The Airports Council International (ACI) World, ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), and the China Civil Airports Association (CCAA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen the cooperation of Chinese airports.
"The MoU formalises a comprehensive and in-depth cooperation wherein Chinese airports are fully internationalised and integral to the development of global civil aviation," said CCAA chairman Mam Wang Ruiping.
The agreement will promote collaboration on airport customer experience through the ACI Airport Service Quality program, ACI Global Trainings and Assessments, decarbonisation through ACI APAC & MID's net zero emissions project, and holding joint events in China.
"The reopening of China in 2022, the second largest aviation market after the United States, remains a critical boost to global activity and to passenger traffic, both domestically within the Chinese aviation market and for international travel," said ACI World director general Luis Felipe de Oliveira. "The Asia-Pacific region, where China plays a key role, is expected rebound in 2023, reaching 85.3% of 2019 levels."
ACI APAC & MID director general Stefano Baronci added: "China will continue to be one of the most vibrant aviation markets, and is expected to contribute 21% to the additional growth in the global traffic by 2041."