Media releases
Airports 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…
The 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….
ACI 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…
Global 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,…
Latest 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:…
ACI World Emphasizes the Importance of the Slot Guidelines and Calls for Local-Level Engagement
Involvement at the local level needed for optimal implementation of framework Montreal, 15 June 2023 – Airports Council International (ACI) World, the global voice of airports, reiterates the significance of the Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines (WASG) in providing global guidance to effectively manage scarce airport capacity. While recognizing the important role of the guidelines, ACI World emphasizes the…
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Advisory Bulletins
Global passenger traffic expected to recover by 2024 and reach 9.4 billion passengers
Industry outlook for 2023–2024 Montreal, 27 September 2023 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has published its fourteenth quarterly assessment analyzing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, its effects on airports, and the path to recovery. Passenger traffic forecast 2023–2024: key takeaways Chart 1: Projected global quarterly passenger traffic compared to the 2019 level (2020–2024,…
Common 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,…
Long-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…
Strong 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…
The impact of COVID-19 on airports—and the path to recovery
Industry outlook for 2023 Montreal, 22 February 2023 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has published its twelfth quarterly assessment analyzing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, its effects on airports, and the path to recovery. With the removal of travel restrictions and quarantine requirements for vaccinated travellers in 2022, there has been an upsurge…
The impact of COVID-19 on airports—and the path to recovery
Strong demand for air travel amidst heightened macroeconomic risks Montreal, 6 October 2022 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has published its eleventh quarterly assessment analyzing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, its effects on airports, and the path to recovery. Despite strong headwinds, the industry is continuing to recover as more countries ease travel…
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