Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have called on governments to ensure any new measures introduced for airports and airlines in the wake of COVID-19 are supported by scientific evidence and are consistent across the world. The aviation sector has been brought to a standstill and a balanced and effective restart and recovery depends on collaboration among the key participants in the global aviation … [Read more...] about ACI and IATA Outline Roadmap for Aviation Industry Restart
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ACI and IATA call for urgent financial assistance to protect jobs and operations
Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have come together to call for governments to quickly grant financial relief to assist airport operators and airlines during the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis and support the essential connectivity the industry will provide for economic recovery. The industry is united with governments around the world in efforts to stop the spread of the virus, and, in the face of massive … [Read more...] about ACI and IATA call for urgent financial assistance to protect jobs and operations
Air freight posts heftiest gain since the recovery following the Great Recession
Airports Council International (ACI) World reported global passenger traffic up 5.7% in December 2017 on a year over year basis. For the year as a whole, preliminary numbers show an increase of 6.4% in passenger volumes across the world's airports. Growth has above 6% for the third year in a row. December's freight volumes rose by 5% on a year over year basis. Global freight figures achieved record growth this year standing at 7.9% for 2017, representing the highest growth rate since 2010, the … [Read more...] about Air freight posts heftiest gain since the recovery following the Great Recession
ACI World appoints David Whitely as a new Director of Communications
Airports Council International (ACI) World has announced the appointment of former London Gatwick Airport senior leader David Whitely as its new Director of Communications. David joins ACI World as it continues to expand its advocacy for a sustainable airport industry for all members, large or small, in every region of the world. David brings to ACI World more than 20 years' experience in journalism, corporate, media, and public relations in the UK and Australia. He … [Read more...] about ACI World appoints David Whitely as a new Director of Communications
ACI and ICAO sign MoU
Airports Council International (ACI) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together on a wide range of aerodrome training services to benefit the 1,940 ACI Member Airports worldwide, and to support the 191 ICAO Member States. The MoU will see ACI and ICAO working together to develop new joint aerodrome training programmes and courses in: general airport management; airport economics; environmental protection; … [Read more...] about ACI and ICAO sign MoU
Cargo traffic in Asia-Pacific grew 6.7% in September: ACI
In September 2016, Asia-Pacific and Middle East air freight grew, despite global trade growth remaining weak, according to the latest statistics from the Airports Council International (ACI). In September 2016 Asia-Pacific generated robust growth at +6.7 per cent whereas the Middle East increased at +3.1 per cent. For the year-to-date, Asia-Pacific and Middle East grew +2.5 per cent and +4.1 per cent respectively. In Asia-Pacific, the surge in volume in September was contributed in part by … [Read more...] about Cargo traffic in Asia-Pacific grew 6.7% in September: ACI
