ACI World actively represents the global airport community at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), ensuring that the voice of airports is heard in the development of global aviation standards and policies.
Through collaboration with ICAO Member States and industry partners, ACI World advocates for safe, secure, sustainable, and efficient airport operations. Our work spans a wide range of technical and strategic areas, from environmental protection and safety to facilitation, economics, and capacity building—helping shape policies, frameworks, and best practices for airports and the aviation ecosystem.
ACI at ICAO Assemblies
Every three years, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) holds its Assembly, which establishes the worldwide policy of the Organization for the upcoming triennium. This event attracts more than 2,000 delegates, including ministers, directors general of civil aviation, and senior policy and decision makers.
Resources
Training
AMPAP
The Airport Management Professional Accreditation Program (AMPAP) is an executive development program for airport managers worldwide that promotes the adherence to the highest professional standards, covering all functional areas of the airport business. Graduates earn the International Airport Professional (IAP) Designation.
Global ACI-ICAO Airport Safety Professional (ASP) Designation Program
The ACI-ICAO Airport Safety Professional (ASP) program is a prestigious global designation designed for airport safety professionals and civil aviation regulators. Delivered by certified instructors, it aims to advance participants’ careers by recognizing their mastery of ICAO SARPs, excellence in airside operations, and adherence to ACI best practices.
News
Most recently, we have backed ICAO’s efforts to prevent the introduction of multiple taxation in the aviation industry. This important work helps protect the financial health of airports and ensures that air travel remains accessible and sustainable for all.
You can find our messaging in the Advisory Bulletin (3 March) on taxation and the Advisory Bulletin (27 May 25) on the continuation of concerns.
Stay informed with the latest ACI World media releases and advisory bulletins.
Additional Resources
ACI World 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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State of the Airport Non-Aeronautical Business: From Traffic Recovery to Value ReinventionDrawing on global data from the 2026 Airport Economics Report and Key Performance Indicators, and insights from the recent Trinity Forum, this article examines the evolving state of airport non-aeronautical business and the megatrends shaping future airport commercial strategy. Key Insight Global passenger traffic rebounded in 2024, but commercial revenues still lag, highlighting the need for airports and their partners to reinvent how commercial value is captured. ...Read more -
The 8 Pillars of Airport Experience Management: From Fragmentation to OrchestrationAs part of the ASQ Program’s 20th Anniversary, this article launches a series on the evolution of airport experience management. Building on two decades of Airport Service Quality (ASQ) measurement, it explores how airports can manage the passenger journey as an integrated system. Passengers do not evaluate their journey in isolated moments. They experience the airport as a single continuum. A queue at security, the clarity of wayfinding, the responsiveness of staff, the comfort of waiting areas,...Read more
