Recorded live at Routes World 2024 in Bahrain, former ACI World Director General Luis Felipe de Oliveira shares his toughest moments and lessons learned.
Speaking at Routes World, Justin Erbacci said that while passenger traffic is set to exceed 2019 levels this year, airports continue to face financial pressures.
ACI World has named Justin Erbacci, ex-head of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), as its next director general and CEO, succeeding Luis Felipe de Oliveira.
Hong Kong International Airport retained its status as the world’s busiest cargo airport in 2023, handling 4.3 million metric tons, up 3.2% year-over-year.
Candace McGraw, the longtime CEO of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), has become the new Airports Council International World chair.
The ACI framework will give airports guidance to implement, review and monitor environmental, social and corporate governance standards within their operations.
Eurocontrol Director General Raúl Medina says the industry is better prepared than summer 2022, when staff shortages contributed to widespread disruption.
ACI Europe Director General Olivier Jankovec also says that airport charges are up 7% compared with before the pandemic, while airfares have risen by 32%.
ACI World is launching an initiative to streamline the evaluation process for banks and investors to fund sustainability-linked developments at airports.
