Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific welcomed three new airport members and five new directors on its board at its 16th regional assembly last 31 March. Air hubs from Australia, New Zealand and Saudi Arabia have joined the trade association, whose membership now stands at 120, operating 606 airports in 49 countries and territories. The new directors joining ACI’s regional board include Nicolas Claude, Airport International Group, Jordan; Jerry Dann, Taoyuan International Airport … [Read more...] about ACI Asia-Pacific welcomes new board directors and airports
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Travel demand likely to rebound with ‘conducive’ conditions, AAPA says
With cross-border travel effectively grounded, the Assembly of Presidents of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) highlighted survival and continuity during their virtual meeting on 13 November. The Assembly concluded with AAPA, IATA and ACI Asia-Pacific jointly declaring their solidarity and commitment to work with governments to revive air travel. Industry The health crisis has triggered unimaginable losses for airlines exceeding US$84 billion worldwide this year. Asia … [Read more...] about Travel demand likely to rebound with ‘conducive’ conditions, AAPA says
ACI Asia-Pacific elects New President and Board of Directors
ACI Asia-Pacific elected its new President and Board of Directors at its regional assembly in Narita, Japan. Mr. Seow Hiang Lee, CEO of Changi Airport Group was elected ACI Asia-Pacific President for a two-year term with immediate effect. Mr. Lee was appointed President in February 2018 to serve the unexpired term of Ms. Kerrie Mather, who retired at the end of January 2018. Commenting on his new role as President of ACI Asia-Pacific, Mr. Lee said, “ACI has long been at the forefront in … [Read more...] about ACI Asia-Pacific elects New President and Board of Directors
ACI Asia-Pacific announces retirement of President
Kerrie Mather, president of ACI Asia-Pacific, will retire from her position effective 31 January 2018. She served on the ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Board since September 2011 and was elected President in April 2016 for a term of 2 years. Mather recently announced her retirement as managing director and chief executive officer of Sydney Airport due to take effect at the end of January 2018. In accordance with the ACI Asia-Pacific Bylaws Article 11.5, Lee Seow Hiang, … [Read more...] about ACI Asia-Pacific announces retirement of President
Air Freight growth continued into September 2017
According to ACI, in September 2017, Asia-Pacific airports reported growth of +7.3% while the Middle Eastern airports recorded a decline of -0.8% compared to the same period last year. For the year-to-date, Asia-Pacific and Middle East grew +7.3% and +5.6% respectively. Air freight in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East grew +9.4% and +7.3% respectively in September. For the year-to-date, Asia-Pacific and Middle East grew +9.8% and +7.7% respectively. In September 2017, … [Read more...] about Air Freight growth continued into September 2017
APAC July cargo traffic up 6.8% YoY
ACI Asia-Pacific has reported that worldwide freight volumes continue to show signs of strong recovery with improvements in global trade and commerce. Cargo traffic recorded robust growth for the month of July 2014 with Asia-Pacific airports recording a year-on-year growth of 6.8 per cent, while the Middle East recorded growth of 12 per cent, and year-to-date growth was 5.1 per cent for Asia-Pacific and 9.6 per cent for the Middle East. The strong growth in the Middle East was primarily … [Read more...] about APAC July cargo traffic up 6.8% YoY
