On 26 March 2026, the CSAE held its annual general meeting, attended by 90% of its members. On the agenda: a very positive review of the initiatives undertaken and the formalisation of the key priorities for 2026.
A collective spirit that has been widely praised
At the start of the meeting, Didier Montégut, President of the CSAE, made a point of warmly thanking all members for their active involvement in the various external engagement initiatives undertaken this year. Their participation has significantly boosted the CSAE’s visibility among its institutional and professional partners.
As a result, around 100 initiatives were recorded throughout 2025: inter-professional consultation meetings, committees and working groups (environment and innovation, social affairs, economy and competitiveness), operational meetings, participation in general meetings or webinars…
Another clear sign of the CSAE’s appeal and the recognition of its representativeness is the arrival of a new member in November 2025: WO GROUP.
Priorities for 2026: the environment, safety and outreach
Three key priorities emerge from the CSAE’s planned activities for 2026:
- The environment and innovation, particularly through the commission of the same name set up to support the sector’s transition and anticipate the challenges of the future.
- Safety, with the continuation of two initiatives aimed at raising ground safety standards: the CSCE (Safety Competencies for Drivers and Operators of Airport Vehicles) and the CSCA (Airport Traffic Safety Group).
- To raise our profile, so as to continue to amplify the voice of the ground handling sector amongst industry stakeholders, opinion leaders and decision-makers, as well as the general public.
A call for collective action within the sector
Pascal de Izaguirre, President of the FNAM, brought the session to a close with a strongly rallying message: against a backdrop of international uncertainty, he forcefully emphasised the need for concerted action across the entire sector to highlight the economic and societal benefits of air transport. This is a major challenge, which underscores the significance of the collective commitment of the CSAE and its members.