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This Seven Year Forecast Update (Spring 2026) builds on our October 2025 forecast and incorporates the latest observed flight trends and route patterns up to early 2026, together with a comprehensive update of all forecast inputs, including as much as possible recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East/Gulf region.

Complementing Data Snapshot #55, which analysed the year of historic traffic peaks by State, this Data Snapshot evaluates in which year the 40 busiest European airports in 2025 reached their historic peak day

As the crisis continues to unfold in the Middle East and Gulf Region, EUROCONTROL’s new European Aviation Trends paper takes a timely look at how this is impacting European aviation, from reduced traffic flows to airspace and airport closures, diverted and repatriation flights, and rerouting distortions.

This document provides an overview of all the products & services offered by EUROCONTROL.

Read the latest status of the European air traffic network.

In this issue, we explore the journey toward more sustainable and optimised skies—where innovation, efficiency and environmental responsibility converge to shape the future of aviation.

Our latest Think Paper assesses whether long-haul fights can be decarbonised through sustainable aviation fuel use, fleet renewal and green energy upscaling.