Tags: Airports Council International

Global carbon standard launches its new pinnacle at COP28, certifying airports for achieving net zero carbon balance

Ten frontrunner airports certified at the new Level 5 of the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, having achieved net zero for emissions under their control and affirmed a strategic commitment to achieve decarbonisation across all scopes by 2050. Dubai – ACI launched the new topmost level of achievement in its global Airport Carbon Accreditation programme today at […]

Passenger traffic inching towards full recovery in October

ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report for October 2023. Passenger traffic across the European airport network continued to defy inflated air fares and geopolitical tensions in October – with an increase of +11.7% compared to the same month last year. This resulted in volumes standing at just -1.7% below pre-pandemic levels (October 2019). […]

ACI World Airport Excellence (APEX) program celebrates historic 200th review at Bahrain International Airport

ACI World today celebrates the Airport Excellence’s (APEX) 200th review, at Bahrain International Airport, marking a historic milestone in the program’s mission of raising aviation standards globally. Since 2011, the ACI World APEX program has provided comprehensive onsite airport reviews led by industry peers and experts to optimize airport operations, regulatory compliance, and aviation standards […]

ACI applauds and supports visionary ICAO goal for sustainable aviation fuel

CAO CAAF/3 agrees collective goal of 5% carbon intensity reduction by 2030 Airports Council International applauds and supports the visionary International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) goal for sustainable aviation fuel to come from the Third ICAO Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels (CAAF/3) that took place in Dubai from 20–24 November.  On 24 November, governments […]

Global Traveller Survey report reveals positive intention to travel despite impact of the global economy

New ASQ 2023 Global Traveller Survey report provides key insights into the evolution of traveller behaviours and expectations ACI World today at Airports Innovate releases the newest edition of the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Global Traveller Survey report revealing positive intention to travel despite impact of the global economy. For the fourth year, ACI World’s […]

Top airport technology initiatives and leadership: Submissions open to the 2024 ACI World-Amadeus Technology Innovation Awards

Airports Council International (ACI) World and Amadeus today open submissions for the esteemed 2024 Technology Innovation Awards that showcase the top airport technology initiatives and leadership that are shaping the future of air transport. ACI airport members are encouraged to submit their candidacy to the fourth and growing edition of the ACI World-Amadeus Technology Innovation […]

A global framework for improved airport ESG reporting

ACI World selects NACO & To70 to advance ESG for global aviation Airports Council International (ACI) World today announces that global aviation consultancies and leaders in sustainable aviation, NACO (Netherlands Airport Consultants), a company of Royal HaskoningDHV, and To70, have been selected to lead the creation of a global standardized framework for improved airport environmental, […]

ACI World at ICAO Security Week 2023: improving the cyber resilience of airports

ACI World launches the APEX in Cybersecurity assessment program Airports Council International (ACI) World today reiterates its commitment to improving the overall cyber awareness and resilience of airport operators and the aviation ecosystem through advocacy and the launch of a new airport assessment program. ICAO Security Week 2023 ACI World will actively represent airport interests […]

Full passenger traffic recovery finally in sight for Europe’s airports

The August 2023 air traffic report and the updated Airport Traffic Forecast 2023‑2027, both released today by ACI EUROPE, reveal the continued resilience of passenger demand while also highlighting structural changes in the European aviation market. AUGUST PERFORMANCE DRIVEN BY INTERNATIONAL FLOWS Passenger traffic across the European airport network in August stood at just -3.4% […]

Latest air travel outlook reveals 2024 to be a milestone for global passenger traffic

Airports Council International (ACI) World has today published its latest quarterly air travel outlook revealing global passenger traffic expected to recover in early 2024 as it reaches 9.4 billion passengers. Highlights from ACI World’s 14th Advisory Bulletin on the impact of COVID-19 on the airport business—and the path to recovery include: Global passenger volume in […]