The recent ban on electronic items in the aircraft cabin by the United States and the United Kingdom for flights coming from selected airports has again highlighted the challenges that the industry faces in the current security climate. Airports, along with industry partners and governments, put security as a top priority and understand the need to implement measures rapidly when a heightened threat level is identified. However, information sharing and coordination on security measures … [Read more...] about ACI calls for solutions to relieve ban on carriage of large electronic items in the aircraft cabin
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Airports Council International announces 2016 world's top airports
Airports Council International (ACI) World announced the winners of the 2016 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards. Airports large and small from around the globe demonstrate airports' commitment to providing an excellent customer experience. "I am delighted that as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of helping airports understand how best to serve their customers with the ASQ Programme, we see our largest group of winners ever," said Angela Gittens, Director General, ACI World. "These … [Read more...] about Airports Council International announces 2016 world's top airports
Airports Council International announces 2016 world’s top airports
Airports Council International (ACI) World announced the winners of the 2016 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards. Airports large and small from around the globe demonstrate airports' commitment to providing an excellent customer experience. "I am delighted that as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of helping airports understand how best to serve their customers with the ASQ Programme, we see our largest group of winners ever," said Angela Gittens, Director General, ACI World. … [Read more...] about Airports Council International announces 2016 world’s top airports
Strong year for aviation despite terrorism, geopolitics and economic uncertainty
Whether it was caused by Brexit, the American presidential election, or the hostilities in Syria, the spectre of economic uncertainty permeated the global economy and the aviation sector throughout 2016. The increased rhetoric about protectionist policies in some Western countries also threatens the trend toward increased air service liberalization, otherwise known as Open Skies. Yet, aviation is characterized by its ability to adapt and recover from adversity irrespective of the … [Read more...] about Strong year for aviation despite terrorism, geopolitics and economic uncertainty
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
Air cargo volumes up in Sept for second consecutive month: ACI
For the second month in a row, global air freight traffic grew 5.9 per cent in September, with international freight exceeding domestic freight growth (+7 per cent versus +3.3 per cent respectively). Accumulated air freight volumes inched up 1.8 per cent since the beginning of the year, according to the latest statistics from the Airports Council International (ACI). The September growth was mainly due to a strengthening of the international freight market (+7.0 per cent) and the surge in … [Read more...] about Air cargo volumes up in Sept for second consecutive month: ACI
