Europe’s current air traffic situation
Highlights
All the latest developments and innovations
Working with stakeholders is what we do. No better example than the @eurocontrol Network Manager User Forum, looking back at 2022 & forward to this summer & beyond https://t.co/00Av21wzOe @IATA @A4Europe @CANSOEurope @ACI_EUROPE @eraaorg @EBAAorg @ECACceac @Transport_EU https://t.co/mksmM4ErvR
02/02
21,429 flights on average in week 4, just 15 flights/day under week 3. We’re running at 84% of 2019 traffic, but on track for the predicted 86% for the month and with ATFM delays down to just 14 secs per flight @Transport_EU @ECACceac @ACI_EUROPE @IATA @A4Europe @CANSOEurope https://t.co/W2QkfZI0yy
31/01
The European Aviation Overview from @eurocontrol shows traffic this month is in line with our forecast of 86% of 2019 - and is 24% up on 2022. https://t.co/cjFQ4ELGCO @Transport_EU @ECACceac @A4Europe @IATA @ACI_EUROPE @CANSOEurope @eraaorg https://t.co/BNX2geMBlv
26/01
A second week-on-week network traffic dip: -1.3% fewer flights than the previous week with an average 21,444 daily flights. Switzerland seeing traffic up 7% and Norway up 3% @Transport_EU @ECACceac @ACI_EUROPE @CANSOEurope @IATA @A4Europe @eraaorg https://t.co/ODeXb3YaMl
24/01
In my first mission as DG of @eurocontrol, was honoured to have met Minister Kubrakov in Kyiv. I confirmed we will support Ukraine to ensure operational readiness when air traffic recovers. Full press release https://t.co/OcVzanwZKv @Uksatse_info @ECACceac @Transport_EU https://t.co/g1ezN05rM6
19/01
EUROCONTROL aviation network update
2023 Week 4: steady traffic at 84% for the week, 86% for the month, but still considerable variation in the recovery across sectors.
EUROCONTROL European Aviation Overview
Read the latest status of the European air traffic network.
New call for operational challenges for our user-driven innovation projects
EUROCONTROL and EASA release report on environmental transparency for air navigation service providers and step-by-step guide to improve
Using AI to help military aircraft fly PBN approaches
First official visit of the new EUROCONTROL Director General: Mr Medina visits Kyiv, confirms Agency support to Ukraine
EUROCONTROL Data Snapshot #38
Our 38th EUROCONTROL Data Snapshot takes a look at the path to recovery for intra-European and intercontinental flights.
EUROCONTROL’s PRC publishes Performance Insight #7 on Virtual Centres
The Insight examines how ATM capacity and scalability will be impacted by virtualisation and virtual centres.
A new year of aviation innovation
EUROCONTROL’s Innovation Hub looks back on what was delivered in 2022 and what is planned for 2023.
EUROCONTROL Analysis Paper: 2022 – The year European aviation bounced back
Our Analysis Paper digs into the numbers to track aviation traffic recovery across the whole of 2022.
Making Portugal’s air traffic management more efficient and sustainable: NAV Portugal introduces TopSky
Aircraft operators reap rewards of MUAC airspace changes designed to optimise Free Route Airspace
Think Paper #19 - ATC Mobility and Capacity Shortfalls
Our 19th issue explores whether improving controller mobility can help reduce costly capacity and staffing delays.
Major events
Watch replays from our past key virtual and live events and stay tuned for our next ones!
EUROCONTROL Stakeholder Forum on the introduction of noise-related operating restrictions at European airports and how these fit with air traffic growth
EUROCONTROL Network Manager User Forum 2023
The yearly must-attend air traffic management event for aviation's operational community returns in February.
"Europe for Aviation” team up for Airspace World
Over the course of 3 days, we will showcase how, through collaboration, we can go much further in tackling the most pressing challenges facing the European aviation industry.
Key products
Browse, download and read our latest data-driven publications
EUROCONTROL Data Snapshots
Our 38th EUROCONTROL Data Snapshot takes a look at the path to recovery for intra-European and intercontinental flights.
Aviation Sustainability Briefing
Our latest edition builds on recent reports by EUROCONTROL to highlight how aviation can achieve net-zero carbon emissions.
COVID-19 Impact on EUROCONTROL Airports
London/Gatwick
EUROCONTROL Seven-Year Forecast
Air traffic in Europe is not expected to recover to 2019 levels until after 2024.
EUROCONTROL Aviation Outlook 2050
This long-term air traffic forecast charts how aviation can achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
EUROCONTROL European Aviation Overview
Read the latest status of the European air traffic network.
EUROCONTROL Think Papers & Analyses
Our latest Analysis Paper digs into the numbers to track aviation traffic recovery across the whole of 2022 for every aspect of European aviation.