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New guidance on ESG reporting launched to position airports for future growth Montreal, 20 April 2022 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has today released a first of its kind guidance, the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Management Best Practice, to help airports define and strengthen their ESG reporting framework to position themselves for future growth. As airports…
Read MoreThe top 10 busiest airports in the world revealed
The top 10 busiest airports in the world for the year 2024 is now available. Click here to view it. Initial data shows many previous busiest airports have now re-joined top ranks as recovery continues Note: Since issuance, figure for air cargo representing total metric tonnes at top 10 airports has been amended to 34.2…
Read MoreACI World joins forces with EASA to enhance airport safety and certification in Latin America
Memorandum of Cooperation will bring greater cooperation aimed at airport safety and compliance Montreal, April 8, 2022 – ACI World and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) that will see the two organizations working together on various programs and initiatives to enhance airport safety and aerodrome certification,…
Read MoreNew research by ACI World and InterVISTAS indicates critical need for modernization of airport charges policy frameworks
Airport charges must serve the best interests of the travelling public and local communities Montreal, 30 March 2022 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has today released new research – The State of Play: Competition, Regulation, and Airport Charges Research Report – demonstrating the critical need to modernize global policy frameworks on airport charges to serve the best…
Read MoreAirport disruptions caused by activism
Montreal, 14 March 2022 – In recent years, activism and protests have disrupted airport operations in different parts of the world. In light of the emerging risk to airports, this ACI Advisory Bulletin provides high-level global guidance to members on assessing the risks to their operations, preparing adequately, ensuring the continuity of their operations, and…
Read MoreTravellers have spoken: the world’s best airports for customer experience revealed
Awards recognize airports who continued their commitment to the customer during the ongoing pandemic Montreal, 10 March 2022 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has today revealed the recipients of this year’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards which celebrate and showcase the world’s best airports as voiced by travellers. The COVID-19 pandemic continued to have…
Read MoreStrengthening airport commercial revenue as air travel sets to increase – new guidance series launched
Guidance on airport ground access services first in the series Montreal, 1 March 2022 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has today launched a new series of guidance material dedicated to helping airports strengthen their non-aeronautical (commercial) revenue to improve the traveller experience and contribute to the recovery of the sector as travel begins to increase. The first…
Read MorePotential turning point in the recovery of travel as latest air traffic data revealed
ACI World calls on governments to ease travel restrictions Montreal, 24 February 2022 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has today released the latest data on the impact of COVID-19 on global passenger traffic and the airport business, as the industry embarks on a potential turning point in the recovery of travel. Despite slower than expected recovery and persisting financial…
Read MoreThe impact of COVID-19 on the airport business—and the path to recovery
Delayed recovery, persisting financial challenges but renewed optimism and momentum Montreal, 24 February 2022 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has published its ninth quarterly assessment analyzing the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, its effects on the global airport business, and the path to recovery. It has been almost two years since the World…
Read MoreNew Ground Handling Agreement Template to facilitate a safe and efficient aviation ecosystem
ACI World and the Air Services Association build on Memorandum of Cooperation Montreal, 16 February 2022 – Airports Council International (ACI) World, in collaboration with Airport Services Association (ASA), have released a new Ground Handling Service Provider (GHSP) and Airport Operator Agreement Template to facilitate and promote a safe and efficient aviation ecosystem. The Agreement…
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