APAO is an apex Industry Association of the Major PPP Airports in India. It was founded in recognition of the need for a coherent, cohesive, consistent voice for all the privatised major airports in India. APAO represents the interests of member airport operators with the prime objective of promoting the growth and development of the privatised major airports to truly world class standards. Objectives of APAO: 1. To work as an Independent Association on common issues and objectives of PPP Airport Operators. 2. To maintain cordial relations between airport operators, Govt. of India and other stakeholders in the Aviation Sector and assist the airports in meeting its social and economic obligations. 3. To act as a catalyst by offering a platform for exchange of innovative ideas and concepts amongst the Airports, Airlines and various stakeholders. 4. To facilitate co-operation and foster good relations among all member airport operators and their many and varied partners in Indian aviation, whilst maintaining an air transport system that is safe, secure, environmentally responsible and efficient for the benefit of all . 5. To represent airport operators before the concerned Ministries, Institutions, Central or State Govt. as the case may be, in respect of their policies on the airport sector.