Airports Council International
Macau International Airport Company Limited (CAM) has joined Airports Council International (ACI) since the commencement of Macau International Airport (MIA) in December 1995. ACI is an international airport organization that represents the collective interests of 814 airport members around the world and is committed to promote excellence in the airport management and operations. Currently, ACI has their members operating over 2,110 airports in 169 countries and territories. ACI’s headquarter is set in Montreal, Canada, with five regional divisions in Africa, Asia-Pacific and Middle East, Europe, Latin America–Caribbean and North America.
CAM always supports and participates in ACI’s annual conferences, exhibitions and various activities. Besides arranging staff to participate in Airport Management Professional Accreditation Programme (AMPAP) organized by ACI and ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), CAM also actively recommends friendly Mainland airports to join ACI. In May 2008, CAM Executive Director Ms. Liu Suning was also elected as Regional Board Director of the ACI Asia-Pacific and served for two terms until her term finished in 2014. Throughout her terms, Ms. Liu joined other senior airport executives from airports in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East to form the governing body of ACI Asia-Pacific responsible for overseeing the Regional Office’s policies, fiscal management and the activities of the Regional Office.
CAM and ACI Asia-Pacific co-organized the “2015 ACI Asia-Pacific Small and Emerging Airports Seminar (SEAS)” during 25th to 27th November 2015 in Macau, as one of the activities to mark the 20th anniversary of Macau International Airport (MIA), and aligned with the 10th anniversary of the unification of Asia and Pacific regions of ACI. CAM hoped that the seminar will broaden international perspective, not only facilitating a deeper cooperation between aviation partners throughout the region, but also allowing Macau one step closer towards becoming a World Center of Tourism and Leisure.
At the beginning of year 2022, CAM was again invited to the 17th ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly Meeting held in Singapore on 18th May 2022 and the nomination to the election of ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Board members. Mr. Kan Cheok Kuan, Executive Director of CAM attended the virtual meeting and be nominated for the election on behalf of the company. During the Assembly, Mr. Kan Cheok Kuan has been officially announced to be elected as ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Director for a term of 3 years. It is hoped that CAM could fulfill its responsibilities and obligations as airport member by having its representative to be actively participate in the regional board, meanwhile, to grasp the opportunities of exchanging with the professionals in the industry through seminars and activities, so as to advancing the collective interests of airports in the Asia-Pacific and the Middle East region and make contribution to the safety, security and sustainability of the global aviation industry.
As the board member of ACI Asia-Pacific and Middle East, CAM has actively participated in the council’s affairs to provide strategic guidance for ACI Asia-Pacific and Middle East in its advocacy efforts, programmes and activities within the region. In May 2024, CAM was invited to attend the 2nd Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific and Middle East Regional Board Meeting and the ACI Asia-Pacific and Middle East /ACI World Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition (WAGA 2024). Airport leaders and aviation professionals from around the world attended the meetings to conduct in-depth discussions on building sustainable future for both global and regional air connectivity, as well as to exchange insights and updates on the latest industry trends.
The aviation industry landscape in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions is constantly evolving, and the future of the aviation industry is being redefined. Initiatives focus on environmental sustainability, connectivity, market liberalization and innovative airport experiences are beneficial for enhancing industry competitiveness. Therefore, airports need to change continuously, be innovative, to match the development direction of airlines and operating partners, improve service logistics and efficiency, as to enhance passenger’s experience and fit the need of the industry.
