The Voice of the Worlds Airports

APEX in Safety is designed to help airports worldwide identify and address safety vulnerabilities and is built on the ICAO principles of information transparency, in a non-punitive, ‘just culture’ environment, where sharing data and best practices lead to excellence. ACI matches Airport Safety Partners to help one another.

 

This first APEX pilot project runs from 5 to 9 September and takes the form of a traditional peer review of Lomé-Tokoin Airport. A comprehensive series of evaluations of the safety needs of Lomé-Tokoin Airport will be conducted and a final report emphasizing safety best practices will be produced by ACI staff shortly after the conclusion of the site visit.

 

“Sharing strength, knowledge and experience is something we consider as very important, says Robert Deillon, CEO of Genève Aéroport. We are proud to contribute to this new programme which will help to reduce risks and speed progress on the crucial issue that is safety.”

 

APEX pilot projects will serve as models for ACI members worldwide. Expected outcomes include tangible increases in safety and compliance by members in response to specific needs identified by participating airports with the ultimate goal of reducing the potential for airport safety incidents.

 

According to Angela Gittens, Director General of ACI World: “APEX will provide the necessary framework for airports around the world to benefit from, and lend, the knowledge and experience of their safety experts in identifying and prioritizing the actions that individual airports can take to reduce risks and improve responsiveness in the event of an incident.

 

As the leader of the airports industry, ACI is pleased to facilitate a partnering process whereby each airport by virtue of its unique characteristics, strengths and knowledge can contribute to helping others improve safety compliance and mitigate the risks of airport incidents worldwide. We look forward to the results of the final draft peer review of Lomé-Tokoin Airport and it helping to establish a model for ACI members worldwide.”