Tags: ICAO

ACI achieves major advancements for airports at ICAO 42nd Assembly, positioning airports for capacity growth and rising demand

6th October 2025

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, […]

ACI World to champion airport priorities at ICAO’s 42nd Assembly in Montreal

22nd September 2025

Calling on regulators to advance safer operations, seamless travel, net-zero pathways, and stronger connectivity as air travel demand soars Airports Council International (ACI) World will champion airport priorities at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 42nd Assembly in Montreal (23 September–3 October), calling on regulators to advance safer operations, seamless travel, net-zero pathways, and stronger […]

ICAO DGCA for Asia and Pacific region encourages States to take steps for implementation of ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East’s recommendations

18th August 2025

  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 […]

Joint ACI World-ICAO Passenger Traffic Report, Trends, and Outlook

31st January 2025

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 […]

International aviation community aligns on air travel accessibility priorities

10th December 2024

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 […]

Silk Way Alat Free Economic Zone Company and ICAO sign strategic agreement at COP29 for green airport and cargo village

13th November 2024

Silk Way Alat Free Economic Zone Company (SW AFEZCO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) signed a strategic agreement at COP29. Image Source: Silk Way Group In a landmark step toward advancing sustainable aviation, Silk Way Alat Free Economic Zone Company (SW AFEZCO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) signed a strategic agreement […]

Global aviation advances accessible air travel for 1.3 billion persons with disabilities

29th October 2024

The Symposium on Accessibility in International Civil Aviation will tackle barriers to air travel faced by persons with disabilities or reduced mobility. Together, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Airports Council International (ACI) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) will host The Symposium on Accessibility in International Civil Aviation from 2 to 3 December […]

IATA & ICAO Extend Cooperation on Standards for Dangerous Goods Shipments

22nd January 2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have extended their long-standing cooperation on setting and implementing global standards for the safe carriage of dangerous goods by air. An agreement to this effect was concluded at the IATA Executive Offices in Geneva during a visit by ICAO Secretary General Juan […]

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

30th November 2023

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

27th November 2023

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 […]