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13 May 2015 Feature Airport Members Dubai Airports
Highlights 10th ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly Concluded in Jordan
Feature World Business Partners Members Smiths Detection
More… ACI Annual Report & ACI Asia-Pacific Airports – New Edition Published More… Regional Office Welcomes New Staff Onboard More…
ACI Asia-Pacific Official Publication
Max Moore-Wilton, Chairman of Sydney Airport and First ACI Asia-Pacific President Retires More… ICAO Regional Workshop on Air Navigation Visual Aids Airfield Markings and Lighting System More…
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Singapore – Reductions and rebates of aeronautical fees at Changi Airport Changi Airport
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UAE – Passenger terminal at DWC to be expanded to accommodate 26 million passengers by 2017 Dubai Airports
Feature Stories 10th ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly Concluded in Jordan
ACI Asia-Pacific Executive Board
President Dennis Chant
First Vice President Seow Hiang Lee
Great Turnout at the conference The 10th ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly, Conference & Exhibition was held from April 27 – 29, 2015 in Amman, Jordan, attracting over 350 airport, airline, aviation authority and business executives, representing over 136 organizations from all over the world. The conference was hosted by Airport International Group and was held for the very first time in the Middle East. This year’s conference, themed “Sustaining Aviation and Tourism Growth under Unprecedented Challenges”, discussed on how the aviation and tourism industry, with a close connection in its nature, unlock potential and achieve growth. The two-day conference covered a wide range of discussions including airport collaborative decision making; challenges & opportunities in the Middle East; maintaining safety and operational efficiency; emerging threats; passenger services; maximizing airport revenue and route development and tourism. Highlight of the conference was the Leader’s Summit, a cross-stakeholder discussion focusing on key issues of the future in the face of unpredictable changes.
Second Vice President Kerrie Mather
Second Vice President PS Nair
Secretary Treasurer Emmanuel Menanteau
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to mark the opening of the 10th ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly, Conference & Exhibition. From left to right, ACI World Director General, Ms. Angela Gittens, ACI World Chairman, Mr. Rick Piccolo, Airport International Group CEO, Mr. Kjeld Binger, ACI Asia-Pacific President, Mr. Dennis Chant and ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Director, Mrs. Patti Chau.
In welcoming the delegates, Mr. Dennis Chant, President, ACI Asia-Pacific said, “On behalf of the ACI Asia-Pacific Region, I would like to extend my most sincere thanks to the host, Airport International Group, for their
Immediate Past President Tan Sri Bashir Ahmad Abdul Majid
tremendous effort in hosting and organizing this conference, the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Jordan for their support and warm hospitality. I am also grateful to all delegates, sponsors and exhibitors for supporting our event.” Mr. Kjeld Binger, CEO of Airport International Group also welcomed the delegates and said “we are excited to be hosting the ‘10th Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly, Conference & Exhibition’ for the first time in the region. By bringing together such a notable group of industry experts from around the world, we seek to highlight Jordan on the global map as a prime host of prominent events that discuss pressing topics, opportunities and challenges within the local, regional and international aviation industry. I would like to express our appreciation towards the Ministry of Transport and H.E. Dr. Lina Shbeeb for extending their generous patronage, and to thank ACI for being behind such a highly acclaimed industry event and for the trust it has vested in AIG to bring the ‘10th Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly, Conference & Exhibition’ to the Middle East.” Dr. Lina Shbeeb, Minister of Transport of Jordan graced the occasion by delivering the Keynote Address and His Excellency Nayef H. Al-Fayez, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities took part in the State of the Industry panel discussion as well as hosted and personally attended the postconference tour to Petra.
A great turnout at the conference with over 350 participants from all over the world.
ACI Asia-Pacific region celebrates 10th Anniversary of Unification Commenting on the 10th anniversary of the unification of Asia and Pacific
Regional Director Patti Chau
regions of ACI, Mr. Dennis Chant, President of ACI Asia-Pacific said, “Since the establishment of the unified Asia-Pacific region, much has changed in the airport industry. Asia-Pacific has become the major growth engine in the global aviation market; our membership has increased significantly, to almost 100 members operating close to 580 airports in 47 countries.” “With the support of the members and coordination by the Regional Office, we have achieved many milestones in the past 10 years. As the only association in the region to represent airports’ interests, ACI Asia-Pacific is dedicated in ensuring that ACI’s mission to advance airports’ collective interests and to promote professional excellence is achieved,” he concluded. To commemorate this special occasion, a photo exhibition was organized at the conference to showcase some of the significant milestones and moments over the last ten years.
ACI Asia-Pacific 10th Anniversary of Unification Photo Exhibition with good wishes posted by delegates on the Wishing Tree.
A number of founding members of ACI Asia-Pacific were present in Jordan to celebrate the occasion including the first President of the unified ACI Asia-Pacific region, Mr. Max Moore-Wilton of Sydney Airport and Mr. Wong Woon Liong, one of the longest serving Board Directors, who joined the ACI Pacific Board since 1992, representing Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore. At the Gala Dinner, they were invited to share their thoughts looking back at the integration process. Both agreed that it was not an easy journey but a very worthwhile effort as the unified Asia-Pacific region has now become the region with the highest growth potential. They were then joined by Tan Sri Bashir, Past President of ACI AsiaPacific, Mr. Dennis Chant, current President and Mrs. Maggie Kwok, the first Regional Director to officiate the toasting ceremony of the 10th anniversary.
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ACI Asia-Pacific Official Publication Key players behind the success of the unification of Asia and Pacific regions of ACI, including (from left to right), Mr. Wong Woon Liong, Mr. Max Moore Wilton, Mrs. Maggie Kwok, Tan Sri Bashir and Mr. Dennis Chant.
Asia-Pacific Airports Adopts Resolutions to Support ACI and ICAO Programmes The Regional Assembly was held in the afternoon of April 28, 2015 where Mr. Dennis Chant, Mrs Patti Chau and Mr. Emmanuel Menanteau reported to ACI members progress of the various ACI activities in the past 12 months. The Assembly also called for members’ support to further promote excellence in airport operations and management by adopting the following resolutions. • • •
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Support Airport Excellence (APEX) in Safety Programme Support Airport Carbon Accreditation Programme Recognize the Need to Promote ICAO’s Next Generation of Airport Professionals (NGAP) initiative
Support APEX in Safety Programme ACI, pursuing its mission of promoting safer airport operations while encouraging international cooperation amongst ICAO, aviation stakeholders and airports worldwide, has developed the APEX in Safety Programme. Since the launch in 2012, about 2% or 10 airports in AsiaPacific have participated. ACI Asia-Pacific urged airports in the region to participate as hosts of Safety Reviews or support the programme by sending aerodrome safety
ACI Asia-Pacific Executive Board
experts to participate as Safety Assessors. Support Airport Carbon Accreditation Programme 2015 marks the 4th anniversary of the introduction of Airport Carbon Accreditation in Asia-Pacific, a global programme designed specifically to help Airports reduce carbon emissions in response to climate change. So far, 24 airports were accredited representing about 26% of Asia-Pacific traffic and together, they have achieved 2,000 tonnes of carbon reduction between May 2013 and May 2014. ACI Asia-Pacific urged airports to continue their efforts in minimizing impact on environment and participate in Airport Carbon Accreditation to reach the ultimate goal of carbon neutrality. The association also urged governments to consider including Airport Carbon Accreditation in their State Action Plan on emission reduction as a support of voluntary actions by airports operators. Next Generation of Airport Professionals (NGAP) Recognizing that the international aviation community will anticipate a shortage of skilled aviation professionals in the near future, ICAO launched the NGAP initiative to ensure that enough qualified and competent aviation professionals are available to operate, manage and maintain the future international air transport system. Along with all aviation training stakeholders, ACI is committed to creating an environment that will allow the next generation to lead in the development of airport future. ACI Asia-Pacific urged airports to recognize the strategic role of Human Resources and support ACI in developing airport professionals and future industry leadership for sustainable airport business through programmes such as the ICAO-ACI Airport Management Professional Accreditation Programme (AMPAP) IAP designation. The association further urged the airports to strive to make the airport industry an employer of choice for the next generation of airport professionals and have airport HR professionals to actively take part in Regional HR Network and Committee to promote HR Excellence. Mr. Dennis Chant said, “Member’s support is paramount to the success of ACI and ICAO programmes. The ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Office, with the full support from the Regional Board, will continue to work closely with ACI World and ICAO in further promoting excellence in airport operations and managements through these programmes.”
Young Executives and Environmentally Honored at the Regional Assembly
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Mrs. Ruzliana Fazila Kamarudin of Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, the ACI Asia-Pacific Young Executive of the Year 2015 was honored at the Regional Assembly, receiving her Global ACI – ICAO AMPAP Programme fellowship courses certificate and trophy.
President Dennis Chant
First Vice President Seow Hiang Lee
Second Vice President Kerrie Mather
Second Vice President PS Nair
Secretary Treasurer Emmanuel Menanteau
Ms. Kerrie Mather, CEO, Sydney Airport, Ms. Angela Gittens, Director General ACI World and Mr. Dennis Chant, President, ACI Asia-Pacific presenting the awards to the Young Executive of the Year 2015.
Immediate Past President Tan Sri Bashir Ahmad Abdul Majid
Four Asia-Pacific airports were honored in Jordan as they were presented with Airport Carbon Accreditation Certificates at the Regional Assembly. Airports receiving certificates at the ceremony include: Level 3, Optimization: •
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, India
Level 2, Reduction: • •
Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia Queen Alia International Airport, Jordan
Level 1, Mapping: •
Brisbane International Airport, Australia
Regional Director Patti Chau
Asia-Pacific Airports receiving their Airport Carbon Accreditation Certificates.
The next ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly, Conference and Exhibition will be held in Gold Coast, Australia from April 18 – 20, 2016, hosted by Queensland Airports Limited. For further details about the next Assembly, please visit ACI Asia-Pacific website at www.aci-asiapac.aero.
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ACI Asia-Pacific Airports & ACI Annual Report – New Edition Published The new edition of ACI Asia-Pacific official publication, Asia-Pacific Airports is now available. In this issue, Mrs. Patti Chau, ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Director looks forward to a milestone year for the region.
Feature stories include: Friendly and Efficient Asia-Pacific Airports Once again lead the way in ACI’s annual Airport Service Quality (ASQ) customer satisfaction survey.
Build and Grow Airport International Group, CEO, Kjeld Binger talks to Joe Bates about the ongoing transformation of Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport. You can now read the edition online from the link here. Asia-Pacific Airports is the official publication of ACI Asia-Pacific and is distributed to all ACI members and business associates. If you wish to publicize your stories or advertise in the magazine, please contact Vivian Fung, Manager, Communications at vivian@aci-asiapac.aero. The ACI Annual Report 2014 was also published with highlights on key ACI World, ACI Africa, ACI Asia-Pacific, ACI EUROPE, ACI Latin AmericaCaribbean and ACI North America achievements and activities which aimed at helping airport operators contend effectively with the many challenges in airport management today. To read the report, please click here. >> Back to Top
Regional Office Welcomes New Staff Onboard The ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Office is pleased to welcome Mr. Soonil Hwang from Incheon Airport who recently joined the regional office as Executive Assistant.
Soonil will commence his job rotation with the Membership Services and Events Division. In joining the Regional Office, Soonil said, “I first visited the ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Office in Hong Kong back in 2008 along with the Incheon Airport delegation. Since then, I have been looking forward to the opportunity to work at ACI. It is a dream come true experience for me, I hope that my previous work experience at Incheon Airport in Retail Concession and Terminal Operations will be helpful to ACI in my two-year secondment here.” Soonil can be reached at soonil@aci-asiapac.aero. >> Back to Top
Max Moore-Wilton, Chairman of Sydney
Airport and First ACI Asia-Pacific President, Retires Mr. Max Moore-Wilton, the first President of ACI Asia-Pacific will retire from Sydney Airport on May 14, 2015. Mr. Moore-Wilton, a member of the ACI Pacific Board since 2003, was instrumental in the successful integration of ACI Asia and Pacific regions in 2006. From 2006 to 2009, Mr. Moore-Wilton was President of the unified ACI Asia-Pacific and was Chairman of ACI World Governing Board in 2010 to 2011.
Mr. Dennis Chant, President, ACI Asia-Pacific and Managing Director, Queensland Airports Limited, Mr & Mrs Moore-Wilton and Ms. Kerrie Mather, Managing Director and CEO Of Sydney Airport at the Retirement Party for Sydney Airport’s departing Chairman, Mr Max Moore-Wilton.
Mrs. Patti Chau, Regional Director of ACI Asia-Pacific said, “On behalf of the ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Board, I would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to Max for his contributions to ACI and his leadership as the President of our region. We wish him the very best in his retirement.” >> Back to Top
ICAO Regional Workshop on Air Navigation Visual Aids - Airfield Markings and Lighting System
ICAO APAC Office in cooperation with FAA and industry partners have scheduled a Workshop on "Air Navigation Visual Aids-Airfield Markings and Lighting System" to be held at ICAO APAC Office in Bangkok from 6 to 8 July 2015. The Workshop is primarily aimed at promoting ICAO SARPs, industry best practices and introducing new technologies in visual aids with the objective to update the knowledge & capability of civil aviation administration officials and aerodrome staff responsible for planning, design & maintenance of visual aids. Further information of the workshop is available from the link here. >> Back to Top
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