31 October 2023: European aviation leaders gathered in Valencia for the 12th ECAC/EU Dialogue, reaffirming their commitment to sustainable aviation. This key event is organised every three years since 1995, and this edition brought together 140 participants, including high-level aviation policymakers, airline and airport leaders, air navigation service providers, environmental stakeholders, aircraft manufacturers, aviation academics, representatives of financial institutions, as well as international and regional organisations. ERA also attended the event, along with other European aviation associations.

The main outcomes of the meeting were included in a statement [1] entitled 'Embracing sustainability: a prosperous aviation sector centred on people and planet', which was adopted at the end of the Dialogue and will serve as a basis to shape future work on sustainability. The statement also recognises the role of the Destination 2050 roadmap.

The event aimed to address sustainability across social, environmental, and economic dimensions, developing a shared vision for a balanced, resilient, and responsible future for European aviation.

In particular, ECAC/EU participants committed to a holistic approach for sustainability in aviation. By embracing the interdependent dimensions of social, environmental, and economic sustainability, we strive to build a balanced and resilient aviation industry in Europe and for European citizens.