The Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) hosted the European Aviation Strategy Summit in Lefkosia on 14–15 June 2026, bringing together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, aviation professionals and stakeholders from across Europe and beyond to discuss the future of European aviation. Greece was represented by the Governor of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA), Dr. Christos Tsitouras.

The keynote address was delivered by the Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Mr. Florian Guillermet, while the European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Mr. ApostolosTzitzikostas, sent a message.

Participants exchanged views on the future direction of European aviation and the forthcoming EU Aviation Strategy. Discussions focused on four thematic priorities: smarter regulation; connectivity and access for all regions; financing and innovation for green aviation; and resilient, safe and secure aviation systems.

Attention was devoted to strengthening European competitiveness, safeguarding connectivity for islands, remote and peripheral regions and supporting regional aviation. The importance of maintaining a competitive, connected, sustainable and resilient European aviation sector as well as the vital role of aviation in supporting Europe’s openness, prosperity and connectivity were highlighted during the main speeches.

The Summit further examined resilience and preparedness in response to geopolitical developments, airspace disruptions, cybersecurity threats, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) interference and emerging technologies, including drones and advanced air mobility solutions.

The main outcomes of the Summit are expected to help shape the forthcoming EU Aviation Strategy.

Florian Guillermet, EASA Executive Director, Dr. Christos Tsitouras, HCAA Governor, and Koen Milis, Chair of the Performance Review Board (PRB)

Dr. Christos Tsitouras, HCAA Governor, with Ms. Panayiota Georgiou Demetriou, Director of the Department of Civil Aviation of Cyprus