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HDR to Manage Landside Construction for LAX’s Terminal Modernisation Project

HDR to Manage Landside Construction for LAX’s Terminal Mode...

A HDR-led team will provide construction management services for the landside portion of LAX's Airfield and Terminal Modernization Project.

NASA Partners With Airlines to Improve Air Traffic Control Operations

NASA Partners With Airlines to Improve Air Traffic Control Operat...

NASA has signed agreements with five US airlines to develop its air traffic decision-making tool that can reduce delays and save fuel. 

Scottish Government Funds Hydrogen Infrastructure Project at Glasgow Airport

Scottish Government Funds Hydrogen Infrastructure Project at Glas...

A consortium led by Glasgow Airport and Ikigai has secured funding to explore the feasibility of a hydrogen production and distribution hub.

US: FAA Invests Over $100 Million to Prevent Runway Incursions

US: FAA Invests Over $100 Million to Prevent Runway Incursions

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded more than 100 million USD to 12 airports in the US to help prevent runway incursions. 

TSA Deploys Upgraded Security Checkpoint Technologies at US Airports

TSA Deploys Upgraded Security Checkpoint Technologies at US Airpo...

As the demand for air travel continues to grow, the TSA is modernising airport checkpoints to enhance security effectiveness and efficiency.

DFW and American Airlines Announce Plans to Construct 24 New Gates

DFW and American Airlines Announce Plans to Construct 24 New Gate...

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and American Airlines have signed a 10-year agreement that will see $4.8bn invested in growth.

San Antonio International Airport to Construct New Ground Load Facility

San Antonio International Airport to Construct New Ground Load Fa...

San Antonio City Council has approved a new Ground Load Facility (GLF) with additional gates at San Antonio International Airport (SAT).

Groupe ADP Becomes an Official Partner in Preparing for the Paris 2024 Olympics

Groupe ADP Becomes an Official Partner in Preparing for the Paris...

International airport operator, Groupe ADP has become an Official Partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

World Fuel Repowers Refuelling Vehicles with Electric Drives

World Fuel Repowers Refuelling Vehicles with Electric Drives

World Fuel Services has converted diesel-powered refuelling trucks at Toulon Hyères Airport into all-electric vehicles.

Cardiff Airport Deploys Veovo’s Intelligent Airport Platform

Cardiff Airport Deploys Veovo’s Intelligent Airport Platfor...

Cardiff Airport (CWL) has deployed Veovo's Intelligent Airport Platform to enhance its operational efficiency and revenue management. 

IATA Outlines Priorities for Ground Handling Sector

IATA Outlines Priorities for Ground Handling Sector

At its Ground Handling Conference in Abu Dhabi, the IATA presented a list of priorities for the ground handling sector. 

Turkey: Alstef to Deliver Baggage Handling System for Antalya Airport Expansion

Turkey: Alstef to Deliver Baggage Handling System for Antalya Air...

Alstef Group has been awarded a contract for the baggage handling system project for Antalya Airport’s (AYT) Terminal 2 expansion.

Siemens Logistics’ VarioTrip Enhances Baggage Handling at Munich Airport

Siemens Logistics’ VarioTrip Enhances Baggage Handling at M...

Siemens Logistics has installed its VarioTip solution at Munich Airport to automatically unload baggage from unit load devices (ULDs). In 2022, this technolo...

LAWA Presents LAX Terminal 9 Transformation Project

LAWA Presents LAX Terminal 9 Transformation Project

Los Angeles World Airports has presented its LAX Terminal 9 construction project at an industry showcase event attended by over 1,100 people. 

Australia: Newcastle Airport to Upgrade International Baggage Handling

Australia: Newcastle Airport to Upgrade International Baggage Han...

Newcastle Airport has contracted Alstef Group to upgrade the baggage handling system within its international terminal.

Emirates Launches Robot Check-In Assistant in Dubai

Emirates Launches Robot Check-In Assistant in Dubai

Emirates has opened a new 'City Check‑in and Travel Store' in Dubai, featuring the world's first robot check-in assistant.

Airport Industry Supplier News

Airports Lead the Public on a Touchless Journey

Airports Lead the Public on a Touchless Journey

Recently, airports have invested heavily in touchless solutions, and nowhere is this more evident than with Vaask’s sanitising products.

BIA Baggage Service Named World’s Best in Top Industry Awards

BIA Baggage Service Named World’s Best in Top Industry Awar...

Due in part to Vanderlande's baggage handling system, Bahrain Airport (BIA) has been named “World’s Best Airport for Baggage Delivery”.

TAV Technologies Aviation Solutions at Dubai Airport Show 2023

TAV Technologies Aviation Solutions at Dubai Airport Show 2023

TAV Technologies showcased its aviation solutions at the Dubai Airport Show, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 9-11 May 2023.

Air Transport Digitalization Amid Growing Passenger Volumes

Air Transport Digitalization Amid Growing Passenger Volumes

According to SITA’s Baggage IT Insights report, airports are facing a surge in baggage mishandling rates due to growing passenger volumes.

11 Features of the Striker® Volterra™ Electric ARFF Truck

11 Features of the Striker® Volterra™ Electric ARFF Truck

Oshkosh is proud to be a pioneer in the electrification of the firefighting sector with the development of its Striker Volterra ARFF truck.

Lagardère France Renewed at Marseille Provence Airport

Lagardère France Renewed at Marseille Provence Airport

Lagardère Travel Retail France has won both the travel essentials and duty free tenders at Marseille Provence Airport.

A Year of A-SMGCS Level 4 Operations at Abu Dhabi International

A Year of A-SMGCS Level 4 Operations at Abu Dhabi International

GANS and ATRiCS, a member of the Frequentis Group, have delivered operational and safety benefits to Abu Dhabi Airports.

Carving a Cost-Efficient Route to the Future of Travel

Carving a Cost-Efficient Route to the Future of Travel

SITA believes the future of travel is set to be transformed by a range of powerful megatrends in the coming years.

UK Liverpool John Lennon Airport Selects FREQUENTIS

UK Liverpool John Lennon Airport Selects FREQUENTIS

Frequentis will provide Air Traffic Control Services Ltd. with two voice communication systems for Liverpool airport in the North of England.

API Selected as Southwest Airlines’ Crew Accommodation Solution

API Selected as Southwest Airlines’ Crew Accommodation Solution

API's Aircrew Exchange Server (ACES) will allow Southwest Airlines to provide its crew members with top-of-the-line layover experiences.

How Internet Outages Impact Transportation

How Internet Outages Impact Transportation

Oleg Karaman and Adam Sickmann from ThousandEyes Cisco, discuss the impacts of internet outages on the transportation industry.

Lagardère Travel Retail Peru Celebrates ‘el mes del planeta’ in Lima

Lagardère Travel Retail Peru Celebrates ‘el mes del planeta’ in L...

Lagardère Travel Retail Peru has initiated a one-month campaign, called ‘el mes del planeta' at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima.

SITA Appoints Patrik Svensson Gillstedt to Drive Strategy & Growth

SITA Appoints Patrik Svensson Gillstedt to Drive Strategy & G...

Patrik Svensson Gillstedt joins SITA to help drive the growth and digital transformation of the air transport industry.

Plaza Premium Lounge Lands at Adelaide Airport

Plaza Premium Lounge Lands at Adelaide Airport

Plaza Premium Group introduces the first international lounge at Adelaide Airport, incorporating the best of South Australia.

Lagardère Travel Retail Appointed by Time Out Market

Lagardère Travel Retail Appointed by Time Out Market

Time Out Market has appointed Lagardère Travel Retail as its exclusive partner to support its expansion into airport locations.

FREQUENTIS Modernises Aeronautical Communication for Korea

FREQUENTIS Modernises Aeronautical Communication for Korea

The Korean Airport Cooperation has successfully put the Aeronautical Message Handling (AMHS) switch from Frequentis Comsoft into operation.

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VAASK – Endlessly Customisable

The Vaask touchless hand sanitising fixture protects the health and safety of travelers and employees while also simplifying maintenance.

Airport Ramp

LAX Trials Liberty Defense’s HEXWAVE Security Screening Portal

LAX Trials Liberty Defense’s HEXWAVE Security Screening Por...

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is trialling Liberty Defenses' HEXWAVE security solution for aviation worker screening.

Amadeus to Provide Digital Technology at Western Sydney International Airport

Amadeus to Provide Digital Technology at Western Sydney Internati...

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) has selected Amadeus as its systems technology partner for the airport's digital experience.

Airfield Automation: Plainly a Good Idea

Airfield Automation: Plainly a Good Idea

Autonomous technology could be the future of ramp operations, allowing ground-handling activities to become safer and more efficient.

Pittsburgh International Airport to Purchase New Electric Shuttle Buses

Pittsburgh International Airport to Purchase New Electric Shuttle...

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) will receive over 1.4 million USD in FAA funding to purchase new electric shuttle buses.

Fraport and CGI to Accelerate Digitalisation at Frankfurt Airport

Fraport and CGI to Accelerate Digitalisation at Frankfurt Airport

Fraport AG has partnered with CGI to accelerate the digitalisation of Frankfurt Airport (FRA) under a five-year framework agreement.

Oakland International Airport to Trial HEXWAVE Security Portal

Oakland International Airport to Trial HEXWAVE Security Portal

Oakland International Airport (OAK) is undertaking an evaluation trial of Liberty Defense's HEXWAVE security system for screening employees.

Raleigh-Durham International Airport Opens West RON Aircraft Parking Ramp

Raleigh-Durham International Airport Opens West RON Aircraft Park...

In North Carolina, Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) has opened its new West Remain Overnight (West RON) aircraft parking ramp. 

US TSA Invests $1.3 Billion in CT Security Scanners

US TSA Invests $1.3 Billion in CT Security Scanners

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is investing up to 1.3 billion USD in Computed Tomography (CT) scanners for US airports. 

Renewable Diesel to Power Airside Equipment at SAN

Renewable Diesel to Power Airside Equipment at SAN

San Diego International Airport (SAN) has received its first shipment of renewable diesel, which is now being used for diesel-powered airside vehicles and equip...

Alstef to Upgrade Baggage Handling System at Sofia Airport

Alstef to Upgrade Baggage Handling System at Sofia Airport

Alstef Group has been awarded a contract to supply and install a new baggage handling system at Sofia Airport (SOF) in Bulgaria. 

UK Government Completes Review of Airport Ground Operations

UK Government Completes Review of Airport Ground Operations

The UK government has concluded its review of the airport ground handling market and set out how the sector can increase its resilience.

ANA Aeroportos de Portugal Orders RTT Explosive Detection Units

ANA Aeroportos de Portugal Orders RTT Explosive Detection Units

ANA Aeroportos de Portugal has awarded OSI Systems a contract to provide multiple units of its RTT 110 explosive detection units.

Toronto Pearson Deploys Assaia’s ApronAI to Optimise Operations

Toronto Pearson Deploys Assaia’s ApronAI to Optimise Operat...

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority is integrating Assaia's ApronAI technology at Toronto Pearson International Airport’s (YYZ) gates.

Vancouver International Airport and Unity to Commercialise YVR’s Digital Twin

Vancouver International Airport and Unity to Commercialise YVR’s ...

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Unity have signed a MoU to commercialise YVR’s Digital Twin model for the global aviation industry.

Lufthansa Partners with SITA to Automate Mishandled Baggage Reflight

Lufthansa Partners with SITA to Automate Mishandled Baggage Refli...

In partnership with SITA, Lufthansa aims to digitally automate baggage reflight to reduce the costs and inconveniences of mishandled baggage.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Trials Pangiam’s Security Technology

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Trials Pangiam’s Security Techno...

Royal Schiphol Group has partnered with Pangiam to develop new security technology that could help screen hand baggage quickly and safely.

Airport Terminal

Four Electric Shuttle Buses to Operate at TPA

Four Electric Shuttle Buses to Operate at TPA

Tampa International Airport (TPA) has added four BYD K9M low-floor electric buses to its employee shuttle fleet.

Post-Covid Air Travel: Moving in the Flight Direction

Post-Covid Air Travel: Moving in the Flight Direction

Post-Covid passenger numbers in the US now consistently meet or exceed pre-pandemic figures, leading to a new era of airport redevelopments.

SEA Completes Central Terminal Renovation Project

SEA Completes Central Terminal Renovation Project

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) has completed a 21.8 million USD renovation project at its Central Terminal. This project aims to enhance the cust...

LAX Celebrates Topping Out of Tom Bradley International Terminal Core

LAX Celebrates Topping Out of Tom Bradley International Terminal ...

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has celebrated the topping out of the Tom Bradley International Terminal Core.

PANYNJ and Ohmio to Test Platooning Autonomous Vehicles at JFK

PANYNJ and Ohmio to Test Platooning Autonomous Vehicles at JFK

The PANYNJ will a host three-vehicle autonomous platooning demonstration at JFK Airport in partnership with Ohmio.

Italy: FCO Installs CT Security Scanners across Terminal 1

Italy: FCO Installs CT Security Scanners across Terminal 1

Rome–Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) has completed the installation of CT scanners at all security lanes in Terminal 1.

JFK Breaks Ground on New Terminal 6

JFK Breaks Ground on New Terminal 6

PANYNJ and JFK Millennium Partners have broken ground on a 4.2 billion USD project to develop a new Jet Blue Terminal 6 at JFK Airport.

Leidos to Upgrade Security Technology at London Luton Airport

Leidos to Upgrade Security Technology at London Luton Airport

London Luton Airport (LTN) has selected Leidos as the principal contractor to upgrade technology across multiple security checkpoints.

Kansas City International Airport to Open New Single Terminal

Kansas City International Airport to Open New Single Terminal

CWC has completed work on Kansas City International Airport's new single terminal, which will open to passengers on 28 February.

Air Canada Launches Digital Identification Pilot

Air Canada Launches Digital Identification Pilot

Air Canada has become the first airline in Canada to use digital identification facial recognition technology.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Pilots Autonomous Mobility Vehicles

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Pilots Autonomous Mobility Vehicles

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Axxicom Airport Caddy are testing WHILL's autonomous mobility vehicles to transport passengers.

Leidos to Upgrade TSA Screening Technology at US Airports

Leidos to Upgrade TSA Screening Technology at US Airports

The TSA has contracted Leidos to upgrade its Pro:Vision Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) at airport security checkpoints.

Canada: Alstef to Modernise Baggage Systems at Edmonton International Airport

Canada: Alstef to Modernise Baggage Systems at Edmonton Internati...

Alstef Group has been chosen as the preferred partner for Edmonton International Airport's (YEG) baggage system modernisation programme.

UK: London Airports Trial New eGate Regulations for Children Aged 10 and Up

UK: London Airports Trial New eGate Regulations for Children Aged...

London Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports are trialling the use of eGates for children aged 10 and 11 during half term travel.

Siemens Logistics Awarded Baggage Handling Systems Contract at Madrid Airport

Siemens Logistics Awarded Baggage Handling Systems Contract at Ma...

Aena has selected Siemens Logistics to operate and maintain the baggage handling systems at Madrid-Barajas Airport in Spain (MAD).

Lithuanian Airports Completes Border Screening System Upgrades

Lithuanian Airports Completes Border Screening System Upgrades

Lithuanian Airports has announced that preparations for a modern border screening system are complete at Vilnius, Kaunas and Palanga.

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ITA Airways Allows Passengers to Check In at the FCO Rail Station

ITA Airways Allows Passengers to Check In at the FCO Rail Station

ITA Airways has partnered with Aeroporti di Roma and Trenitalia to allow passengers to check-in at Rome Fiumicino's (FCO) train station. 

PHL Upgrades Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Training Facilities

PHL Upgrades Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Training Facilitie...

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has upgraded its fire safety training equipment to include the latest industry technology.

PANYNJ Advances Solar Projects at JFK and EWR Airports

PANYNJ Advances Solar Projects at JFK and EWR Airports

PANYNJ has signed a contract with TotalEnergies to begin construction on a solar carport at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

DFW Redevelopment Aims to Grow Its Cargo Presence

DFW Redevelopment Aims to Grow Its Cargo Presence

DFW has is developing its 19th Street Cargo facility to enhance the airport's ability to process international cargo.

Hollywood Burbank Airport Announces Terminal Replacement Design

Hollywood Burbank Airport Announces Terminal Replacement Design

Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority has selected the design concept for a new passenger terminal at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR).

FAA Selects Design for New Control Towers at Municipal Airports

FAA Selects Design for New Control Towers at Municipal Airports

The FAA has selected a design by Practice for Architecture and Urbanism for new air traffic control towers at municipal and smaller airports.

Dedicated Transit System to Connect San José Airport and Diridon Station

Dedicated Transit System to Connect San José Airport and Diridon ...

San José is planning to establish a dedicated transit solution to connect Diridon Station and San José International Airport.

Air India to Launch TaxiBot Operations at Delhi and Bengaluru Airports

Air India to Launch TaxiBot Operations at Delhi and Bengaluru Air...

Air India has signed an agreement with KSU Aviation to launch TaxiBot operations at Delhi Airport (DEL) and Bengaluru Airport (BLR).

ZeroAvia and Absolut Hydrogen to Develop Liquid Hydrogen Airport Infrastructure

ZeroAvia and Absolut Hydrogen to Develop Liquid Hydrogen Airport ...

ZeroAvia and Absolut Hydrogen have partnered to develop liquid hydrogen production, storage and refuelling infrastructure at airports.

Ryanair to Construct €40 Million Maintenance Hangar at Dublin Airport

Ryanair to Construct €40 Million Maintenance Hangar at Dublin Air...

Irish airline, Ryanair has announced plans to invest 40 million EUR in constructing a new 4-bay hangar at Dublin Airport (DUB).

UK: Jet Zero Council Releases Action Plan for Zero-Emission Flight

UK: Jet Zero Council Releases Action Plan for Zero-Emission Fligh...

The Jet Zero Council has released a plan for developing zero-emission aircraft and installing the related infrastructure at UK airports.

Schiphol Cancels Second Kaagbaan Runway and Plans to Ban Private Jets

Schiphol Cancels Second Kaagbaan Runway and Plans to Ban Private ...

Royal Schiphol Group has presented a series of decisions to deliver quieter, cleaner and better aviation practices.

Ground Handling Conference to Address Shortages and Challenges

Ground Handling Conference to Address Shortages and Challenges

The IATA Ground Handling Conference will discuss key topics, including the growing demand for air travel amidst a skills and labour shortage.

Vision-Box to Install Biometric Border Control Framework in Vietnam

Vision-Box to Install Biometric Border Control Framework in Vietn...

Vision-Box has been selected to provide an updated biometric Border Control Framework across five international airports in Vietnam.

TPA to Upgrade Airsides A and C APM Shuttle Service

TPA to Upgrade Airsides A and C APM Shuttle Service

Tampa International Airport (TPA) is updating its Airsides A and C automated people mover (APM) shuttles and guideways.

Southampton Airport Breaks Ground on Runway Extension

Southampton Airport Breaks Ground on Runway Extension

Southampton Airport has celebrated the start of construction on a 17 million GBP project to extend the northern end of its runway.

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