All Stefano Baronci articles
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Gulf Civil Aviation Authority formation supported by ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East
ACI APAC & MID believes the creation of the authority will lay the institutional foundations for a new era of coordinated aviation development across the Gulf countries.
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NewsAirports urge innovation and slot reform as ACI chief calls for modernised global framework
Airports Innovate opened with a call for urgent technological upgrades and major slot policy reforms, as ACI highlighted rising congestion and pressure on airport capacity.
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NewsAirfare trends 2025 shows inflation and competition drive higher fares, not airport charges
Airfares across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East have surged since 2019, driven by inflation and reduced airline competition rather than airport charges.
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ArticleCharting a sustainable future for airports in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region
Stefano Baronci, Director General, ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East, outlines how the region's airports are transforming into hubs of sustainability – pioneering net zero commitments, embracing carbon accreditation, building climate resilience and driving measurable environmental progress.
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NewsAirports in Asia-Pacific and Middle East see strong 14% rise in passenger connectivity in 2024
Air connectivity surged 14% across Asia-Pacific and Middle East airports, driven by international demand and expanding global travel networks.
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Airports in Asia-Pacific and Middle East commit to sustainable infrastructure for future growth
Airports across both regions pledge to expand infrastructure, embrace innovation, and modernise regulations to meet future aviation demand sustainably.
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NewsTwelve airports recognised for excellence in sustainable energy at ACI’s 2025 Green Airports awards
ACI APAC & MID honours 12 airports for leading sustainable energy initiatives across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
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NewsAirports in Asia-Pacific and Middle East to invest $240 billion in expansion by 2035
Asia-Pacific and Middle East airports will invest $240 billion to expand capacity, modernise infrastructure, and support future passenger and cargo growth.
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NewsAirports Council International supports Auckland Airport’s infrastructure plans and commerce commission’s pricing decision
Airports Council International backs Auckland Airport’s $6.6 billion investment, highlighting its transparent consultation process and economic benefits while dismissing allegations of unfair pricing as misleading.
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NewsFirst Asian airports achieve net zero, lowering their emissions by over 90%
Two airports from India have achieved level 5 certification of the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, making them the first to do so in Asia, by reducing their CO2 emissions over 90% and reached net zero.
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NewsAuckland Airport achieves Level 4 Airport Carbon Accreditation
"The...Airport Carbon Accreditation programme is important validation for our sustainability work," said Auckland Airport’s Chief Sustainability and Master Planning Officer.
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NewsACI World and China to strengthen cooperation of Chinese airports
Guangzhou Airport announced as the host of the 2025 ACI World Customer Experience Summit & Exhibition.
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NewsAirports Innovate kicks off in Muscat, Oman
This brand-new event will capture the latest innovations that are transforming the global airport industry.
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NewsACI customer experience global summit in Incheon, South Korea welcomed 500 delegates
Airports Council International (ACI) World welcomed over 500 international delegates including government officials, airport and aviation executives to Incheon, Korea.
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NewsKey resolutions agreed at ACI World Annual General Assembly (WAGA)
Riyadh Airports Company announced as host of WAGA 2024.
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NewsAirport charges steady despite airfares surging alarmingly and threatening industry recovery
Airport charges remain steady, post-pandemic, while airfares have soared allowing major airlines to reap record profits.
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NewsACI Asia-Pacific and China Civil Airports sign agreement to strengthen cooperation
The agreement will aim to facilitate cooperation and promote excellence across airport operations and management. It has been signed by Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific and China Civil Airports Association (CCAA).
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NewsACI Asia-Pacific and ACI Europe urge for comprehensive EU-India aviation agreement
The proposed agreement will urge for India and the EU to relax traffic rights, consolidate regulatory alignment. They will also put pressure on the two to establish decarbonisation policies of the two areas.
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NewsRising airfares in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East threaten aviation recovery
ACI reported, in their Asia-Pacific’s latest Airport Industry Outlook, that rising airfares across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East posed a threat to the aviation sector's recovery. Fuel prices, lack of airline competition and wage inflation were identified as the cause of these surging airfares.
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NewsBrisbane Airport awarded for sustainability leadership by ACI
ACI has awarded Brisbane Airport with a Level 4 Airport Carbon Accreditation for its efforts and leadership in sustainability.