Prime Highlights
- ACI Asia-Pacific and Middle East presented recommendations on security, business continuity, connectivity, infrastructure and climate action at the 8th ICAO MID DGCA Meeting in Doha.
- The council represents more than 600 airports and urged practical policies to support members and restore air connectivity across the region.
Key Facts
- The 8th ICAO MID DGCA Meeting took place in Doha, Qatar, from October 26 to 28, 2026.
- CASP-MID and Qatar co-sponsored the paper on drone and landside threats to airports.
Background
ACI Asia-Pacific and Middle East took its recommendations to the 8th ICAO MID DGCA Meeting in Doha, Qatar, which ran from October 26 to 28, 2026. The group pressed regional aviation authorities to act on airport security, keeping airports running during disruptions, getting flights back to normal, building new infrastructure and cutting emissions.The proposals cover airport security, business continuity, air connectivity, infrastructure development and climate action.
The organization represents more than 600 airports across the region. It is calling for practical policy measures that support its members after recent regional disruptions. ACI APAC and MID will work with States and industry partners to keep operations safe and bring connectivity back.
On aviation security, the group highlighted the challenge of drone and landside threats to airports. CASP-MID and Qatar co-sponsored that paper. It also discussed new technology for screening liquids, aerosols and gels, along with wider cybersecurity and facilitation needs.
On aviation safety and air navigation, ACI APAC and MID shared its approach to business continuity planning at aerodromes. This helps airports keep services running when problems arise.
For economic development, the group reviewed the state of the Middle East airport industry. It pointed to near-term uncertainties, the value of restoring air connectivity and the long-term need for new infrastructure.
On environmental protection, it presented its programs and tools that help airports take climate action.
