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 depend on collaboration among the key participants in the global aviation ecosystem. ACI and IATA have … [Read more...] about ACI and IATA outline roadmap for aviation industry restart
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ACI and IATA Outline Roadmap for Aviation Industry Restart
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
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
Freight volumes record robust increases
According to Airport Council International, the strong growth trend continued with passenger traffic increasing by 6.8% and freight volumes recorded a robust 8.9 increase in July. Fuelled by strengthening global trade and industrial production, freight volumes continued their increase in July. On a year to date basis, global volume reached 8.4%, drawing a particularly stark contrast with July 2016, where this number stood at 0.9%. Most regions posted strong growth in … [Read more...] about Freight volumes record robust increases
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
