ACI release Airport Economics Report 2009

Airports Council International (ACI) Director General Angela Gittens announced annual airport economics results today. "The financial data for 2008 reflect the year’s business environment: early year positive results, and then the financial turmoil that rocked global markets and provoked a stark economic recession. Airports revised expansion plans in many cases and continued to devise efficiencies to enable their long-term capacity needs. The cyclical nature of our aviation business means has taught us that we must look beyond the current situation, no matter how tough, and prepare for fundamental demand trends. Our communities need that stability and count on us to continue operations in a safe, secure and environmentally friendly manner.”