As we stand on the cusp of the next decade, a clear imperative emerges for the aviation industry: substantial investment in infrastructure. The skies of the Asia-Pacific and Middle East are set to witness an unprecedented surge in passenger traffic, with projected annual growth rates of 7.8% and 8.1% respectively.
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.
From advocating to liberalised aviation policies to driving regional alignment at the Asia-Pacific and the Middle East DGCA Conferences, our strategic initiatives have positioned ACI as a leading voice in addressing the evolving needs of the airport sector. Additionally, we made significant strides in advancing environmental initiatives, unveiling impactful connectivity rankings, and advocating for infrastructure development to secure the long-term success of airports across the region.
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A new collaborative, cloud-based platform created by Transoft Solutions has the potential to transform the way airports around the world use and share airside operations information. AeroCENTRAL, along with the applications that run on the platform, combines an airport’s infrastructural information, such as its design and technical documents, with operational data in a centralized user-friendly interface.
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.
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