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8 August 2017
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May 2017: Passengers up 8% and 4% respectively in Asia-Pacific and Middle East
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Save the Date - ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly, Conference & Exhibition 2018 Asia-Pacific World Business Partners (WBP) Airport Tour 2017 ACI Developing Nations Airports (DNA) Assistance Programme on “Airport User Charges” – Open for Registration Welcoming New Staff Onboard
Industry News Australia Adelaide Airport Adelaide Airport links South Australia to Fiji and records 11.0% growth in international passengers for FY17 Cairns Airport Cairns Airport Year of Passenger Growth Sydney Airport Sydney Airport calls on community to ‘BID FOR GOOD’
Bahrain Bahrain International Airport Bahrain Airport Company Holds Excellence Awards Ceremony For Employee Recognition
Japan Kansai Airports Qantas Airways launches Kansai-Sydney service resumed flight in ten years to expand long-haul routes Narita Airport New Digital Signage at The Terminal Shuttle Bus Stops will Display Real time Bus Locations
Singapore Changi Airport Changi Airport unveils upcoming Terminal 4
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United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi Airports Abu Dhabi Duty Free welcomes The EstĂŠe Lauder Companies Dubai Airports DWC passenger growth exceeds 35 per cent in the first half
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May 2017: Passengers up 8% and 4% respectively in Asia-Pacific and Middle East Passengers traveling through the Asia-Pacific and Middle Eastern airports in May grew by +7.9% and +4.1% respectively compared to the same period last year. In China, both domestic and international passenger travels in May showed strong results likely boosted by vacation travels during national holidays. Shijiazhuang (SJW) +28.1%, Tianjin (TSN) +24.3% and Nanjing (NKG) +19.7% continued to expand at a fast pace delivering substantial increase from last year. In India, while the overall pace of increase in domestic passenger traffic continued to moderate, growth in May 3
rebounded to above 15%, the highest since January. A number of small to medium sized airports delivered outstanding gains: Bhubaneswar (BBI) +43.1%, Guwahati (GAU) +40.1% and Calcutta (CCU) +34.9%. Delhi (DEL), the largest airport in India, recorded +14.3% growth, the highest among major hub airports in the Asia-Pacific region. Elsewhere in the region, Japan’s international passenger traffic also benefited from national holidays in the month and experienced robust growth in May. Fukuoka (FUK) recorded the highest growth in Japan at +16.6%. In the Middle East, passenger traffic showed mixed results. While pace of growth eased at the three largest hubs: Dubai (DXB) +1.9%, Doha (DOH) +6.1% and Abu Dhabi (AUH) -2%, significant increases were observed at Madinah (MED) +24.9% and Muscat (MCT) +14.7%. In terms of air freight, Asia-Pacific grew +10.8% while the Middle East grew +8.4% in May. Exports continued to drive strong air freight growth in the Asia-Pacific: Hong Kong (HKG) +12.9%, Shanghai Pudong (PVG) +15.6% and Seoul Incheon (ICN) +8.8%. In the Middle East, the pace of growth continued to soften. The largest hub in the region, Dubai (DXB) grew by +2.6%. Doha (DOH) was the exception, delivering growth of +24.2% for the month.
Note : 1. ACI preliminary passenger and freight statistics are based on a significant sample of airports that provide regular monthly reports to ACI. They represent approximately 60% of total passenger traffic and 70% of total freight traffic worldwide. Commentary, tables and charts are based on preliminary data submitted by participating airports and are therefore subject to change. 2. Size categories refer to the annual passenger traffic (in the last 12 months)
Save the Date - ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly, Conference & 4
Exhibition 2018
The 13th ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly, Conference and Exhibition will take place in Narita, Japan, on 23-25 April 2018. Over the years, the ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly, Conference and Exhibition has made its name as one of the most important aviation events in the region, addressing major issues affecting the aviation industry and attracting high level representation from airports and industry partners, including airlines, regulators and suppliers from all over the world. “As President of ACI Asia-Pacific, it is my pleasure to invite you to join us in Narita, Japan for the 13th ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly, Conference and Exhibition in April 2018. Together with the event host, Narita International Airport, we look forward to welcoming airport colleagues and key industry players to this annual meeting which has been recognized as one of the most influential events for the aviation community in the Asia-Pacific region.� Said Kerrie Mather, President, ACI Asia-Pacific. We look forward to welcoming you to Narita, Japan in April 2018! Stay tuned for more information about the event!
Asia-Pacific World Business Partners (WBP) Airport Tour 2017
Since its launch in 2011, the WBP Airport Tour has been known as a unique and mutually beneficial platform for both WBP and airport members where WBP can develop new business opportunities and airport members can explore service providers needed for their development projects. 5
As endorsed at the WBP Meeting held in Doha on 10 April 2017, the Regional Office is organizing the WBP Airport Tour 2017 which will visit 3 airports in Southern China, Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Guangzhou, on 20 to 22 November 2017. If you are interested to join the tour, please mark the dates in your calendar. Further details will be provided in due course or contact Chris Wong at chris@aci-asiapac.aero for further information.
ACI Developing Nations Airports (DNA) Assistance Programme on “Airport User Charges” – Open for Registration The ACI-DNA Assistance Programme (ACI-DNA) is organizing a training seminar with Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited. This by-invitation-only seminar entitled “Airport User Charges” will be held in Bangkok, Thailand from 30-31 October 2017. The seminar will be conducted in English and will include: · · · ·
Airport Industry and Economic Characteristics Policies on Airport User Charges Economic Regulations Determinants and Structure of Costs
In order to ensure an effective and interactive training, the number of participants is limited to two persons per ACI member. Only the first 25 registrations received will be taken into consideration, on a first come, first served basis. Please complete the online registration form and email to DNA@aci.aero by 29 September 2017. The participation in the seminar is complimentary; the costs of accommodation at the Pullman Bangkok King Power will be met by the ACI-DNA Programme from the evening of 29 October to noon 31 October 2017 (2 nights). Participants are required to book and pay for the costs of their plane tickets to and from Bangkok, their visa if necessary, as well as any other related travel expenses. For more details, please visit http://www.aci.aero/Services/DNA-Assistance-Programme. Should you require any additional information, please feel free to contact us at DNA@aci.aero.
Welcoming New Staff Onboard
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The ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Office is pleased to welcome Ms. Sharmaine Li, the new Assistant Manager - External Affairs, who joined us in August! Sharmaine will be responsible for the regional training and people development matters, she will also be working closely with the Regional HR Committee. Prior to joining ACI, Sharmaine worked for the Airport Authority Hong Kong, where she obtained substantial hands-on experience in airport operations. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in international relations, with a particular interest on the political dynamics of the Asia-Pacific region. “I am glad to be part of the ACI family, where I am sure I can gain more exposures and opportunities to learn further from the airport community. I look forward to contributing to ACI’s upcoming initiatives and events. Hope to see you all soon!” Sharmaine can be reached at sharmaine@aci-asiapac.aero.
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