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The meeting included representatives from international airports with annual passenger traffic ranging from below 1 million (enplaned, deplaned, and transit combined) to over 86 million.
Airport Authority Cook Islands chief executive officer Nikau Tangaroa was humbled and honoured to receive the prestigious award on behalf of the Rarotonga International Airport, staff and the people of the Cook Islands.
The award coincides with the Rarotonga International Airport’s 50th Anniversary, which was celebrated this year on January 29, 2024.
In presenting the award, the Council said: “We are delighted to confirm that Rarotonga International Airport in the Cook Islands, has met all the necessary requirements to enter the Airports Council Internationals’ (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation programme at Level 1 Mapping.”