Lima Airport to host the most important global gathering of airport leaders in 2026
Global airport assembly to convene in Lima, Peru, 25–29 September 2026 Toronto, Canada, 28 October 2025 – Airports Council International (ACI) World today announced that Lima Airport will host the ACI Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC)/World Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition (WAGA) from 25–29 September 2026 in Lima, Peru. WAGA is the most important global gathering of airport leaders. It brings together…
Read MoreNew global guidelines for airport development concession agreements amid record air travel growth
ACI World and ACI Latin America and the Caribbean chart a clear path for successful private-sector involvement at airports Toronto, Canada, 27 October 2025 – Amid record air travel growth, Airports Council International (ACI) World and ACI Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) today released Airport Development Concessions Agreements: Global Approaches and Guidelines for Public-Private…
Read MoreLargest global gathering of airport leaders to convene in Toronto
Over 2,500 delegates gather for the 2025 ACI-NA and ACI World Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition Montreal, Canada, 24 October 2025 – Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) and ACI World will host the 2025 ACI-NA & ACI World Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition from 25–28 October in Toronto, Canada. The largest…
Read MoreACI achieves major advancements for airports at ICAO 42nd Assembly, positioning airports for capacity growth and rising demand
Key Assembly outcomes pave the way for increased connectivity, improved passenger experience, coordinated aviation security, accelerated airport decarbonization — and more Montreal, 3 October 2025 – Airports Council International (ACI) achieved a series of landmark outcomes at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 42nd Assembly that will help transform the future of global aviation. By…
Read MoreGlobal air travel forecasted to reach 9.8 billion passengers in 2025, nearing the historic 10 billion milestone
International travel drives growth; variations amongst regions persist Montreal, 30 September 2025 – Global air travel is projected to reach 9.8 billion passengers for 2025 according to Airports Council International (ACI) World’s newly released World Airport Traffic Report (WATR). While international travel is driving growth, regional disparities and medium-term challenges signal a varied outlook. ACI World’s flagship annual report draws from over 2,800 airports across more than 185 countries…
Read MoreBiannual global air travel demand update
Global passenger traffic maintains strong medium-term growth, driven by international travel, while regional performance varies Montreal, 30 September 2025 – Airports Council International (ACI) World releases its second biannual global air travel demand update for 2025, pulling data from over 2,800 airports in more than 185 countries and territories worldwide. Key takeaways: Total passenger traffic in 2024 was confirmed at 9.4 billion,…
Read MoreACI World to champion airport priorities at ICAO’s 42nd Assembly in Montreal
Calling on regulators to advance safer operations, seamless travel, net-zero pathways, and stronger connectivity as air travel demand soars Montreal, 22 September 2025 – Airports Council International (ACI) World will champion airport priorities at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 42nd Assembly in Montreal (23 September–3 October), calling on regulators to advance safer operations, seamless travel, net-zero pathways,…
Read MoreiGA Istanbul Airport to host the 2026 ACI World Airport Experience Summit
Türkiye’s flagship hub to spotlight excellence in airport customer and employee experience Guangzhou, China, 11 September 2025 – Airports Council International (ACI) World today announced that iGA Istanbul Airport will host the 8th edition of the ACI World Airport Experience Summit from 31 August–4 September 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye. The ACI World Airport Experience Summit is the premier global event dedicated to airport experience. The event brings…
Read MoreAirport leaders unite in China to reimagine customer experience
The premier global event dedicated to airport experience begins; ASQ Awards Ceremony to spotlight best airports Guangzhou, China, 10 September 2025 – Global airport and aviation leaders convene in Guangzhou, China, for the opening of the ACI World Airport Experience Summit 2025, the premier global event dedicated to airport experience. Held from 8–11 September and…
Read MoreNow Available: ACI World ESG Global Reporting Framework and Guidance for Airports
Montreal, 19 August – ACI World is pleased to announce the release of the ESG Global Reporting Framework and Guidance for Airports, developed with and for airports worldwide to strengthen Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting across the industry. The Framework provides practical tools to help airport operators assess, prioritize, report, and address ESG risks…
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