The ACI World Business Partners (WBP) program is open to businesses working with airports or airport-related industries. This unique program offers members the opportunity to connect with a global network of airports, access valuable tools and resources, and discover new business opportunities.
ACI World Business Partner Benefits
Connect with a global network of airport executives and decision-makers
Take part in international and regional events (at member rates)
Showcase your products and services
Expand your presence in regional and worldwide markets
Receive complimentary (and discounted) ACI World publications and reports
Gain insight into industry trends and forecasts through members-only data and statistics
Receive WBP branding and sponsorship opportunities
Build your capacity through programs and training opportunities
List your business in the WBP Global Database
Help shape global aviation policy
World Business Partner Membership
Membership in the World Business Partners program is open to companies and organizations that provide products and services to airports or airport-related industries. WBP members join one of ACI’s five regions and receive unique regional benefits, in addition to benefits offered by ACI World.
Affiliate members
If your company is already a World Business Partner, you can participate in the activities of another ACI region as an affiliate member by paying additional membership fees.
Become a World Business Partner
World Business Partners Global Database
ACI’s World Business Partners Global Database contains product and contact information for more than 500 leading companies and organizations that provide products and services to airports worldwide.
A members-only tool, the Database includes searchable information on equipment, IT, communications, retail, commerce, consulting, management, investment, handling, airfield, planning, construction, and security.
Governance
The World Business Partners program is governed by an Advisory Board with representatives from ACI’s five regions and ensures the overall success of the program. The Advisory Board represents the collective and regional interests of WBP to ACI World and the aviation industry to facilitate beneficial business opportunities for all WBP members.
View WBP Advisory Board Members
Esperanza Morales
Chair
Global Exchange Group
Chief New Markets Officer
Ruud Ummels
Vice Chair
To70 Aviation
Managing Director
Tine Haas
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Dornier Group
Director Airports & Aviation
Keith Thompson
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Gensler
Architect
Andrew Perrier
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Almusbah Group
Group Business Development Director
Derryl Benton
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HMSHost
Executive Vice President of Business Development
New World Business Partners
Membership level: Large (WBP Regular)
Region: Asia-Pacific
Address: 3/F, HKIA Tower, 15 Cheong Tat Road, Hong Kong International Airport
Website: https://www.avseco.com.hk
Contact: Richard SKINNER
Email: richard.skinner@avseco.com.hk
Phone: +852 29498101
Company profile: AVSECO's primary responsibility is to provide all necessary aviation security services in accordance with the requirement of the Hong Kong Aviation Security Programme (HKASP) at HKIA on behalf of the Airport Authority Hong Kong.
Membership level: Small (WBP Regular)
Region: Asia-Pacific
Address: IN01, Digital City
Website: https://www.theredsea.sa/en
Contact: Mohammed KHANJI
Email: mkhanji@daai.ie
Company profile: Located on the West Coast of Saudi Arabia, The Red Sea International Airport (RSI) has been envisaged as a gateway to one of the most unique resorts in the world and an integral part of the visitor experience. It is inspired by the colors and textures of the desert landscape and will become a transit hub for visitors coming in by both land and air. By 2030 it will support 2 million passengers per year from a mixture of domestic and international origins. It is situated 12 kilometres east of the coastline at an elevation of 50 MSL.
Membership level: Small (WBP Affiliate)
Region: Asia-Pacific
Address: 110 SE 6th St, Florida, USA
Website: https://www.travelsentry.org
Contact: Yves PERRENOUD
Email: yves.perrenoud@travelsentry.org
Company profile: Travel Sentry provides master keysets to open TSA Locks on hold baggage to airport security organizations at no cost.
Membership level: Medium (WBP Regular)
Region: Asia-Pacific
Address: 2300 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 700, Alpharetta, GA 30009 USA
Website: https://www.xovis.com/
Contact: Keith Alexander
Email: keith.alexander@airportengr.com
Company profile: Founded by engineering professionals with over 20 years’ experience in the Airport Consultancy Industry, AES has lead and supported the development, expansion, ORAT and operations of major International Airports both within the US and across the globe. Employing talents and capacities of globally recognized aviation experts. Our vision is to provide reliable Airport Engineering consultancy services, which best suit our customers, raising the bar of the achievements progressively.
Membership level: Gold Small
Region: Europe
Address: 133 Fivey Road, BT53 8HY Stranocum, UK
Website: www.mccor.co.uk
Contact: Jo Corkill, Director
Email: jo.corkill@mccor.co.uk
Phone: 0044 7958683249
Company profile: McCor Airport Solutions is a highly specialised consultancy with a reputation for innovation and problem solving in the development and operation of modern airports. With a focus on ICT systems strategy and specification but from a very operational and business viewpoint, the Company has extensive capability in using formal tools and methods through the complete project lifecycle from modelling and developing operational concepts through to operational readiness and transition.
Membership level: Gold Affiliate
Region: Europe
Address: 3, Bennet Court, Bennet Road, RG2 0QX Reading, UK
Website: www.blackbox.com
Contact: Ian Cashmore, Business Development - EMEA Aviation
Email: ian.cashmore@blackbox.com
Phone: 0044 07852 916948
Company profile: Black Box is a trusted IT solutions provider delivering cutting-edge technology products and world-class consulting services to business across the globe. With deep experience and understanding of airports' unique challenges - from stringent regulations and limited financial resources to heightened expectations of passenger connectivity - Black Box supports airports worldwide to accelerate their digital transformation and provide predictable user experiences for employees, airport tenants, and passengers.
Membership level: Gold
Region: Europe
Address: Vadistanbul Butvar, Ayazaoa Mahallesl Azerbaycan Caddesi 2C Blok No:3L No:3, Istanbul, Turkey
Contact: Selil Caliskan Ozcan, Marketing Manager
Email: sevil.caliskanozcan@tav.aero
Phone: 0090 5362 880 997
Company profile: TAV Technologies, a subsidiary of TAV Airports Holding and Groupe ADP, is a leading technology company that develops aviation solutions and implements services globally. As a visionary technology solution partner, it provides total technology management with over 40 software solutions and a full set of aviation IT services & delivers best-in-class designs and solutions with a high customer focus.
Membership level: Silver
Region: Europe
Address: Venture House, 2 Arlington Square, Downshire Way, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1WA Bracknell, UK
Website: www.ibsplc.com
Contact: Kanu Aravind, Associate Vice President and Head of Digital & Innovation, Digital Innovation & Consulting
Email: kanu.aravindakshan@ibsplc.com
Phone: 0091 984 663 8084
Company profile: IBS Software is a leading SaaS solutions provider to the travel industry globally, managing mission-critical operations for customers in the aviation, tour & cruise, hospitality and energy & resource industries. IBS Software's solutions for the aviation industry cover fleet and crew operations, aircraft maintenance, passenger services, loyalty programs, staff travel, airport management and air-cargo management. IBS Software is a Blackstone portfolio company and operates from 15 offices across the world.
Membership level: Gold Small
Region: Europe
Address: Unit D3, Airside Business Park, K67 K380, Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Website: www.assuredeurope.com
Contact: Haakon R. Holm, Director
Email: haakon@assuredeurope.com
Phone: 0049 151 4214 7142
Company profile:
Membership level: Silver Small
Region: Europe
Address: Suite 1, The Old Farmhouse, CM22 6PU, Bishops Stortford, UK
Website: www.skylightaviation.com/
Contact: Steven Dickson, Managing Partner
Email: steven@skylightaviation.com
Phone: 00447789652364
Company profile:
Membership level: Gold Small
Region: Europe
Address: 67 Wheatcroft Drive, B37 7LL, Birmingham, UK
Contact: Connolly, Director
Email: m.connolly@skywisesolutions.com
Phone: 00447742208726
Company profile:
Membership level: Gold Small
Region: Europe
Address: 110 SE 6th St, 33301-5000, Fort Lauderdale, USA
Website: travelsentry.org
Contact: Yves Perrenoud, CFO
Email: yves.perrenoud@travelsentry.org
Phone: 001202 558 4130
Company profile: Travel Sentry helps solve baggage handling issues for airlines, airports, security agencies and passengers. Travel Sentry implements its luggage locking system, allowing authorities to inspect the content of luggage without damages.
Membership level: Gold Small
Region: Europe
Address: Boulevard du Regent 35, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Contact: Axel Dyevre, Partner
Email: contact@avisa-partners.com
Phone: 0032 22405480
Company profile: Avisa Partners is a global risk management firm acting in the fields of economic intelligence, global advocacy and cybersecurity. Our mission is to mitigate the risks faced by political and business leaders, corporations, and institutions, ensuring they can act from a position of strength both in the lead-up to strategic decisions and in their operations.
Membership level: Silver
Region: Europe
Address: 84 Grosvenor Street, W1K 3JZ, London, UK
Website: www.hdh.co.uk
Contact: Simon Black, Executive Director
Email: simonblack@hdh.co.uk
Phone: 0044 7391 415 938
Company profile:
Membership level: Silver Small
Region: Europe
Address: Rybna 716/24, 11000
Website: www.hgaviation.eu
Contact: Ivan Kratovhvil, head of international relations and business development
Email: ivan.kratochvil@ngaviation.eu
Phone: 00421 944 990 071
Company profile: NG Aviation specializes in the domain of digitization of aeronautical information in AIXM5.1 data format. Its NG-Aerodrome tool is a comprehensive digital solution designed to boost the performance of the Airside operations and increase the effectiveness of information sharing among all relevant stakeholders via the availability of a complete digital aerodrome map.
NG-Aerodrome supports the broad management of aerodrome related aeronautical information in a native AIXM 5.1 digital format. The system is designed to simplify data management and easy distribution of actual data to all relevant stakeholders in real-time, ensuring that everyone is kept well informed by a Single Source of Truth database.
The NG-Aerodrome solutions offer airports compliance with Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2021/116) concerning the digital aerodrome charts and digital NOTAM
implementation applicable from December 31st, 2025.