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13 – 15 May 2025 · Lisbon
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Polish EU Presidency – “Strengthening European Aviation Resilience: Security, Sustainability, and Future Challenges”
When
13/05
2:00pm – 2:50pm
Location
SANS/NERA Theatre
Event details
As Poland assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 January to 30 June 2025, this panel will convene Directors General from European Civil Aviation Authorities, key aviation stakeholders, and industry leaders to discuss strategic priorities shaping the future of European aviation.
Air traffic management is fundamental to Europe’s economy, security, and safety, ensuring the efficient and protected movement of passengers and goods. As the aviation sector faces rapid technological advancements and increasing external risks, a proactive and coordinated approach is essential to safeguarding operations, strengthening resilience, and maintaining Europe’s global competitiveness. By embracing innovation and collaboration, Europe can set the standard for the safest, most efficient, and environmentally friendly skies in the world.
Air traffic management is fundamental to Europe’s economy, security, and safety, ensuring the efficient and protected movement of passengers and goods. As the aviation sector navigates rapid technological advancements and external pressures, a strong, coordinated approach is essential to maintaining resilience and global competitiveness.
With increasing geopolitical tensions, cybersecurity threats, and climate challenges, ensuring a resilient, competitive, and future-ready aviation sector has never been more critical. This session will explore:
• Safety & Security: How can aviation infrastructure adapt to evolving risks, including unauthorized drone activities, cyberattacks on air traffic management systems, and the need for robust safety oversight?
• Workforce & Talent Development: Addressing critical workforce shortages through a coordinated industry-wide effort.
• Sustainable Aviation: Balancing EU climate ambitions with economic competitiveness while accelerating the transition to greener technologies.
• Modernising European Skies: Enhancing Europe’s airspace efficiency, safety, and competitiveness by embracing advanced technologies and fostering innovation.
• Airspace Management: Aligning national and EU priorities to ensure a seamless and integrated European airspace.
• Industry Collaboration: Defining the roles of ANSPs, airlines, and policymakers in shaping the future of air transport.
Organised in collaboration with the Polish Civil Aviation Authority, this discussion will provide insights into regulatory developments, strategic initiatives, and cross-industry cooperation essential to strengthening Europe’s aviation sector in a rapidly evolving global environment
Event speakers
Maria Kantareva
Permanent Representation of the Republic of Bulgaria
First Secretary Air transport, Aviation safety, Aviation security, Single European Sky
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