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ACI World and Cranfield University launch groundbreaking course
ACI World partners with Cranfield University to launch a pioneering net zero-focused airport management course, empowering aviation leaders for sustainable, innovation-driven transitions. MONTREAL – Airports Council International (ACI) World has announced a new partnership with Cranfield University, one of the world's premier institutions for aviation research and education, to deliver a pioneering new course: Airport Management in a Net Zero World. Offered under the globally acclaimed ACI – International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Airport Management Professional Accreditation Program (AMPAP), this intensive one-week course will be hosted on the Cranfield campus in the United Kingdom, providing a powerful platform for aviation professionals to deepen their leadership capabilities in the contedext of climate action, innovation, and resilience. 'The challenges facing the airport industry today demand informed, forward-thinking leadership. This course provides a critical forum for senior professionals to engage deeply with emerging trends and their implications, building on the rigorous foundation of AMPAP. Partnering with Cranfield University reflects our shared commitment to cultivating the intellectual leadership needed to guide aviation through its most transformative era,' said ACI World Director General Justin Erbacci. 'We are delighted to build on the growing partnership between Cranfiezld University and ACI and have crafted a new, transformative learning experience. This course offers a stimulating, immersive environment and invaluable collaboration with like-minded professionals. We welcome delegates to our unique campus to gain new perspectives to shape their thinking and strategy on a multi-dimensional development journey designed to inspire and elevate,' said Professor Anna Smallwood, Head of Centre for Air Transport Management at Cranfield University. Shaping future airport leaders for the net zero era As global aviation advances toward net zero carbon emissions, airports face growing pressure to navigate complex, evolving challenges. This new AMPAP course addresses that need, equipping current and future airport leaders with strategic insight and practical tools to lead through sustainable transitions, digital transformation, geopolitical shifts, and rising passenger expectations. A first-of-its-kind in the AMPAP portfolio, the course blends policy insight, operational strategy, and hands-on exploration of emerging aviation technologies – an essential investment in climate-conscious, innovation-driven airport leadership. Cranfield: A hub of aviation excellence Cranfield University has earned global recognition as a center of excellence in aviation, aerospace, and environmental innovation. The institution has played a vital role in AMPAP over the past two years, contributing leading-edge expertise to the program's evolving curriculum. Two exclusive experiential components of the course include: A guided tour of the Digital Aviation Research and Technology Centre (DARTeC) A visit to the Cranfield Hydrogen Innovation Centre
Gulf Today
15-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Dubai International Airport retains top spot in global passenger traffic
Dubai International Airport has maintained its position as the world's busiest airport in terms of international passenger traffic for 2024, according to a report released on Monday by Airports Council International (ACI) World. Preliminary figures indicate that the 2024 global total passengers are close to 9.5 billion, representing an increase of 9 per cent from 2023 or a gain of 3.8 per cent from pre-pandemic levels (2019). The top 10 busiest airports, representing 9 per cent of global traffic (855 million passengers), witnessed a gain of 8.8 per cent from 2023 and a gain of 8.4 per cent vis-à-vis their 2019 results (789 million pax in 2019). Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport defends its top position, followed by Dubai International Airport and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Air cargo volumes are estimated to have increased by 8.4 per cent year-over-year (+3.9 per cent versus 2019) to over 124 million metric tonnes in 2024. ACI World Director-General Justin Erbacci said, 'Amid global challenges, the resilience of the world's busiest airports shines. These hubs are vital arteries of trade, commerce, and connectivity. As air travel grows, ACI World stands ready to support its members, ensuring the smooth flow of people and goods that drive global economic, social, and cultural progress.' Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, has affirmed that Dubai International Airport's continued position as the world's busiest hub for international passengers for the eleventh consecutive year is a milestone that goes beyond numbers, embodying Dubai's exceptional status as a leading global destination for tourism, trade, business and residency. Commenting on the latest report by Airports Council International, Griffiths said, 'Despite the ongoing challenges facing the aviation sector each year, some facts remain unchanged. With 92.3 million passengers in 2024, we continue to maintain our lead for over a decade, setting a new global benchmark for international passenger traffic through a single airport.' He credited the achievement to collaboration and the exceptional efforts made to shape an outstanding travel experience, one that reflects Dubai's unique spirit and status as a world-class city. Griffiths added that the focus now shifts to the future, noting that development works have already commenced at Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport, which will enable increased capacity and set new standards in airport design and the overall travel experience. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has announced a cooperation agreement with the Emirates Group to support the scholarship programme, enhance the qualifications of UAE nationals, and ensure their readiness to meet national priorities. The partnership aims to strengthen the integration between the programme outcomes and the job market's needs while advancing the country's strategic goals by developing skilled Emirati talent in future sectors. The agreement seeks to support scholarship programmes by offering educational opportunities for Emirati students at leading international universities in fields aligned with national priorities. It also facilitates their transition from higher education to the job market by providing practical training, career guidance, and guaranteed employment after graduation. The agreement was signed by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group; and Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of senior officials from both entities. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum said, 'The Emirates Group is committed to empowering Emiratis by providing a wide range of career pathways and tailored development programmes designed to equip them for long-term success and growth. Our ongoing collaborations with industry partners and government entities reflect our dedication to expanding both educational and career opportunities for the next generation of Emirati travel and aviation professionals. 'We are especially proud to partner with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) on our first joint initiative, and thank them for their dedication to nurturing the youth of our nation. Through this partnership, we hope to support the academic and career aspirations of young Emiratis, while also offering them opportunities to contribute to the UAE's economy and aviation sector. This initiative is a key step in delivering on the Emirates Group's Emiratisation strategy, which aims to build a robust, future-ready national workforce.' Dr. Al Awar noted that the agreement represents a strategic step toward boosting the quality of higher education outcomes and aligning them with the needs of the national economy. He stated that the partnership with the Emirates Group provides students with advanced, integrated educational opportunities that combine academic achievement with practical experience, strengthening their readiness to excel in the job market after graduation. He added, 'At MoHESR, we are continuously enhancing the scholarship programme by forging strategic partnerships with key national companies with the aim of creating a safe and supportive environment and streamlining the educational journey for scholarship students.' WAM
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Air ‘traffic is back': These are the world's 10 busiest airports
Air traffic is officially back. In 2024, global passenger numbers finally surpassed 2019 levels, after years of ripples from the massive disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. There were about 9.5 billion passengers globally last year — a 3.8% gain from pre-pandemic levels in 2019 and a 9% increase over 2023, according to preliminary global airport data released on Monday by Airports Council International (ACI) World. ACI represents the interests of 2,181 airports in 170 countries. 'We're very happy to see that the traffic is back, and we're anticipating significant growth moving forward right now, even with some of the headwinds that we're seeing,' Justin Erbacci, ACI World director general, told CNN Travel. The world's busiest airport is once again Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The Delta Air Lines hub in Georgia's capital city has held the No. 1 spot for 26 of the last 27 years, slipping from its top ranking once in 2020 as passenger traffic cratered. The No. 2 airport, Dubai International Airport, became the second-busiest airport in the world for the first time in 2023 and retained that position in the latest top 10 rankings. At No. 3, traffic at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport jumped up 17% in 2024 from 2019 levels and increased more than 7% from 2023. Tokyo Haneda and London Heathrow — frequent top 10 airports — came in at No. 4 and No. 5, respectively. At No. 6, Denver International Airport serves as an example of strong passenger volume at US hubs, with a more than 19% increase from its 2019 passenger level and a nearly 6% increase from 2023. 'Coming out of the pandemic, we saw that the hub airports in the US grew very fast, actually even during the pandemic, because the major airlines were emphasizing their hubs,' Erbacci said. The airports in Istanbul, Turkey, and New Delhi, India — Nos. 7 and 9, respectively — 'have been thriving due to airline expansion, infrastructure growth and enhanced global connectivity,' according to an ACI World news release. At No. 8, passenger volume at Chicago O'Hare International Airport is still down about 5% from 2019 levels (up about 8% from 2023) but is 'building up for higher growth,' Erbacci said. And rounding out the top 10 in the 2024 rankings is Shanghai Pudong International Airport, which saw the biggest jump in the rankings — going from No. 21 in 2023 up to No. 10, with a whopping 41% increase in traffic. The airport's substantial jump was driven by 'expanded visa policies, the resumption and expansion of international flights, operational enhancements, and the recovery of the Asia-Pacific region, particularly China,' according to ACI World. Atlanta seems poised to retain its top spot, although its 2024 traffic — about 108 million passengers — was still about 2% below its 2019 passenger volume. 'We foresee Atlanta to be maintaining its high position for a while,' Erbacci said, but the most future growth is expected in other regions. 'You'll continue to see more significant growth in the Asia Pacific, India, China, Latin America regions, to some extent Africa as well. And we'll see less prominent growth — but nonetheless still growth — in the developed countries in North America and Europe,' he said. ACI cited economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, production delays from aircraft manufacturers and other strains among the challenges the industry faced in 2024. But ACI World's outlook remains positive. 'I think that we're seeing the continued resiliency of passenger travel, even with some major global disruptions,' said Erbacci. There's still geopolitical and economic uncertainty ahead, and Erbacci expects these forces will have some impact on air travel. How much impact — on areas such as airline capacity or passenger demand — remains to be seen. 'Obviously, if the uncertainty and the tariffs and everything continues … it could impact the growth that we're projecting right now,' Erbacci said in an interview last week prior to President Donald Trump's pause on the latest round of US tariffs. ACI World will be monitoring global developments closely. 'But the prognosis for further growth is high, and we anticipate that our traffic numbers will double by 2045,' Erbacci said. 1. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta (ATL): 108.1 million passengers; up 3.3% from 2023 2. Dubai (DBX): 92.3 million passengers; up 6.1% from 2023 3. Dallas Fort Worth (DFW): 87.8 million passengers; up 7.4% from 2023 4. Tokyo Haneda (HND): 85.9 million passengers; up 9.1% from 2023 5. London Heathrow (LHR): 83.9 million passengers; up 5.9% from 2023 6. Denver (DEN): 82.4 million passengers; up 5.8% from 2023 7. Istanbul (IST): 80.1 million passengers; up 5.3% from 2023 8. Chicago O'Hare (ORD): 80 million passengers; up 8.3% from 2023 9. New Delhi (DEL): 77.8 million passengers; up 7.8% from 2023 10. Shanghai Pudong (PVG): 76.8 million passengers; up 41% from 2023
CNN
14-04-2025
- Business
- CNN
Air ‘traffic is back': These are the world's 10 busiest airports
Air traffic is officially back. In 2024, global passenger numbers finally surpassed 2019 levels, after years of ripples from the massive disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. There were about 9.5 billion passengers globally last year — a 3.8% gain from pre-pandemic levels in 2019 and a 9% increase over 2023, according to preliminary global airport data released on Monday by Airports Council International (ACI) World. ACI represents the interests of 2,181 airports in 170 countries. 'We're very happy to see that the traffic is back, and we're anticipating significant growth moving forward right now, even with some of the headwinds that we're seeing,' Justin Erbacci, ACI World director general, told CNN Travel. The world's busiest airport is once again Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The Delta Air Lines hub in Georgia's capital city has held the No. 1 spot for 26 of the last 27 years, slipping from its top ranking once in 2020 as passenger traffic cratered. The No. 2 airport, Dubai International Airport, became the second-busiest airport in the world for the first time in 2023 and retained that position in the latest top 10 rankings. At No. 3, traffic at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport jumped up 17% in 2024 from 2019 levels and increased more than 7% from 2023. Tokyo Haneda and London Heathrow — frequent top 10 airports — came in at No. 4 and No. 5, respectively. At No. 6, Denver International Airport serves as an example of strong passenger volume at US hubs, with a more than 19% increase from its 2019 passenger level and a nearly 6% increase from 2023. 'Coming out of the pandemic, we saw that the hub airports in the US grew very fast, actually even during the pandemic, because the major airlines were emphasizing their hubs,' Erbacci said. The airports in Istanbul, Turkey, and New Delhi, India — Nos. 7 and 9, respectively — 'have been thriving due to airline expansion, infrastructure growth and enhanced global connectivity,' according to an ACI World news release. At No. 8, passenger volume at Chicago O'Hare International Airport is still down about 5% from 2019 levels (up about 8% from 2023) but is 'building up for higher growth,' Erbacci said. And rounding out the top 10 in the 2024 rankings is Shanghai Pudong International Airport, which saw the biggest jump in the rankings — going from No. 21 in 2023 up to No. 10, with a whopping 41% increase in traffic. The airport's substantial jump was driven by 'expanded visa policies, the resumption and expansion of international flights, operational enhancements, and the recovery of the Asia-Pacific region, particularly China,' according to ACI World. Atlanta seems poised to retain its top spot, although its 2024 traffic — about 108 million passengers — was still about 2% below its 2019 passenger volume. 'We foresee Atlanta to be maintaining its high position for a while,' Erbacci said, but the most future growth is expected in other regions. 'You'll continue to see more significant growth in the Asia Pacific, India, China, Latin America regions, to some extent Africa as well. And we'll see less prominent growth — but nonetheless still growth — in the developed countries in North America and Europe,' he said. ACI cited economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, production delays from aircraft manufacturers and other strains among the challenges the industry faced in 2024. But ACI World's outlook remains positive. 'I think that we're seeing the continued resiliency of passenger travel, even with some major global disruptions,' said Erbacci. There's still geopolitical and economic uncertainty ahead, and Erbacci expects these forces will have some impact on air travel. How much impact — on areas such as airline capacity or passenger demand — remains to be seen. 'Obviously, if the uncertainty and the tariffs and everything continues … it could impact the growth that we're projecting right now,' Erbacci said in an interview last week prior to President Donald Trump's pause on the latest round of US tariffs. ACI World will be monitoring global developments closely. 'But the prognosis for further growth is high, and we anticipate that our traffic numbers will double by 2045,' Erbacci said. 1. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta (ATL): 108.1 million passengers; up 3.3% from 2023 2. Dubai (DBX): 92.3 million passengers; up 6.1% from 2023 3. Dallas Fort Worth (DFW): 87.8 million passengers; up 7.4% from 2023 4. Tokyo Haneda (HND): 85.9 million passengers; up 9.1% from 2023 5. London Heathrow (LHR): 83.9 million passengers; up 5.9% from 2023 6. Denver (DEN): 82.4 million passengers; up 5.8% from 2023 7. Istanbul (IST): 80.1 million passengers; up 5.3% from 2023 8. Chicago O'Hare (ORD): 80 million passengers; up 8.3% from 2023 9. New Delhi (DEL): 77.8 million passengers; up 7.8% from 2023 10. Shanghai Pudong (PVG): 76.8 million passengers; up 41% from 2023
CNN
14-04-2025
- Business
- CNN
Air ‘traffic is back': These are the world's 10 busiest airports
Air traffic is officially back. In 2024, global passenger numbers finally surpassed 2019 levels, after years of ripples from the massive disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. There were about 9.5 billion passengers globally last year — a 3.8% gain from pre-pandemic levels in 2019 and a 9% increase over 2023, according to preliminary global airport data released on Monday by Airports Council International (ACI) World. ACI represents the interests of 2,181 airports in 170 countries. 'We're very happy to see that the traffic is back, and we're anticipating significant growth moving forward right now, even with some of the headwinds that we're seeing,' Justin Erbacci, ACI World director general, told CNN Travel. The world's busiest airport is once again Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The Delta Air Lines hub in Georgia's capital city has held the No. 1 spot for 26 of the last 27 years, slipping from its top ranking once in 2020 as passenger traffic cratered. The No. 2 airport, Dubai International Airport, became the second-busiest airport in the world for the first time in 2023 and retained that position in the latest top 10 rankings. At No. 3, traffic at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport jumped up 17% in 2024 from 2019 levels and increased more than 7% from 2023. Tokyo Haneda and London Heathrow — frequent top 10 airports — came in at No. 4 and No. 5, respectively. At No. 6, Denver International Airport serves as an example of strong passenger volume at US hubs, with a more than 19% increase from its 2019 passenger level and a nearly 6% increase from 2023. 'Coming out of the pandemic, we saw that the hub airports in the US grew very fast, actually even during the pandemic, because the major airlines were emphasizing their hubs,' Erbacci said. The airports in Istanbul, Turkey, and New Delhi, India — Nos. 7 and 9, respectively — 'have been thriving due to airline expansion, infrastructure growth and enhanced global connectivity,' according to an ACI World news release. At No. 8, passenger volume at Chicago O'Hare International Airport is still down about 5% from 2019 levels (up about 8% from 2023) but is 'building up for higher growth,' Erbacci said. And rounding out the top 10 in the 2024 rankings is Shanghai Pudong International Airport, which saw the biggest jump in the rankings — going from No. 21 in 2023 up to No. 10, with a whopping 41% increase in traffic. The airport's substantial jump was driven by 'expanded visa policies, the resumption and expansion of international flights, operational enhancements, and the recovery of the Asia-Pacific region, particularly China,' according to ACI World. Atlanta seems poised to retain its top spot, although its 2024 traffic — about 108 million passengers — was still about 2% below its 2019 passenger volume. 'We foresee Atlanta to be maintaining its high position for a while,' Erbacci said, but the most future growth is expected in other regions. 'You'll continue to see more significant growth in the Asia Pacific, India, China, Latin America regions, to some extent Africa as well. And we'll see less prominent growth — but nonetheless still growth — in the developed countries in North America and Europe,' he said. ACI cited economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, production delays from aircraft manufacturers and other strains among the challenges the industry faced in 2024. But ACI World's outlook remains positive. 'I think that we're seeing the continued resiliency of passenger travel, even with some major global disruptions,' said Erbacci. There's still geopolitical and economic uncertainty ahead, and Erbacci expects these forces will have some impact on air travel. How much impact — on areas such as airline capacity or passenger demand — remains to be seen. 'Obviously, if the uncertainty and the tariffs and everything continues … it could impact the growth that we're projecting right now,' Erbacci said in an interview last week prior to President Donald Trump's pause on the latest round of US tariffs. ACI World will be monitoring global developments closely. 'But the prognosis for further growth is high, and we anticipate that our traffic numbers will double by 2045,' Erbacci said. 1. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta (ATL): 108.1 million passengers; up 3.3% from 2023 2. Dubai (DBX): 92.3 million passengers; up 6.1% from 2023 3. Dallas Fort Worth (DFW): 87.8 million passengers; up 7.4% from 2023 4. Tokyo Haneda (HND): 85.9 million passengers; up 9.1% from 2023 5. London Heathrow (LHR): 83.9 million passengers; up 5.9% from 2023 6. Denver (DEN): 82.4 million passengers; up 5.8% from 2023 7. Istanbul (IST): 80.1 million passengers; up 5.3% from 2023 8. Chicago O'Hare (ORD): 80 million passengers; up 8.3% from 2023 9. New Delhi (DEL): 77.8 million passengers; up 7.8% from 2023 10. Shanghai Pudong (PVG): 76.8 million passengers; up 41% from 2023
