Full-year data for 2025 released by Airports Council International ranks Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) as the busiest cargo airport in the world. With cargo throughput reaching 5.07 million tonnes during the year, HKIA has topped the global ranking for the 15th time since 2010. Vivian Cheung, Chief Executive Officer of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), said, “We are greatly honoured to retain our position as the world’s busiest cargo airport. Thanks to the collective efforts of the … [Read more...] about HKIA named world’s busiest cargo airport in 2025: ACI
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ACI: Asia-Pacific and Middle East will continue to lead global air cargo growth through 2028
Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), the trade body representing over 600 airports, released its latest outlook on air cargo performance across the region, highlighting stabilising demand, recovering supply chains, and long-term growth until 2028. The updated version of ACI APAC & MID’s Short Term Forecast 2025-2028, developed with OAG, projects Asia-Pacific air cargo volumes to grow 4.3% CAGR through 2028, while the Middle East is expected … [Read more...] about ACI: Asia-Pacific and Middle East will continue to lead global air cargo growth through 2028
ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East welcomes the creation of Gulf Civil Aviation Authority
Airports Council International Asia-Pacific and Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), the trade group representing over 600 airports across 45 countries and territories, welcomed the decision of Gulf Cooperation Council to establish the Gulf Civil Aviation Authority, describing the initiative as historic milestone for aviation in the region that will strengthen regional integration, enhance global competitiveness, and lay the institutional foundations for a new era of coordinated aviation … [Read more...] about ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East welcomes the creation of Gulf Civil Aviation Authority
ACI World and Cranfield University launch groundbreaking “Airport Management in a Net Zero World” course
Airports Council International (ACI) World has announced a new partnership with Cranfield University, one of the world’s premier institutions for aviation research and education, to deliver a pioneering new course: Airport Management in a Net Zero World. Offered under the globally acclaimed ACI-International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Airport Management Professional Accreditation Program (AMPAP), this intensive one-week course will be hosted on the Cranfield campus in the United … [Read more...] about ACI World and Cranfield University launch groundbreaking “Airport Management in a Net Zero World” course
ACI: Airports in Asia-Pacific & Middle East to see US$240 billion investment in infrastructure expansion
Airports in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions are poised to undergo extensive development, with combined investments of US$240 billion dedicated to both upgrading existing facilities (brownfield projects) and building new airports (greenfield projects) between 2025 and 2035. This capital expenditure, revealed today by Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), the trade association representing over 600 airports from 46 countries/ territories, … [Read more...] about ACI: Airports in Asia-Pacific & Middle East to see US$240 billion investment in infrastructure expansion
Dubai International achieves top sustainability milestone with global accreditation
Dubai International’s (DXB) work to cut carbon emissions has been recognised with a Level 4 “Transformation” accreditation from Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme, placing it, as of September 2024, among the top 5% of participating airports worldwide to achieve this status. The “Transformation” certification is awarded to airports that realise absolute emissions reductions and drive systemic change with its stakeholders. In strategic alignment with … [Read more...] about Dubai International achieves top sustainability milestone with global accreditation
