ACI Media Press Release Archives (2006)

Preliminary Traffic Results for 2005 - 14/03/2006

Geneva - "The world's airports served over 4 billion passengers last year," reports ACI Director General Robert J Aaronson. "This represents an annual growth of 6% for passenger traffic and 3% for cargo, which is good news for local and regional economies.


Preliminary Traffic Results for 2005 Show Firm Rebound


Passenger traffic up 6%; Cargo up 3%


It indicates that air transport is once again in a position to stimulate business development and expansion of the travel and tourism sector. With an estimated 4.5 million persons employed in airport-related jobs, it is clear that airports contribute meaningfully to local economic prosperity."

SUMMARY: PRELIMINARY RESULTS 2005

Total Passengers:  4 billion, +6%
Total International Passengers:  1.6 billion, +8%
Total Cargo (includes mail):  78.7 million metric tonnes, +3%
Total International Freight:  42.7 million metric tonnes, +3%
Total Aircraft Movements:  66.8 million, +2%
 

 



Search the Site
Search the Directory

ACI News - Featured Video

  
APEX in Safety Official Launch Ceremony


ACI officially launched its Airport Excellence (APEX) in Safety programme during a well-attended ceremony at the 22nd ACI World/North America Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition in Calgary, Alberta on 10 September 2012.