
Aviation congress in Vienna: The Vienna CESEE Airport Forum 2024
From 4 to 6 December 2024, the Vienna CESEE Airport Forum will take place at Vienna Airport, an international expert symposium that focuses on the growing role of the Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe (CESEE) region in the global aviation sector. Under the auspices of Airports Council International (ACI) Europe and Vienna Airport, high-profile representatives from aviation, business and politics will come together to discuss the challenges and opportunities of this dynamic region. At a time when the aviation industry is reorienting itself after the crises of recent years, the forum offers a platform for the exchange of ideas and strategies to promote air transport in CESEE. The CESEE region is considered one of the fastest growing markets in Europe. In contrast to the fragmented aviation policies of many Western countries, the CESEE region is well positioned to reap the benefits of increasing traffic volumes. Olivier Jankovec, Director General of ACI EUROPE, highlights that the Forum represents a valuable opportunity for international stakeholders to shape the future development of air traffic in the region and to put the region's air traffic on a successful path. Economic importance and challenges of the CESEE region The aviation industry in CESEE has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, which can be attributed to several factors. First of all, the ongoing economic development and the advancing European integration are favouring the aviation markets in this region. Vienna, as a central hub for air traffic, plays a crucial role in this. Julian Jäger, CEO of Flughafen Wien AG, emphasises the different growth dynamics in global air traffic and