With 80% of the project now complete and its first international airline secured, Western Sydney Airport is on track to open in late 2026. Western Sydney Airport (WSI) is one step closer to reality following the completion of its roof, paving the way for the acceleration of its internal fit out. According to a new […]

Abu Dhabi Airports CEO, Elena Sorlini, tells Joe Bates more about the transformational benefits of Zayed International Airport’s new Terminal A and the company’s customer service strategy. What does good service mean to you? In an airport sense, to me great customer service is about transforming the airport experience into an exciting and memorable part […]

Embracing art in terminal buildings might not be the newest fad in the world, but it appears to be one that airports across the globe are taking more seriously than ever before as they strive to create unique experiences for passengers and boost customer satisfaction levels. Arguably, the most famous art installation of all is […]

Andrew Caughey, head of sustainable aviation at AtkinsRéalis, offers advice to airports seeking to become future fuels ready. Airports will be a critical enabler for the transition to zero emission flight. While future flight aircraft are progressing swiftly through their development cycle, they won’t be able to deliver on their promise of cleaner aviation and […]

Its achievements, ambitions and commitment to protecting the environment quite simply make Christchurch Airport one of the greenest and sustainably run gateways on the planet, writes Joe Bates. An ever growing list of accolades for its sustainability initiatives ensure that New Zealand’s Christchurch International Airport is a world leader when it comes to its efforts […]

ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East’s manager for communications and brand marketing, Yuman Lau, provides a comprehensive round-up of the latest developments and insights from the airport industry. FIRST-EVER ACI APEX REVIEW IN MALAYSIA FOR SECURITY ENHANCEMENT Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) has successfully undergone an ACI Airport Excellence (APEX) in Security review. With the support […]

We provide a snapshot of some of the latest news stories from across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. CONSTRUCTION OF CHANGI’S TERMINAL 5 TO START NEXT YEAR The construction of Changi Airport’s highly anticipated Terminal 5 will start in the first half of 2025, according to Singapore’s Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Lawrence Wong. […]

Director General, Stefano Baronci, reflects on the advocacy efforts of ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East to raise awareness of the social and economic importance of the region’s airports and the huge infrastructure challenges ahead. While we may think about bustling terminals filled with people heading to far-off places, the significance of these hubs extends far […]

Airports across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East continue to raise the sustainability bar and reduce their carbon footprint, writes Joe Bates. BENGALURU AND DELHI GATEWAYS LEAD THE WAY Two of India’s busiest airports, Bengaluru-Kempegowda and Delhi-Indira Gandhi, have joined an elite group of 16 leading airports worldwide by achieving the highest Level 5 status in […]