ACI Urges Strong, Coordinated Government Action To Support Recovery

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Call To Action   Airports Council International (ACI) World says it has laid out a road map for the recovery of the airport sector and wider aviation ecosystem from the devastating impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic.   Aviation is one of the most strategic sectors of national and global economies. It is essential for trade, business, tourism, and economic …

Implementation Of ICAO Council Aviation Recovery Taskforce Recommendations Supported By New ACI And IATA Initiatives

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The implementation of globally harmonized recommendations developed by the ICAO Council Aviation Recovery Taskforce (CART) took a step forward through the launch of supporting initiatives for airlines and airports by IATA and ACI, respectively.   IATA has launched a checklist that aims to support airlines who want to implement the ICAO CART guidelines through self-assessments, while ACI has launched its …

ACI Calls For Replacement Of Quarantine Measures With Robust Testing Programme

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Airports Council International (ACI) World has called on governments to follow a robust and consistent protocol for testing which should be implemented only when necessary and as an alternative to broad-brush requirements for quarantine.   ACI said it will request the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) develops recommendations for States which should be risk based and informed by scientific and …

ACI World Releases Comprehensive Airport Traffic Dataset

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Airports Council International (ACI) World says it has published its World Airport Traffic Report Dataset covering passenger traffic, cargo volumes, and aircraft movements for the full year 2019.   The dataset provides an illustration of a healthy aviation industry in 2019. In 2019, the world’s airports accommodated 9.1 billion passengers, 120 million metric tonnes of cargo, and more than 102 …

ACI Reveals Airport Traffic Ranking

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Drastic Reduction The Airports Council International (ACI) World has announced its preliminary world airport traffic rankings covering passenger traffic, cargo volumes, and aircraft movements for 2019 combined with a glimpse of 2020 data which shows the dramatic impact of COVID-19 on airports in the first quarter. ACI says passenger traffic at the world’s top 20 busiest airports grew by 1.7% …

ACI Issues New Guidance On Alignment Between Airspace And Airport Capacity

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Airports Council International (ACI) World has published guidance for airports to assist them in making the most of existing capacity while also planning to expand to meet growing global demand. ACI’s forecasts show that, having reached 8.8 billion in 2018, global traffic is forecast to double by 2037. Over the long term, it is projected to grow at an annualized …

Airport data sharing and collaboration key to improving passenger satisfaction

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New ACI handbook explores how to identify, measure and best use real-time data   Airports Council International (ACI) World has today published new guidance for airports collecting data to improve passenger satisfaction and operational efficiency. The Passenger Facilitation Performance Metrics Handbook provides key tools for airports as they manage the flow of passengers and baggage in a safe and secure …

NAIA Wins 2018 ACI Safety Award

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The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja has been chosen as “the best improved airport in safety” by Airports Council International, Africa region. The airport emerged the winner of the category,  following an extensive evaluation process that considered entries from several other airports in Africa. In a letter dated 13th September, 2018, addressed to Captain Rabiu Yadudu, Director of Airport Operations …