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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.

UK: Bristol Airport Awards Contract for New Transport Interchange Hub

UK: Bristol Airport Awards Contract for New Transport Interchange...

Bristol Airport (BRS) is set to receive a brand-new public transport hub from civil engineering specialist, Griffiths.

Geneva Airport Awards Contract for T1 Transformation

Geneva Airport Awards Contract for T1 Transformation

Genève Aéroport has awarded a contract to Losinger-Marazzi-Bouygues (LMB) to transform the main terminal at Geneva Airport (T1).

Foster + Partners to Design ‘Village-Like’ Terminal at Abha International Airport

Foster + Partners to Design ‘Village-Like’ Terminal a...

Foster + Partners has been selected to design the new terminal at Abha International Airport (AHB) in Aseer, Saudi Arabia. 

Public Tender for Solar Park Design Announced for Lithuanian Airports

Public Tender for Solar Park Design Announced for Lithuanian Airp...

Lithuanian Airports has announced a public tender for design services of solar parks across its three airports, an area totalling 7 hectares.

Upgraded Rail Station Opens at London Gatwick Airport

Upgraded Rail Station Opens at London Gatwick Airport

Earlier this week, a newly enhanced and expanded rail station opened to passengers at London Gatwick Airport (LGW). 

JFKIAT Deploys Synect Communication Systems at JFK T4

JFKIAT Deploys Synect Communication Systems at JFK T4

JFKIAT is deploying Synect’s ReadySeeGo communication systems at security checkpoints across JFK Terminal 4.

Ukraine: AECOM to Support Reconstruction of Kyiv Boryspil International Airport

Ukraine: AECOM to Support Reconstruction of Kyiv Boryspil Interna...

AECOM has partnered with Kyiv Boryspil Airport to provide infrastructure advisory support for reconstructing Ukraine's largest airport. 

US: Steel Structure Completed for SAN’s New Terminal 1

US: Steel Structure Completed for SAN’s New Terminal 1

The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority has completed the steel structure for the new Terminal 1 at San Diego International Airport (SAN). 

DFW and Overair Collaborate on Integrating eVTOL Operations

DFW and Overair Collaborate on Integrating eVTOL Operations

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has partnered with Overair to explore vertiport development and eVTOL aircraft operations at DFW. 

George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Undergo $2 Billion Transformation

George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Undergo $2 Billion Transf...

United Airlines and the Houston Airport System are investing in a transformation project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal B. 

Australia: Google Maps Indoor View Now Available at SYD

Australia: Google Maps Indoor View Now Available at SYD

In a first for the country, Google has launched its Indoor Live View software at Sydney Airport (SYD).

Aena Advances €2.4bn Expansion Project at Madrid-Barajas Airport

Aena Advances €2.4bn Expansion Project at Madrid-Barajas Airport

Aena is advancing its expansion project at Madrid-Barajas Airport with a contract for the draft project plan for terminals T4 and T4S.

Icelandair to Roll Out Electronic Bag Tags

Icelandair to Roll Out Electronic Bag Tags

Icelandair is offering BAGTAG's electronic bag tag system for its passengers, with the solution set to be rolled out later this month. 

Schiphol, KLM and Delft University of Technology to Enhance Baggage Handling Work

Schiphol, KLM and Delft University of Technology to Enhance Bagga...

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and KLM are collaborating with the Delft University of Technology to optimise work in baggage handling halls. 

Alstef Group to Overhaul Baggage Handling System at Brisbane Airport

Alstef Group to Overhaul Baggage Handling System at Brisbane Airp...

Brisbane Airport (BNE) is collaborating with Alstef Group to upgrade its domestic baggage handling system. 

Airport Industry Supplier News

Jewers Doors at Big 5 Global 2023

Jewers Doors at Big 5 Global 2023

Jewers Doors will be exhibiting at Big 5 Global from 4-7 December 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Centre - Sheikh Saeed Hall 1, Stand SS1 A158.

Measuring Progress at the NACO Sustainable Aviation Summit

Measuring Progress at the NACO Sustainable Aviation Summit

More than 120 industry experts explored sustainable aviation together at the 4th annual NACO Sustainable Aviation Summit last month.

Qatar Airways Selects SITA To Transform Network Infrastructure

Qatar Airways Selects SITA To Transform Network Infrastructure

SITA Secure SD-WAN will enhance connectivity and operational efficiency across Qatar Airways' international offices and destinations.

United Airlines Dulles Airport Operation is ICELINK®’d Up

United Airlines Dulles Airport Operation is ICELINK®’d Up

United Airlines (UAL) deicing operation at Dulles Airport upgrades to JCAIIs ICELINK® deicing winter operating system.

AI To Optimise Saudi Arabian Air Traffic Management

AI To Optimise Saudi Arabian Air Traffic Management

Frequentis has been selected by SANS to explore how data analytics can be utilised in order to optimise its air traffic management.

Digitalizing Brazil’s Border Processes

Digitalizing Brazil’s Border Processes

Brazil is looking to future-proof its borders and facilitate a next-generation immigration experience with SITA's eVISA and ETA solutions.

Lafayette Regional Airport Selects Vaask Dispensers

Lafayette Regional Airport Selects Vaask Dispensers

Vaask® has announced its touchless hand sanitiser dispensers will be installed throughout Lafayette Regional Airport’s new terminal.

CLEAR Launches New Lanes at PVD

CLEAR Launches New Lanes at PVD

CLEAR is launching its identity verification technology at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport's (PVD) main terminal.

Lagardère Travel Retail Opens 18 Outlets in AUH

Lagardère Travel Retail Opens 18 Outlets in AUH

Lagardère Travel Retail has opened 12 Duty-Free and 6 Food and Beverage outlets at Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Egypt Boosts Critical Airspace Communication With FREQUENTIS

Egypt Boosts Critical Airspace Communication With FREQUENTIS

National Air Navigation Services Company (NANSC) of Egypt will implement Frequentis’ VCS to enhance the country’s aviation infrastructure.

SITA Revolutionises the Check-In Experience at Seymour Airport

SITA Revolutionises the Check-In Experience at Seymour Airport

The introduction of SITA FlexBox at Seymour cruise terminal in the Galápagos Islands allows easy off-airport check-in.

Jewers Doors at Dubai Airshow 2023

Jewers Doors at Dubai Airshow 2023

Jewers Doors is excited to announce that they will be attending Dubai Airshow 2023 from 13-17 November 2023.

Empowering Airport Operations with Generative AI

Empowering Airport Operations with Generative AI

TAV Technologies’ Total Airport Management Suite (TAMS) serves as the central platform for overseeing all airport processes.

Understanding NFPA Codes and Standards

Understanding NFPA Codes and Standards

Oshkosh explains why these NFPA guidelines matter and how you can contribute to improving the safety of the airport fire industry.

Jewers Doors at London Build Expo 2023

Jewers Doors at London Build Expo 2023

Jewers Doors will be exhibiting at the London Build Expo from 15-16 November 2023 at Olympia London's Grand Hall.

AACO and SITA Digital Identity and Sustainability Management

AACO and SITA Digital Identity and Sustainability Management

AACO and SITA have announced the launch of pilot projects tackling airline sustainability management and digital identity.

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US: TPA Hosts First Successful Air Taxi Test Flight in Florida

US: TPA Hosts First Successful Air Taxi Test Flight in Florida

Earlier this month, Tampa International Airport (TPA) held the first successful air taxi trial flight in Florida.

Eindhoven Airport Employs AI to Improve Turnaround

Eindhoven Airport Employs AI to Improve Turnaround

Eindhoven Airport (EIN) has begun using AI to further improve its aircraft turnaround process and minimise delays.

Liberty Defense to Conduct HEXWAVE Trial at DEN

Liberty Defense to Conduct HEXWAVE Trial at DEN

Liberty Defense has announced it will conduct a customer trial of its HEXWAVE™ system at Denver International Airport (DEN).

TSA Opens New Security Checkpoint at CLT

TSA Opens New Security Checkpoint at CLT

TSA recently previewed a new security checkpoint installed within Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

Christchurch Airport Partners with Amadeus to Enhance Passenger Experience

Christchurch Airport Partners with Amadeus to Enhance Passenger E...

Christchurch International Airport has partnered with Amadeus in a bid to upgrade its passenger service infrastructure.

DFW Orders Six Oshkosh ARFF Hybrid Electric Vehicles

DFW Orders Six Oshkosh ARFF Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has ordered six Oshkosh Striker Volterra hybrid-electric ARFF vehicles.

Walk-Through Security Scanner Trialled at Frankfurt Airport

Walk-Through Security Scanner Trialled at Frankfurt Airport

Fraport has begun testing Rohde & Schwarz's first walk-through security scanner in Terminal 1 at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). 

Tampa International Airport Trials LiDAR Technology

Tampa International Airport Trials LiDAR Technology

Tampa International Airport (TPA) has partnered with The Indoor Lab to deploy LiDAR technology throughout the airport. 

UK Civil Aviation Authority to Review NATS Technical Failure

UK Civil Aviation Authority to Review NATS Technical Failure

The UK Civil Aviation Authority is launching an independent review into the NATS technical issue that occurred on Monday 28 August.

Schiphol Trials Additional Lifting Aids in Its Baggage Halls

Schiphol Trials Additional Lifting Aids in Its Baggage Halls

Schiphol Amsterdam Airport (AMS) is testing three new lifting aids to help lighten the workload for its baggage handlers. 

Oshkosh to Supply Hybrid Electric ARFF Vehicles at Western Sydney International

Oshkosh to Supply Hybrid Electric ARFF Vehicles at Western Sydney...

Airservices Australia has ordered four Oshkosh Striker Volterra 6x6 ARFF hybrid electric vehicles for Western Sydney International Airport.

Avinor and Vanderlande to Trial Automated Baggage Handling Technologies

Avinor and Vanderlande to Trial Automated Baggage Handling Techno...

Norwegian airport operator, Avinor has partnered with Vanderlande to explore viable ways to automate last-mile baggage handling processes. 

Finavia Upgrades Baggage Handling at Helsinki Airport

Finavia Upgrades Baggage Handling at Helsinki Airport

Finavia has completed work on upgrading baggage logistics and constructing a new centralised baggage claim hall at Helsinki Airport (HEL). 

Siemens Logistics to Maintain Baggage System at Palma de Mallorca Airport

Siemens Logistics to Maintain Baggage System at Palma de Mallorca...

Aena has selected Siemens Logistics to operate and maintain the baggage handling system at Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) in Spain.

Dallas Love Field Trials Technology to Capture Wind from Aircraft

Dallas Love Field Trials Technology to Capture Wind from Aircraft

Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) is trialling JetWind Power's technology to capture and convert wind generated from aircraft into energy.

NATS to Deploy New Contingency Control Tower at London Heathrow

NATS to Deploy New Contingency Control Tower at London Heathrow

NATS has been contracted to deliver a new contingency control tower at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to replace the existing facility.

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Changi Airport Opens Expanded Terminal 2

Changi Airport Opens Expanded Terminal 2

Singapore's Changi Airport (SIN) has reopened Terminal 2 following three and a half years of renovation and expansion works.

First Flight Takes Off from Abu Dhabi Airport Terminal A

First Flight Takes Off from Abu Dhabi Airport Terminal A

Etihad Airways has operated the first commercial flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport's (AHU) new Terminal A. 

Brisbane Airport to Undergo $5 Billion Transformation

Brisbane Airport to Undergo $5 Billion Transformation

Brisbane Airport (BNE) is set to receive the biggest transformation in its history as part of a $5 billion AUD upgrade.

New Satellite Concourse Opens at Nashville International Airport

New Satellite Concourse Opens at Nashville International Airport

Nashville International Airport (BNA) has opened its first free-standing Satellite Concourse as part of its BNA Vision expansion programme.

VINCI Airports Invests £100 Million in Belfast International Airport

VINCI Airports Invests £100 Million in Belfast International Airp...

VINCI Airports is investing 100 million GBP in Belfast International Airport to improve operational efficiency and passenger experience.

Massport Completes Modernisation of Boston Logan Terminal E

Massport Completes Modernisation of Boston Logan Terminal E

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has completed its Terminal E modernisation project at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). 

Leeds Bradford Airport to Commence Terminal Regeneration Project

Leeds Bradford Airport to Commence Terminal Regeneration Project

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is investing over 100 million GBP in a terminal regeneration project to enhance the passenger experience.

Terminal Construction and Renovation Projects in 2023

Terminal Construction and Renovation Projects in 2023

In the latest edition of our Airport Industry-News magazine, we took a look at this year's stand-out terminal projects from across the world.

BNA Opens New International Arrivals Facility

BNA Opens New International Arrivals Facility

Nashville International Airport (BNA) has opened its new International Arrivals Facility (IAF) as part of its BNA Vision plan.

Munich Airport Introduces ‘Smart’ Baggage Trolleys

Munich Airport Introduces ‘Smart’ Baggage Trolleys

Munich Airport introduces 'smart' baggage trolleys at Terminal 2 as part of a six-month pilot project conducted by Danish company ITS.

Sea-Tac Concourse C Expansion Approved for Construction

Sea-Tac Concourse C Expansion Approved for Construction

The Port of Seattle's C Concourse Expansion project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is ready for construction. 

London Luton Invests £30 Million to Enhance Passenger Experience

London Luton Invests £30 Million to Enhance Passenger Experience

London Luton Airport (LTN) is investing 30 million GBP in further enhancing the security and departure experience for its passengers. 

Pittsburgh International Airport Advances Terminal Construction

Pittsburgh International Airport Advances Terminal Construction

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) has passed the halfway point in construction for its Terminal Modernization Program (TMP). 

London Gatwick Awards Contracts for North Terminal Redevelopment

London Gatwick Awards Contracts for North Terminal Redevelopment

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) has awarded two major contracts as part of its North Terminal redevelopment project.

New Terminal A to Open at Abu Dhabi International Airport

New Terminal A to Open at Abu Dhabi International Airport

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) has announced that its new Terminal A is scheduled to open to passengers in November 2023. 

LAWA and Delta Complete Delta Sky Way Project at LAX

LAWA and Delta Complete Delta Sky Way Project at LAX

Delta Air Lines and Los Angeles World Airports have unveiled the final major phase of their 2.3 billion USD Delta Sky Way at LAX project.

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Menzies Aviation and Wizz Air Conduct Electric Turnarounds at Budapest Airport

Menzies Aviation and Wizz Air Conduct Electric Turnarounds at Bud...

Menzies Aviation is now performing fully electric turnarounds for Wizz Air flights at Budapest Airport (BUD) in Hungary. 

Finavia to Use Recycled De-Icing Fluid at Helsinki Airport

Finavia to Use Recycled De-Icing Fluid at Helsinki Airport

Finavia has announced that it will start using recycled propylene glycol de-icing fluid at Helsinki Airport (HEL) this month. 

Ontario International Airport Introduces Simplified Arrival Biometric Technology

Ontario International Airport Introduces Simplified Arrival Biome...

California, Ontario International Airport (ONT) has introduced Simplified Arrival biometric technology to help reduce inspection wait times.

Level 4 Autonomous Baggage Tractor Operates at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport

Level 4 Autonomous Baggage Tractor Operates at Toulouse-Blagnac A...

Ground handler, Alyzia has commenced Level 4 operations of an autonomous baggage tractor at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport. 

Airports – In It for the Long-Haul

Airports – In It for the Long-Haul

Global Mobility Call highlighted the changing role airports could play in a more sustainable transport ecosystem without short-haul flights.

Bristol Airport to Refurbish Air Traffic Control Tower

Bristol Airport to Refurbish Air Traffic Control Tower

Bristol Airport (BRS) has commenced work on a six-month refurbishment project for its Air Traffic Control Tower.

NACO Partners with Urban-Air Port to Support Vertiport Integration at Airports

NACO Partners with Urban-Air Port to Support Vertiport Integratio...

Netherlands Airport Consultants (NACO) has signed a MoU with Urban-Air Port to support the integration of vertiports into airports worldwide. 

London Stansted Receives Planning Permission for Terminal Expansion

London Stansted Receives Planning Permission for Terminal Expansi...

London Stansted (STN) has received planning permission from the Planning Inspectorate to extend its terminal building.

inter airport China 2023 Concludes with Resounding Success

inter airport China 2023 Concludes with Resounding Success

inter Airport China took place on 28–30 August 2023 with a tech social, two special seminars, and three distinctive forums.

Frankfurt Airport Offers Biometric Passenger Journey

Frankfurt Airport Offers Biometric Passenger Journey

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) has become the first airport in Europe to offer a comprehensive biometric passenger journey for all passengers.

Lithuania: HISK Secures Construction Contract for KUN Apron Expansion

Lithuania: HISK Secures Construction Contract for KUN Apron Expan...

HISK has entered into an agreement with Lithuanian Airports to oversee the expansion of Kaunas Airport’s (KUN) northern apron.

Aena to Expand Car Hire Services at Spanish Airports

Aena to Expand Car Hire Services at Spanish Airports

At Global Mobility Call, Spanish airport operator, Aena announced plans to launch a tender for car hire services at 38 of its airports.

Germany: Fraport to Develop Bi-Directional Charging Points

Germany: Fraport to Develop Bi-Directional Charging Points

Airport operator Fraport is converting fleet vehicles at Frankfurt Airport to act as electric mobile storage units.

UK Government Updates Its Air Passenger Travel Guide

UK Government Updates Its Air Passenger Travel Guide

The UK government has updated its 'Air passenger travel guide' to help passengers understand their rights and responsibilities.

PHL Completes Design Phase for Taxiway S Reconstruction

PHL Completes Design Phase for Taxiway S Reconstruction

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has completed the design phase of its Taxiway S reconstruction project.

WOF & BUD Cargo Forum: Delivering Knowledge, Unity and Generosity

WOF & BUD Cargo Forum: Delivering Knowledge, Unity and Genero...

The first joint project of WOF Events and BUD Cargo boasted key discussions, future-forward insights and shared knowledge.

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