Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), the trade association representing over 600 airports, made strong recommendations at the 60th ICAO Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for Asia and Pacific regions in Sendai, Japan recently. The Members of the Conference endorsed the ACI APAC & MID’s recommendations and encouraged States to take appropriate steps for implementation.
Airport International Group reported that Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) welcomed 721,508 passengers (PAX) in September 2024, indicating a 14.2% decrease compared to the same month in 2023. During this period, QAIA also recorded 5,956 aircraft movements (ACM) and handled 5,713 tons of cargo, down 11.9% and 6.5%, respectively, against last year’s figures.
Airbus, Kansai Airports, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (Kawasaki) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to study the feasibility of hydrogen infrastructure at three airports operated in the Kansai region - Kansai International Airport, Osaka International Airport, and Kobe Airport.
Wellington Airport has achieved Level 4+ Certification from the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme for the first time, up from last year’s Level 2 accreditation.
MATAR, the Qatar Company for Airports Operation and Management, has achieved a significant milestone in environment sustainability by receiving the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification, for Hamad International Airport’s Central Concourse, which includes the indoor tropical garden – ORCHARD. The certification showcases the airports commitment to sustainability and environmentally responsible construction practices.
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) welcomes the Chief Executive’s 2024 Policy Address, in which he supports Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) in stepping up efforts to expand aviation network and develop new destinations and flights, consolidating its position as an international aviation hub, as well as supporting various new projects under the Airport City strategy.
All Nippon Airways’ (ANA) returned to Perth last night with its service to Tokyo, two weeks earlier than planned due to high demand for travel to Japan.
All three runways at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) are planned to commence operation by the end of this year. In accordance with aerodrome licensing requirements, HKIA conducted an aircraft crash and rescue exercise for the first time on the reconfigured Centre Runway this morning.
Riyadh Airports Company (RAC), which manages and operates Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (KKIA), has signed an agreement with Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East for KKIA to strive for net zero carbon emissions by 2050, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable aviation.
In a landmark development, Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL), a subsidiary of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), broke ground for its ambitious 2 million sq. ft. Business Park, aimed at establishing Bengaluru as a global hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs).
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