IATA, CANSO and ACI Launch Joint Runway Safety Initiative 28 July 2026 (Geneva, Switzerland; Montréal, Canada) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) and Airports Council International (ACI) have launched a joint initiative to reduce the risk of runway incursions. A runway incursion is defined as an aircraft, vehicle […]
World’s Busiest Airports: Atlanta Holds, Asia Climbs. Strong Demand while Asia-Pacific Growth Reshape the Rankings ACI World released final 2025 data confirming that air travel is approaching 10 billion passengers worldwide Montreal, 15 July 2026 – In 2025, global air travel reached 9.8 billion passengers, bringing the industry closer than ever to the 10 billion-passenger […]
Modernizing aviation policy is critical—outdated regulations risk constraining global air travel growth New ACI World Policy Agenda 2030 sets four priorities to guide regulatory action: business, capacity, safety and security, and sustainability Montreal, 5 May 2026 – Modernizing aviation policy is critical to ensuring airports can keep pace with rising global demand, as outdated regulatory […]
Atlanta retains top spot for total passengers while Chicago O’Hare leads global rankings for aircraft movements Montreal, 14 April 2026 – Airports Council International (ACI) World today reveals the 2025 rankings of the world’s busiest airports, highlighting the industry’s leading hubs across total passengers, international passengers, air cargo, and aircraft movements. These airports play a […]
Global call highlights bold ideas transforming passenger experience, operations, and sustainability Montreal, 31 March 2026 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has opened submissions for the 2026 ACI World Airport Innovation Awards, inviting airports to showcase the ideas and leadership shaping the future of the airport industry. Now in its sixth year, the awards are presented […]
Airport revenue recovery continues to lag behind traffic rebound, ACI World report finds Airports Council International (ACI) World today released the latest Airport Economics Report and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), showing that although global passenger traffic surpassed pre-pandemic levels in 2024, airport revenue has yet to fully recover. In 2024, airports worldwide served 9.4 billion […]
The 2025 ASQ Customer Experience Awards show airports outperforming other industries as passenger satisfaction continues to rise Airports worldwide are outperforming other industries in customer experience, with passenger satisfaction continuing to rise, according to the 2025 ASQ Customer Experience Awards announced today by Airports Council International (ACI) World, in partnership with Gold sponsor SITA. The […]
10.2 billion passengers forecasted in 2026; 18.8 billion by 2045, confirming sustained long-term demand Airports Council International (ACI) World today released its World Airport Traffic Forecasts 2025–2054, the industry’s most comprehensive and authoritative outlook on global airport traffic. Key highlights Global passenger traffic forecasted to reach 10.2 billion in 2026 (+3.9% YoY). Long-term demand remains strong […]
Backed by decades of European and international aviation experience, he will lead ACI World’s strategic direction until 2027 Airports Council International (ACI) World welcomes Jost Lammers, CEO of Munich Airport, as Chair of the ACI World Governing Board (WGB) for the 2026–2027 term. Lammers succeeds Candace McGraw, retired CEO of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), […]
The awards spotlight leading airports in digital transformation, passenger experience, and sustainable operations—announced at Airports Innovate 2025 in Busan, Republic of Korea. Airports Council International (ACI) World and Amadeus today announced the winners of the 2025 Technology Innovation Awards, recognizing the world’s most innovative airports. This year’s winners spotlight measurable advances in digital transformation, data-driven operations, identity-enabled self-service, and sustainable, […]
