Airports Council International (ACI) represents the collective interests of airports around the world to promote excellence in the aviation industry. We do this by working with governments, regional ACI members, experts, and international organizations like ICAO to develop policies, programs, and best practices that advance airport standards globally.

Mission

ACI World contributes to the safety, security, and sustainability of the global aviation industry by advancing the collective interests of airports and the communities they serve and promoting excellence in airport management and operations.

Objectives

Promote industry excellence by providing members with innovative tools and expertise

Support the capacity of airports to provide safe, secure air transportation

Represent the interests of airports to international and national policymakers

Foster collaboration between airports, governments, industry stakeholders, and international organizations

Maximize cooperation and assistance between airports

Increase public awareness of the social and economic importance of airports

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2,181

Airports

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830

Members

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170

Countries

Meet our Director General

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Justin Erbacci

Director General, ACI World

Our work with Global Partners

ACI World collaborates with international organizations, governments, airport members, and industry stakeholders to develop policies, programs, and best practices that advance airport interests and promote excellence in the aviation industry.

We work closely with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO), the International Coordinating Council of Aerospace Industries Associations (ICCAIA), the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Economic Forum, and others to represent the voice of airports during policy development.

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Governance

ACI World’s global governance structure ensures new ideas and approaches, unique perspectives, and regional priorities are reflected in the direction of our work. We work with ACI’s five regions to develop guidelines, policies, and tools that advance our collective priorities and serve airports worldwide.

ACI regions worldwide

Publications

Explore ACI World publications to access expert handbooks, in-depth reports and datasets, as well as comprehensive guidance. Empower your airport with global insights across all areas of the airport business, including economics, sustainability, customer experience, and operations.

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ACI Insights

Access the latest expert opinions, global tends and data-driven insights on the ACI World Insights blog. Stay informed to make strategic decisions that drive innovation in the airport and wider aviation sector.

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