Perspectives

Looking to The Future: An Interview with ACI Asia-Pacific President Emmanuel Menanteau

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. 

Data-led Insights on Passenger Flow and Gate Utilization Leveraging Flight Schedules and Flight Activity

When it comes to responsive tactics to navigate shifts in passenger supply and demand at airports, understanding and maximizing gate utilization plays an essential role for both the operational efficiency and profitability of airports and their ability to deliver a first-class traveler experience.

Airport Retail Analytics Focus - Concessionaire Contract Management

The last few years have reinforced the importance of airport ancillary revenue in the industry. For many years, the primary focus has been on direct revenue from aircraft and passenger operations. However, the spotlight is now broadening to other ancillary services such as revenue from leases, parking fees, concessionaires, and more.

People Matter – Attracting, Retaining and Developing Industry Professionals Must Be a Priority

Aviation industry workforce will be one of the hot topics of discussion when our brand new event-- Airports Innovate -- gets under way in Muscat, Oman on December 7 & 8.

View from the Top: Half Year Reflection

ACI Asia-Pacific Director General Stefano Baronci, reflects on the appointment of a new Regional Board President, the need to focus on decarbonisation, plans for a Middle East office and ACI Asia-Pacific’s advocacy efforts during the first half of 2022.

Airport as a Destination From a Mere Transit Point

Global air travel is expected to grow over the next few months. According to ICAO, the United Nations body to support diplomacy and cooperation in air transport, there has been a steady rise in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometers), over the last few months. With the pandemic tapering off, supposedly, and travel restrictions being eased globally, these numbers are only going to rise. 

Traffic Recovery Milestones Emerged In Taoyuan International Airport as Country Gradually Opened its Border

TTIA witnessed passenger traffic recovery in the first half of 2022 as Taiwan cautiously loosens its border control.

Delhi Airport Switches to Renewable Sources for Its Energy Needs; Becomes India’s First Airport to Run Entirely On Hydro And Solar Power

Delhi Airport - India’s busiest airport - has moved to green energy and uses only hydro and solar power for all its energy needs since June 1, 2022. With this, Delhi Airport becomes the first airport in India to run entirely on hydro and solar power.

Mumbai Airport Launches First-of-its-Kind Vertical Axis Wind Turbine & Solar PV System