Improving communication and operations through democratised data can have huge benefits for airports, writes Uri Guterman, vice president of product at AeroCloud. Airports are busy places, with the world’s busiest hubs regularly handling over 100,000 passengers per day and daily operations supported by many different stakeholders. And the intricate workings of terminals can present significant […]

We take a closer look at a handful of sustainability initiatives at HKG, AMM and SIN airports. NEW RENEWABLE DIESEL MILESTONE Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has announced the launch of a renewable diesel pilot project at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) as part of its ambition to make it the world’s greenest airport. Hong […]

The latest news and views from ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East’s World Business partners. NOIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SET TO OPEN LATER THIS YEAR With its construction nearing completion and navigation equipment currently being installed, India’s newest gateway, Noida International Airport, is expected to open in late 2024, the exact opening date depending on how work […]

Singapore is celebrating the fifth anniversary of Jewel Changi Airport, the now iconic nature-themed entertainment and retail complex. Singapore Changi’s impressive Jewel complex turns five this year, and according to all the latest visitor figures, continues to go from strength to strength. Indeed, airport operator Changi Airport Group, notes that Jewel Changi Airport enters its […]

We take a look at some of the milestone route launches to have taken place across the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region this year. The heat really is on airports when it comes to route development as their airline customers, and the routes and destinations they serve, will play a major factor in their future […]

The sustainable growth and development of its facilities remains a top priority for Auckland Airport as it undertakes the biggest infrastructure upgrade in its history, writes Joe Bates. With most international visitors to New Zealand arriving in Auckland, it should come as no surprise to learn that Auckland Airport (AKL) is the country’s busiest airport […]

The new Terminal 2 at Bengaluru’s Kempegpowda International Airport puts nature and biodiversity at the heart of the passenger experience, writes Andrew Haines, senior associate at Grant Associates. The lush landascapes within its walls make Terminal 2 at Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport one of the most unique and greenest airport buildings on the planet. Indeed, […]

We report on some of the news stories making headlines across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. EXCEPTIONAL TRAFFIC GROWTH IN ABU DHABI Abu Dhabi Airports, the operator of five airports across the Emirate, has released what it is calling “exceptional” passenger traffic results for the first quarter of 2024. The high praise for its Q1 […]

Airports from Asia-Pacific and the Middle East once again shine in ACI’s annual Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards for customer experience excellence in 2023. Airports from across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East have earned themselves a reputation for providing outstanding customer service over the years, and this trend continued in 2023 with 31 different gateways […]

Director general, Stefano Baronci, reflects on the success of ACI Asia-Pacific and Middle East’s strategic plan to date and looks forward to this year’s annual Assembly, Conference & Exhibition in Riyadh. After a year of significant progress in traffic recovery, the aviation industry is on the brink of growth and transformation in 2024. Yet, despite […]