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Lima Airport to host the most important global gathering of airport leaders in 2026

Global airport assembly to convene in Lima, Peru, 25–29 September 2026 Airports Council International (ACI) World today announced that Lima Airport will host the ACI Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC)/World Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition (WAGA) from 25–29 September 2026 in Lima, Peru. WAGA is the most important global gathering of airport leaders. […]

New global guidelines for airport development concession agreements amid record air travel growth

ACI World and ACI Latin America and the Caribbean chart a clear path for successful private-sector involvement at airports Amid record air travel growth, Airports Council International (ACI) World and ACI Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) today released Airport Development Concessions Agreements: Global Approaches and Guidelines for Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). The resource provides clear, practical guidance on […]

European air passenger traffic swings to a 5% high in August

Brussels: European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its preliminary air traffic report for August 2025. Passenger traffic across the European airport network increased +4.9% in August 2025 compared with August 2024, and ahead of the year‑to‑date average of 4.3%, confirming that summer demand remains strong. International passenger traffic led the growth at +5.6%, […]

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 […]