Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID) secured regional support for action on airport and airspace capacity, modernising airport slot policies and strengthening climate resilience at the 61st ICAO Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for the Asia and Pacific Regions, held in Kuala Lumpur from 7 to 11 September 2026.
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.
An Airport Excellence Programme (APEX) in Security review was successfully conducted at Velana International Airport (MLE) in Male, Maldives from 20-24 October 2024, hosted by Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL). It was the first ever APEX in Security review conducted in the country.
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.
Mangaluru International Airport on September 24 bid farewell to Julie, the beloved 8-year-old Labrador and member of the K9 squad of the Airport Security Group of CISF. The K9 Squad welcomed Rio, a 11-month-old Labrador puppy, into the Squad as Julie’s replacement.
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.
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