Italy’s Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) used the opening ‘Sustainability Voice’ talk-show of the Innovation & Sustainability Forum in Naples on 18 September to outline its strategy for greener, more efficient passenger and cargo aviation. Speaking to regional officials and industry stakeholders, Campania Area Director Carlo Marfisi stressed that digitalisation of processes such as the Entry/Exit biometric system, combined with incentive schemes for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), will be pivotal to keeping Italy competitive as a business-travel destination. Marfisi confirmed that ENAC is drafting guidelines for multi-modal airport nodes whereby high-speed rail links, electric bus shuttles and eVTOL air-taxis will be integrated into a single passenger interface by 2029. The authority also plans to publish an environmental scorecard for Italian airports next year, measuring CO₂ per passenger-kilometre and the share of turnaround operations powered by fixed electrical ground power. For corporate travel managers, the roadmap promises both opportunities and compliance obligations. From 2027 airlines operating from Rome and Milan will receive take-off-slot priority if they meet minimum SAF-blend targets; companies with large volumes of domestic tickets could benefit from more reliable departure slots but may also see fuel-surcharge adjustments. The Forum discussion underscored the growing role of regional authorities in funding last-mile connectivity—of particular interest to logistics firms using Naples and Salerno ports. Participants called for an accelerated deployment of hydrogen-ready infrastructure to maintain Italy’s position at the forefront of Mediterranean trade lanes. ENAC will open a six-week public consultation on the draft guidelines in October. Multinationals are invited to submit comments, especially on the planned integration of corporate CO₂ reporting data into the passenger rights charter.
