Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID) today announced its highly anticipated Air Connectivity Ranking 2024, revealing a remarkable 14% year-on-year increase in both Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions, driven by strong international demand, robust network recovery, and the return of major travel corridors.
ITA Airways is expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia, a rapidly growing and strategically important market, by launching its second destination in the Country with the direct Rome-Jeddah roundtrip flight, operating with three weekly frequencies.
GIAA also was recognized as the first airport in the region to receive approval of its Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-required Safety Management System (SMS) Implementation Plan, which when fully implemented, will help airports further foster a positive safety culture through improved detection and correction of safety concerns.
Marking an 8% year-on-year increase in guests, DXB has established its position as a globally preferred gateway, boosted by strong connectivity with key international markets, while reaffirming its central role in supporting Dubai’s economic growth.
Fiji Airports signed a contract with ITP Renewables Australia for the first phase of the Nadi International Airport solar farm project. FA Chief Executive Officer, Mesake Nawari said the contract signing today between FA and ITP Renewables of Australia is the way forward for the solar farm project.
The new opening is ideal for larger groups and families alike looking to kick-start their holiday in a fun and casual way, offering leisure travelers the ‘Plaza Premium Lounge’ hospitality but with more affordable entry rates, high-speed Wi-Fi, cozy zoned seating and delicious food and drink.
The celebration is in line with the directive from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), under the Ministry of Civil Aviation to stakeholders in the aviation industry to reinforce the idea that aviation security is everyone’s concern. The celebration which consists of a series of activities, underscores the tag line – See It, Say It, Secure It. The theme this year is "Enhancing Passenger Security through Effective Divestment."
The company has opened a dedicated Lithium Batteries Storage Zone, equipped with CO2 fire suppression systems and fire-proof partitions to segregate battery cargo from other shipments. Increased provision of fire extinguishers will also help to contain any battery fire and reduce the risk of spread.
The partnership between two airport operators offer promising prospects for the advancement of the aviation sector, with a particular emphasis on air connectivity, airport management and aviation development in Vietnam and Hong Kong.
International flight passengers are forecasted to be 665,300 (daily average: 66,500). Note: Results during summer holidays in 2019 for 10 days were 748,030 with a daily average of 74,800. The busiest departure day is expected to be Saturday, August 10, 2024, with 39,000 departing passengers, while the busiest arrival day is forecasted to be Friday, August 9, 2024, with 36,900 arriving passengers.
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