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The top 10 busiest airports in the world by cargo handled
In this article, we review which airports handled the largest amount of cargo by metric tonne that passed through the airport in 2024.
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The top 10 busiest airports in the world by passenger numbers
In this article, we review which airports had the highest passenger numbers in 2024, based on the total number of departing, arriving, transferring and direct passengers.
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Global airport rankings reveal resilience as major hubs grow passenger numbers and reclaim top positions
ACI World’s 2024 rankings highlight airports’ strong recovery, with Atlanta, Dubai and Shanghai leading international passenger growth and global connectivity.
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2024 ASQ Airport Experience Awards recognise global excellence in passenger service across top airports
The 2024 ASQ Awards celebrate the world's best airports for passenger experience, with nearly 700,000 surveys shaping global standards.
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ACI World forecasts global passenger traffic growth, reaching 22.3 billion by 2053
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ACI World projects steady global passenger growth, driven by emerging markets and airport investments, with passenger numbers reaching 22.3 billion by 2053.
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SITA strengthens support for AMPAP to enhance airport leadership and training
SITA’s expanded support for the AMPAP will provide more training, helping to build a skilled workforce and address aviation’s evolving demands.
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ACI World’s 2024 survey reveals growing demand for wellbeing, premium services, and sustainable travel
ACI World’s 2024 Global Traveller Survey highlights evolving passenger priorities, with a strong focus on wellbeing, seamless journeys, premium services, and sustainability driving new airport standards.
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ACI launches scholarship fund for women in aviation from underserved regions
Airports Council International's new scholarship fund will support women in aviation from underserved regions, offering five recipients a $10,000 grant to advance their careers.
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ACI World predicts 10% passenger traffic growth in 2024
ACI World predicts global passenger traffic will grow by 10% in 2024, reaching 9.5 billion travellers, according to its newly released Annual World Airport Traffic Report.
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Budapest Airport becomes first in central Europe to achieve global carbon management certification
Budapest Airport has achieved level 4+ “transition” in Airports Council International’s airport carbon accreditation programme.
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VINCI Concessions celebrates reaching net zero emissions and inaugurates a first solar power plant at Toulon Hyères airport
Toulon Hyères is the first French airport to achieve net zero emissions in its activity scope.
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Focusing on customer experience, sustainability and growth through innovation
Listen to this exclusive podcast with ACI World's Director General.
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ACI World welcomes its first woman Chair: Ms. Candace McGraw, CEO of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
ACI World welcomes its first woman Chair, Ms. Candace McGraw, CEO of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.
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Director General of ACI World, Luis Felipe de Oliveira, announces departure at the end of 2024
Luis Felipe de Oliveira expresses his desire to return to Europe with his family after four impactful years at ACI World.
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“We just need that push…to make sustainability happen!” A discussion with ACI World’s Jennifer Desharnais
At ACI World's WAGA we spoke with Jennifer Desharnais, the Director for Sustainability and Environmental Protection of ACI World.
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