Airport Industry Report: Q1 2026

The AIR: Airport Industry Report is unique — it merges airport traffic data with economic, geopolitical, and industry insights, giving you the clarity to make confident forward-looking decisions.

Publications

Economics and Finance

ACI World Airport Traffic Forecasting Whitepaper

ACI World has just released its first Airport Traffic Forecasting White Paper written by airport forecasters, drawing on 126 years of combined experience across 51 airports worldwide.

Publications

Environment and Sustainability

Airports and Sustainable Aviation Fuels Policy Brief 2026

The brief outlines airports’ key advocacy messages on SAF and the conditions needed to support SAF deployment and development.

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Publications

Environment and Sustainability

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Management Best Practice Free

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A commercial airplane taxis on a runway at sunset, golden light illuminating the scene—a striking moment captured in The Evolution of Airports: Flightpath to 2050.

Publications

Future Trends

The Evolution of Airports: Flightpath to 2050 Free

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Close-up of green seedlings in soil, with an airport runway, airplane, and terminal blurred in the background—illustrating the theme of Guidance on Airport Decarbonization.

Publications

Environment and Sustainability

Guidance on Airport Decarbonization Free

Accessibility and Facilitation

ACI World Corporate

Airport Information Technology (IT)

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Cybersecurity

Economics and Finance

Environment and Sustainability

Future Trends

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Security

Workforce

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Live Webinar

Economics and Finance

ACI World Webinar: The New Era of Airport F&B and Hospitality Free

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The Airport Experience Summit 2026 takes place against a city skyline, with lush greenery in the foreground and dramatic sunset clouds, reminiscent of a suspension bridge spanning a wide river.

Events

Customer Experience

31 Aug - 4 Sep 2026

Airport Experience Summit 2026

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