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Aena, S.M.E. S.A.

Aena is a leading global airport operator managing airports of general interest in Spain.

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Raúl De La Hoz Quintano (Member of the European Parliament)

28 Jan 2026 · Introduction

Aena Calls for AI Integration in Critical Airport Infrastructure

9 Jan 2026
Topic — Reviewing the Digital Decade Policy Programme to update European digital targets.
Message — Aena proposes using airports as testbeds for scaling artificial intelligence and cybersecurity solutions. They request simplified funding procedures and digital regulations tailored to the specific needs of critical infrastructure.123
Why — Aena would benefit from increased financial support and lower administrative costs for technology upgrades.45
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Meeting with Adrián Vázquez Lázara (Member of the European Parliament)

5 Nov 2025 · Omnibus and sustainability and aviation sector EU legislation

Meeting with Nicolás González Casares (Member of the European Parliament)

5 Nov 2025 · Sustainability of Aviation

Meeting with Jan-Christoph Oetjen (Member of the European Parliament)

5 Nov 2025 · Current airport relevant topics

Meeting with Elena Arveras (Cabinet of Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque)

5 Nov 2025 · Sustainable finance framework

Response to European Innovation Act

23 Sept 2025

La futura Ley Europea de la Innovación representa una oportunidad estratégica para reforzar la competitividad del ecosistema europeo de innovación, siempre que se garantice una coherencia regulatoria efectiva entre niveles de gobernanza y se reconozca el papel de los grandes operadores públicos como catalizadores de innovación.
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Aena Urges EU Legislative Support for Aviation Decarbonization Investment

4 Sept 2025
Topic — A framework to boost public and private investments into renewable and low-carbon transport fuels.
Message — Aena calls for legislative action to incentivize fuel production and prioritize biomass for aviation. They request financial support for airport expansions and infrastructure upgrades for alternative fuels.123
Why — The company would secure funding for growth while reducing the financial risks of decarbonization.45
Impact — Waste-to-energy plants lose access to biomass as feedstocks are diverted to aviation.6
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Spanish Airport Operator Aena Demands Fast-Track Renewable Energy Status

5 Aug 2025
Topic — EU consultation on upgrading electricity and hydrogen grids to boost competitiveness.
Message — Aena wants renewable projects at airports designated as acceleration zones for faster permitting. They call for more R&D funding to lower storage technology costs.12
Why — This would allow Aena to bypass grid bottlenecks and meet decarbonization targets sooner.3
Impact — Local ecosystems may suffer as environmental impact assessments are bypassed in priority zones.4
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Meeting with Philippe Chantraine (Head of Unit Mobility and Transport) and FIPRA International SRL

17 Jul 2025 · Role of taxonomy and STIP for airport investments

Meeting with Jan-Christoph Oetjen (Member of the European Parliament)

17 Jul 2025 · Current challenges for airports

Meeting with Jens Gieseke (Member of the European Parliament) and Deutsche Bahn AG

16 Jul 2025 · Austausch zu EU Politik

Aena urges EU to protect connectivity and slot capacity

10 Jun 2025
Topic — The European Commission is updating common rules for the internal aviation market.
Message — Aena opposes short-haul flight bans and demands reforms to prevent slot blocking by bankrupt airlines.12
Why — Efficient slot management allows Aena to maximize terminal usage and airport traffic.3
Impact — Failing airlines and their creditors lose control over valuable airport slot portfolios.4
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Meeting with Pierpaolo Settembri (Cabinet of Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas)

2 Apr 2025 · Cabinet received a presentation on AENA and its activities

Meeting with Nicola Notaro (Head of Unit Environment)

2 Apr 2025 · Discussion on the project for the new development of Barcelona Airport

Meeting with Eddy Liegeois (Head of Unit Mobility and Transport), Philippe Chantraine (Head of Unit Mobility and Transport)

1 Apr 2025 · Exchange of views on challenges of airports in Europe

Meeting with Pilar Del Castillo Vera (Member of the European Parliament)

6 Feb 2025 · Energy Policy

Meeting with Elena Sancho Murillo (Member of the European Parliament) and European Data Centre Association

6 Feb 2025 · Relevant issues to the ITRE Committee

Meeting with César Luena (Member of the European Parliament)

5 Feb 2025 · Sustainable Mobility

Meeting with Lucas Gonzalez Ojeda (Acting Head of Representation Communication)

21 Jan 2025 · Exchange of views on European regulation regarding airports and aviation

Meeting with Alicia Homs Ginel (Member of the European Parliament)

19 Nov 2024 · Presentación de prioridades en materia de transporte

Meeting with Rosa Serrano Sierra (Member of the European Parliament) and CEOE - Confederación Española de Organizaciones Empresariales and ASOCIACIÓN ESPAÑOLA DE FABRICANTES DE AUTOMÓVILES Y CAMIONES

19 Nov 2024 · Priorities for European Commission 2024-2029

Meeting with Borja Giménez Larraz (Member of the European Parliament)

19 Nov 2024 · Priorities aviation sector for the new EU mandate

Spanish airport operator Aena calls for urgent slot regulation reform

6 Jun 2024
Topic — The EU is evaluating if legislation on airport charges, slots, and ground handling remains effective.
Message — Aena requests regulatory stability for airport charges to deliver services and sustainability goals. It argues for amending slot regulations to address capacity scarcity and prevent misuse. The organization also suggests reviewing ground handling to address potential conflicts of interest.123
Why — Reforming slot rules would help Aena ensure its valuable infrastructure is used to its full capacity.4
Impact — Airlines performing their own ground services could face restricted access through fewer self-handling licenses.5
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Meeting with Rachel Smit (Cabinet of Commissioner Adina Vălean) and FIPRA International SRL

10 Apr 2024 · The future of the aviation industry

Airport operator Aena urges clearer guidance on sustainability standards

7 Jul 2023
Topic — The European Commission is setting standards for how companies report sustainability information.
Message — Aena requests practical guidance on assessment methodology and additional phase-ins for international value chain disclosures. They also advocate for better alignment with existing global standards to minimize duplication.123
Why — Clearer rules and flexibility would lower administrative burdens and simplify reporting compliance.45
Impact — Investors lose immediate access to standardized data regarding impacts across international supply chains.67
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Aena urges broader green recognition for airport infrastructure and aircraft

3 May 2023
Topic — The European Commission is defining sustainable economic activities for investment purposes under the EU Taxonomy.
Message — Aena requests that infrastructure for modern, more efficient aircraft be recognized as green investments. They also call for aligning fuel standards and flexible recycling rules for island airports.12
Why — Expanding the taxonomy would allow Aena to label more infrastructure spending as environmentally sustainable.3
Impact — Strict environmental standards are weakened by including aircraft that still emit significant carbon dioxide.4
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Meeting with José Ramón Bauzá Díaz (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

8 Nov 2022 · ReFuelEU Aviation

Meeting with Izaskun Bilbao Barandica (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur for opinion)

18 May 2022 · Re Fuel EU Aviation

Meeting with Isabel García Muñoz (Member of the European Parliament)

1 Feb 2022 · Fit for 55

Meeting with Daniel Mes (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans), Stefanie Hiesinger (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

22 Jun 2021 · Discussion on the role of AENA in the green transition, including in relation to the uptake of sustainable aviation fuels.

Meeting with Leila Fernandez-Stembridge (Cabinet of High Representative Josep Borrell Fontelles)

30 Apr 2021 · Role of Aena through the COVID-19 crisis and recovery

Response to Evaluation of rights of persons with disabilities and with reduced mobility (PRM) when travelling by air

6 Sept 2019

Comentarios del Gestor Aeroportuario AENA S.M.E S.A al Reglamento (CE) 1107/2006 sobre los derechos de las personas con discapacidad o movilidad reducida en el transporte aéreo Se adjunta informe con las propuestas
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Meeting with Miguel Arias Cañete (Commissioner)

2 Dec 2016 · ETS- aviation sector

Meeting with Violeta Bulc (Commissioner) and

10 Nov 2016 · Meeting with AENA CEO, José Vargas

Meeting with Maria Cristina Lobillo Borrero (Cabinet of Vice-President Miguel Arias Cañete)

28 Jul 2016 · Possible meeting between AENA and Commissioner Arias Cañete