Airports in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East regions are setting new benchmarks in passenger experience. 35 airports out of a total 95 airports globally were recognised in the prestigious 2024 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards by Airports Council International (ACI). Collectively, airports in the region won 68 awards, across categories.
The Airports of Thailand PCL (AOT) plays host to the world aviation leaders’ forum to contemplate the next chapter of the aviation Industry.
In the first nine months of 2024, Amadeus delivered double-digit growth with enhanced profitability, delivering expanding EBITDA and Operating Income margins. Our Group Revenue increased by 12.6%, EBITDA grew 13.3%1, Operating Income increased by 16.9%1, and Adjusted Profit expanded by 17.4%1, relative to prior year. This solid financial performance over the first nine months of 2024 supported Free Cash Flow generation of €975.2 million, resulting in Net Financial Debt5 of €2,511.0 million at September 30, 2024, representing 1.09 times the last-twelve-month EBITDA.
At the ICAO Workshop on Airports and Air Navigation Services Charges, hosted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Qatar, ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East called for more effective economic regulation strategies that can enable socio-economic growth, sustain operational excellence, and meet future capacity needs while maintaining a sustainable, competitive aviation ecosystem.
Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID) has reiterated its call for economic sustainability and financial resilience as critical components for infrastructure development to support the expected growth in the region’s air transport sector.
Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI) remains a central focus for the travel sector looking ahead to 2025 – but challenges are emerging as initial optimism begins to dissipate.
In a significant milestone, ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East inked a Memorandum of Understanding with Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) to run a pilot to support the airport establish a comprehensive framework on environmentally sustainable initiatives to achieve its Net Zero emissions goals.
ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East invites consultants to submit proposals for the “Study on Climate Adaptation Approach for APAC & MID Airports” (The Study). This Study aims to strengthen airport resilience in alignment with global climate adaptation goals for airports in Asia Pacific and Middle East.
An Airport Excellence Programme (APEX) in Security review was successfully conducted at Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) in Manado, Indonesia from 9-13 September 2024. Hosted by PT Angkasa Pura I, this review aimed to enhance airport security by assessing current practices and compliance with global standards.
The 19th Meeting of the ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Regional Environment Committee meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, from 10-12 September 2024 concluded with key outcomes that include a continued focus on collaboration with airlines in areas such as cabin waste management, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), and renewable energy for aircraft.
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