitzikostas by Members of the European Parliament, ACI EUROPE noted a number of positive statements and proposals floated during the nearly four-hour long conversation. ✈ Mr Tzitzikostas underlined the importance of connectivity for European regions and the positive impact of transport and tourism as key pillars of competitiveness, ✈ He proposed to table as soon as possible a Sustainable Transport Investment Plan focussed on production and deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuels for aviation, ✈ He also proposed to allocate funds for resilience of Europe's transport infrastructure, in particular airports, to equip them against extreme weather events caused by climate change. On air transport's climate objectives, we've heard Mr Tzitzikostas reiterate that the ambitious targets set for aviation will be accompanied by supporting measures - including financing - to ensure the industry is able to achieve them. We have also heard that the principle of technology- and mode- neutrality will be the guiding light for all policy tabled during the new mandate. European airports look forward to working closely with Mr Tzitzikostas, if he is confirmed, including on making Europe a leading tourism destination on the global arena - for this key objective to become a reality, the EU needs a strong and competitive aviation industry 🌍 ! Find out more about our recommendations for a competitive and sustainable air transport in Europe in our Manifesto ➡ https://shorturl.at/SkAB8

Thrilled to be in Bishkek today meeting JSC Manas International Airport which operates 11 airports in Kyrgizstan and has just joined ACI EUROPE. Kyrgyzstan is one of the fastest developing aviation market, which like other Central Asian countries combines very dynamic economic growth, a low propensity to fly amongst its (very young) population, a geographically strategic position and under-developped air connectivity. All that means a market potential that only needs to be unlocked - and we very much look forward to support CEO Manasbek Samidinov and his team in the sustainable development of their airports. Closing the day with another fruitful meeting with the Kyrgiz Civil Aviation Agency.

Today, ACI EUROPE Director General Olivier Jankovec visits Manas International Airport in Kyrgyzstan. Meeting with Samidinov Manasbek, Chairman of the Board of Manas International Airport OJSC, a certificate of membership was presented, making Manas International Airport the latest member of the ACI EUROPE family. Jankovec also met with Director of the Kyrgyzstan Civil Aviation Authority, Mr Daniyar Bostonov, for a fruitful discussion on the role of the CAA in Kyrgyzstan’s air connectivity. With the air transport sector making a major contribution to Kyrgyzstan’s economy, and air connectivity and propensity to fly growing rapidly, we are delighted to welcome Manas International Airport into our membership. 

‘It’s not as though this technology may or may not happen – it will happen, and those airports that are pioneering in their space are becoming thought leaders in the industry.’     In our latest interview, we talk to Simon Newitt, President and CCO of Heart Aerospace, about the future of zero-emission flight and the crucial role airports, especially smaller, regional ones, will play in preparing for the advent of electric aircraft.     Watch the full interview to find out more about Heart Aerospace's unique vision for the sustainable future of aviation and how they are advancing towards it today: https://shorturl.at/aCiXX  

Take a look at some of the key moments from the ACI EUROPE Communications Forum, held in Florence on 24-25th October. Kindly hosted by Toscana Aeroporti, our Communications Forum promotes and exchanges best practices in communications, in particular in relation to brand management, online presence, social networks, digital PR, mobile communications and how these technological developments are transforming our industry. From changing context and environment to the role of AI in communications, the Forum brought together key voices from across the industry to discuss new communications practices and their impact on the passenger experience and public perception of airports. A warm thank you to our hosts, Toscana Aeroporti, and to all of our speakers and attendees for creating such a memorable edition of our Forum. ✈

How punctual were European airports in August 2024? In August 2024, airport punctuality remained stable compared to August 2023, with arrival punctuality 🛬 67% and departure punctuality 🛫 at 58%. Some airports faced delays from air traffic control (ATC) capacity, weather, and aerodrome regulations amid high seasonal demand. Others experienced severe weather disruptions, leading to diversions and cancellations. Also mentioned are ATC capacity issues due to radar failures. Find out more details in our full report: https://shorturl.at/mGJ6w *All flights are considered to be punctual when they are delayed up to 15:59 mins