What does Abu Dhabi International Airport’s new Midfield Terminal Building have in store for passengers? Joe Bates investigates. There is a saying that the best things in life are worth waiting for, and in the case of Abu Dhabi International Airport’s new Midfield Terminal Building (MTB) this is certainly true, as it will transform the […]
Air Astana’s president and CEO, Peter Foster, reveals the secrets of his airline’s success and reflects on 10 years in the hot seat. What is the secret formula behind Air Astana’s profitability? We concentrate on three areas. The first is cost control, based on high fleet utilisation and low fixed cost, including some flexible labour contracts […]
In the spotlight: Airport facilitation Airport report: Quito Special report: Panama highlights Plus: Investing in airports & security Opinion Airport World editor, Joe Bates, reflects on the importance of smooth and hassle free facilitation at airports and how other stakeholders all have a part to play in ensuring a good journey. Heady days The recent ACI Latin America-Caribbean/World Annual […]
In the spotlight: Information technology Airport report: Tocumen International Special report: The benefits of ASQ Plus: Seating, healthy eating & sweet dreams Opinion Airport World editor, Joe Bates, looks forward to the ACI Latin America-Caribbean/World Assembly, Conference & Exhibition in Panama and considers the key role IT plays in the airport travel experience. ACI news ACI’s newly released […]
The next phase in the growth of Hong Kong International Airport is now cleared for take-off following approval of a major redevelopment based around a third runway, writes Peta Tomlinson. Landmass-wise, Hong Kong is one of the smallest world cities, but it has always had a big vision. Nowhere is this more evident than in […]
The region’s first ten years have set a strong foundation for the future, writes ACI Asia-Pacific president, Dennis Chant. At this year’s annual Regional Assembly, Conference and Exhibition at the Dead Sea, Jordan, the ACI Asia-Pacific region celebrated the 10th anniversary of the amalgamation of ACI’s former Asia and Pacific regions. It was a wonderful opportunity […]
Asia-Pacific Airports editor, Joe Bates, takes an historic look back at the first decade of the ACI Asia-Pacific region. Some thought it couldn’t be done and a few even questioned the wisdom of it, but ten years down the road nobody is doubting the decision to unite ACI’s former Asia and Pacific regions because it […]
New passenger dynamics and incredible passenger growth ensure that the region’s airports operate in a very different market today than 10 years ago, says former ACI Asia-Pacific president, Tan Sri Bashir Ahmad. Increased competition, coping with traffic growth, changing airline business models, more demanding customers and the need to embrace social media are just some […]
Max Moore-Wilton looks back with fond memories at the first 10 years of ACI Asia-Pacific region. When Max Moore-Wilton speaks people generally listen because in terms of his career in business and politics – he was Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in his native Australia – he is a true […]
ACI World chairman, Fredrick Piccolo, joins other aviation leaders in congratulating ACI Asia-Pacific on turning ten. It’s no exaggeration to say that this region has produced some of the world’s most impressive and inspiring aviation stories over the years. A large part of ACI’s remit is to communicate the economic benefits that airports and aviation […]
Dubai Civil Aviation Authority director general, Mohammed Ahli, provides his recollections of the creation of ACI Asia-Pacific and thoughts on its progress over the past decade. What was the initial reaction to the proposed merger of ACI’s Asia and Pacific regions? There were reservations by some at first, but after serious consideration by all involved […]
Heads of trade associations and industry organisations across the region congratulate ACI Asia-Pacific on its 10th anniversary. The International Civil Aviation Organization Asia and Pacific Regional Office considers Airports Council International as an important partner in the global civil aviation community. It also acknowledges the significant contribution of ACI to International Civil Aviation to promote […]
