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Groupe ADP Purchases Four Electric ARFF Vehicles

Groupe ADP Purchases Four Electric ARFF Vehicles

Oshkosh has sold its first fully electric ARFF vehicles in Europe to Groupe ADP for use at Paris–Le Bourget Airport (LBG).

VINCI Airports to Acquire Majority Shareholding in Edinburgh Airport

VINCI Airports to Acquire Majority Shareholding in Edinburgh Airp...

VINCI Airports has signed an agreement to acquire the majority shareholding in Edinburgh Airport (EDI) for 1.27 billion GBP.

Leeds Bradford Airport Starts Construction on Terminal Regeneration Project

Leeds Bradford Airport Starts Construction on Terminal Regenerati...

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has commenced construction work on its new terminal regeneration project, LBA:REGEN.

Air New Zealand Electric Plane to Opearte Wellington-Marlborough

Air New Zealand Electric Plane to Opearte Wellington-Marlborough

Air New Zealand has selected Wellington (WLG) and Marlborough (BHE) Airports as the ports for its upcoming all-electric aircraft operations. 

ACI World Reveals Top 10 Busiest Airports in 2023

ACI World Reveals Top 10 Busiest Airports in 2023

Airports Council International (ACI) World has unveiled preliminary data indicating the top 10 busiest airports worldwide for 2023. 

TPA Hosts Discussion on Future of Advanced Air Mobility in Florida

TPA Hosts Discussion on Future of Advanced Air Mobility in Florid...

Tampa International Airport (TPA) has hosted a discussion with transportation leaders across Florida on the future of Advanced Air Mobility.

US: Ford International Airport Breaks Ground on Terminal Enhancement Project

US: Ford International Airport Breaks Ground on Terminal Enhancem...

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) has broken ground on its 135 million USD Terminal Enhancement Project (TEP).

UK: easyJet Completes Hydrogen Refuelling Trial at Bristol Airport

UK: easyJet Completes Hydrogen Refuelling Trial at Bristol Airpor...

easyJet's Project Acorn, the UK's first airside hydrogen refuelling trial at a major airport, has concluded at Bristol Airport (BRS). 

PHL Unveils New Airport Operations Center

PHL Unveils New Airport Operations Center

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has opened its new Airport Operations Center (AOC), located in the former Communications Center.

BEUMER and HÖRMANN Introduce SECTRO Security Concept

BEUMER and HÖRMANN Introduce SECTRO Security Concept

BEUMER Group and HÖRMANN Klatt Conveyors have partnered to redesign security checkpoints at airports with their SECTRO screening concept.  

London Luton Airport Advances Work to Rebuild Car Park Destroyed in Fire

London Luton Airport Advances Work to Rebuild Car Park Destroyed ...

London Luton Airport (LTN) has provided an update on its surface access infrastructure projects following a fire at its car park last year.

Orlando International Airport Terminal C Receives $61.9 Million in FAA Funding

Orlando International Airport Terminal C Receives $61.9 Million i...

The FAA has awarded $148.3mn to 73 airport infrastructure projects, including $61.9mn for Orlando International Airport to expand Terminal C.

New Rapid Exit Taxiway Opens at London Gatwick

New Rapid Exit Taxiway Opens at London Gatwick

London Gatwick (LGW) and PJ Hegarty have brought the airport's new Rapid Exit Taxiway (RET) into operation. 

Expansion Projects Advance at Tampa International Airport

Expansion Projects Advance at Tampa International Airport

Tampa International Airport (TPA) has provided an update on the ongoing expansion and renovation projects at the airport. 

UK Airports Granted Extensions to Install New Security Technology

UK Airports Granted Extensions to Install New Security Technology

The UK government has extended the deadline for airports to install CT security scanners to enhance the passenger screening process.

Berlin Airport Uses AI to Optimise Aircraft Handling

Berlin Airport Uses AI to Optimise Aircraft Handling

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) has become the first airport in Germany to use artificial intelligence to optimise aircraft handling. 

Airport Industry Supplier News

Why VASI Lights Have Been Replaced in Aviation

Why VASI Lights Have Been Replaced in Aviation

VASI lights offer a quick visual indication to pilots on final approach as to whether or not they are on the correct glideslope.

A Call for Transformative Action

A Call for Transformative Action

KINTO Join discusses actionable insights to take your airport to new heights of success while contributing positively to the environment.

FREQUENTIS and T-systems Further Digitalise Dublin Airport

FREQUENTIS and T-systems Further Digitalise Dublin Airport

T-Systems has integrated a new management product from Frequentis into Dublin Airport's system to further enhance airport effiency.

SITA Grows Canadian Footprint with Check-in and Boarding Solutions

SITA Grows Canadian Footprint with Check-in and Boarding Solution...

SITA, in partnership with Hamilton International Airport, will be supporting future digitalisation efforts and passenger experience.

Accelerating Sustainable Shifts

Accelerating Sustainable Shifts

KINTO Join Business Mobility Solutions believes transition towards mandatory Scope 3 reporting presents a golden opportunity for companies.

Lagardère Travel Retail Unveils FLOW Anti-Waste Program

Lagardère Travel Retail Unveils FLOW Anti-Waste Program

Lagardère Travel Retail proudly announces the launch of its new anti-waste program, named FLOW, which stands for Fighting to Limit Our Waste.

Biometrics Holds the Key to Smarter Digital Travel

Biometrics Holds the Key to Smarter Digital Travel

SITA’s Biometrics White Paper, ‘Face the Future’ presents how biometrics can create a smoother and safer air transport experience.

CLEAR Expands Impact at Boston Logan Airport

CLEAR Expands Impact at Boston Logan Airport

CLEAR has announced that its secure identity technology is now available in Terminal E at Boston Logan International Airport's (BOS).

FAA Selects FREQUENTIS for Digitalisation

FAA Selects FREQUENTIS for Digitalisation

The FAA has awarded Frequentis a contract to implement a new APC for the U.S. National Airspace System.

Green Paths: A Comprehensive Guide

Green Paths: A Comprehensive Guide

KINTO Join Mobility Business Solutions' guide outlines three innovative campaigns designed to transform your employees’ commuting experiences.

SITA Delivers Critical Datalink Capability to Avinor

SITA Delivers Critical Datalink Capability to Avinor

SITA has delivered Critical Datalink Capability to Avinor, Norway’s air navigation service.

MAG Deploys Motorola Solutions Capacity Max at Stansted Airport

MAG Deploys Motorola Solutions Capacity Max at Stansted Airport

Stansted has a comprehensive maintenance agreement with Radiocoms, who has a dedicated airport team of four specialist engineers.

How Virtual Assistants Revolutionise Passenger Experience

How Virtual Assistants Revolutionise Passenger Experience

TAV Technologies discusses the use of AI-driven Virtual Assistants, which integrate seamlessly into travellers' mobile apps.

Unveiling KINTO Join’s Commute Emissions Calculator for Streamlined Scope 3 Reporting

Unveiling KINTO Join’s Commute Emissions Calculator for Streamlin...

KINTO Join introduces the Commuter Emissions Calculator, a revolutionary tool to help airports assess commuter footprints.

Frequentis to Deploy Aviation Message Handling Solution in India

Frequentis to Deploy Aviation Message Handling Solution in India

Frequentis is to revolutionise a aeronautical message handling system (AMHS) for the Airports Authority of India (AAI).

Transitioning to Future-Ready ATM

Transitioning to Future-Ready ATM

Ahead of Airspace World 2024, experts Clive McNabb and Yasudha Sahi examine what the future holds for ATM.

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UK: easyJet Inaugurates New Base at Birmingham Airport

UK: easyJet Inaugurates New Base at Birmingham Airport

easyJet has inaugurated a new three-aircraft UK base at Birmingham Airport (BHX), creating 140 direct jobs. 

FAA Deploys Surface Safety Technology at US Airports

FAA Deploys Surface Safety Technology at US Airports

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is rolling out a new surface safety tool at airports across the US. 

Project CAELUS Paves Way for Drone Flights at UK Airports

Project CAELUS Paves Way for Drone Flights at UK Airports

Simulations conducted by Project CAELUS and NATS will help bring remotely piloted drone flights to some of the UK's busiest airports. 

British Airways to Enhance Operations at Heathrow Airport

British Airways to Enhance Operations at Heathrow Airport

British Airways has unveiled a 7 billion GBP transformation plan to enhance its operations at London Heathrow Airport and beyond.

Aena Partners with UrbanV and Volocopter on Advanced Air Mobility Study

Aena Partners with UrbanV and Volocopter on Advanced Air Mobility...

Aena, UrbanV and Volocopter will study the feasibility of establishing a vertiport at an airport in Aena's network. 

Hydrogen Trials Underway in Wellington

Hydrogen Trials Underway in Wellington

A group of four New Zealand businesses have joined forces to introduce the use of hydrogen in an aviation setting during a new trial in Aotearoa.

Digital Twin Competition Launched at Glasgow Airport

Digital Twin Competition Launched at Glasgow Airport

Connected Places Catapult and Glasgow Airport (GLA) have launched a digital twin funding competition valued at up to 70,000 GBP. 

Embry-Riddle to Explore Impact of Advanced Air Mobility at MCO

Embry-Riddle to Explore Impact of Advanced Air Mobility at MCO

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will explore the potential impact of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) at Orlando International Airport (MCO). 

Austin Airport Gets Advanced Air Traffic Tower Simulation System

Austin Airport Gets Advanced Air Traffic Tower Simulation System

The FAA has confirmed that Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is the first in the US to get the modernised Tower Simulation System.

Biometric Boarding Launched at Airports in Portugal

Biometric Boarding Launched at Airports in Portugal

VINCI Airports and ANA - Aeroportos de Portugal are launching Vision-Box's biometric solution across airports in Portugal.

DHL Invests £16 Million in Electric Ground Service Equipment for EMA

DHL Invests £16 Million in Electric Ground Service Equipment for ...

DHL Express UK has invested 16 million GBP into electric ground service vehicles and associated infrastructure at East Midlands Airport.

JFK Terminal One Trials Ink Disaster Recovery System

JFK Terminal One Trials Ink Disaster Recovery System

The JFK Terminal One Group Association and Ink Innovation are trialing a disaster recovery system to manage disruptions at JFK Terminal One.

Orlando Airports to Act as Test Sites for eVTOL Aircraft

Orlando Airports to Act as Test Sites for eVTOL Aircraft

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority's (GOAA) facilities have been designated as the AAM test sites for the State of Florida. 

London Heathrow to Install New Terminal 2 Baggage Handling System

London Heathrow to Install New Terminal 2 Baggage Handling System

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has signed an agreement with BEUMER Group to design and install a new baggage system in Terminal 2.

US: Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Donates Over 120 Toys to CHSF

US: Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Donates Over 120 Toys to C...

Employees at the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority recently held a month-long toy drive to provide toys for the Children's Home Society of Florida.

FAA Proposes New Drug and Alcohol Testing Rule for Maintenance Workers

FAA Proposes New Drug and Alcohol Testing Rule for Maintenance Wo...

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new legislation to require drug and alcohol testing for employees outside the US.

Airport Terminal

Houston to Procure New TSA Equipment for Upcoming Terminal at IAH

Houston to Procure New TSA Equipment for Upcoming Terminal at IAH

More efficient TSA equipment will be procured for the new Mickey Leland International Terminal at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

Newark Liberty International Airport’s Terminal A Earns 5-Star Skytrax Rating

Newark Liberty International Airport’s Terminal A Earns 5-S...

In New Jersey, Newark Liberty International Airport's (EWR) new Terminal A has been awarded a five-star Skytrax rating.

Commercial Programme Launched for JFK’s New Terminal One

Commercial Programme Launched for JFK’s New Terminal One

The PANYNJ, The New Terminal One and URW Airports have launched the commercial programme for the new terminal at JFK Airport.

Autonomous Service Robot Introduced at Munich Airport

Autonomous Service Robot Introduced at Munich Airport

Munich Airport (MUC) has introduced the JEEVES service robot in Terminal 2 to provide snacks and beverages for passengers.

New Renderings Released for JFK’s New Terminal 6

New Renderings Released for JFK’s New Terminal 6

PANYNJ and JFK Millennium Partners (JMP) have provided a first look at the new Terminal 6 being built at JFK Airport.

Orlando International Airport to Undergo Refurbishment Projects

Orlando International Airport to Undergo Refurbishment Projects

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) has commenced the process to refurbish interior areas at Terminals A and B of Orlando International Airport.

Vienna Airport Commences €420 Million Terminal Expansion

Vienna Airport Commences €420 Million Terminal Expansion

Vienna International Airport (VIE) has commenced construction on its 420 million EUR southern terminal expansion project.

Hollywood Burbank Airport Breaks Ground on New Terminal

Hollywood Burbank Airport Breaks Ground on New Terminal

Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) has broken ground on its passenger terminal replacement project: Elevate BUR.

Liberty Defense to Provide HEXWAVE Security Screening in the Philippines

Liberty Defense to Provide HEXWAVE Security Screening in the Phil...

Liberty Defense has announced the sale of its HEXWAVE security portal for an international airport in the Philippines.

US: TPA Bag Claim Area Set to Undergo Makeover

US: TPA Bag Claim Area Set to Undergo Makeover

The first floor of Tampa International Airport's Main Terminal is set to receive a substantial update.

JFK T8 Innovation Partners Offers Retail Space for Local Businesses

JFK T8 Innovation Partners Offers Retail Space for Local Business...

JFK T8 Innovation Partners has announced it is looking to offer a set of local retail businesses a space within their airport marketplace.

MIA Introduces Free Exchange Library

MIA Introduces Free Exchange Library

Miami International Airport (MIA) has opened a free exchange library in its Southern Terminal.

Modernisation Work Begins at Ogdensburg International Airport

Modernisation Work Begins at Ogdensburg International Airport

The Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul has announced that work is now underway on the modernisation of Ogdensburg International Airport. 

Skanska Divests Its Share in LaGuardia Airport Terminal B

Skanska Divests Its Share in LaGuardia Airport Terminal B

Skanska has sold its stake in LaGuardia Airport (LGA) Terminal B through an agreement with Meridiam and Vantage Airport Group.

New Central Market Unveiled at Chicago Midway Airport

New Central Market Unveiled at Chicago Midway Airport

A new Central Market has opened at Midway International Airport (MDW), completing the final phase of its eight-year modernisation programme.

US: Construction on TPA’s Red Side Expansion Underway

US: Construction on TPA’s Red Side Expansion Underway

Construction is now underway on Tampa International Airport's (TPA) Red Express Curbsides building.

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Siemens Logistics to Present Baggage Handling Solutions at Passenger Terminal Expo

Siemens Logistics to Present Baggage Handling Solutions at Passen...

Siemens Logistics has announced that it will be presenting its latest baggage handling solutions at Passenger Terminal Expo (PTE). 

Schiphol Airport Trials Autonomous Airside Buses

Schiphol Airport Trials Autonomous Airside Buses

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is testing electric autonomous Ohmio buses as part of its airside operations. 

Australia: Gold Coast Airport Unveils Its Vision for the Future

Australia: Gold Coast Airport Unveils Its Vision for the Future

In Queensland, Gold Coast Airport (OOL) has unveiled its 2024 Preliminary Draft Master Plan, revealing its vision for the future. 

Helsinki Airport’s Runway 3 to Close for Renovation from 15 April

Helsinki Airport’s Runway 3 to Close for Renovation from 15 April

Finavia is set to begin major renovation works on Helsinki Airport's runway 3, with all operations on the runway ceasing between 15 April & 12 June.

Manchester Airport Achieves New Milestones in Transformation Programme

Manchester Airport Achieves New Milestones in Transformation Prog...

Manchester Airport has completed work to redesign the airfield and installed steelwork for a new pier as part of its ongoing transformation.

BNA Commences Daily Blasting for New Horizon Expansion Project

BNA Commences Daily Blasting for New Horizon Expansion Project

Nashville International Airport (BNA) has begun daily blasting for its Terminal Roadway Construction and Enhancements project. 

US: $110 Million to Improve Safety and Efficiency at 71 Airports

US: $110 Million to Improve Safety and Efficiency at 71 Airports

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded an additional 110 million USD in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to 71 airports. 

British Airways Overhauls Ground Support Equipment at Heathrow Airport

British Airways Overhauls Ground Support Equipment at Heathrow Ai...

British Airways is overhauling its airport ground support equipment at London Heathrow Airport in order to reduce emissions.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Renovate Bus Station

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Renovate Bus Station

The bus station at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is set to be renovated to improve accessibility to the airport by public transport. 

Brisbane Airport Commences Construction on $50 Million Parcel Facility

Brisbane Airport Commences Construction on $50 Million Parcel Fac...

Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) has commenced construction on a 50 million AUD parcel facility for Australia Post.

US DOT Celebrates Investments in US Airports

US DOT Celebrates Investments in US Airports

The USDOT has celebrated major investments in airports across the US during the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America Tour.

Skytanking to Deploy Electric Refuelling Truck at Stuttgart Airport

Skytanking to Deploy Electric Refuelling Truck at Stuttgart Airpo...

Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks and Esterer have delivered an electric aircraft refuelling vehicle to Skytanking at Stuttgart Airport (STR).

KLM Conducts DTC Pilot at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

KLM Conducts DTC Pilot at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has launched a Digital Travel Credential (DTC) pilot project at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS).

London Gatwick Airport Powers Vehicles with HVO

London Gatwick Airport Powers Vehicles with HVO

London Gatwick has cut the Scope 1 emissions from its diesel-powered vehicles by 90% after swapping to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).

MIA Breaks Ground on New Park 6 Parking Garage

MIA Breaks Ground on New Park 6 Parking Garage

Miami International Airport (MIA) has celebrated the groundbreaking of its new seven-level Park 6 parking garage.

Wisk to Develop Vertiport Infrastructure at Sugar Land Regional Airport

Wisk to Develop Vertiport Infrastructure at Sugar Land Regional A...

Wisk Aero and the City of Sugar Land, Texas have partnered to deploy autonomous air taxi services at the Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR). 

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