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.
With the aviation industry poised for exponential growth, ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID) is set to make strong recommendations at the 60th Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) from 28 July to 1 August 2025.
Representing ACI APAC & MID, Mr. Mohan Sai Gurugubelli, Manager-Sustainability and Environment, presented regional strategies on climate adaptation and decarbonization, highlighting the urgency of airport resilience and the industry’s net-zero commitment.
On this World Environment Day 2025, we proudly celebrate the 12 airports recognised in the Green Airports Recognition (GAR) for their outstanding sustainability efforts
Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), in collaboration with its World Business Partner (WBP) AECOM, successfully hosted the Introductory Webinar for its Study on Climate Adaptation Approach for APAC & MID Airports on 22 May 2025. This is the first major milestone of the multi-phase initiative launched in February 2025 to help member airports build climate resilience. The Study is now entering its full-scale implementation phase.
ACI APAC & MID is currently undertaking a Climate Adaptation Study, supported by its World Business Partner, AECOM. The purpose of the Study is to gather insights and develop guidelines and tools that strengthen airport resilience across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East by providing expertise in risk management practices and support climate resilience across airports, by providing practical tools and guidance with a proven methodology.
ACI Asia-Pacific and Middle East (ACI APAC & MID) hosted the User Needs Session for its latest launched Climate Adaptation Study n for APAC & MID airports (“the study”) on the 2 April 2025. This interactive session brought together representatives from airports, sustainability professionals and climate experts, to engage an in-depth discussions with the objectives and progress of the Study on Climate Adaptation Approach for APAC & MID airports.
The Airports Council International's Airport Excellence Programme (APEX) environmental review was successfully carried out at King Abdulaziz International Airport, from 16-20 February 2025, hosted by Jeddah Airports Company.
King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh operated by Riyadh Airports has become the first airport in the region to undergo an onsite assessment under ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East’s Net Zero Roadmap pilot programme, marking a pioneering step in sustainability efforts.
Ms. Kristy Tan, Senior Manager, Climate Resilience of Airport Authority Hong Kong and Vice-chair, Ms. Dana Ismaeel, Acting Head - Environment and Sustainability of Bahrain Airport Company, have been appointed as Chair and Vice Chair of the ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Regional Environment Committee (REC), respectively.
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