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Webinar alert! 📢 Don't miss our upcoming WBP Webinar "Enhancing the passenger experience". Join us on October 14th, 11:00-12:30 CEST to learn how airports are enhancing the passenger experience: from advancements in seating design to passenger flow monitoring technologies that are transforming travel and ensuring efficient, seamless airport operations. The session will be moderated by Federico Bonaudi, Director of Facilitation, Parliamentary Affairs & Regional Airports at ACI EUROPE. The discussion welcomes distinguished World Business Partners: KONE Corporation, Outsight and Smart Flows, who will share their expertise and experience. Secure your spot today 👉 - https://shorturl.at/Jm1ZE

Below are the top performing countries in terms of % passenger increase in August 2024, the peak month for air travel in Europe.     Many national markets are thriving, with several countries seeing double digit growth compared to pre-pandemic levels, including: including Poland ( 25.5%), Luxembourg (25.4%), Iceland ( 21.1%), Malta ( 19.4%), Greece ( 18.7%), Portugal ( 14.3%), Italy ( 14.2%), Croatia ( 13.1%) and Cyprus ( 11%).    Newly emerging markets are showing extremely impressive leaps in passenger volume, such as Albania ( 192.9%), Uzbekistan ( 174%), Armenia ( 66.8%), Kazakhstan ( 54%), Georgia ( 49.8%), Kosovo ( 48.2%) and Moldova ( 38%).     Access the full analysis of August 2024’s traffic performance in our Press Release: https://shorturl.at/gyjdv 

[NEWS] 250 million passengers travelled through Europe’s airports in the peak month for air travel, as ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report for the month of August.     August certainly did not disappoint; revealing a remarkable recovery in terms of passenger levels: August passenger volumes currently stand at 5.6% compared to August 2023, and well above pre-pandemic levels ( 2.3% v. August 2019).     Find out more in our press release: https://shorturl.at/gyjdv    Below is the top 10 ranking of busiest airports in Europe in August 2024, featuring some regular top performers as well as a new entry. London Heathrow leads with almost 8 million passengers, with iGA Istanbul Airport and Paris (Groupe ADP) in 2nd and 3rd. Amsterdam (Royal Schiphol Group) remains in 4th, with Frankfurt (Fraport AG) overtaking Madrid (Aena) for 5th place. Fraport TAV Antalya Airport enters the rankings at 7th place – with Barcelona Airport (Aena), Rome (Aeroporti di Roma), and London Gatwick close on their tails.

[PRESS RELEASE]     “Raising aviation taxes is the poster child of short-term thinking in politics... the French Government would de facto choose quick cash over durable economic competitiveness.” - Olivier Jankovec, Director General of ACI EUROPE.     European airlines and airports, represented by Airlines for Europe (A4E) and ACI EUROPE, today react with dismay at reports that the French Government is considering further increases in aviation taxes as a quick fix to address the country’s soaring national debt.    The consequences of such a decision are clear: tax increases would significantly damage not only the country’s aviation sector, but also the national economy. France benefits from an extremely competitive position, with Paris CDG (Groupe ADP) being one of the most connected airports in Europe according to the ACI EUROPE Connectivity Report 2024. It is also clear that such tax increases will create major hurdles for the effective decarbonisation of aviation, at a time when airports across Europe have proactively committed to Net Zero by 2050.     A4E and ACI EUROPE urge the French Government to reconsider these plans, by considering the economic potential of increased connectivity instead of crushing French aviation through ill-considered quick-fix taxes.     For more details, read our full press release: https://shorturl.at/jeWib

📢 #AirportsInnovate 2024: Highlights unveiled! 📢 We are delighted to give you a sneak peek of the programme for Airports Innovate, the global innovation conference and exhibition! This year, the event takes centre stage in transforming air travel, showcasing the groundbreaking ideas and approaches shaping its future. ◤ Key Topics: 🔹Generative AI 🔹HR innovations in aviation 🔹Advanced Air Mobility 🔹AI-driven forecasting 🔹Sustainability innovations From 26-28 November, join us at Fiumicino Airport in Rome, Italy for the premier event dedicated to cutting-edge technology and innovation in the aviation industry. Registration is open - secure your spot! See you in the eternal City. 🔗 Learn more & register here: https://shorturl.at/Jp9vb 🗓️ 26-28 Nov 2024 📍 Rome, Italy 🙌 Organisers: ACI EUROPE | Airports Council International - ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East | ACI World - Airports Council International ✈️ Host: Aeroporti di Roma

Congratulations, London Gatwick, for receiving the ACI World - Airports Council International Level 1 Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation! 👏 "European airports have a long-standing track record of caring for their most vulnerable passengers and visitors. This is exemplified in London Gatwick achieving AEA accreditation, and we hope to see more European airports following their path." - Olivier Jankovec, Director General of ACI EUROPE

Great to be in Atlanta this week for the Governing Board of ACI World - Airports Council International and the Customer Experience Summit #AirportCX hosted by Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Together with the DGs from the other ACI Regions, I was thrilled to finally meet our new colleague Justin Erbacci who has just become DG of ACI World. I very much look forward to keep advancing together our industry regionally and globally. The next International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly in 2025 will be a defining moment in this regard, and the Governing Board meeting provided the first opportunity to reflect on what should be our priorities and objectives. As Justin said, global aviation has now moved on from a period of recovery to a new period of growth. Passenger volumes will surpass 2019 levels this year - set to reach an impressive 9.5 billion. Apart from the sustainability imperative, that also puts the passenger experience at the forefront. In that context, speaking at #AirportCX yesterday, our ACI EUROPE President, Armando Brunini, was adamant airports need to become the masters of their own performance. That requires breaking the operational silos through: i) a new cooperation paradigm, ii) continued focus on innovation & data sharing, iii) aligned and enabling regulations (think airport slots reform!). Armando also singled out border control capacity as the number one headache - and the current plans to start the Schengen Entry Exit System are indeed causing lots of concerns for Europe’s airports and airlines… Kevin Burke | Rafael Echevarne | Ali Tounsi | Stefano Baronci | Candace McGraw | Jost Lammers | Arnaud Feist | Nazareno Ventola | Daniel Burkard | David Ciceo | Tine Haas, CPEng, IntPE(NZ) For and With Airports - Always.

"It will be a great opportunity to meet and exchange views and experiences we have had over the past months and years, as well as expectant issues in the years to come. We’re looking forward to seeing you in Helsinki on 23rd October!" Chair of the ACI EUROPE Commercial Forum, Philipp Ahrens, welcomes you and over 150 industry leaders to Helsinki on October 23rd for the ACI EUROPE Commercial & Retail Conference 2024. This year’s renewed conference focuses on pioneering next-gen consumer experiences: don’t miss this chance to network and discuss non-aeronautical revenue strategies with top airport executives, operators, and brands. The event features a one-day agenda jam-packed full of insight and a networking programme. Don't miss out - secure your spot today. https://shorturl.at/MaGcj

Join us in welcoming OSL Technology as one of our new World Business Partners! As a global leader in drone detection solutions, OSL Technology brings invaluable expertise to the aviation sector. Their proven track record in securing significant airports worldwide and their cutting-edge technology will be instrumental in safeguarding the industry from emerging drone threats. Visit their website: https://shorturl.at/XNVXz

As the new chair of ACI EUROPE’s airport performance network (APN-E) it’s my pleasure to announce the next destination of our bi-annual meeting! I think it couldn’t be more cool than this. Our newest members from Isavia are hosting us in spring next year, at Keflavík Airport (KEF)! Great thanks to Saevar Gardarsson and Bjarni Freyr Borgarsson for the hospitality. In the mean time we say goodbye to the departing chair Daniel Skoglund. In turn, Pieter Callewaert is joining me as vice-chair. Thank you Daniel and welcome Pieter! The progress we’ve made in terms of collaboration and transparancy over the years make me very proud to take over the lead.