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. […]
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 […]
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%, […]
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, […]
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 […]
The premier global event dedicated to airport experience begins; ASQ Awards Ceremony to spotlight best airports Guangzhou, China, 10 September 2025 – Global airport and aviation leaders convene in Guangzhou, China, for the opening of the ACI World Airport Experience Summit 2025, the premier global event dedicated to airport experience. Held from 8–11 September and […]
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 […]
The European aviation sector, represented by the DESTINATION 2050 partners*, together with fuel suppliers (Fuels Europe, Hydrogen Europe, Project SkyPower) and cargo and express delivery operators (European Cargo Alliance, European Express Association), have issued an urgent call for accelerated policy support to unlock the full decarbonisation potential of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). The joint call […]
Additional taxes risk undermining global connectivity, economic growth, and climate action ACI World has expressed serious concerns regarding the decision by France, Kenya, Barbados, Spain, Somalia, Benin, Sierra Leone, and Antigua & Barbuda to launch a coalition ahead of COP30, focused on introducing a new tax on air transport—with a special focus on premium flyers—as […]
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 […]
