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.
Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID) called on civil aviation regulators in the Asia-Pacific region to place greater focus on how new screening technology will change the role of screeners, as they become more common across airports in the region.
We sincerely invite you to participate in the Asia Pacific & Middle East Safety Culture Survey and would very much appreciate your help by completing the online questionnaire by 13 April 2026. It will only take you about 10 minutes to complete the questionnaire below.
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.
ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), representing over 600 airports, highlighted the importance of innovation and sustainability in shaping the future of aviation at the International Conference on Green Aviation (ICGA), held in Xi’an, China, from 21 to 24 October 2025.
The 19th Virtual Meeting of the ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Regional Environment Committee was successfully convened on 8 October 2025.
China’s airport infrastructure development continues to play a vital role in meeting the surging demand for air travel. In 2024, China's civil aviation airport industry maintained a steady growth trajectory, with the number of airports reaching 247, forming a robust network centered on major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.
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