Posts by François Talbot
ACI World confirms top 20 busiest airports worldwide
Most authoritative source for global airport passenger, cargo, and aircraft movement traffic released Montreal, 19 July 2023 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has today published the latest World Airport Traffic Dataset, confirming the top 20 busiest airports in the world and revealing airport passenger, cargo, and aircraft movement rankings for over 2,600 airports across…
Read MoreCommon Use Self-Service (CUSS)
Transition to CUSS 2.0 Environment Montreal, 11 July 2023 – Common Use Self-Service (CUSS) kiosks enable multiple airlines to provide self-service options from a single machine. Passengers can use these kiosks for check-in, seat selection, and baggage tagging, resulting in less time spent in lines and more efficient terminal usage. This initiative aims to simplify,…
Read MoreACI World, ACI North America and TSA sign MoU to advance the development of aviation security
Montreal, 29 June 2023 – Airports Council International (ACI) World, ACI North America (NA) and the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further enhance the development of secure and efficient aviation security operations globally. The MoU seeks to formalize multiple workstreams and ensure the continued collaboration on and…
Read MoreAirports prioritize cleaner energy transition and cyber threats: Key Resolutions agreed at ACI World Annual General Assembly
Riyadh Airports Company announced as host of WAGA 2024 Barcelona, 29 June 2023 – The Airports Council International (ACI) World Annual General Assembly (WAGA) agrees key resolutions on cleaner energy transition and on cyber threats, reflecting the priorities for airports in building a sustainable and resilient aviation ecosystem. The 33rd WAGA took place at the…
Read MoreThe top airport technology innovation in the world: Winners of ACI World-Amadeus awards released
Technology Innovation Awards recognize best technology leadership by airports Barcelona, 28 June 2023 – During the Airports Council International (ACI) EUROPE / WORLD Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition, ACI World and Amadeus have revealed the winners of the Technology Innovation Awards, which recognize the top technology projects and leadership by airports around the world.…
Read MoreACI World and the World Economic Forum launch Airports of Tomorrow to accelerate aviation’s decarbonization
Barcelona, 27 June 2023 – Airports Council International (ACI) World and the World Economic Forum today launch the Airports of Tomorrow initiative aimed at accelerating the decarbonization of the aviation industry. The announcement was made to over 800 aviation delegates at the ACI EUROPE / ACI WORLD Annual General Assembly, Conference, and Exhibition – the…
Read MoreGlobal airport leaders gather in Barcelona with sustainable connectivity, transformative business models and the aviation policy landscape in focus
Barcelona, 26 June 2023 – Leaders of the global airport industry are gathering in Barcelona today as Airports Council International’s ACI World and ACI EUROPE join forces to combine their Annual Congress and General Assemblies – and create the most significant event of the industry calendar. The ACI EUROPE / ACI WORLD “WAGA” event, which runs from 26–28 June,…
Read MoreLong-term management of COVID-19 and building resilience for future public health emergencies in the aviation sector
Montreal, 20 June 2023 – ACI World would like to bring the ICAO State Letter entitled Long-term management of COVID-19 and building resilience for future public health emergencies in the aviation sector to your attention since it has very direct implications for all our airport members. ICAO routinely communicates with States on technical matters, but…
Read MoreLatest air travel outlook reveals strong northern hemisphere summer season ahead
Montreal, 19 June 2023 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has today published its latest quarterly airport traffic outlook showing strong air travel demand will continue to improve into the northern hemisphere summer season. Highlights from ACI World’s 13th Advisory Bulletin on the impact of COVID-19 on the airport business—and the path to recovery include:…
Read MoreStrong northern hemisphere summer season expected amidst recession risks
Industry outlook for 2023 Montreal, 19 June 2023 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has published its thirteenth quarterly assessment analyzing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, its effects on airports, and the path to recovery. Industry outlook and aviation Global economic growth faced significant challenges in 2022, with a slowdown to 3.2% due to…
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