Posts by François Talbot
The impact of COVID-19 on the airport business and the path to recovery
Unprecedented impact in 2020, cautious optimism for 2021 Montreal, 14 July 2021 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has published its seventh quarterly assessment analysing the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, its effects on the global airport business, and the path to recovery. It has been more than fifteen months since the World Health…
Read MoreStark impact of COVID-19 on global traffic persists amid improving outlook
Optimism for long term recovery but global harmonization and coordination needed Montreal, 14 July 2021 – New Airports Council International (ACI) World data shows the lasting adverse impact of the COVID-19 crisis is forecast to remove an additional five billion passengers by the end of this year compared to the pre-COVID-19 forecast. Compared to 2019…
Read MoreIstanbul Airport first to earn ACI reaccreditation for COVID-19 health measures
Airport was also first to join ACI’s Airport Health Accreditation programme in 2020 Montreal, 6 July 2021 – Airports Council International (ACI) World and ACI EUROPE have today announced that Istanbul Airport is the first airport in the world to be reaccredited through the Airport Health Accreditation programme. Accreditation is granted for 12 months. Istanbul…
Read MoreACI member airports provide direct input on aviation development to ICAO
ICAO’s new forum will underpin the approach to long term recovery and beyond Montreal, 30 June 2021 – Airports Council International (ACI) World and four of its prominent member airports have today presented their views to a new International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) forum on the innovation and technology trends that will define the development…
Read MoreACI World reveals capital expenditure needs for recovery and long term growth
$2.4 trillion in total capital investments will be needed to 2040 ‘Increased capital investment is an economic, social, and environmental imperative’ Montreal, 30 June 2021 – New Airports Council International (ACI) World forecasts for the global airport sector show that approximately $2.4 trillion (figures in US Dollars) in airport total capital investments will be needed…
Read MoreIndustry partnership delivers support for airports in fighting wildlife trafficking
Illegal wildlife trade is estimated to have an annual value of up to $23 billion Montreal, 28 June 2021 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has today published guidance for airports in combatting the global illegal trade of protected species of wild animals and plants. The ACI Combatting Wildlife Trafficking Handbook has been developed with…
Read MoreACI extends global Airport Health Accreditation programme
Accreditation assesses health measures against established global standards Montreal, 14 June 2021 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has extended its Airport Health Accreditation programme which assists airports to demonstrate to passengers, regulators, and governments that they are prioritizing health and safety in a measurable, established manner. The programme is supported by the International Civil…
Read MoreACI urges G7 to support development of interoperable digital health passes
Interoperability and use of passes central to the successful reopening of aviation Montreal, 10 June 2021 – As the G7 Summit formally begins in the United Kingdom today, Airports Council International has written to each of the leaders attending to urge their support for the continue development and proliferation of digital health passes which will…
Read MoreNet zero by 2050: ACI sets global long term carbon goal for airports
Decarbonisation is a critical global issue and requires a global response ACI urges governments to provide support in this crucial global effort Montreal, 8 June 2021 – Airports Council International (ACI) World and the five ACI regions – in collaboration with members – have created a long-term carbon goal for their member airports: “ACI member airports at a…
Read MoreICAO Statement on ACI World’s Long Term Carbon Goal Study
Montreal, 8 June 2021 – ICAO continues to stress to national governments that current air transport sustainability priorities will require substantial and systemic infrastructure modernization. We have also been emphasizing that States’ interrelated social, economic, and environmental sustainability objectives will depend on an effective, dependable framework of public investment to support green air aviation innovations.…
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