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.
Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID) highlighted the urgent need for enhanced cyber security measures at airports during the inaugural ICAO Regional Seminar on Aviation Cybersecurity from March 12-14 in Bangkok, Thailand.
ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East had the privilege to participate in the Interregional Seminar on Privatisation of Aviation Security and One Stop Security, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 24-26 February 2025.
ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID) highlighted the pressing security challenges airports face in mitigating landside attacks and drone intrusions at the 9th Annual Technical and Operational Meeting (ATOM) of the Cooperative Aviation Security Programme – Asia Pacific (CASP-AP).
ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) co-hosted Landside Security Webinar on 12 February 2025.
In a significant step to bolster security, Mangaluru International Airport Limited has established a new police check post (naka) at the entrance of the airport. This initiative, in collaboration with the Mangaluru City Police, aims to enhance the safety and security of passengers and airport staff.
Human factors in security screening, the adoption of smart technology at security checkpoints, liquid screening, emergency exercises, and cargo security were the central topics of discussion at the recent ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID) Regional Aviation Security Committee (RASC) meeting in Da Nang, Vietnam.
The three-day event brought together stakeholders and airport workforce for engaging activities such as practical demonstrations, walkthroughs, and toolbox talks. These activities promoted the principles of the Safety Management System (SMS) and Aviation Security (AVSEC) ensuring compliance with Qatar Civil Aviation Regulations and international standards while strengthening MATAR’s commitment to a safety and security-first culture.
An Airport Excellence Programme (APEX) Review in Security was successfully conducted at Nadi International Airport in Nadi, Fiji from 18-22 November 2024, hosted by Fiji Airports.
ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID) was honoured to participate at the 2024 security committee of The International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations (IFALPA) from the 14-16 November in Fukuoka, Japan. Marking a significant milestone, this was the first time ACI APAC & MID had been invited to attend IFALPA’s annual security committee, which is held annually for commercial airline pilots to discuss aviation security-related matters.
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