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ACI achieves major advancements for airports at ICAO 42nd Assembly, positioning airports for capacity growth and rising demand

Key Assembly outcomes pave the way for increased connectivity, improved passenger experience, coordinated aviation security, accelerated airport decarbonization — and more Airports Council International (ACI) achieved a series of landmark outcomes at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 42nd Assembly that will help transform the future of global aviation. By elevating coordinated, risk-based aviation security, […]

Global air travel forecasted to reach 9.8 billion passengers in 2025, nearing the historic 10 billion milestone

International travel drives growth; variations amongst regions persist Global air travel is projected to reach 9.8 billion passengers for 2025 according to Airports Council International (ACI) World’s newly released World Airport Traffic Report (WATR). While international travel is driving growth, regional disparities and medium-term challenges signal a varied outlook. ACI World’s flagship annual report draws […]

ICAO DGCA for Asia and Pacific region encourages States to take steps for implementation of ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East’s recommendations

  Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), the trade association representing over 600 airports, made strong recommendations at the 60th ICAO Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for Asia and Pacific regions in Sendai, Japan recently. The Members of the Conference endorsed the ACI APAC & MID’s recommendations […]

ACA4+: A new milestone achieved by Edinburgh and Salvador Bahia in their decarbonization efforts

Edinburgh Airport in Scotland and Salvador Bahia Airport in Brazil, both operated by VINCI Airports, have just achieved Level 4+ accreditation in the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program by the Airports Council International (ACI). This significant recognition highlights the effectiveness of VINCI Airports’ environmental policy and the progress made by these airports in reducing carbon […]

Asia-Pacific and Middle East Airports commits to capacity optimisation and infrastructure upgrades– both on ground and in the air

Airports across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East are preparing for an exponential growth in air travel, with projections indicating an annual growth of nearly 7% over the next 25 years. To proactively address this surge and ensure sustainable long-term development, the 2nd ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Regional Assembly of Airport Members, held recently in […]

Passenger traffic momentum holding up in Q1 for European airports

Europe’s passenger traffic maintained positive momentum during the first quarter of 2025 (Q1) — although growth has slowed down compared to previous years, signalling post‑Covid traffic recovery consolidation. The latest traffic report released by ACI EUROPE today reveals that passenger traffic across the European airport network increased by +4.3% during Q1 2025 over the same […]

Regional airports call on the EU and European countries to address key economic, connectivity & policy challenges

Europe’s regional airports and their business partners are meeting today in Dalaman, Türkiye, for ACI EUROPE’s annual Regional Airports Conference & Exhibition hosted by YDA Dalaman Airport. The event provides an opportunity to review trading conditions, revealing a multi‑speed regional airport market facing existential economic and policy challenges — with ACI EUROPE warning that addressing […]

Airports face financial challenges despite air traffic rebound, ACI World economics report reveals

Global revenues 11.4% lower in 2023 than the US$158.6 billion reported pre-pandemic Airports Council International (ACI) World has released its latest airport industry economic and financial performance data, revealing a significant gap between the recovery of passenger traffic and total airport revenues. While passenger traffic nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2023—just 5.4% below 2019—airport […]

The busiest airports in the world defy global uncertainty and hold top rankings

Airports Council International (ACI) World today offers an exclusive first look at the 2024 rankings of the world’s busiest airports, showcasing their resilience in navigating global uncertainty. Despite geopolitical and economic challenges, these airports have successfully held their top rankings, positioning themselves for continued growth. ACI World Director General Justin Erbacci said, “Amid global challenges, […]

Submissions open for the 2025 ACI World-Amadeus Technology Innovation Awards 

Airports Council International (ACI) World and Amadeus today open submissions for the anticipated 2025 Technology Innovation Awards. These awards celebrate cutting-edge technology initiatives and leadership within the airport sector that are transforming the future of air travel technology. ACI airport members are invited to submit their candidacies for the fifth edition of the ACI World-Amadeus […]