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.
Sunshine Coast Airport today announces the appointment of Scott Norris as its new General Manager Aviation and Commercial.
Airport International Group revealed that Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) welcomed 5,139,090 passengers (PAX) during the first eight months of 2022 - indicating a 103.9% surge and 16.6% decline against 2021 and 2019 figures, respectively. Moreover, QAIA recorded 45,849 aircraft movements (ACM), marking a 74.5% increase and 15.9% decrease compared to 2021 and 2019 figures, respectively. QAIA also handled 40,378 tons of cargo, which were 13.9% higher and 39.6% lower than the figures registered in 2021 and 2019, respectively.
GMR Aviation Academy, the training and education arm of GMR Airports Ltd - a subsidiary of GMR Infrastructure Limited, today announced its strategic alliance with Aptech Aviation Academy to empower aspiring aviation students with industry-relevant skillsets and training.
Mr. Ibrahim Thoha, Deputy Managing Director (DMD), inaugurated the program at a special event held this morning at the Airport Recreation Center (ARC). Mr. Thoha emphasized the significance of health screening and encouraged the staff to make it a habit. Additionally, Thoha advocated on a healthy lifestyle ensuring mental and physical fitness.
Almost 3 million passengers passed through Bahrain International Airport (BIA) during the first half of 2022, a meeting by Bahrain Airport Company’s (BAC) Airport Facilitation Committee heard. The committee, which convened for its first face to face gathering since the start of the pandemic, is tasked with reviewing the operational facilitation of passengers, crew, and baggage at Bahrain International Airport (BIA) as per what was laid down by the Airport Facilitation Program and in line with the directions received from the BCAA.
Workforce Attraction Forum to be held on Friday
Kansai Airports is delighted to announce that it will hold ‘’SKY Day’’ Airport Festival 2022 on Saturday, October 15th 2022, at Osaka International Airport (ITAMI).
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent handler – has signed an agreement to purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) equating to 45.9 gigawatt hours of power generated from renewable energy sources. The move is the latest step in Hactl’s Green Terminal sustainability programme.
The new Aspire Lounge at Perth Airport has been named the best airport lounge in Oceania and is now in the running to be named world’s best at the 29th annual World Travel Awards.
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