Asia-Pacific and Middle East Airports step up with US$50K support for Myanmar earthquake victims

• ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East launches a campaign to support Airlinks to deliver critical aid to earthquake-affected communities
• Urges its member airports and business partners to make individual contributions through the campaign 

Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), the leading trade association representing over 600 airports across 45 countries and territories, has contributed US$50,000 to Airlink, a disaster logistics non-profit organisation, to support humanitarian relief efforts in Myanmar following the recent devastating earthquake.

In addition, ACI APAC & MID has launched a campaign amongst its members in aid of the relief efforts in Myanmar. The funds raised through this campaign will enable Airlink to facilitate the rapid delivery of essential aid and responders to the affected regions in Myanmar, providing crucial support to communities grappling with the aftermath of the earthquake.

Mr. SGK Kishore, President, ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East, said: “The devastation caused by the recent earthquake in Myanmar is truly heart-wrenching, and as an industry that connects people and communities, we believe it is our responsibility to stand in solidarity during times of crisis. This contribution of US$50,000 by ACI APAC & MID will hopefully incentivise broader support across our network. I urge all our member airports and industry partners to step forward and contribute to this critical humanitarian cause. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected.”

Mr. Stefano Baronci, Director General of ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East, said: “The value of the ACI APAC & MID airports’ network can go beyond advocacy, capacity building and knowledge sharing to provide concrete support to the our Members, especially in least developed countries.”

Airlink is a global humanitarian nonprofit organisation delivering critical aid to communities in crisis by providing free or discounted airlift and logistical solutions to vetted nonprofit partners, changing how the humanitarian community responds to disasters worldwide. Its network includes over 250 aid organisations and more than 50 commercial, cargo, and charter airlines. Since its inception in 2010, Airlink has flown over 13,700 relief workers and transported nearly 17 million pounds of humanitarian cargo, directly helping over 60 million people impacted by natural and man-made disasters. In 2025, Airlink celebrates its 15th year in operation with a series of campaigns to support disaster response and expand its horizons. Airlink relies on generous donations to continue its vital work globally.

"Asia-Pacific & Middle East’s incredible support toward Airlink leaves an indelible mark on the communities in crisis who receive the aid we help deliver,” said Steve Smith, President & CEO of Airlink. “We are grateful to Asia-Pacific & Middle East who makes fulfilling these critical missions—including to Myanmar—possible. Asia-Pacific & Middle East’s contribution will help us afford more chartered flights carrying essential aid that will go towards rebuilding devastated communities.”

A ceremonial cheque was presented by SGK Kishore (middle), President of ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East, and Stefano Baronci (left), Director General, ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East, in the presence of the Vumlunmang Vualnam (right), Secretary, Civil Aviation, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, at the ACI APAC & MID Regional Assembly, Conference & Exhibition 2025, in New Delhi.