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[PRESS RELEASE] Presenting the cornerstone State of the Industry at the opening of the 34th ACI EUROPE Annual Congress and General Assembly in Istanbul, Director General Olivier Jankovec addressed Europe’s airports’ new normal and key financial and operational challenges ahead.  While the latest traffic data shows that passenger volumes across the European airport network have now just surpassed their pre pandemic (2019) levels, and the peak summer months promise to be the busiest ever, wide performance gaps amongst national and individual airport markets are part of the industry’s new normal – with Jankovec stating ‘there is no question we live in a whole new world’.  Airports face several key challenges: squeezes on investments, regulatory resets, capacity limitations and the mother of all challenges - decarbonisation. Jankovec pointed to the need for airports to become the masters of their own capacity and performance, as a matter of ‘environmental efficiency, connectivity and service quality.’ Read more at: https://lnkd.in/e685Z--c #ACI2024IST

🛫 **The Pulse of Europe's Airports: Unveiling the Future of Aviation** 🛬 In an industry where the only constant is change, recent insights from ACI EUROPE offer a riveting glimpse into the evolving landscape of European airports. Here's a snapshot: 1. **Rising Competition**: As airlines tighten their grip, the dynamics of competition among European airports are shifting. It's a pivotal moment that could redefine airport operations. 2. **Bouncing Back**: Air passenger volumes in Europe are inching closer to their pre-pandemic glory. This resurgence is a testament to the industry's resilience and adaptability. 3. **Community at the Core**: With over 500 airports in its fold, ACI EUROPE isn't just representing the bulk of European air traffic; it's spearheading initiatives to navigate the challenges that regional airports face in today's altered market. 4. **Celebrating Excellence**: The 2023 ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards shone a spotlight on the unsung heroes of aviation, celebrating sustainability, innovation, and operational prowess. 5. **The Regional Divide**: Yet, not all airports are soaring. Geopolitical tensions and market changes are creating a divide, with performance varying significantly across regions. 🌍 These developments are not just statistics; they're the harbingers of what's next in European aviation. 📢 **Let's Discuss**: How do you see these shifts impacting the broader aviation ecosystem? Any predictions for the future? 💬 Drop your thoughts below, tap the like button if you found this overview insightful, and hit share to keep the conversation going! 🔎 #EuropeanAviation #AirportCompetition #AirTravelTrends #ACIEUROPE #InnovationInAviation #SustainableAirports #RegionalAirports #AirportAwards #TravelResilience 👉 Your insights matter—let's make this discussion fly! 🚀

LIVE FROM ROUTES EUROPE: Michael Stanton-Geddes, Director of Economics & Competition at ACI EUROPE, delivered a keynote address during Routes Europe 2024 in Aarhus, Denmark, discussing the latest trends currently impacting the European aviation industry. ✈ He highlighted the uneven character of air traffic recovery across Europe. While overall traffic nears pre-pandemic levels, only 44% of airports have fully rebounded. Southern & eastern Europe are seeing a stronger growth, indicating a shift in traffic flows. The market is transforming due to increased seasonality, a focus on international and leisure travel, and consolidation towards aircraft with a smaller passenger capacity. He also underlined the need for policy adjustments to support airports in adapting to these dynamics. Click here to read the full article from Aviation Week Network: https://shorturl.at/aeux9

2023 rankings of world's busiest airports have been released by our sister organisation ACI World - Airports Council International. 🌍 Six European hubs top the list in terms of international passengers served, including London-Heathrow, Amsterdam (Royal Schiphol Group), Paris-CDG (Groupe ADP), İGA İstanbul Airport, Frankfurt (Fraport AG) and Madrid (Aena). The important progress achieved in 2023 nudged global air connectivity closer to full recovery. While airports spared no effort to turn the corner on COVID, all but one (IST) major European airports still posted traffic results below 2019 levels. Full recovery is expected in 2024. ✈ Find out more in ACI World's media release: https://shorturl.at/kqrwF #recovery #airconnectivity #airports

🔊 ACI World confirms top 20 busiest airports worldwide! 🔝 ACI World has today published the latest World Airport Traffic Dataset, confirming the top 20 busiest airports in the world and revealing airport passenger, cargo, and aircraft movement rankings for over 2,600 airports across 180 countries and territories. 📈 The dataset’s key findings confirm total global passenger traffic for 2022 —surpassing 6.6 billion — the return of international traffic, and the prevalence of U.S. airports in the top rankings. 👀 View the entire list and read the news: https://bit.ly/3PY1xaB 🛒 Unlock insights now: https://bit.ly/3OtEHqh Airports Council International - ACI Africa Airports Council International - Latin America and Caribbean - ACI LAC ACI EUROPE Airports Council International - ACI Asia-Pacific Airports Council International - North America Luis Felipe de Oliveira Diederik Meijerink Aram Karagueuzian

The busiest world's busiest airports have been released by ACI EUROPE World - Airports Council International. Well done Dubai and Amsterdam! Six European hubs top the list in terms of international passengers served, including London-Heathrow, Amsterdam Airport (Royal Schiphol Group), Paris-CDG (Groupe ADP), İGA İstanbul Airport, Frankfurt (Fraport AG) and Madrid (Aena). Step by step closer to full recovery. While airports spared no effort to turn the corner on COVID, all but one (IST) major European airports still posted traffic results below 2019 levels. Full recovery is expected in 2024. ✈ Find out more in ACI World's media release: https://shorturl.at/kqrwF #recovery #airconnectivity #airports

Small and emerging #airports play a vital role in global and local connectivity and social and economic development. Despite their importance, many face significant financial challenges and constraints. ACI World - Airports Council International is committed to supporting these key players through tailored programs and services. These include initiatives in customer and employee experience, health, accessibility, sustainability, economics, training, safety, and security. These efforts are crucial for the sustainable development of these vital transportation hubs. 🔗 Discover more about how ACI World empowers these airports: https://lnkd.in/eEhQ_-6t

Check out ACI World - Airports Council International's 2023 Annual Report highlighting the significant achievements of the ACI federation in advancing the interests of airports globally and promoting operational excellence. ACI World - Airports Council International has demonstrated remarkable collective efforts in championing transformative changes and recording significant successes across the airport industry. The report includes insights from various regions such as Airports Council International - ACI Africa, Airports Council International - ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East, ACI EUROPE, Airports Council International - Latin America and Caribbean - ACI LAC, and ACI North America, showcasing their commitment to fostering a unified approach towards aviation advancement. To read the full report, visit https://bit.ly/44cfve0. #ACIWorld #Airports #AirportIndustry #Aviation #ConnectingBusinessesGlobally

ACI World confirms the top 20 busiest airports for aircraft movements! 🔍 ACI collects airport traffic every year through its global network of airport operator members, investors, and aviation stakeholders. The World Airport Traffic Dataset dataset allows users to filter through accurate and reliable numbers that can be segmented on a regional, national, and airport level and by traffic type. 👓 Discover the top 20 rankings: https://bit.ly/3PY1xaB 📖 Access the entire Dataset: https://bit.ly/3OtEHqh Airports Council International - ACI Africa Airports Council International - ACI Asia-Pacific ACI EUROPE Airports Council International - Latin America and Caribbean - ACI LAC ACI North America

💭 Today we are kicking off a series of blogs that will examine where the global airport industry is heading, the importance of improved stakeholder collaboration, how to resolve disruption management and ultimately how the traveler experience is set to evolve.        💡 These blogs build on research from ACI World - Airports Council International: ‘Evolution of Airports – A Fight Path to 2050.’      In the first piece, Carl Rogers explores how we are tracking against ACI’s 2030, 2040 and 2050 horizons.        🚀 As Carl explains, at Amadeus, we’re working on innovative solutions that will enable this future.      https://lnkd.in/esBXD_5r     #Airports #PassengerExperience #FutureAirports