The Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), the trade group representing over 600 airports across 44 countries and territories, today released its Travel Retail Study in the Post-Pandemic Era, revealing a fundamental shift in airport retail dynamics. The study points out that younger travelers are now driving spend, while passenger behaviour, rather than sheer traffic volumes, has become the defining factor of airport travel retail performance.
Indonesia's aviation sector enters one of the most consequential periods. Following the landmark 2024 merger of Angkasa Pura I and Angkasa Pura II into Injourney Airports, which now manages 35 airports across the archipelago, cementing its place as one of the world's largest airport operators.
The Philippines is strengthened its position as one of the top ten fastest-growing aviation markets in the world, growing at an average of 4.4% every year for the next three decades until 2054. This growth is supported by strong economic momentum and an expanding middle class.
Organised under the Regional Environment Committee, the webinar attracted 114 participants, including committee members, sustainability professionals, and airport operations experts from across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, reflecting strong regional interest in advancing environmental initiatives.
Celebrating International Women's Day on 8 March, reminds us of the pivotal roles by women across various sectors. The aviation industry is no exception; the industry has witnessed significant contributions from women who have shattered barriers and opened new pathways for future generations.
Airports Council International Asia-Pacific and Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), the trade group representing over 600 airports across 45 countries and territories, welcomed the decision of Gulf Cooperation Council to establish the Gulf Civil Aviation Authority, describing the initiative as historic milestone for aviation in the region that will strengthen regional integration, enhance global competitiveness, and lay the institutional foundations for a new era of coordinated aviation development across the Gulf countries.
The event brought together the executives from A5 members, namely, Guangdong Airport Authority, Airport Authority Hong Kong, Shenzhen Airport (Group) Company Limited, Zhuhai Airport Group Corporation, and Macau International Airport. The meeting aims to discuss strategies for collaborative development among the airports in the GBA, further advancing the national strategic plan.
As Airports Innovate commenced in Busan today, Mr. Stefano Baronci, Director General of ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East, the association representing over 600 airports, delivered a strong State of the Industry address, calling for industry-wide innovation and policy reforms to future-proof airport operations.
Against a backdrop of accelerating airport transformation, as well as growing capacity pressures and security challenges, global airport innovation leaders are gathering in Busan for Airports Innovate 2025, the premier global conference for cutting-edge airport technologies and forward-thinking operational strategies.
The 35th ACI APAC & MID Regional Aviation Security Committee (RASC) meeting, hosted by Changi Airport Group from 28-30 October in Singapore, saw a record participation of 69 security experts from airports and World Business Partners (WBPs) in the region.
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