With Europe about to start a new political cycle spanning the next 5 years, the European airport community is hereby presenting its contribution to the EU institutions on transport policy.
The 2020 _Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy _- which the European aviation sector fully supported - has laid the foundation for how the EU transport system can become climate-neutral through a green and digital transformation, while also becoming more resilient against future crises. Flagship goals - including the uptake of renewable and low-carbon aviation fuels, the market readiness of zero-emission aircraft and the development of zero-emission airports are now being progressed through new and disruptive legislation.
Therefore, the new political cycle must be focused on implementation - to make sure we make mobility and transport fully sustainable by 2050 at the latest.
The impending transformations touching all aviation industry stakeholders (in particular for airports, airlines and ground handlers) are truly daunting and fraught with risks. Ultimately, what is at stake is the future of air connectivity – and its unique role in supporting livelihoods and jobs, territorial equality and cohesion as well as a strengthened European identity.
Addressing this implementation challenge will require further adaptations and accompanying measures so that Europe effectively delivers sustainable and competitive air connectivity - for passengers, communities and the planet.
Against this backdrop, the present contribution :
With Europe about to start a new political cycle spanning the next 5 years, the European airport community is hereby presenting its contribution to the EU institutions on transport policy.
The 2020 _Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy _- which the European aviation sector fully supported - has laid the foundation for how the EU transport system can become climate-neutral through a green and digital transformation, while also becoming more resilient against future crises. Flagship goals - including the uptake of renewable and low-carbon aviation fuels, the market readiness of zero-emission aircraft and the development of zero-emission airports are now being progressed through new and disruptive legislation.
Therefore, the new political cycle must be focused on implementation - to make sure we make mobility and transport fully sustainable by 2050 at the latest.
The impending transformations touching all aviation industry stakeholders (in particular for airports, airlines and ground handlers) are truly daunting and fraught with risks. Ultimately, what is at stake is the future of air connectivity – and its unique role in supporting livelihoods and jobs, territorial equality and cohesion as well as a strengthened European identity.
Addressing this implementation challenge will require further adaptations and accompanying measures so that Europe effectively delivers sustainable and competitive air connectivity - for passengers, communities and the planet.
Against this backdrop, the present contribution :
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