Setting a new benchmark in Australian aviation sustainability, Newcastle Airport has become the first airport in Australia to achieve an Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) of 4+ Transition, placing it in the top 12 per cent of airports worldwide. Newcastle Airport Interim CEO Andrew Warrender said achieving an ACA of Level 4+ Transition supported the Australian […]
King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh operated by Riyadh Airports has become the first airport in the region to undergo an onsite assessment under ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East’s Net Zero Roadmap pilot programme, marking a pioneering step in sustainability efforts. King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh operated by Riyadh Airports has become […]
Europe’s transport sector is the backbone of the EU internal market and outreach to the world. A strong sector is a prerequisite for building a competitive, net-zero and resilient Europe. Europe’s transport sector strongly urges the Member States and the Commission to preserve and strengthen a solid dedicated European transport funding instrument under the future […]
Europe’s aviation sector has called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to set out an Aviation Strategy that reflects the essential role aviation plays in Europe’s economy and global competitiveness. This Aviation Strategy must implement the recommendations of Mario Draghi to aid the sector’s transition to net zero. Europe’s airlines, airports, air navigation […]
Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have released a joint Passenger Traffic Report, Trends, and Outlook offering insights into the evolving air transport landscape. Key highlights: In 2024, global passenger traffic is expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels, reaching 9.5 billion passengers(104% of 2019 levels). Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPK) are […]
MoU will allow the Airport Management Professional Accreditation Program (AMPAP) to deliver more training in the next three years to support the development of a sustainable aviation workforce. Airports Council International (ACI) World announced that SITA has renewed and strengthened its long-standing support for the leading training and leadership program for airport executives, the ACI-International […]
Yesterday, 10 leading European travel and tourism organisations convened in the European Parliament for a high-level meeting with Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, MEP Daniel Attard and other Members of the Tourism Task Force, as well as European Commission and EU Member States representatives. This meeting builds on the work initiated in […]
Aviation stakeholders and disability advocates established key priorities for improving global air travel accessibility at a landmark joint symposium held by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Airports Council International (ACI), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The two-day event, which drew 237 participants from governments, industry, and civil society organizations, provided critical input for ICAO’s […]
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report for October 2024, revealing sustained growth in passenger traffic across the continent’s airport network. Passenger numbers increased by a robust +5.5% compared to October 2023, in line with the growth reported in the preceding quarter (+5.2% in Q3). As a result, traffic volumes […]
In a joint effort to support the climate resilience of the aviation sector, EUROCONTROL and ACI EUROPE, together with the European Aviation Climate Change Adaptation Working Group, have released a new briefing on the effects and impacts of climate change on aviation. “Adapting Aviation to a Changing Climate1” was launched at the AIRPORTS INNOVATE 2024 […]
