Media releases
Shaping global aviation policy: ACI advocates for airports’ interests at ICAO’s 41st Assembly
ACI World launches ‘#All4one Aviation Ecosystem’ campaign Montreal, 26 September 2022 – Airports Council International (ACI) World will be promoting key airport priorities at the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) 41st Triennial Assembly, from 27 September to 7 October 2022, as it focuses on strengthening the sustainability of the entire aviation ecosystem. Occurring every three…
ACI World calls on States to adopt a far-reaching environment agreement at ICAO’s 41st Assembly
Montreal, 23 September 2022 – On the eve of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) 41st Triennial Assembly, Airports Council International (ACI), representing nearly 2,000 of the world’s airports, calls on States to adopt an ambitious environmental agreement. ACI World Director General Luis Felipe de Oliveira said: “The adoption of an ambitious environmental agreement at…
Incheon Airport becomes world’s first to achieve highest level of Airport Customer Experience accreditation
Airport also announced as next host of ACI Customer Experience Global Summit Krakow, 15 September 2022 – At the Airports Council International (ACI) Customer Experience Global Summit today, ACI World announced the launch of the new highest level of its Airport Customer Experience Accreditation program, Level 5, with the Republic of Korea’s Incheon Airport as…
Aviation leaders gather at the premier global event on airport experience
Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation program also launched Krakow, 14 September 2022 – Airports Council International (ACI) World today kicked off the annual ACI Customer Experience Global Summit in Krakow, Poland, under the theme “Re/humanizing the airport experience.” The ACI Customer Experience Global Summit is the premier global event on airport experience and attracts more than 400…
Final data released: Top 20 busiest airports confirmed
Full 2021 data reveals magnitude of industry recovery and confirms complete global air traffic ranking Montreal, 25 July 2022 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has today published its annual World Airport Traffic Dataset, revealing the magnitude of the aviation industry’s recovery and confirming global air traffic rankings for the full year 2021. The World…
The time to act is now: ACI urges States to reach agreement on decarbonization goal ahead of ICAO meeting
Global goal essential for aviation to grow sustainably while continuing to deliver socio-economic benefits Montreal, 14 July 2022 – Airports Council International (ACI) World, ACI Africa, ACI Asia-Pacific, ACI EUROPE, ACI Latin America-Caribbean and ACI North America are jointly urging State representatives at the upcoming High-level Meeting organized by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)…
Advisory Bulletins
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…
The impact of COVID-19 on airports—and the path to recovery
Balancing the risks against the background of an uneven recovery Montreal, 28 June 2022 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has published its tenth quarterly assessment analyzing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, its effects on airports, and the path to recovery. Following more than two years since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the…
Safety and security awareness and monitoring in the context of aviation worker shortages
Montreal, 22 June 2022 – The sudden variations in traffic generated by the lifting of measures and rapid recovery of demand have generated an unprecedented situation in terms of manpower for many airport operators. Concerns have been raised about the shortage of workers and high turnover rates in several parts of the world. These staff…
Airport 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…
The 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…
Media Inquiries
+1 514 373 1254
mediarelations@aci.aero