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06/18/2026

A Fund for Airports. A Future for Communities.

Airports connect people, economies, and opportunities. Yet many airports still lack access to the expertise and resources needed to grow and adapt in a rapidly evolving industry.

For more than 30 years, the ACI Fund has helped strengthen airport capacity in developing countries, supporting over 2,000 aviation professionals through training, professional development, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

As aviation continues to evolve, so does the need to ensure that no airport is left behind.

The time to act is now.

Donate today: [email protected]
Learn more about ACI Fund: https://bit.ly/3Gt5nCv

ACI Fund members:

• President: Jesus Caballero Pinto, Летище София / Sofia Airport
• Vice President: Roelof-Jan (RJ) Steenstra, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
• Justin Erbacci, ACI World
• Pascal Komla, Aéroport International de Lomé
• Aletta Von Massenbach, Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH
• Tan Sri Bashir Abdul Majid, RGIA - Hyderabad
• Frederick Piccolo, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
• Ricardo Hernandez, AERIS Holding Costa Rica (SJO Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría)
• Alexander Strahl

ACI World was delighted to welcome Accredited Training Partners from around the world to Montréal for the 2026 ATP Works...
06/17/2026

ACI World was delighted to welcome Accredited Training Partners from around the world to Montréal for the 2026 ATP Workshop.

Over two days, we exchanged ideas, shared experiences, discussed challenges, and explored opportunities to strengthen aviation training together. The conversations highlighted the value of collaboration and the collective expertise across the ATP network.

Thank you to all our partners for your participation, insights, and ongoing commitment to advancing aviation training worldwide. We look forward to building on the momentum and ideas generated during the workshop.

İGA İstanbul Airport, GMR Aero Academy, Ghana Airports Company Limited, Incheon Airport Aviation Academy, RIX Riga Airport, Летище София / Sofia Airport, Etihad Aviation Training

New webinar: The New Era of Airport F&B and Hospitality📅 25 June 2026 | 09:00–10:00 AM UTC 🔗 Register now: https://us06w...
06/17/2026

New webinar: The New Era of Airport F&B and Hospitality

📅 25 June 2026 | 09:00–10:00 AM UTC

🔗 Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l2vaTW7tQaKb3O_3ocMe_A? #/registration

As airports continue to evolve into destinations in their own right, F&B and hospitality are becoming key drivers of both passenger experience and non-aeronautical revenue.

Join us as industry experts discuss:

• How Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping traveller expectations
• The balance between local concepts and global brands
• Hospitality trends driving commercial success at airports

Moderators:

• Slava Cheglatonyev, PhD, MSc, IAP, Senior Director, Economic Policy and Airport Business, ACI World
• Stephen Freibrun, Senior Principal and Global Airport Commercial Lead, Aviation & Tourism, ICF

Speakers:

• Steve Ogo, Senior Director, Commercial Performance, Vantage Group
• Jennifer Juul, MBA, PMP, Vice President, Development, SSP America
• Alan Gluck, Principal and Global Airport Commercial Lead, Aviation & Tourism, ICF
• Stephen Hay, Strategy Director, Airport Dimensions

06/16/2026

🎉 More airports are taking concrete steps to improve the passenger experience.

We’re pleased to share the latest ACI Airport Customer Experience Accreditation updates:

✈️ VNO – Vilnius Airport
📍Vilnius, Lithuania
🏅 Status: Upgrade

✈️ SFO – San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
📍 San Francisco, USA
🏅 Status: Upgrade

The accreditation program builds airports’ long-term capacity to enhance customer experience management through a comprehensive review and training process that includes stakeholder and employee engagement and staff development.

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3CSPqEs

06/16/2026

📢 Deadline Extended to 30 June — Showcase Your Airport Innovation to the World

In partnership with ADB Safegate, the 2026 ACI World Airport Innovation Awards recognize airports that are advancing innovation, efficiency, and transformation across the industry.

Airports are invited to submit entries in one of the following categories:

▲ Best Innovation in Airport Operations and Installations Management
▲ Best Innovation in Airport Passenger-Related Processes
▲ Best Airport Innovation Leader (Individual)
▲ Best Innovation: Airport on the Rise (≤5 million passengers)

Learn more and apply here: https://aci.aero/airport-advocacy/airport-information-technology/aci-world-airport-innovation-awards/

Congratulations to RGIA - Hyderabad on achieving ACI’s Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation (AEA) Level 2. 🏅Mr. Kadhi...
06/15/2026

Congratulations to RGIA - Hyderabad on achieving ACI’s Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation (AEA) Level 2. 🏅

Mr. Kadhir Kadhiravan, CEO, Hyderabad International Airport Ltd, said:

“This recognition reaffirms our belief that accessibility is not about compliance—it is integral to delivering equitable experiences for every traveler. We remain committed to advancing further within the ACI Accessibility framework and setting new benchmarks in inclusive airport experiences. We sincerely thank our teams and stakeholders whose unwavering dedication made this achievement possible.”

We congratulate the entire team at Hyderabad International Airport on this achievement and look forward to their continued progress in advancing accessibility across the passenger journey.

🔗 Learn more about the AEA Program: https://bit.ly/3oUC2vs

06/15/2026

For 20 years, the ASQ program has asked passengers what matters, turned insights into action, and helped create better airport experiences.

Today, ASQ brings together a global community of more than 425 airports dedicated to measuring, understanding, and improving the passenger experience.

As we celebrate 20 years of ASQ, we thank the airports, partners, and passengers who have contributed to its continued success and impact across the industry.

Learn about the ASQ program: https://aci.aero/programs-and-services/asq/

06/11/2026

More speakers joining hashtag ✈️

We're excited to welcome another group of innovators and industry experts to Barcelona, bringing perspectives from airports, consulting, technology, and business development.

Meet some of the voices joining us:

✈️ Kirk Goodlet — Vice President, InterVISTAS Consulting
✈️ Szilvia Turcsik — Senior Innovation Manager, Heathrow Airport
✈️ Jakub Hrdina — Strategic Innovation Architect, Prague Airport - Letiště Praha
✈️ Vanesa Calvo Alonso — Head of Technological Surveillance, Aena
✈️ Karl-Heinz Keller — New Business Development Principal, Zühlke Group

📅 23–25 Nov 2026 | Barcelona
📍 Host: Aena
🤝 ACI EUROPE | ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East | ACI World
Explore the program: https://airportsinnovate.com/programme/
Register: https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=864224&

06/10/2026

Spotlight: Talent & Growth Seminar at the Airport Experience Summit

Part of the ACI World Airport Experience Summit 2026, the Talent & Growth Seminar dives into leadership, workforce innovation, and sustainable growth strategies for airports and aviation organizations.

This year's program tackles the challenges shaping the future of airport leadership — from attracting next-generation talent to building resilient, high-performing teams — and shows how airports are turning people-first strategies into practical action with long-term industry impact.

🎥 Hear reflections from last year's seminar participants. Thanks to Tunc Cavcav, David Studden, Lauren Aranda, Josh Gilmore, and Hind Ibrahim for sharing their perspectives.

📅 1 September 2026
📍 Istanbul, Türkiye

🔗 Register: https://avolio.swapcard.com/aci-world-airport-experience-summit-2026/index/registrations/Start

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