Videoconference, 20 January 2026 — The Steering Committee for the 2026 ECAC/EU Dialogue with the European air transport industry held its first meeting online in January, marking the start of joint work to develop the event’s programme.
The 13th edition of the ECAC/EU Dialogue will take place in Paris on 13 and 14 October 2026 with a focus on the resilience of the aviation sector. The event will provide a platform for open exchange between policymakers and industry on how best to address critical challenges and reinforce the sector’s long-term resilience.
The Steering Committee meeting brought together experts from ECAC Member States alongside representative from the European Commission, Airlines for Europe (A4E), Airports Council International Europe (ACI EUROPE), Airlines International Representation in Europe (AIRE), Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO), EASA, European Regions Airline Association (ERA), EUROCONTROL, and the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Initial discussions identified a range of priority topics. These include geopolitical uncertainty, the transformation of energy sources, technological innovation and new entrants, competitiveness and economic sustainability, infrastructure planning and climate change adaptation, as well as risks related to airspace disruption and capacity management.
In the coming months, the Steering Committee will work closely to refine these topics, shape session formats, and identify potential speakers and moderators. The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled to take place online on 20 February 2026.