Its participation in the said group places the airport alongside leading gateways in the region.
In a statement, the Mactan-Cebu International Airport officially announced on Friday, July 3, that it is the first Philippine airport to join the Asia Pacific and Middle East Regional Operational Safety Committee (ROSC) of Airports Council International (ACI).
According to its own website, ACI said the said committee is a “standing technical body responsible for promoting aerodrome operational best practices and formulating collective positions for airport operators on issues related to aerodrome safety.”
“Its members are typically senior airfield operations managers or aerodrome Safety Management System (SMS) managers,” the organization furthered.
Hence, the MCIA said its participation in the committee places it alongside leading gateways across Asia Pacific and the Middle East in advancing regional safety initiatives, sharing operational insights, and contributing to strategies that enhance aviation safety and resilience.
In addition, it also “strengthens its commitment to operational excellence and alignment with international aviation best practices.”
MCIA also noted that this achievement reflects its continued efforts to maintain “world-class airport operations,” while supporting the Philippines’ growing role as a regional aviation and tourism hub.
“For airline partners, the membership provides an avenue for closer collaboration on emerging operational challenges, safety priorities, and industry developments, while enabling MCIA to benchmark its practices against some of the region’s most progressive airports,” it furthered.
As for passengers, this move also supports the airport’s “pursuit of safer, more efficient, and seamless airport experiences, underpinned by internationally recognized standards and continuous improvement.”
The MCIA is operated by Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC), which the Aboitiz Group’s infrastructure investment arm, developing and operating critical assets across airports, water and wastewater, and digital infrastructure that enable economic growth and regional development.
Through AIC Airports, the company operates, thr Mactan-Cebu International Airport, as well as Laguindingan International Airport in Misamis Oriental and Bohol-Panglao International Airport, which also offers direct flights between South Korea and Bohol.
The MCIA is the Philippines’ second-busiest gateway and a key hub connecting Korea to multiple island destination, with the airport operator adding that it “continues to invest in initiatives that enhance operational reliability, strengthen passenger confidence, and support the long-term growth of air connectivity in the region.”