ORANJESTAD – Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) proudly announces the appointment of Angeline Flemming, Director Health, Safety and Sustainability, to the Board of Directors of Airports Council International of the Latin America & Caribbean (ACI-LAC) as per January 1, 2024, for a period of two years.
ACI-LAC recently hosted the Annual General Assembly, Conference & Exhibition in Miami from November 5 to 7, 2023 which brought together over 500 senior executives of the airport industry from all over the world and featured discussion topics that shape the way in which the aviation industry is quickly evolving.
ACI-LAC was founded in 1991, with the mission to provide support for a secure, stable, efficient, and environmentally compatible airport systems. ACI-LAC represents the Latin America & Caribbean region of Airports Council International, the only worldwide professional association of airport operators.
ACI -LAC has over 87 members, operating more than 365 airports in the Latin-American and Caribbean region. ACI-LAC has a range of global and regional initiatives to assist members in raising standards and promoting professional excellence in its member airports and to promote cooperation among all aviation industry sectors and its stakeholders, as well as national and international governments and organizations.
“AAA is extremely proud of the appointment and the important role that Angeline Flemming will be playing on behalf of our airport, to further promote safe and sustainable travel and other important aviation initiatives in the Latin America and Caribbean region. With her industry knowledge and vast experience, I am confident that Angeline will capibly represent Aruba and the direct region’s interests in the ACI-LAC Board”, said Joost Meijs, CEO of AAA.
Angeline Flemming expressed to look forward to contributing to the ACI-LAC Board which is comprised of very knowledgeable and experienced Airport leaders. “I see this as a great opportunity for our island, to have a voice in regional developments and initiatives. But also, to learn from other Airports in the region and to tackle issues of mutual concern, like connectivity, workforce challenges, technological developments, and climate resilience.
The LAC region has world-wide seen the most traffic growth post-covid, and this highlights even more the importance of operational efficiencies and collaboration. I am particularly honored and excited to be part of a historic Board composition, as on January 1, 2024, for the first time in history, of the twenty board directors of ACI-LAC Board, five are female Aviation leaders, including the Board President Monika Infante, CEO of AERODOM.”
About AUA Airport
AUA Airport is one of the busiest airports in the Caribbean region, with 22 different airlines operating into Aruba contributing to processing over 2.5 million passengers per year and providing air service to 30 cities and 45 non-stop destinations worldwide. AUA Airport’s markets served comprise of 71% from the United States and Canada, 17% from Latin America, 7% from Europe, and 5% from Dutch Caribbean, year to date, October 2023.
AUA Airport attributes this to the island’s stable economic and political climate, hospitable and multilingual population, and safe environment. AUA Airport’s aspiration is to become one of the most Sustainable, Safe, and Future Proof airports of the Latin America & Caribbean region, providing a trusted workplace, modern airport facilities and excellent customer service which reflects Aruban hospitality, contributing to a prosperous future for Aruba.
Learn more about what’s happening at AUA Airport by visiting www.airportaruba.com and connect with AUA Airport on Twitter.com/Aruba_Airport, Facebook.com/ArubaAirport, Instagram.com/arubaairport/ and Linkedin.com/ArubaAirport.
Date: November 15, 2023
