ACI APAC and MID Highlights Key Aviation Investments and Priorities at Taoyuan Airport Forum 2026

ACI APAC & MID DG Stefano Baronci addresses investments and priorities at Taoyuan Airport Forum 2026

Keynote Address at Taoyuan Airport Forum
- ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Director General Stefano Baronci delivered a keynote address at the Taoyuan Airport Forum 2026 in Chinese Taipei.
- He highlighted critical investments and priorities shaping the region's aviation future.

Growing Passenger Traffic
- Asia-Pacific passenger traffic is projected to reach 10 billion by 2056.
- Chinese Taipei's passenger traffic is expected to increase from 59.2 million in 2026 to 75.4 million by 2036.
- Rising demand will require major infrastructure investments over the next decade.

Four Key Aviation Priorities
- Long-term Planning: Prepare airport infrastructure for future passenger growth.
- Global Connectivity: Strengthen Taoyuan's position as a leading international aviation gateway.
- Capacity Expansion: Ensure timely investment to meet future airport capacity requirements.
- Airport Ecosystem Development: Invest in airfield capacity, cargo, logistics, utilities and landside access.

Focus on Sustainable Airport Growth
- Baronci emphasised that aviation development requires more than building new terminals.
- Long-term infrastructure planning and timely investments will be essential to maintaining airport competitiveness.

Securing Aviation's Future
- ACI highlighted the importance of strategic investments today to support future passenger demand, strengthen connectivity and enhance the competitiveness of airports across Asia-Pacific.