The European aviation sector said the Clean Industrial Deal for decarbonizing the industrial sector is “a positive first step” but urged further action.
Reaching net zero by 2050 will cost Europe significantly more than previously estimated, according to an updated Destination 2050 roadmap presented by industry.
The report's aviation recommendations include stimulating supply of sustainable aviation fuels and urging the EU to press ahead with airspace and slot reforms.
Only 44% of airports in Europe have exceeded 2019 passenger traffic levels despite the total volume across the region recovering to 95% of pre-COVID levels.
European airports saddled in debt accumulated during the pandemic need government financial backing to meet decarbonization goals, ACI Europe's chief warns.
Capacity constraints will prevent a full recovery within Europe’s short-haul market this summer, dampening traffic growth but signaling higher yields for LCCs.
Europe’s airports are facing a “polycrisis” situation as they battle to decarbonize, against geopolitical and macroeconomic risks that could threaten demand.
