18.09.26

SACBO LAUNCHES THE SECOND EDITION OF THE “BIKE FUTURE CHALLENGE” PROJECT

SACBO, the company managing Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY), the first airport in Europe to receive the “Bike Friendly” certification, is launching the second edition of the “Bike Future Challenge” project for the 2026–2027 school year. The initiative is aimed at upper secondary schools in Bergamo and its province and seeks to raise students’ awareness of sustainable mobility, cycle tourism and slow tourism, actively engaging them in a creative challenge to help build a more sustainable future.

The 2026–2027 edition of Bike Future Challenge is being launched as part of European Mobility Week 2026, dedicated to the theme “Mobility for Everyone” and intergenerational equity: mobility that is accessible, safe and sustainable for people of all ages, where today’s choices do not compromise the opportunities available to those who will travel tomorrow.

The project is open to all upper secondary schools in Bergamo and its province, with participation available to individual classes or interdisciplinary groups led by designated teachers. Schools wishing to take part in the initiative must register by 16 November 2026. Participating schools will then take part in an educational programme giving students the opportunity to develop ideas and concrete proposals that can have a positive impact on their communities and local area.

Students will be invited to develop ideas, prototypes, campaigns or projects focusing on sustainable mobility, intermodality and cycle tourism, in line with the theme “Mobility for Everyone”. Particular emphasis will be placed on projects addressing mobility from the perspective of intergenerational equity: solutions and services designed for children, young people, adults and older people; safe routes for students travelling to school and for people with reduced mobility; and ideas that bring together the needs of different generations.

The first classes to register will have the opportunity to take part free of charge in a guided tour of Milan Bergamo Airport, with a particular focus on facilities dedicated to cycle tourists and the development of integrated mobility.

The Bike Future Challenge project fully reflects the spirit of the UN 2030 Agenda, helping to guide young people’s work towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Students from participating schools will have the opportunity to:

• develop cross-disciplinary skills related to civic, environmental, historical and cultural education;
• propose innovative solutions for sustainable mobility;
• gain practical experience through real-world activities connected to the world of work and active citizenship;
• meet experts, start-ups and associations working in the field of sustainable mobility.

For further information and details: [email protected]

07.09.26

TRANSFER OF MANAGEMENT TO ARPA LOMBARDIA OF THE NEW AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BERGAMO

SACBO has announced the transfer of management to ARPA Lombardia of the new fixed air quality monitoring station, installed in September 2025 in via Lagrange in the Colognola district of Bergamo. Prior to the installation of the fixed station, ARPA Lombardia conducted a preliminary campaign to assess air quality, highlighting how...

Following the required testing and measurement calibration period, starting in January 2026, the station began collecting data on major regulated atmospheric pollutants (nitrogen oxides and nitrogen dioxide, PM10, PM2.5, ozone, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide). Initial analyses confirm the data highlighted by the ARPA Lombardia campaign.

Through a five-year agreement starting in October 2026, ARPA Lombardia will continuously process the data recorded by the new monitoring station, validating and enhancing the data collected throughout 2026. The new fixed air quality monitoring station, selected jointly with the Municipality of Bergamo and ARPA Lombardia, will become part of the broader regional network for atmospheric pollutant analysis.

Air quality monitoring has always been a key focus for SACBO, which over the years has carried out over thirty measurement campaigns across various areas surrounding the airport.

The findings collected over these years have shown a picture substantially consistent with that recorded by other stations in the regional network, never indicating, for the main regulated pollutants, airport activities as a dominant source compared to the overall air quality status.

The Air Quality Monitoring Plan, implemented by the airport operator in coordination with ARPA Lombardia, includes five additional stations identified in agreement with the local municipal authorities in the territories of Azzano San Paolo, Grassobbio, Orio al Serio, and Seriate.

In 2026, the planned campaigns were conducted in the Municipalities of Orio al Serio and Grassobbio, and their results will be published by the end of the year.

09.07.26

SACBO received the "Highly Commended" recognition in the HR Excellence category

On 23 June 2026, SACBO received the Highly Commended recognition at the ACI EUROPE HR Excellence Awards, a special distinction reserved for projects that stand out for their quality, innovation, and organisational impact in the field of Human Resources.

Below are the exact words delivered during the award ceremony:

"...recognises an HR department that has demonstrated excellence in managing human resources and developing the airport workforce of the future. This year particular attention was given to the successful application of AI tools and technologies to support HR practices, enhance workforce development and help prepare airport organisations for the opportunities and challenges in the years to come. To present the award, I'd like to ask ACI World's General Director, Justin Erbacci, to come to the stage.

The HR Excellence Award's highly commended airport was recognised for its innovative Call for Ideas initiative described by judges as having fostered a strong sense of belonging and commitment in all collaborators. The jury also welcomed the integration of AI to support health and safety outcomes highlighting a forward-looking approach to workforce engagement and innovation. Our highly commended airport goes to Milan Bergamo Airport. Thank you."

The recognition was awarded for the "Call for Ideas 2025 – Building the Airport of the Future Together" project, an initiative promoted by the Human Resources Department with the aim of transforming innovation into a structured and participatory process by directly involving employees in identifying solutions for the airport's future development.

The initiative gave all employees of SACBO and BGY International Services the opportunity to submit innovative ideas to improve processes, services, and organisational practices, while fostering a corporate culture based on participation, empowerment, and continuous innovation.

The programme officially launched on 12 May 2025 with the opening of the Call for Ideas. Following the submission phase, which concluded on 30 September 2025, participants attended a dedicated training programme consisting of three workshops held between October and November. The sessions provided practical tools and methodologies to transform ideas into viable projects and to develop effective presentations.

The initiative generated 13 projects, submitted individually or by teams, involving 17 participants from the two companies within the Group. The proposals addressed strategic topics for the airport's future, including operational process optimisation, safety and security, service quality, airport flow management, and the application of Artificial Intelligence to business processes.

The projects were evaluated by a multidisciplinary committee composed of SACBO's General Manager, BIS's General Manager, Human Resources Director, Operations Director, Administration, Finance & Control Director, Infrastructure Director, Head of IT, and Innovation Operational Manager.

The committee was further strengthened by the participation of two external members: the Innovation Manager of Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) and the Innovation Manager of SEA Milan Airports, ensuring a comprehensive assessment from strategic, technical, economic, and innovation perspectives.

Projects were assessed according to objective criteria, including feasibility within the airport environment, organisational impact, level of innovation, implementation speed, and alignment with the company's strategic objectives.

The award ceremony took place on 17 December 2025 in the presence of the Steering Committee, the evaluation panel, and all participants. The winning project was "Outsight: A New Model for Optimised Airport Flow Management", a solution based on Artificial Intelligence capable of anonymously tracking passenger movements. The technology would enable advanced analytics aimed at improving passenger flows throughout the terminal, gaining insights into customer behaviour, and monitoring commercial performance.

In addition to the winning project, a number of special recognitions were presented to initiatives that distinguished themselves for their commercial approach, innovation, technological excellence, inclusion and feasibility, environmental sustainability, social sustainability, inspirational value, continuous learning, employee wellbeing, and organisational vision. The Best Performer and CFI Ambassador awards were also presented.

During 2026, the initiative entered its second development phase, with a series of workshops involving project proponents and experts from the various corporate functions to assess the practical feasibility of the proposals and support the most promising initiatives towards future operational pilot projects.

The recognition received from ACI EUROPE represents an important endorsement of SACBO's approach to promoting organisational innovation, confirming that employee engagement is a strategic driver for the airport's development and for strengthening the company's culture of innovation.

08.07.26

SACBO and Eco.Bergamo: sustainable development at the centre of the debate on investments and policies

As a member of the Editorial Committee of Eco.Bergamo, SACBO took part on Tuesday, 7 July, in the event “Governing the Future: Investments and Policies for Italy in 2030 and 2025”, held in the setting of ChorusLife. The event represented an opportunity for discussion with economist and statistician, as well as former Minister of Infrastructure, Enrico Giovannini, currently Scientific Director of ASviS Italia.

The discussion focused on the governance of the future and investment strategies for the green transition, within a complex and highly unstable international scenario marked by inequality, poverty, and the water crisis.

In this context, a positive element emerged: Italian companies that choose the path of sustainability (High-ESG companies) are significantly more competitive, achieving higher revenues, employment levels, and investments compared to those that do not pursue this direction.

Between 2026 and 2028, Italy will be engaged in redefining its National Strategy for Sustainable Development. The speaker highlighted that only by placing intergenerational justice, the energy transition as a driver of independence, and gender inequality at the centre of policies, it will be possible to contribute to sustainable economic growth.

02.07.26

Two New Connections to the Arabian Peninsula from Milan Bergamo Airport

Between 1 and 2 July, flyadeal, the low-cost airline of the Saudia Group, launched its seasonal services to Riyadh and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, operating three weekly flights on each route until 26 September.

These two new destinations expand Milan Bergamo Airport's network across the Gulf region, joining the existing services to Dubai with flydubai, Sharjah with Air Arabia in the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait City with Jazeera Airways.