12.05.26

CDA OF SACBO ASSIGNS POWERS TO CHAIRMAN GIOVANNI SANGA

The Board of Directors of SACBO, appointed during the Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 30 for the 2026–2028 term, has proceeded with the renewal of corporate offices.

Giovanni Sanga has been confirmed as Chairman, with the attribution of the related powers. Patrizia Savi and Fabio Bombardieri have been appointed Vice Chairpersons.

The new Board of Directors is composed of: Giovanni Sanga (Chairman), Patrizia Savi (Vice Chairperson), Fabio Bombardieri (Vice Chairperson), Daniele Belotti, Gianpietro Benigni, Massimiliano Crespi, Stefano Gallini, Renato Redondi, Pierluigi Zaccaria, and Giovanni Zambonelli.

The composition of the Board of Statutory Auditors has also been defined as follows: Alberto Ribolla, Chairman appointed by the Ministry of Economy and Finance; Beatrice Mascheretti, appointed by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport; Claudia Rossi, jointly appointed by the Municipality of Bergamo, the Province of Bergamo, and the Bergamo Chamber of Commerce; Marco Luigi Valente; and Margherita Molinari.

07.05.26

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN AIR TRANSPORT

The use and applications based on Artificial Intelligence have become the subject of analysis and evaluation provided for by Legislative Decree 231, the Organizational, Management and Control Model in the civil aviation sector and a fundamental point of reference for airport management companies, airlines and handling companies. SACBO dedicated a conference to the new challenges of Artificial Intelligence, between law and liability, which took place at the Centro Congressi Giovanni XXIII in Bergamo, enabling a comparison of perspectives and potential risks of AI in air transport, with reference to its proper and regulated use, safety and digitalization processes at organizational and operational level.

“Twenty-five years after the enactment of Legislative Decree 231 (June 8, 2001), control activities aimed at preventing and combating every form of rule violation must deal with the risks connected to the improper use of a tool such as Artificial Intelligence – underlined Giovanni Sanga in his opening speech – The challenge we are now involved in is the ability to set the keys of Artificial Intelligence in such a way that it does not produce interference with the lawfulness of the prescribed way of operating. We know that it offers countless advantages, positively accelerating a series of procedures, improving the safety of operations, providing us with answers with rapid processing times. However, we must be aware of the dangers and be prepared to prevent them, before facing them. And it is interesting to see how experts in law and computer science combine their knowledge in the different profiles governing the functioning of an articulated and complex machine such as air transport.”

During the conference, the need to proceed with the mapping and detailed analysis of Artificial Intelligence systems implemented in the various airport functions was highlighted, and it emerged how fundamental the development of the skills of the corporate population is in order to consciously govern systems based on Artificial Intelligence. In this scenario, the Supervisory Body is the custodian of the ethical principles governing the use of Artificial Intelligence systems.

“In a constantly evolving reality, technology is an indispensable tool that transforms the way the airport is experienced and used – added Giovanni Sanga – But we must be aware that the legal nature must guide the exercise of control and ensure that every innovation tool, such as Artificial Intelligence, reflects the purpose that suggests its introduction and use in management and operational processes.”

The conference proceedings, moderated by Roberto Magri, featured speeches by: Stefano Coniglio, on “How machines began to speak: evolution, potential and risks of modern AI”; Benedetta Galgani, on “System 231 and AI: between new dangers and interesting perspectives”; Silvia Bonfanti on “Application of AI in air transport”; Francesca Cerea, on “Automation, AI and air traffic safety: profiles of civil liability”; Ilaria Genuessi, on “Public contracts between digitalization, artificial intelligence and organizational models for corruption prevention”; Davide Gabrielli and Dario Ricco, respectively Operational Innovation Manager and HR Industrial Relations Manager at SACBO, on “AI: new routes between law, technology and organization”.

30.04.26

SACBO SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING APPROVES 2025 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Shareholders’ Meeting of Sacbo approved the Group’s consolidated financial statements for the 2025 financial year, which include the separate financial statements of Sacbo S.p.A. and those of its wholly owned subsidiary BGY International Services S.r.l.

During 2025, the expansion works approved by ENAC and financed by Sacbo, falling within the infrastructure and technological development programs aimed at serving passengers, were completed and made operational in full compliance with the scheduled timeline. The opening in May of the new check-in hall, featuring 22 “self bag drop” stations out of a total of 64, and the opening at the end of November of the new departures area, equipped with state-of-the-art X-ray screening systems, made it possible to redesign and double the available space, ensuring a smoother and more comfortable passenger journey.

Despite ongoing construction activities, 2025 closed with a total of 16,937,976 passengers, exceeding budget forecasts and further strengthening the competitiveness of Bergamo Airport, both at national level—where it is firmly in third place after Fiumicino and Malpensa—and at European level, where it ranks 41st in the standings published by ACI Europe. In the current summer season, 23 airlines operate at the airport, and the route network includes 152 destinations in 44 countries.

In his report to the Shareholders’ Meeting, Chairman Giovanni Sanga confirmed that the Group investments of over €53 million made in 2025 to enhance airport infrastructure will be followed by those planned under the 2026–2028 Industrial Plan, in order to continue ensuring the necessary competitiveness, address technological challenges, and pursue the digitalization process within a framework of socioeconomic and environmental sustainability.

“The date of the Shareholders’ Meeting coincides with the close of the first four months of the year, which show a reassuring increase in passenger traffic of around 6 percent compared with the same period last year, even in a context of uncertainty due to ongoing conflicts and geopolitical instability affecting traffic in directly and indirectly impacted areas,” emphasized SACBO Chairman Giovanni Sanga. “At the same time, we are reassured by our airlines regarding fuel availability and the confirmation of flight schedules, which extend across an increasingly wide network of connections. The situation is being monitored to ensure continuous updates.”

With reference to the Parent Company Sacbo S.p.A., the financial year closed with total investments made during 2025 amounting to approximately €48.1 million, while the subsidiary BGY International Services S.r.l. made acquisitions totaling €4.7 million.

The SACBO Group invested significantly in sustainability, allocating approximately €10 million. Mitigation and compensation works were carried out, along with improvements in accessibility and intermodality, and electric vehicle charging stations were installed in the airside area. In addition, new electric Ground Services Equipment was purchased for handling operations, and interventions were implemented to improve the energy efficiency of infrastructure. The photovoltaic system is now fully operational, producing over 10% of the airport’s electricity needs (in addition to sourcing 60% of its total energy requirements from renewable sources). Of particular importance is the €2.8 million investment in the digital transformation process, which represents a fundamental element for the airport’s development. As a result of the investments made in recent years, depreciation recorded in the financial statements increased from €15 million in 2020 to €26.1 million in 2025.

The SACBO Group workforce as of December 31, 2025 totaled 717 employees, an increase of 41 units compared to December 31, 2024. This change is mainly attributable to the increased deployment of operational staff by the subsidiary BGY International Services (+35 employees as of December 31, 2025) to cope with the growth in passenger traffic recorded in the final months of the year and to manage new courier activities.

The Group’s value of production amounted to just under €165 million.
The value of production is broken down as follows:

• aviation revenues of the operator: €53.0 million;
• commercial revenues: €72.8 million;
• revenues from passenger, cargo, and airline assistance services: €33.4 million;
• other revenues and income: €5.3 million.

Operating profit (EBIT) at year-end amounted to €20.6 million, while the net result of the parent company Sacbo S.p.A. totaled €8.6 million. The Shareholders’ Meeting resolved to allocate 60% of this amount to dividends and the remaining 40% to extraordinary reserves.

The SACBO Shareholders’ Meeting also appointed the new Board of Directors, which will remain in office until approval of the financial statements for the 2028 financial year.
Following the Shareholders’ Meeting, the new Board of Directors is composed of: Giovanni Sanga, Daniele Belotti, Gianpietro Benigni, Fabio Bombardieri, Massimiliano Crespi, Stefano Gallini, Renato Redondi, Patrizia Savi, Pierluigi Zaccaria, Giovanni Zambonelli.

The new Board of Statutory Auditors will be reconstituted in the coming weeks with the appointment of the representative of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport.

17.04.26

FlyOne Armenia launches a direct flight between Milan Bergamo and Yerevan

Milan Bergamo Airport expands its international destination network with the arrival of FlyOne Armenia, which from 1 May 2026 will operate a twice-weekly service to Yerevan, the capital of Armenia and an important gateway to the Caucasus region. Flights are scheduled on Fridays and Sundays, with evening departures from Milan Bergamo Airport and afternoon departures from Yerevan.
Yerevan becomes the 152nd destination served by Milan Bergamo Airport, while the launch of FlyOne Armenia brings the total number of airlines operating scheduled services at the airport to 23.
The new connection further strengthens Milan Bergamo Airport’s role as a gateway to markets outside the European Union. Via Yerevan, passengers will be able to connect to numerous destinations in Central Asia.
Giacomo Cattaneo, Director of Commercial Aviation, Marketing & Communications at SACBO, stated:
“We are pleased to welcome FlyOne Armenia to Milan Bergamo Airport. The introduction of Yerevan adds a unique dimension to our network, opening access to a destination that combines strong tourism appeal with significant community ties. It also reflects our ongoing commitment to identifying and developing routes that respond to evolving passenger demand, particularly towards underserved markets. We are confident that this service will be successful and will further expand the range of choices available to our passengers.”
FlyOne Armenia is an airline that forms part of the wider FlyOne Group. It operates a modern fleet of Airbus A320 family aircraft and has steadily developed its network across Europe, Central Asia, the Caucasus and the Middle East, offering services at affordable fares.

30.03.26

152 DESTINATIONS IN MILAN BERGAMO AIRPORT’S SUMMER 2026 SCHEDULE

The route network at Milan Bergamo Airport is expanding with the start of the summer flight season, which coincides with the introduction of daylight saving time from Sunday 29 March. Eight new destinations bring the total to 152 routes served by 23 airlines across 44 countries, along with increased frequencies on existing routes, both domestic—particularly to southern Italy—and international, especially to Spain and the United Kingdom.

Until 24 October 2026, scheduled flights at Milan Bergamo Airport will offer around 13 million seats, an increase of 9% compared to the Summer 2025 season.

The new destinations include Kuwait City, launching on 20 May with Jazeera Airways; Billund in Denmark with Norwegian Airlines; Rabat in Morocco and Lemnos in Greece operated by Ryanair; Oradea and Târgu Mureș in Romania and Skopje in North Macedonia with Wizz Air; and Prishtina in Kosovo with GP Aviation.

The 2026 season will be the first summer season to fully benefit, for the entire seven-month period, from the new departures area inaugurated on 25 November 2025, featuring expanded spaces and enhanced security checks with state-of-the-art X-ray screening equipment. New features are also available for passengers with reduced mobility, who will have access to an enlarged Sala Amica, designed to ensure maximum comfort.