Japan’s airports will require approximately US$29 billion in investment over the next decade and US$80 billion through 2056, as the country seeks to maintain its aviation competitiveness amid rapidly growing passenger demand across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, according to a new study by Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), the trade group representing over 600 airports.
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL) marked a significant milestone in its international connectivity journey with the launch of the inaugural Centrum Air service between Hyderabad and Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. The new route establishes the first direct air connection between South India and Central Asia, further strengthening Hyderabad Airport’s position as a key international gateway.
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.
EGYPTAIR, Changi Airport Group and Sydney Airport today announced plans for a new service connecting Cairo, Singapore and Sydney from early 2027.
Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), the trade association representing over 600 airports across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, today released its flagship Air Connectivity Index, recording an average growth of 11% in 2025 across the two regions.
Newcastle Airport and Jetstar are opening up the Apple Isle even further for Hunter travellers with the immensely popular Newcastle - Hobart direct service returning for an extended second season with a significant 27% capacity increase on offer.
Air Niugini will launch a new flight operation on the Narita-Port Moresby route on July 18.
Today Christchurch Airport celebrates the departure of Solomon Airlines' inaugural direct flight between Christchurch and Port Vila (Vanuatu), opening a new gateway to tropical adventures and creating a new connection in the Pacific.
Queenstown Airport is welcoming new direct services between Queenstown and Brisbane by Air New Zealand and Jetstar, strengthening connections across the Tasman and offering more choice for travellers.
Direct flights between Hong Kong and Almaty will be launched next year, further strengthening Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKIA) status as an international aviation hub.
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