Wednesday, May 22, 2024 Today, at the Airports Council International (ACI) World Annual General Assembly, ACI airport delegates unanimously passed three critical Resolutions designed to foster a secure and eco-friendly aviation framework, in response to the surging demands of air travel. ACI World Director General and CEO Luis Felipe de Oliveira said: “Global passenger traffic is poised to soar, with projections nearing 20 billion by 2042, doubling the estimates for 2024. Safely and sustainably accommodating this exponential growth necessitates collaboration across the entire aviation system, including governments.
Together, we must ensure sufficient capacity, maintain safety and security, and meet aviation’s net-zero targets. The unanimous adoption of the Resolutions demonstrates the commitment from the world’s airports for sustainable growth, and we thank ACI members for providing a strong collective response. Collaboration is not just essential; it’s the only way forward.
” ACI World Resolutions Include: The assembly was held at the ACI Asia-Pacific and Middle East/ACI World Annual General Assembly, Conference, and Exhibition—considered the premier global platform for airport executives. This event occurred from May 21 to 23 in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and was organized by Riyadh Airports Company. Detailed Resolutions: ACI World’s projections anticipate a dramatic increase in global passenger numbers, with figures expected to hit 9.
7 billion by the clo.
