President of ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East, SGK Kishore shares his vision for the region’s airports, emphasising innovation, sustainability, and connectivity.
The year 2024 marked a new milestone for the aviation industry. Passenger traffic not only rebounded from the pandemic but also expected to have exceeded pre-pandemic levels, signaling a new era of growth. Asia-Pacific served an estimated 3.5 billion passengers or 3% increase over 2019, while the Middle East continued its upward trajectory, reaching an estimated 443 million passengers—a remarkable 9% growth over pre-pandemic levels.
Christchurch Airport has set a benchmark in sustainability by becoming the first airport in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions to achieve Level 5 status of Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA), the pinnacle of the programme. This milestone not only highlights the airport's commitment to reducing carbon emissions but also the strategic approaches and innovative projects that have paved the way for this success.
Narita International Airport becomes first Asia-Pacific airport to obtain ACI’s Public Health & Safety Readiness Accreditation
Sunny Yoon, executive director of Incheon International Airport Corporation’s Terminal Operation Group, talks to ACI Asia-Pacific’s Sunil Subbaiah about the South Korean hub’s commitment to delivering a world-class passenger experience.
As the country’s third busiest airport that connects Bengaluru to 78 domestic and 25 international destinations, BLR Airport is committed to create a sustainable future.
ACI Asia-Pacific Director General, Stefano Baronci, reflects on a busy and successful end to 2022.
ACI Asia-Pacific President Emmanuel Menanteau outlines his plans and priorities for the association; tells us more about the ongoing efforts to stimulate the recovery of air traffic that has nosedived since the beginning of the pandemic; and provides his views on the industry’s focus towards sustainability.
If ever there is an oxymoron, it’s developing and building a new airport under lockdown during a pandemic. But always up for a challenge, that’s what the aviation industry does.
At Hamad International Airport, Philip Bamber is a driving force behind the airport’s Smart Security Programme.
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