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Europe’s skies drive our economy—connecting people, powering trade, and supporting 15 million jobs.

But as air traffic grows by 30% by 2030, Europe faces a defining choice: modernise or risk falling behind.

With bold investment:

✔17.5 million flights per year by 2050, with delays reduced to less than one minute per flight—thanks to doubled air traffic controller productivity.

✔CO₂ emissions cut by 30% by 2030, with smarter skies reducing fuel burn and contrails.

✔ A resilient, cyber-secure airspace, protected against the 600% surge in cyber-attacks since 2020.

Without action:

✔ Europe’s skies will only accommodate half the traffic compared to today, with delays of up to 20 minutes per flight—costing billions in lost productivity.

✔Worsening congestion and inefficiency, eroding competitiveness and passenger trust.

✔Growing vulnerability to cyber-attacks and security threats, risking Europe’s leadership in aviation.

Get all the facts—explore the opportunities and challenges in our latest factsheet.