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1 Issue 16 May 2018 ACI Proactive in Aerodrome Personnel Competency Requirements Safety and Airspace Capacity High on Governments Agenda ACI APEX in Safety Review Drawing More Interest ICAO Endorses Global Plan to Enhance Aviation Security ACI Asia-Pacific Security Committee Meeting Successfully Held Under New Leadership Airports Share Insights and Success Stories at Smart Security Information Forum Airports Recognized for Their Waste Minimization Efforts ACI Asia-Pacific Conducted Environmental Survey Report Set to Help Airports Become More Environmental Friendly Airport Carbon Accreditation Updates ACI CO2 Calculation Tool Adopted in Indonesia Airports Environmental Leaders Laid Out Works Ahead for This Year

2 ACI Asia-Pacific Technical & Industry Affairs Bulletin Page 2 ACI to Step Up Worldwide Coordination and Advocacy Efforts on Critical Issues ACI Asia-Pacific Economics Committee Putting Work Focus on Airport Charges ACI Engaged with Government and Regulators in 8 Countries within the Asia-Pacific on Economic Issues Complimentary Best Practice Document for Airports to Embrace New Technologies

3 ACI Asia-Pacific Technical & Industry Affairs Bulletin Page 3 ACI Proactive in Aerodrome Personnel Competency Requirements ACI spares no effort in assisting its members in enhancing aerodrome safety. One of the priority safety issues for Asia-Pacific airports is the certification of international aerodromes by national authorities as per ICAO requirements. However, less than 60% of international airports have been certified as of May This causes concern at ACI and ICAO. Aerodrome certification is a two-way process. First, the States need the expertise to determine if airports have all the required infrastructure, qualified personnel and the right operational procedures in place to ensure safe aircraft operations. Second, airports need to have to resources to fully understand and meet the requirements. That is why ACI and ICAO have been cooperating hand-in-hand on several fronts to help States certify their airports. The two organizations have produced a number of useful handbooks, respectively written for regulators and airports to achieve certification. Subsidized seminars are jointly organized by ACI and ICAO to train regulators and airport operators on the basics of aerodrome certification. The latest example is the DNA (Developing Nations Airport Assistance Programme) seminar on aerodrome certification held in Fiji at the end of January When trying to ascertain if the airport has the capability to run its facilities safely, the aerodrome inspector looks at the organization structure of the department running the airfield and the competencies of its personnel. Other questions that may arise during that process include: What are the experience and knowledge required for a general manager running the airfield? Does the current incumbent have all these? I am not really sure but whom can I ask for advice on these matters? Both ACI and ICAO recognize that States and airports are sometimes perplexed when faced with these questions. A working group under the ICAO Asia-Pacific Aerodrome Operations and Planning Subgroup (AOP SG) was created last year to draft guidelines on aerodrome personnel competency requirements, drawing on the experience and knowledge of some of the leading States and industry organizations in the region. ACI was coopted to join the group. The standing body at ACI Asia-Pacific responsible for aerodrome safety is the Regional Operational Safety Committee (ROSC), comprised of about 20 voluntary airfield safety and operations managers from airports across the region. The committee considers competency definition a matter of importance and actively participates in ICAO s work and proactively provides input. The Regional Office participated in a meeting of the said ICAO working group at the end of February The group decided to define competency requirements for nine aerodrome operations functions, such as wildlife hazard management and runway surface condition assessment and reporting. ACI was assigned to work on two of the functions. The ROSC, together with ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Human Resources Committee, discussed a first draft of the competency requirements for these two functions at its 21 st meeting in Narita in April ACI Asia-Pacific

4 ACI Asia-Pacific Technical & Industry Affairs Bulletin Page 4 submitted a draft to ICAO for consideration in early May The plan is to finalize the recommended competency requirements by early 2019 for final approval by the parent organization of the AOP SG, i.e. APANPIRG, towards the end of ACI now part of an ICAO Asia-Pacific Working Group to produce recommended competency requirements for aerodrome operational personnel. Picture above shows the first meeting of the working group convened at the end of February Safety and Airspace Capacity High on Governments Agenda Transport ministers in Asia-Pacific adopt the Beijing Declaration to commit themselves to improvements in aviation safety and air space capacity. Thirty-six governments of the Asia-Pacific region made a solemn declaration to commit themselves to improving safety and airspace capacity at an international ministerial conference in Beijing from 31 January to 1 February 2018.

5 ACI Asia-Pacific Technical & Industry Affairs Bulletin Page 5 The conference discussed and adopted a declaration, now known as the Beijing Declaration, that calls for expeditious implementation of safety measures such as State Safety Program, a regulator s version of airport s safety management system; sharing of training resources; and certification of all international aerodromes. The declaration also commits governments to adopt a number of policies and operational measures to reduce air traffic congestions such as CDM (Collaborative Decision Making) and the inclusion of air navigation in national development plans. All these efforts will help improve safety and reduce flight delays even when more of us are expected to travel by air in the future. ACI was one of the international trade organizations invited to the conference and took the opportunity to report on ACI s provision of training, mentoring, and financial and technical assistance to its members, especially those in developing countries. This generated significant interest amongst the audience and a number of enquiries on ACI services have been received. ACI APEX in Safety Review Drawing More Interest In 2012 ACI launched APEX in Safety peer review, a flagship product in helping its members enhance safety. In the past ACI had been producing safety handbooks and organizing safety seminars but conducting safety review is much more effective in identifying gaps in safety and solutions to plug these. Since then, about 90 airports worldwide have hosted such reviews. Many of them highly appreciated the effectiveness and not-for-profit nature: the host is only required to pay for the travels and accommodation of the safety review team, usually no more than a week. Mandalay International Airport, Myanmar, was the latest ACI Asia-Pacific member that benefited from this service. From 30 April to 4 May 2018, a team of eight safety experts from ACI offices, member airports and ICAO, conducted a comprehensive review of the safety management system, airfield infrastructure, and the rescue and firefighting facilities there. On the last day of the review, the team gave a 2-hour presentation of their preliminary findings and recommendations. The management of the airport, MC-Jalux Airport Services expressed its deep appreciation for ACI s advice. The APEX team will also deliver a detailed written report on the findings within a few weeks of the review. ACI would like to take this opportunity to thank Bangalore, Brussels, Delhi, Malaysia airports, and ICAO APAC for sending safety experts to the mission. If you would like to host an APEX in Safety review or be a safety assessor for ACI, please contact SL Wong at sl@aci-asiapac.aero.

6 ACI Asia-Pacific Technical & Industry Affairs Bulletin Page 6 The ACI APEX team and Mandalay airport management getting ready for a week-long safety review on 30 April Badriyah Binti Noordin of Malaysia Airports and Dirk Geukens of Brussels Airport briefed the safety management team of Mandalay International Airport.

7 ACI Asia-Pacific Technical & Industry Affairs Bulletin Page 7 ICAO Endorses Global Plan to Enhance Aviation Security 2017 concluded with a milestone in aviation security. The ICAO Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP) was officially endorsed by the ICAO Council in November A copy of the plan can be downloaded here. GASeP is a global strategy plan that enhances global aviation security. It focuses on five key priority outcomes, enhanced risk awareness and response; co-development of effective security cultures and human capabilities needed to support them; improved technological resources and greater innovation; improved oversight and quality assurance; and increased cooperation and support. The plan also includes a Global Implementation Roadmap which identifies the key tasks and targets for different stakeholders in the civil aviation industry, such as ICAO, regulators, airports, airlines and other industry associations, aiming to improve their overall effective implementation of security provisions. The Roadmap is intended to be a living document and shall be periodically reviewed and adjusted as necessary, taking into account new and emerging threats. States and industry partners in Asia-Pacific gathered in ICAO-held conference to develop GASeP Regional Roadmap on December 2017 in Bangkok In view of the different needs and priorities across regions, ICAO is also developing Regional Roadmaps, to be derived from the Global Implementation Roadmap, that best address the specific security challenges for each ICAO region. In December 2017, ICAO organised a conference in Bangkok, Thailand to further introduce GASeP and develop the Regional Roadmap for Asia-Pacific. The Conference was attended by over 20 States and industry associations including ACI Asia-Pacific.

8 ACI Asia-Pacific Technical & Industry Affairs Bulletin Page 8 The Asia-Pacific Regional Roadmap can be referred to here. One of the highlights are the targets on Effective Implementation (EI) of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs): By 2020, 80% of Asia-Pacific States reach above 65% EI By 2023, 90% of Asia-Pacific States reach about 80% EI By 2030, 100% of Asia-Pacific States reach about 90% EI ACI Asia-Pacific will keep a close eye to the implementation of GASeP and discuss updates with the Regional Aviation Security Committee (RASC). ACI Asia-Pacific Security Committee Meeting Successfully Held Under New Leadership The 22 nd ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Aviation Security Committee (RASC) meeting was held on April in Narita, Japan. RASC committee members, guests and observers in 22 nd RASC meeting held from 26 to 27 April in Narita. The two-day meeting was attended by 27 members and observers from 17 airports. Led by the newly elected Chair and Vice-chair (Mr. Alan Tan of Changi Airport and Mr. Philip Bamber of Hamad International Airport), RASC discussed some of the latest security issues, including the implementation of ICAO Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP), explosives detection for cabin baggage screening and more. The RASC agreed that ACI Asia-Pacific should continue to represent airports interest at ICAO and formed ACI positions for the upcoming ICAO regional aviation security meetings. Furthermore, the two working groups, created by the RASC in 2017, continued on the development of guidance materials to help airports address two rapidly emerging threats to civil aviation - cybersecurity and insider threats. The guidance materials are expected to be published by early Last but not least, representatives from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Nuctech, a security equipment supplier, were invited to the meeting as guest speakers to share insights on industry development from the perspective of the regulators and suppliers. Please contact SL Wong at sl@aci-asiapac.aero should you have interest in joining the committee.

9 ACI Asia-Pacific Technical & Industry Affairs Bulletin Page 9 Airports Share Insights and Success Stories at Smart Security Information Forum The Smart Security Information Forum was held on 23 April 2018, prior to the opening the 13th ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly, Conference and Exhibition in Narita, Japan. Attended by over 110 delegates, the half-day forum provided insights on how Smart Security can help airports strengthen security without compromising passenger experience. Speakers from ACI, IATA, TSA, Narita Airport, Changi Airport and Hamad International Airport shared experiences and success stories in Smart Security implementation. The Smart Security program is a joint ACI-IATA initiative with a vision to improve the effectiveness and convenience of airport security processes. If you wish you know more about this program, please contact Gary Leung at gary@aciasiapac.aero. Security experts shared insights at the Smart Security Information Forum, which was attended by over 110 delegates. ACI also launched the first edition of its new ACI Landside Security Handbook in Narita, Japan. The handbook is intended to help operators ensure that all aspects of landside security, including prevention, deterrence and incident management, have been considered in their procedures. It updates and brings together the best elements of managing security from the current experience of airports around the world.

10 ACI Asia-Pacific Technical & Industry Affairs Bulletin Page 10 Airports Recognized for Their Waste Minimization Efforts ACI Asia-Pacific Green Airports Recognition 2018 attracted a total of 19 airport submissions with waste minimization projects ranging from composters, grass recycling with farmers, Waste Segregation and Recycling, Integrated Waste Management Programs and Waste Reduction Award Scheme. The Panel of Judges concluded to award the following airports: Airports with 35 million passengers per annum and above: Platinum Hong Kong International Airport Gold Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Silver Indira Gandhi International Airport Airports with 15 million to less than 35 million passengers per annum: Platinum Auckland Airport Gold Abu Dhabi International Airport Silver Kansai International Airport Airports with less than 15 million passengers per annum: Platinum Adelaide Airport Gold Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Silver Christchurch International Airport Recognized airports received trophies made of upcycle material from waste wine bottle boxes, at the presentation ceremony held on 24 April 2018 at the ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly in Narita, Japan.

11 ACI Asia-Pacific Technical & Industry Affairs Bulletin Page 11 Green Airports Recognition ceremony at the 13 th ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly, Conference & Exhibition The airports submissions will contribute to the best practice sharing publication of Green Airports Recognition 2018 and to be considered for the ICAO Eco Airport Toolkit Waste Management at Airports. The topic for Green Airports Recognition 2019 is Green Airport Infrastructure. Stay tuned for the announcement! For more information, please contact Ken Lau at

12 ACI Asia-Pacific Technical & Industry Affairs Bulletin Page 12 ACI Asia-Pacific Conducted Environmental Survey Report Set to Help Airports Become More Environmental Friendly In October 2017, ACI Asia-Pacific gathered responses from 43 airports from 16 countries and economies, representing about 30% of Asia-Pacific and Middle East airport passenger traffic. Compilation and analysis were then performed with the aggregated data to produce 43 custom reports for the participating airports. This included customized reports against aggregated data enabling each airport to compare results with their peers. A summary of the ACI Asia-Pacific Environmental Survey 2017 is available for download here. Testimonies from airports participated in the ACI Asia-Pacific Environmental Survey 2017: The survey is useful as it helps to provide new opportunity for improvement. For the report, it provides overview of the hot topics that most airports focusing on, and at the same time there are areas that required from us more attention as airport authorities such as biodiversity and ground transportation. Rula Dawood, Environment, Health and Safety Manager, Airport International Group-Queen Alia International Airport-Jordan Fantastic, this is exactly the information I need to describe our Airport s performance in comparison with our peers. Anonymous Our airport found the section comparing Management Priorities particularly useful. Anonymous To participate in the next survey in 2019, please contact Ken Lau at ken@aci-asiapac.aero.

13 ACI Asia-Pacific Technical & Industry Affairs Bulletin Page 13 Airport Carbon Accreditation Updates There are now 44 Asia-Pacific airports certified by the programme: Level 3+, Neutrality: - Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, India - Indira Gandhi International Airport, India - Kempegowda International Airport, India - Queen Alia International Airport, Jordan - Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, India - Sunshine Coast Airport, Australia Level 3, Optimisation: Level 2, Reduction: - Adelaide Airport, Australia - Brisbane International Airport, Australia - Chiang Mai International Airport, Thailand - Don Mueang International Airport, Thailand - Hamad International Airport, Qatar - Hat Yai International Airport, Thailand - Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong - Incheon Airport, Republic of Korea - Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport, Thailand - Parafield Airport, Australia - Sharjah International Airport, United Arab Emirates - Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore - Suvarnabumi Airport, Thailand - Sydney Airport, Australia - Beijing Capital International Airport, China - Dubai International, United Arab Emirates - Dubai World Central, United Arab Emirates - Kansai International Airport, Japan - Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia - Macau International Airport, Macau - Muscat International Airport, Oman - Narita International Airport, Japan - Osaka International Airport, Japan - Taoyuan International Airport, Chinese Taipei - Townsville Airport, Australia

14 ACI Asia-Pacific Technical & Industry Affairs Bulletin Page 14 Level 1, Mapping: - Abu Dhabi International Airport, United Arab Emirates - Aéroport International de Noumea-La Tontouta, New Caledonia - Gold Coast Airport, Australia - Hobart International Airport, Australia - Longreach Airport, Australia - Melbourne Airport, Australia - Mount Isa Airport, Australia - Nadi International Airport, Fiji - Perth Airport, Australia - Phnom Penh International Airport, Cambodia - Salalah Airport, Oman - Siem Reap International Airport, Cambodia - Sihanoukville International Airport, Cambodia Fifteen Asia-Pacific airports received their Airport Carbon Accreditation and celebrated their environmental achievements at the 13th ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly held in Narita, Japan. Technical Updates: The Regional Office took part in the Airport Carbon Accreditation Advisory Board meeting on 13 December The Advisory Board engaged in extensive discussion on airports demonstrating continuous emissions reductions, aircraft sustainable alternative fuels and Offsetting instruments. Consensus was achieved on the programme s approach in line with the ICAO sustainable alternative fuels definitions. For more information about Airport Carbon Accreditation, please contact Ken Lau at ken@aci-asiapac.aero.

15 ACI Asia-Pacific Technical & Industry Affairs Bulletin Page 15 ACI CO2 Calculation Tool Adopted in Indonesia The Regional Office was invited to provide a tutorial at the Workshop of Carbon Offsetting Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) and Airport Carbon and Emissions Reporting Tool (ACERT) hosted by DGCA Indonesia in Yogyakarta, Indonesia on December The Workshop attracted about 60 delegates from ICAO Technical Cooperation Bureau (TCB) (INS13801), DGCA Indonesia, DGCA Thailand, Airbus, Vertis, Garuda Indonesia, PT Angkasa Pura I and PT Angkasa Pura II. Airport Carbon and Emissions Reporting Tool workshop and tutorial participants. The Workshop had the objective to familiarise delegates in preparation for the CORSIA and Airports CO2 emission footprint calculation according to the latest DGCA Instruction, which requested Indonesian airports to use ACI ACERT for their CO2 footprint submission. For more information about ACERT, please contact Ken Lau at ken@aci-asiapac.aero.

16 ACI Asia-Pacific Technical & Industry Affairs Bulletin Page 16 Airports Environmental Leaders Laid Out Works Ahead for This Year! The 9th ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Environment Committee (REC) meeting was kindly hosted by Brisbane Airport Corporation PTY Limited on March 2018 in Brisbane, Australia. Regional Environment Committee gather at rooftop for presentation of Brisbane Airport s new runway project The meeting attracted a record number of 43 attendees from REC members, observers and guests. Mr. Stephen Goodwin, General Manager Operations of Brisbane Airport Corporation PTY Limited delivered an opening speech in support of the field of environment and sustainability of airports and welcomed the delegates. Left: Mr. Stephen Goodwin, General Manager Operations of Brisbane Airport Corporation PTY Limited Right: Mr. Jakrapop Charatsri, Chair of REC, Vice President (Environment) Airports of Thailand PLC.

17 ACI Asia-Pacific Technical & Industry Affairs Bulletin Page 17 The REC received updates from various working groups that have completed contribution to ACI Asia-Pacific Strategic Plan (Environmental and Sustainability sections). They also anticipated deliverable of Airport Climate Change Adaptation Webinar near in last quarter of 2018 for all airports members and extracted numerous airport noise management case studies within the region. The Committee also reached consensus on the Green Airports Recognition 2019 topic as Green Airport Infrastructure in line with ICAO CAEP - Eco Airport Tool Kit - Eco-design of airport buildings and made improvement to the ACI Asia-Pacific Environmental Survey. There were best practices sharing on topics of Noise Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Waste Management, Aviation Biofuel Green Infrastructure for Airports and CO2 Emission Mitigation by Abu Dhabi Airports Company, Airports of Thailand PLC., Brisbane Airport Corporation PTY Limited, Christchurch International Airport Ltd., Delhi International Airport (P) Ltd., DHL, Energetics, OCS, Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia, Narita International Airport Corp., Qantas, South Pole Group and Virgin Australia. The group visited Brisbane Airport s new runway construction site by the new electric bus. A tour was arranged by Brisbane Airport Corporation PTY Limited featuring the operation of 100% electric bus and the airport s new runway project. For more information about REC, please contact Ken Lau at ken@aci-asiapac.aero.

18 ACI Asia-Pacific Technical & Industry Affairs Bulletin Page 18 ACI to Step Up Worldwide Coordination and Advocacy Efforts on Critical Issues The ACI World Economics Committee met on 12 to 13 April 2018 in London. The Committee discussed recent IATA propaganda in various regions on Airport Charges and Privatization and agreed to step up advocacy efforts and worldwide coordination in these two areas. On the issue of Airport Networks, the Committee reviewed positive progress made at the ICAO working group that successfully prevented negative reference to cross-subsidization from being included in the proposed revision of Doc 9562 (Airport Economics Manual). The Committee also reviewed the progress of ACI s second Policy Brief on Privatization that is expected to be released in June 2018 at the ACI World Annual General Assembly. This Policy Brief will serve as a key discussion tool as ACI engages with Government and Policy makers around the world. In anticipation of the ICAO Airport Economics Panel meetings next Spring and the ICAO 40 th Assembly next Fall, the Committee also discussed advocacy plans and preparation work required to ensure support from the States on the following: Slot allocation - the inclusion of Airports in the formal governance structure of the IATA Worldwide Slot Guidelines; and Airport Networks the wording in the revised ICAO Doc 9562 (Airport Economics Manual) continue to allow States and airport operators the freedom and flexibility to decide whether or not to apply cross-subsidization/ cross-finance according to local circumstances.

19 ACI Asia-Pacific Technical & Industry Affairs Bulletin Page 19 ACI Asia-Pacific Economics Committee Putting Work Focus on Airport Charges At the direction of the ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Board and in response to active advocacy efforts by airlines around the world claiming airports have monopoly power that results in high airport charges and calling on governments to step up regulation on airport charges, the ACI Asia-Pacific Economics Committee at its 7 th meeting on 26 to 27 April in Narita had a dedicated brainstorming session on Airport Charges to discuss how airports can strengthen their arguments against false airline accusations. The Committee sketched out some potential counter-arguments and will discuss the scope for further analysis in the next meeting. Going forward the Committee will also consider the communications aspect of the issue, to balance the dominance of airlines in the media space. In the 13th ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly in April in Narita, Japan, a resolution was passed to call upon airports to promote transparency and consultation with airlines in determining the level of charges. Policy-makers are urged to recognize that airports should have the ability to make commercial and investment decisions. The right economic incentives should be in place for sustainable infrastructure development. Resolution: Call for Support and Recognition to Create Fertile Ground for Sustainable Infrastructure Development to Serve and Support the Asia-Pacific Communities At the Narita meeting, the Committee also reviewed and provided feedback to the ACI Asia-Pacific 2017 Economic Review, and featured members sharing on topics such as: airline deposit and pricing incentives, commercial initiatives, and on the challenges in working with Low Cost Carriers.

20 ACI Asia-Pacific Technical & Industry Affairs Bulletin Page 20 ACI Engaged with Government and Regulators in 8 Countries within the Asia-Pacific on Economic Issues ACI stepped up advocacy efforts on Economics issues. In the months of April and May, the Economics team of ACI Asia-Pacific and ACI World visited 8 countries within Asia-Pacific and held meetings with Government, Regulators and Airport Members to discuss relevant topics in Airport Charges, Privatization, Airport Networks, and Slot Allocation: 24 April Japan Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism 8-9 May China Civil Aviation Administration of China, China Civil Airports Association, Capital Airport Holdings May Thailand Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand, Airports of Thailand May India Ministry of Civil Aviation, Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India, Association of Private Airports Operators, Airport Authority of India, GMR Airports, KPMG India (note: consultant to the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Privatization) May Malaysia Ministry of Transport, Malaysian Aviation Commission, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad 21 May Indonesia Angkasa Pura I and Angkasa Pura II 23 May Singapore Ministry of Transport, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, Changi Airport Group 25 May Vietnam Airports Corporation of Vietnam For more information about airport economics, please contact Suzanne Tong at suzanne@aci-asiapac.aero.

21 ACI Asia-Pacific Technical & Industry Affairs Bulletin Page 21 Complimentary Best Practice Document for Airports to Embrace New Technologies This guidance document contains the following: Why digital transformation is important? What is digital transformation? How to become a digital airport? Best practice. Digital transformation for the airport is about evolving processes and services to deliver a better experience to all passengers and customers, by adopting and implementing new technologies and integrating them with existing ones. From the viewpoint of the passenger, a better experience means a personalized and individual experience which offers a seamless flow through the airport. It starts before the passenger even arrives at the terminal. It is the time for airport leaders throughout the globe to embrace the digital transformation. As such, ACI has published the Airport Digital Transformation: Best Practice to help leaders understand what digital transformation is; what digital transformation means to the airport business, its customers and operations; approaches for evolving the organization; and, the high-level impact of digital transformation on risks and opportunities. There are many steps in embracing the digital transformation, so it is envisioned that this document will help airport corporate executives set a starting point and develop a digital culture across the enterprise enabling it to gain as many benefits and as quickly as possible while the airport is developing a longer-term evolution strategy. For more information about airport information technology, please contact Ken Lau at ken@aci-asiapac.aero.

22 ACI Asia-Pacific Technical & Industry Affairs Bulletin Page 22 Safety Related Activities Calendar Date Details Location 30 October to 1 November th ACI World Safety & Technical Standing Committee Meeting Vancouver, Canada October nd ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Operational Safety Committee Meeting Seoul, Korea Security Related Activities Calendar Date Details Location June th ACI World Security Standing Committee Meeting Brussels, Belgium 3-4 July th ICAO Asia & Pacific Regional Aviation Security Coordination Forum September st ICAO Middle East Regional Aviation Security and Facilitation Group Meeting Gan, Maldives Kuwait City, Kuwait September 2018 Global AVSEC Symposium 2018 Montreal, Canada November rd ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Aviation Security Committee Meeting Hyderabad, India Environment Related Activities Calendar Date Details Location June 2018 ACI World Environment Standing Committee Meeting Oslo, Norway October 2018 ACA Task Force and ACI EUROPE ENVSTRAT Meeting Budapest, Hungary October 2018 ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Environment Committee Meeting Kansai, Japan

23 ACI Asia-Pacific Technical & Industry Affairs Bulletin Page 23 Economics Related Activities Calendar Date Details Location 17 June 2018 ACI World Expert Group on Slots Meeting Vancouver, Canada October 2018 (TBC) ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Economics Committee Meeting Langkawi, Malaysia October 2018 (TBC) ACI World Economics Standing Committee Meeting Washington DC, USA (The above is subject to change. Please check with ACI or related organisations for details.) Regional Operational Safety Committee Regional Aviation Security Committee Regional Environment Committee Regional Economics Committee Regional Airport Information Technology Liaison Group To read previous issues of ACI Asia-Pacific Technical & Industry Affairs Bulletin, please click here. To subscribe/ unsubscribe, please click here. ACI Asia-Pacific Unit 13, 2/F, Airport World Trade Center, 1 Sky Plaza Road, Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong