Luis Felipe de Oliveira on Middle Eastern growth, future trends, and his ACI World legacy

In this compelling interview, Luis Felipe de Oliveira, outgoing Director General of ACI World, discusses the strategic choice of Saudi Arabia for the ACI WAGA 2024 conference and the significance of ACI Asia Pacific and Middle East opening an office in Riyadh. Felipe offers a global perspective on the rapid development of airports in the Middle Eastern region, predicting that 60-70% of the air transport market’s future growth will originate here.

Reflecting on key takeaways from the conference, he highlights the region’s exceptional hospitality and the anticipated global recovery to 104% of 2019 passenger levels by the end of the year.

Felipe went on to share his insights on the future focus for airports in 2024, emphasising a passenger-first approach.

As he prepares to depart ACI World, he reflects on his tenure and achievements during the pandemic, and offers valuable advice for his successor, Justin Erbacci. Don’t miss this enlightening discussion on the future of aviation and Felipe’s impactful journey in the industry through the most severe crisis aviation has ever experienced.

Watch the exclusive interview now!