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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.

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. 

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).

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.

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.

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).

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). 

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.

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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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.

The Benefits and Challenges of AI in Air Traffic Management

The Benefits and Challenges of AI in Air Traffic Management

TAV Technologies explores the potential benefits and challenges of implementing artificial intelligence in air traffic management.

KINTO Join Makes Sustainable Commuting Fun with Gamification!

KINTO Join Makes Sustainable Commuting Fun with Gamification!

KINTO Join empowers companies to motivate more employees to adopt sustainable commuting practices through gamification.

Innovative, Eco-Friendly Airport Construction and Design

Innovative, Eco-Friendly Airport Construction and Design

TAV Technologies explores the innovative and sustainable approaches shaping the future of airports and airport construction.

Ryanair Achieves Superior Connectivity with Motorola Solutions MOTOTRBO Devices

Ryanair Achieves Superior Connectivity with Motorola Solutions MO...

Ryanair has turned to its longstanding communications partner, Radiocoms Systems Ltd, to assist in its digital transformation.

Complex Biometric Travel Ecosystems Require an Experienced Hand

Complex Biometric Travel Ecosystems Require an Experienced Hand

By facilitating a fast and secure experience that allows passengers to use their faces, SITA is enabling the development of biometrics.

The 5 Most Important Aspects of ARFF New Vehicle Inspection

The 5 Most Important Aspects of ARFF New Vehicle Inspection

Oshkosh Airport Products thoroughly inspects every new ARFF vehicle to ensure it have built the best quality product.

Lagardère Travel Retail Enters the Romanian Duty Free Market

Lagardère Travel Retail Enters the Romanian Duty Free Market

Lagardère Travel Retail is pleased to announce the opening of its first Duty Paid stores in Romania.

Frequentis to Install Validation System for a Virtual Tower at MUC

Frequentis to Install Validation System for a Virtual Tower at MU...

FREQUENTIS DFS AEROSENSE has been chosen to install a new Validation System for a Virtual Tower at Munich Airport.

American Airlines Hytera DMR Tier III Intelligent Radio System

American Airlines Hytera DMR Tier III Intelligent Radio System

Radiocoms Systems Ltd recently installed a Hytera DMR Tier III Digital Trunked System at Heathrow Airport (HAL).

SITA Celebrates 75 Years of Innovation and Leadership

SITA Celebrates 75 Years of Innovation and Leadership

SITA is celebrating its 75th anniversary, marking seven and a half decades of groundbreaking innovation, unwavering commitment and more.

Deployable Digital Tower Solutions to Receive a Boost In Singapore

Deployable Digital Tower Solutions to Receive a Boost In Singapor...

Frequentis and ST Engineering have created an MoU to develop deployable digital tower solutions within Singapore and Southeast Asia.

British Airways Deploys Motorola PTT Solution

British Airways Deploys Motorola PTT Solution

British Airways has deployed Motorola Solutions' Wave Broadband PTT Solution, extending ground-to-air radio communication capabilities.

From Polaroid to Selfies: How We Fly Now

From Polaroid to Selfies: How We Fly Now

TAV Technologies offers airport technologies tailored to the changing needs of different generations of passengers.

5 Ways to Optimize ARFF Vehicle Maintenance

5 Ways to Optimize ARFF Vehicle Maintenance

Oshkosh highlights 5 ways to properly maintain your ARFF vehicle to guarantee it’s ready to perform when called to an emergency.

Plaza Unveils Exclusive Airport Lounge at JKAI in Nairobi, Kenya

Plaza Unveils Exclusive Airport Lounge at JKAI in Nairobi, Kenya

Plaza Premium Group adds Nairobi to its global lounge network with an exclusive lounge at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

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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.

Pangiam’s Security Technology to Be Trialled at AMS

Pangiam’s Security Technology to Be Trialled at AMS

Pangiam's Project DARTMOUTH's threat detection technology has been cleared to commence trials at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

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. 

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).

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. 

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).

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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.

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).

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). 

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. 

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. 

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.

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The New Terminal One at JFK Launches RFP for Electric Ground Service Equipment

The New Terminal One at JFK Launches RFP for Electric Ground Serv...

The New Terminal One at JFK has issued a RFP for the supply and operation of a fleet of electric ground service equipment.

Air Canada Launches Land-Air Connections between Airports in Ontario

Air Canada Launches Land-Air Connections between Airports in Onta...

Air Canada is launching a project with The Landline Company to connect Hamilton and Region of Waterloo airports with Toronto Pearson.

Menzies Aviation Installs Solar Panels at Prague Airport

Menzies Aviation Installs Solar Panels at Prague Airport

Menzies Aviation has installed almost 900 solar panels at its cargo facility at Prague Airport (PRG) in the Czech Republic. 

IATA World Cargo Symposium to Focus on Sustainable and Inclusive Growth

IATA World Cargo Symposium to Focus on Sustainable and Inclusive ...

Reliability, sustainability, digitalisation and growth of the air cargo sector will be a key focus at the IATA World Cargo Symposium 2024.

Silicone Expo USA to be Co-Located with the International Elastomer Conference

Silicone Expo USA to be Co-Located with the International Elastom...

The Silicone Expo USA will be running concurrently with the International Elastomer Conference, from 10–12 September 2024.

Frankfurt Airport to Electrify Ground Power Supply

Frankfurt Airport to Electrify Ground Power Supply

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is upgrading its ground power connections and mobile ground power units to rely solely on electric drives.

US: $970 Million in Airport Improvement Grant Funding

US: $970 Million in Airport Improvement Grant Funding

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced the award of 970 million USD in funding to help improve 114 airports across the US.

Singapore: Changi Airport Starts Construction on Rooftop Solar System

Singapore: Changi Airport Starts Construction on Rooftop Solar Sy...

Keppel Ltd. and Changi Airport Group have commenced construction on a large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) system at Changi Airport.

Oakland Airport Completes Taxiway W Rehabilitation Phase 1

Oakland Airport Completes Taxiway W Rehabilitation Phase 1

In California, Oakland International Airport (OAK) has completed phase 1 of its Taxiway W Rehabilitation project.

HOK to Design Terminal 3 Expansion at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

HOK to Design Terminal 3 Expansion at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

HOK has been selected to lead the design team for the expansion of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport’s (PHX) Terminal 3. 

Finavia to Complete Final Phase of Major Runway and Taxiway Renovation at Kuopio Airport

Finavia to Complete Final Phase of Major Runway and Taxiway Renov...

Finavia will complete the final phase of the highly extensive runway and taxiway renovation at Kuopio Airport. No flights been 24 Jun-6 Aug.

Swissport Italy Invests €11 Million in Electric Vehicles

Swissport Italy Invests €11 Million in Electric Vehicles

Swissport has announced it will be investing roughly 11 million EUR into the purchase of a slew of new electric vehicles.

Germany: Construction Begins on New Air Cargo Hall at FRA

Germany: Construction Begins on New Air Cargo Hall at FRA

Construction has begun on a new air cargo freight hall in CargoCity Süd at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

US: Knoxville Airport Commences Parking Garage Expansion Project

US: Knoxville Airport Commences Parking Garage Expansion Project

Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) has commenced work on its Parking Garage Expansion Project, which will construct a new Economy Lot C. 

FAA Pledges $240 Million in Funding Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

FAA Pledges $240 Million in Funding Under Bipartisan Infrastructu...

The FAA has announced it will be awarding 243.7 million USD under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law during the 2024 Fiscal Year.

MoU to Explore Hydrogen Infrastructure at Airports in Sweden and Norway

MoU to Explore Hydrogen Infrastructure at Airports in Sweden and ...

Airbus, Avinor, SAS, Swedavia and Vattenfall have signed a MoU to explore the use of hydrogen infrastructure at airports in Sweden and Norway.

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