Posts by François Talbot
Governments must coordinate and implement evidence-based travel measures
ACI World joins the call for coordinated travel measures Montreal, 9 December 2021 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has expressed its frustration that calls to governments for coordination and collaboration for the safe resumption of travel continue to go unheeded. With public health as the priority, ACI World is urging governments to greatly improve…
Read MoreStatement regarding travel restrictions in response to Omicron COVID-19 variant
ACI World calls upon governments to implement pragmatic and risk-based measures based on science Montreal, 29 November 2021 – In response to flight and travel restrictions by certain countries to/from southern African countries due to the B.1.1.529 variant of COVID-19, ACI World Director General Luis Felipe de Oliveira gave the following comments: “While public health remains the utmost…
Read MoreACI World renews its commitment to the sustainable development of the aviation ecosystem at 31st WAGA
Moroccan Airports Authority (ONDA) announced as the 2022 ACI Africa/World Annual General Assembly, Conference, and Exhibition host Cancun, 25 November 2021 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has renewed its commitment to the sustainability of the aviation ecosystem and called on international and national regulators to support the airport industry in achieving its collective social, environmental,…
Read MoreACI Global Traveller Survey shows passengers remain positive towards air travel
Findings reveal a more considered and informed perception of flying during the recovery Cancun, 24 November 2021 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has today published the second edition of the ASQ Global Traveller Survey which confirms that travellers remain highly positive with regards to their willingness to travel by air. The 2021 findings were launched…
Read MoreACI World Annual General Assembly approves new Chair, Vice Chair, and Resolutions
Aimen bin Ahmed Al Hosni and Candace S. McGraw to lead ACI World Governing Board Cancun, 24 November 2021 – Airports Council International (ACI) World’s Annual General Assembly has approved its new World Governing Board Chair and Vice Chair at its meeting on 24 November in Cancun, Mexico. Sheik Aimen bin Ahmed Al Hosni, CEO of Oman…
Read MoreWinners of Amadeus and ACI World Technology Innovation Awards announced
Inaugural edition of awards celebrates technology innovation as the industry rebuilds Cancun, 23 November 2021 – During the Airports Council International (ACI) LAC/World Annual General Assembly, Conference, and Exhibition today, ACI World and Amadeus have announced the winners of the Amadeus and ACI World Technology Innovation Awards, showcasing industry-leading technology initiatives and leadership by airports. With this first edition of…
Read MoreACI World and International Transport Forum agree to enhanced cooperation
Arrangement will bring greater collaboration on important aviation policy topics Cancun, 23 November 2021 – At the Airports Council International (ACI) Latin America and Caribbean/World Annual General Assembly, Conference, and Exhibition today, ACI World and the International Transport Forum (ITF) at the OECD have exchanged Letters of Cooperation that will enable increased collaboration between the two…
Read More31st ACI LAC/World Annual General Assembly, Conference, and Exhibition kicks off in person
New policy brief on modernizing global policy frameworks on airport charges released Cancun, 23 November 2021 – The 2021 Airports Council International (ACI) World/Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Annual General Assembly, Conference, and Exhibition, under the theme “Reconnecting Aviation for a Sustainable Future” has officially begun in Cancun, Mexico. More than 300 aviation leaders from…
Read MoreACI World launches inaugural sustainability strategy report for airports worldwide
Guidance provides the first overview of material sustainability topics to help airports build their sustainability strategies Montreal, 16 November 2021 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has launched a comprehensive report to help airport executives with their holistic sustainability strategy as they work towards aligning their local initiatives with common international topics and objectives The ACI World…
Read MoreACI’s World Airport Traffic Report reveals domestic traffic leading recovery
Top 10 busiest airports for passenger and cargo traffic confirmed Montreal, 9 November 2021 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has today released its 2021 World Airport Traffic Report (WATR), along with data showing the lasting impact of COVID-19 on air transport demand. According to the Report, the COVID-19 outbreak reduced the number of passengers…
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