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Southampton Airport Cuts Ribbon on Runway Extension

Southampton Airport Cuts Ribbon on Runway Extension

Southampton Airport (SOU) has officially opened its runway extension at an event attended by the UK's Aviation Minister, Baroness Vere.

Acubed to Trial Airside AI-Powered Solutions at DFW

Acubed to Trial Airside AI-Powered Solutions at DFW

Airbus’ Acubed has signed a MoU with Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to explore how AI can enhance airport ground operations. 

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). 

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). 

Seminars and Talks to Support Show Floor at inter airport Europe

Seminars and Talks to Support Show Floor at inter airport Europe

Innovation, sustainability and business models are at the heart of inter airport Europe 2023, a leading trade fair for the airport community.

PANYNJ Trials Autonomous Shuttle at Newark Liberty

PANYNJ Trials Autonomous Shuttle at Newark Liberty

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has launched an autonomous shuttle service at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

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. 

SAUDIA to Be First Airline to Operate at Red Sea International Airport

SAUDIA to Be First Airline to Operate at Red Sea International Ai...

Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) and daa International have signed a MoU with Red Sea Global to operate at Red Sea International Airport.

Electric Shuttle Buses to Operate at St. Louis Lambert International Airport

Electric Shuttle Buses to Operate at St. Louis Lambert Internatio...

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) has purchased 5 Lightning ZEV4 electric shuttle buses to operate between its two terminals. 

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.

Raleigh-Durham Gains FAA Approval to Replace Primary Runway

Raleigh-Durham Gains FAA Approval to Replace Primary Runway

The FAA has granted authorisation for Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to replace its primary runway, 5L/23R. 

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.

Houston’s Hobby Airport to Construct West Concourse Expansion Project

Houston’s Hobby Airport to Construct West Concourse Expansi...

Houston City Council has approved the first instalment of funding to construct William P. Hobby Airport's West Concourse Expansion Project.

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.

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TUI Airline Implements Machine-Learning Tech to Cut Fuel Burn

TUI Airline Implements Machine-Learning Tech to Cut Fuel Burn

TUI Airline has fully implemented the SITA OptiClimb® solution across all five of its airlines, reducing airline emissions.

Acquisition of Tastes on the Fly, Award-Winning Airport Dining

Acquisition of Tastes on the Fly, Award-Winning Airport Dining

Lagardère Travel Retail has signed an agreement to acquire award-winning airport restaurateur Tastes on the Fly.

Passports Can Be Held as a Digital Identity on Your Mobile

Passports Can Be Held as a Digital Identity on Your Mobile

SITA and the Government of Aruba have showcased the successful implementation of verifiable digital travel credential technology.

Round, Square, and Baffle – MUTE+ Ceiling Absorbers

Round, Square, and Baffle – MUTE+ Ceiling Absorbers

Lindner's MUTE+ ceiling sound absorbers, a popular solution for terminal acoustic optimisation, are now available as a baffle.

ACR-PCR: What Does It Mean for Airports?

ACR-PCR: What Does It Mean for Airports?

In November 2024, the new Aircraft Classification Rating – Pavement Classification Rating (ACR-PCR) system comes into force.

SITA to Power Alltheway’s New Doorstep Baggage Delivery Service

SITA to Power Alltheway’s New Doorstep Baggage Delivery Service

SITA's technology is set to power French start-up Alltheway’s new doorstep baggage delivery service, SITA Bag Journey.

Customer Experience an Increasingly Decisive Factor

Customer Experience an Increasingly Decisive Factor

Passengers continue embracing technologies including mobile and biometrics to optimise journeys, SITA 2023 Passenger IT Insights report finds.

Poland’s Mega Project

Poland’s Mega Project

A planned new mega-hub 40 kilometres southwest of Warsaw will help drive the economic development of Poland and Central and Eastern Europe.

Vaask Introduces Online Dashboard to Monitor Sanitizer Levels

Vaask Introduces Online Dashboard to Monitor Sanitizer Levels

Hand hygiene company Vaask® has introduced a new online dashboard for its touchless hand sanitizing dispenser.

Plaza Premium Group Celebrates 25 Years of Making Travel Better

Plaza Premium Group Celebrates 25 Years of Making Travel Better

Plaza Premium Group (PPG), the company that created the world’s first independent airport lounge, is marking its 25th anniversary in 2023.

RESERVE Powered by CLEAR Hits Major Milestone

RESERVE Powered by CLEAR Hits Major Milestone

CLEAR has announced today that its free virtual queuing service, RESERVE powered by CLEAR, has surpassed 5 million reservations.

Jewers Doors Will Attend MRO Asia-Pacific 2023

Jewers Doors Will Attend MRO Asia-Pacific 2023

Jewers Doors will be exhibiting at MRO Asia-Pacific from 26-28 September 2023 at Singapore Expo, booth #830.

Navigating the Skies of Safety

Navigating the Skies of Safety

TAV believes that in the digital age, airports have become living hubs of technological innovation and connectivity.

Oshkosh Striker Production: A Visit to Oshkosh Airport Products

Oshkosh Striker Production: A Visit to Oshkosh Airport Products

Ready to purchase a new ARFF truck? Learn about the Oshkosh Striker and what to expect from a visit to the Oshkosh facility.

Airport Security: The Power of Technology Explained

Airport Security: The Power of Technology Explained

TAV Technologies explores the technological advancements that have transformed airports into secure and efficient travel hubs.

Generative AI, the Good, the Bad, and the Risky

Generative AI, the Good, the Bad, and the Risky

Gus Pina, Director of SITA Lab, discusses what drives SITA's innovation roadmap after twenty-five years in the IT sector.

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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.

Leidos to Deliver New Security Technology at Leeds Bradford Airport

Leidos to Deliver New Security Technology at Leeds Bradford Airpo...

Leeds Bradford Airport has contracted Leidos to provide new scanners, tray return systems and security software at its security checkpoint. 

Region of Waterloo International Airport Opens New Outbound Baggage System

Region of Waterloo International Airport Opens New Outbound Bagga...

The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) has officially opened its newly constructed outbound baggage system.

ACI World and the World Economic Forum Launch Airports of Tomorrow Initiative

ACI World and the World Economic Forum Launch Airports of Tomorro...

ACI World and the World Economic Forum have launched the Airports of Tomorrow initiative to help decarbonise the aviation industry.

evoBOT Autonomous Robot Trialed for Cargo Operations at Munich Airport

evoBOT Autonomous Robot Trialed for Cargo Operations at Munich Ai...

The autonomous evoBot robot is undergoing its first practical test in the cargo terminal and on the apron at Munich Airport. 

Qantas Group Becomes First Airline to Confirm Fights from Western Sydney

Qantas Group Becomes First Airline to Confirm Fights from Western...

The Qantas Group will operate both Qantas and Jetstar domestic flights from Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) when it opens in 2026.

Schiphol Airport Trials New Technologies to Improve Baggage Handling

Schiphol Airport Trials New Technologies to Improve Baggage Handl...

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is working with baggage handling companies to test new technologies to lighten labour demands.

Hamburg Airport Deploys Amadeus Flow Cloud Technology

Hamburg Airport Deploys Amadeus Flow Cloud Technology

Hamburg Airport (HAM) has become the latest airport to implement Amadeus Flow technology to streamline the passenger experience.  

Munich Airport Installs CT Security Scanners in Terminals 1 and 2

Munich Airport Installs CT Security Scanners in Terminals 1 and 2

Munich Airport has put five new CT scanners into operation in Terminals 1 and 2 to make security screening safer and more efficient.

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. 

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.

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. 

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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.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Commences Terminal Expansion

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Commences Terminal Expansi...

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has commenced construction on its terminal expansion programme's West Gate Expansion project.

Final Gates Become Operational at Newark Liberty Terminal A

Final Gates Become Operational at Newark Liberty Terminal A

Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is now fully operational following the opening of its final five gates.

Work Underway to Construct New Terminal at Montréal Saint-Hubert Airport

Work Underway to Construct New Terminal at Montréal Saint-Hubert ...

Preparatory construction works are now underway on building a new terminal at Montréal Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU).

Asheville Regional Airport Breaks Ground on New Terminal

Asheville Regional Airport Breaks Ground on New Terminal

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) has broken ground on its AVL Forward project to build a new airport terminal in North Carolina.

Sydney Airport Opens New T1 International Arrivals Forecourt

Sydney Airport Opens New T1 International Arrivals Forecourt

Sydney Airport has opened its new T1 International Arrivals Forecourt as part of its 2039 Masterplan to improve the passenger experience. 

Seven New Gates Open at Newark Liberty Terminal A

Seven New Gates Open at Newark Liberty Terminal A

Newark Liberty International Airport has achieved the next milestone in constructing its new Terminal A, opening seven additional gates. 

British Airways Trials Digital Wayfinding Tool at London Heathrow

British Airways Trials Digital Wayfinding Tool at London Heathrow

British Airways is trialling a new digital wayfinding tool to help passengers navigate through London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

First Airport Lounge Opens at Newark Liberty’s New Terminal A

First Airport Lounge Opens at Newark Liberty’s New Terminal...

United Airlines opened a United Club lounge in the new Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport.

Dallas Fort Worth Launches ‘PourAway’ Pilot Programme

Dallas Fort Worth Launches ‘PourAway’ Pilot Programme

Passengers at DFW will be able to pour away prohibited liquids using a liquid-disposal container before recycling or reusing their bottles.

LAWA Breaks Ground on LAX Midfield Satellite Concourse South

LAWA Breaks Ground on LAX Midfield Satellite Concourse South

Los Angeles World Airports has broken ground on the Midfield Satellite Concourse South at Los Angles International Airport (LAX). 

London Gatwick Commences North Terminal Redevelopment

London Gatwick Commences North Terminal Redevelopment

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) has announced that work is now underway on its multi-million-pound North Terminal redevelopment project. 

Ford International Airport Opens Phase 1 of Concourse A Expansion

Ford International Airport Opens Phase 1 of Concourse A Expansion

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) has completed Phase 1 of its newly expanded Concourse A project.

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.

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Finnish Border Guard Trials Digital Travel Credentials at Helsinki Airport

Finnish Border Guard Trials Digital Travel Credentials at Helsink...

The Finnish Border Guard has partnered with Finnair, the police and Finavia to trial Digital Travel Credentials at Helsinki Airport.

American Airlines Fined $4.1 Million for Tarmac Delay Violations

American Airlines Fined $4.1 Million for Tarmac Delay Violations

The US Department of Transportation has fined American Airlines 4.1 million USD for violating tarmac delay mandates on 43 flights.

DFW Commences Rehabilitation Work on Runway 17R/35L

DFW Commences Rehabilitation Work on Runway 17R/35L

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has commenced work on Runway 17R/35L as part of its airfield improvement programme.

Ground Breaks on Solar and Storage Project at Dulles International Airport

Ground Breaks on Solar and Storage Project at Dulles Internationa...

MWAA and Dominion Energy have broken ground on the Dulles Solar and Storage project at Dulles International Airport.

Philippines: Cebu Pacific Trials Electric Baggage Tractor

Philippines: Cebu Pacific Trials Electric Baggage Tractor

Cebu Pacific is trialling an electric baggage tractor and charging station at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila. 

Schiphol Purchases 30 Lifting Aids to Lighten Workload for Baggage Handlers

Schiphol Purchases 30 Lifting Aids to Lighten Workload for Baggag...

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has purchased 30 new lifting aids from Power Stow to help lighten the workload for employees in the baggage hall. 

Southwest Airlines to Establish New Crew Base at Nashville International Airport

Southwest Airlines to Establish New Crew Base at Nashville Intern...

Nashville International Airport (BNA) has been selected as the home of Southwest Airlines' newest Crew Base from 2024.

Finavia Completes Airfield Renovation Project at Lapland’s Kuusamo Airport

Finavia Completes Airfield Renovation Project at Lapland’s ...

Finavia has completed its airfield renovation project at Kuusamo Airport in Lapland, Finland following a 2.5 million EUR investment. 

Vancouver International Airport Suspends South Airfield Construction

Vancouver International Airport Suspends South Airfield Construct...

Vancouver International Airport has suspended construction on its South Airfield due to the discovery of potential Musqueam artefacts.

Construction Begins on Ford International Airport’s New ARFF Facility

Construction Begins on Ford International Airport’s New ARF...

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) has broken ground on its new aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) facility in Michigan.

DFW Airport Breaks Ground on Electric Central Utility Plant

DFW Airport Breaks Ground on Electric Central Utility Plant

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has broken ground on its electric Central Utility Plant (eCUP).

New Electric Equipment to Provide Power to Parked Planes at Schiphol

New Electric Equipment to Provide Power to Parked Planes at Schip...

Schiphol Airport is electrifying it ground equipment, deploying 30 new electric Ground Power Units (e-GPUs).

Finavia Pilots Hydrogen Fuel to Power Heavy Airport Equipment

Finavia Pilots Hydrogen Fuel to Power Heavy Airport Equipment

At Helsinki Airport, Finavia has become the first airport company in Europe to trial the use of hydrogen to power heavy airport equipment.

Menzies Deploys Electric Ground Handling Equipment at Entebbe Airport

Menzies Deploys Electric Ground Handling Equipment at Entebbe Air...

Menzies Aviation has replaced diesel ground handling equipment at Entebbe Airport (EBB) in Uganda with electric alternatives. 

Heathrow Airport Trials Use of Lower-Carbon Concrete

Heathrow Airport Trials Use of Lower-Carbon Concrete

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has commenced a trial to explore the viability of using lower-carbon concrete in the airport environment. 

London Gatwick’s Northern Runway Project Accepted for Examination

London Gatwick’s Northern Runway Project Accepted for Exami...

London Gatwick's planning application to bring its Northern Runway into routine use has been accepted for detailed examination.

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