Fred Lam, Chairman of AAHK, says that HKIA remains fully committed to working closely with ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East to advance sustainable growth, strengthen regional connectivity, and help shape an even brighter future for the aviation industry. Fred Lam (1st from left), Chairman of AAHK; Vivian Cheung (1st from right), Chief Executive Officer of AAHK; SGK Kishore (2nd from right), President, ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Regional Board, and Stefano Baronci (2nd from left), Director General, ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East welcome the Board Members at the welcoming dinner. Leaders from 20 airports take part in the two-day meeting that conclude today. The regional meeting gathers senior airport executives from across the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions to discuss key priorities and developments that shape the aviation industry.

(Hong Kong, 29 October 2026, 2000hrs) - Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) hosted the Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East Regional Board Meeting 2026 to discuss key priorities and developments shaping the global aviation industry. Leaders from 20 airports took part in the two-day meeting that concluded today.

Fred Lam, Chairman of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), hosted the meeting in his capacity as First Vice President of the ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Regional Board Meeting. The discussion topics of the meeting included the Strategic Plan 2027-2030 for ACI, global airport developments and advocacy priorities, as well as outlook for airport infrastructure investment.

Mr Lam said, "AAHK is delighted to welcome members of the ACI Regional Board to Hong Kong, at a time when the global aviation industry continues to face a challenging operating environment. Industry leaders discussed matters related to infrastructure and capacity expansion, innovations and sustainability, which are key priorities for airports to continue to grow and serve as an economic engine for the economy. I am glad that HKIA as host is able to share its experience and best practices, providing a platform for a fruitful engagement with global peers." HKIA last hosted the ACI Regional and World Annual General Assembly in 2019.

"HKIA remains fully committed to working closely with ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East to advance sustainable growth, strengthen regional connectivity, and help shape an even brighter future for the aviation industry," said Mr Lam.

ACI is a global trade association, representing the collective interests of airports around the world to promote excellence in the aviation industry. In representing the best interests of airports during key phases of policy development, ACI makes a significant contribution toward ensuring a global air transport system that is safe, secure, efficient, and environmentally sustainable.