Legislative and regulatory affairs ACI EUROPE represents airport views to the institutions of the European Union (EU), the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC), the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (EUROCONTROL) and to national administrations. All initiatives emanating from these bodies and impacting on the air transport sector are monitored and relevant information is disseminated to members. Our Director of Policy and his team, working closely with managers and experts from member airports, keep in regular contact with legislators, policy makers and regulators. Our experienced Policy Unit has built up long-term relationships of trust with these key contacts. Policy making and information exchange To benefit from more in-depth analysis and to participate in the formulation of ACI EUROPE policy, all airport members (Regular Members) are encouraged to appoint representatives to our six specialist Committees reflecting the principal disciplines in the airport industry from security through to economics. They represent a unique forum in which dedicated airport managers expand their knowledge and professional know-how. ACI EUROPE specialist Committees and Task Forces of Members develop common positions for European airports on important legislative and regulatory issues. These policies, subject to approval by the ACI EUROPE Board of elected airport leaders, are then represented to legislative and regulatory bodies at both the European and national levels. This process also provides the European input to ACI policy at the world level which is represented to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) of the United Nations and other world bodies. The ACI EUROPE mission - to promote the exchange of professional know-how and information between members - is fulfilled not only by the dedication of the 340 airport managers working in the Committees and Task Forces, but also by a successful programme of conferences and exhibitions organised throughout the Region. An extensive information service is provided to members through a monthly on-line news bulletin, E-communiqué and its sister publication the Communiqué Airport Business magazine. Additionally, a number of specialised publications on a variety of airport-related issues are produced every year. Communications Communicating with the news media is a high priority for ACI EUROPE. Our Communications Manager works closely with the Director of Policy and all executives to keep in regular contact with key members of the Brussels press corps. We communicate our policies through press releases and also arrange press briefings, interviews and conferences. Specialised magazines for members E-communiqué is the exclusive, on-line publication for European airports. Serving as an official information bulletin for all ACI EUROPE members, it is published 5 times each year. E-communiqué is essential reading with news and reference material on the work of ACI EUROPE and on European legislative and regulatory affairs impacting member airports. Each edition is also packed with news about members and the civil aviation industry. Our ‘Communiqué Airport Business’ magazine, published several times a year, is our full-colour publication allowing extended illustrated coverage of technical, commercial and policy driven issues. It also carries uniquely targeted advertising at reasonable prices, an indespensible tool for our associate members to spread their messages. Specialised editions are also published, for example to celebrate the opening of new airport facilities or to publicise the achievements of member airports in specific countries. Conferences and exhibitions ACI EUROPE offers a highly successful programme of conferences and exhibitions covering every aspect of airport management from economic to operational matters. Each event is a unique opportunity for airport operators to meet with legislators, regulators and the press to extend their understanding of the true role of airports. Our conferences also provide unparalleled opportunities for Associate and Regular Members to make vital business contacts in an informal atmosphere and for all members of our industry to exchange know-how and information. Simultaneous translation at conferences is usually provided in English, French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish. The annual schedule includes the World's premier conference on Airport Trading and our unique Regional Airports Conference, in addition to the flagship Annual Regional Assembly and Conference. Many of our conferences are accompanied by exhibitions allowing Members to promote their services and products.