The ACI World Governing Board came together to align on global strategy & shared priorities.
Discussion topics included:
• ACI World's key achievements & future plan
• Advocacy priorities
• #ICAOA42
• Sustainability collaboration w/ Haldane Dodd, @enviroaero.bsky.social
• ACI Regional Updates
ACI achieves advancements for airports at #ICAOA42, positioning airports for capacity growth & rising demand. Key Assembly outcomes pave the way for greater connectivity, improved passenger experience, coordinated aviation security, accelerated airport decarbonization & more. https://bit.ly/478XjF2
On the margins of #ICAOA42, the ACI World team welcomed ICAO Regional Directors & Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar for a working lunch at our offices.
This was an opportunity to present ACI World, the ACI structure and to discuss areas of cooperation.
#EmpowerAviation
We welcomed aviation leaders to the ACI Reception, held under the theme Transform Airports, Empower Aviation, Connect the World. The gathering began w/ remarks from our DG, Justin Erbacci, & Chair, Candace McGraw, joined by Juan Carlos Salazar, ICAO Secretary General, & Jennifer Juul, SSP. #ICAOA42
ACI World DG Justin Erbacci signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) w/ the Airports Authority of India, and the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The LOI establishes a framework for collaboration on training and capacity building. #EmpowerAviation #ICAOA42
The GAAST Leadership Team delivered their ICAO SkyTalk: The Future Aviation and Aerospace Workforce, highlighting global efforts to build a skilled, inclusive, and future-ready workforce.
#ICAOA42 #EmpowerAviation
ACI defended airports’ interests at the ICAO Assembly on the important topics of slots & connectivity. Our proposals received support from many States across various regions. We hope to see this support reflected in the Assembly’s conclusions. https://bit.ly/4mZUVWd #ICAOA42 #EmpowerAviation
Today, ACI World Director General Justin Erbacci held a courtesy meeting with H.E. Mr. Naif Ali Hamad Al Abri, President of the ICAO Assembly and the Civil Aviation Authority of Oman. #ICAOA42 #EmpowerAviation
ACI presented WP/325 on Seamless Travel at the ICAO Assembly.
We received strong support from 11 States and from IATA, reinforcing ACI’s leadership in advancing a more passenger-centric approach to international travel. #ICAOA42 #EmpowerAviation
ACI hosted the “Airport Careers” roundtable at the UAE GCAA High-Level Youth Summit.
A group of young aviation professionals explored a series of global programs designed to promote aviation as a career path & support the development of the next generation of industry leaders. #ICAOA42
🔴 ACI World Director General Justin Erbacci is participating in the High-Level Dialogue on Aviation’s Essential Role in Advancing Sustainable Development in Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), alongside ICAO leaders, States, and international partners. ACI at #ICAOA42: https://lnkd.in/eHPHTB-a
🔴 #ICAOA42 kicks off today in Montréal. ACI World is championing airport priorities (#EmpowerAviation), calling on regulators to advance safer operations, seamless travel, net-zero pathways, and stronger connectivity as air travel continues to soar.
Media release: https://lnkd.in/eA5y_6Hq
The ICAO Assembly is underway -follow along here -https://tinyurl.com/yc2d4d45
Our team arrives prepared
✅ Working Papers submitted
✅ Partnerships aligned
✅ Priorities clear
All united in making sure the pilot perspective is front and center. Let’s get to work. #ICAOA42 #pilots
#ICAOA42: ACI World’s Casey Ferriter & Sophia Olmos joined the ICAO Innovation Fair Generation 2050 panel, exploring how to energize, motivate & enable the next generation of aviation leaders.
🔗 Learn how ACI is representing the airport community: aci.aero/2025/08/15/a...
#EmpowerAviation #A42
As the world’s governments gather in Montreal for the #ICAOA42, attention is on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
"If governments can focus on supporting a functioning SAF market...it is still possible to reach our common #netzero by 2050 goal."
Full blog 👇
https://bit.ly/3K3P5oV
✈️ ACI at #ICAOA42 — Toward a modern airport slot policy framework for social and economic growth Explained by Stefano Baronci, Director General of ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East. https://youtu.be/U18PlYSrEeo?si=nD8SaZbU_MZyIqVU
Next week, the 42nd @icao.int Assembly will kick off in #Montréal.
Read the latest blog of ATAG's Exec Director on why collaboration is the make-or-break factor for aviation’s climate transition:
ataglink.org/3K8hSbM
#ICAOA42 #ICAOAssembly
High expectations for #ICAOA42, a once-every-3-year opportunity for states to align on @icao.int's work, addressing ✈️ most pressing issues.
IATA will be at the ICAO Assembly, with safety, sustainability, and efficiency leading our priorities.
Details ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4nyiPsf
✈️ At #ICAOA42, ACI urges States to ensure airports can access reliable, renewable energy to meet rising demand and enable long-term decarbonization. Explained by Olivier Jankovec, DG of @aci-europe.bsky.social. https://bit.ly/4n6Toy4
✈️ At #ICAOA42, ACI urges States to coordinate policies and work with industry to deliver a seamless, secure passenger experience. Justin Erbacci, ACI World DG, highlights scalable biometrics and digital ID at borders as key to meeting rising air travel demand. 📄 https://youtu.be/RUI8XqY_-do
At #ICAOA42, ACI calls for a harmonized approach to aviation security equipment testing & certification. Explained by Kevin M. Burke (President & CEO, ACI-NA), the proposal cuts deployment delays, improve global coordination, & speed adoption of new security tech. https://youtu.be/ymjO-n-7o7g
✈️ At ICAO’s 42nd Assembly, ACI and partners are urging States to prioritize certification of all airports. The Working Paper calls for stronger global safety standards & support for industry-led programs to help airports achieve certification. https://youtu.be/LgRhxbThWEY
#ICAOA42 #aviationpolicy
At ICAO’s 42nd Assembly, ACI and the Government of Ethiopia are co-presenting a Working Paper on Barriers to Air Connectivity & Consumers. It urges States to remove fiscal, regulatory & visa barriers to improve growth, affordability & socio-economic development. https://youtu.be/4I8qjPagZMQ #ICAOA42
ACI World Director General Justin Erbacci, smiling in an office setting with a promotional background about an advocacy blog concerning collaboration and impact at ICAO.
✈️ “Our advocacy at ICAO is rooted in collaboration and impact.”
As ICAO’s 42nd Assembly approaches in Montreal, ACI World DG Justin Erbacci reflects on the role of airports in shaping global aviation policy.
📖 Read his message: https://bit.ly/4lOlf4Q
#ICAOA42
✈️ What is the ICAO Assembly and ACI's role? In this videocast, ACI World leaders unpack what’s at stake, what we’re bringing to the table, & why it matters for airports, the aviation section, & travellers & communities worldwide. 🔗 https://youtu.be/UWBPZzqdobw
#ICAOA42 #EmpowerAviation
Airports will have a vital voice as global aviation policies are set at ICAO's 42nd Assembly (23 Sept – 3Oct, Montreal). Decisions on safety, security, sustainability, growth, & digital innovation will shape the future of our industry.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fX74Jp
#EmpowerAviation #ICAOA42
