Middle East, Asia-Pacific airports set for massive expansion with $240b investment

Stefano Baronci, Director General of ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East, said: “The investment marks a critical step in transforming sector and delivering high-quality experience to passengers. The investment will create additional capacity in the medium- to long-term.” Baronci said, “However, infrastructure development alone cannot support the growth to its full potential. In today’s increasingly complex economic landscape, we need the continuous support of governments to liberalise air transportation further and streamline visa policies across regions. These are proven drivers of economic development. In contrast, protectionist measures ultimately hinder progress and limit opportunity.”