Latest Airport Operations News
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Menzies Aviation Expands Australian Presence with Qantas
Menzies Aviation announces contract wins for its ground services business with Qantas Airways, at Perth, Brisbane, Cairns and Darwin.
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All-Electric Aircraft Pushback Tug in Operation at Munich
The "PHOENIX" E electric pushback tug operating at Munich Airport enables can handle aircraft of up to 352t and can reach speeds of 32 km/h.
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Finavia to Repave Runway at Mariehamn Airport
Airport operator Finavia is investing €5m in the renovation of the Mariehamn Airport runway. The project will last a total of three months.
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ICAA Awards Ground Services Operating License to MASIL
The ICAA has awarded the exclusive contract for the delivery of a full suite of ground handling, cargo and fuelling services at BGW to MASIL…
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dnata Inaugurates Cargo Complex at Manchester Airport
Representing an investment of over GBP 30 million, the facility allows dnata to significantly expand its operations at Manchester Airport.
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SFO Continues to Accelerate Runway Improvement Projects
SFO has announced plans to close Runway 28R for a period of four months to complete improvements originally scheduled to occur in 2022.
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New Logistics Center Goes into Operation at Munich Airport
Around a year and a half after construction began, the new high-tech logistics center at Munich Airport went into operation today.
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Granite Awarded CMAR Contract by Tucson International Airport
The $5 million CMAR contract has been awarded to Granite Construction Inc., as part of Tucson's Airfield Safety Enhancement Program.
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Air France-KLM Group Awards Swissport with Contract in Saudi Arabia
Swissport will serve Air France-KLM in Saudi Arabia until 2025, expanding existing cooperation to all flights of all airlines of the group.
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Fraport AG Receives CEIV Pharma Recertification
Fraport AG's “CEIV Pharma” certification has been renewed for exemplary handling of time-critical and temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals.
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Armidale Airport Apron Expansion Reaches Next Stage of Works
Once complete, the Airport Apron Expansion will give Armidale the capacity to receive more than double the flights it currently takes.
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Ostend-Bruges Airport Cargo Results More Than Doubled in 2020
Ostend Airport ends 2020 with excellent cargo results. The traded volume increased by 112.7% last year to 52,659 tonnes.
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BLR Airport’s South Runway Upgraded to CAT IIIB
The upgraded South Runway at BLR can now facilitate landing with a Runway Visual Range as low as 50 meters and take-offs at 125 metres.
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Swissport Wins Contract with Airlines of the Lufthansa Group
Swissport has been awarded a seven year contract by the Lufthansa Group, securing significant business volumes at Switzerland’s airports.
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daa Seeks Amendments to Dublin's North Runway Mode of Operation
Under the planning application lodged today, daa is proposing the introduction of a noise quota system at night for Dublin's North Runway.
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Newcastle Airport on Track for Net Zero 2035 with UK Airport First
Newcastle has become the first airport in the UK to operate a fully electric, zero emission airside bus with hopes of Net Zero by 2035.
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Malta Launches Apron X Investment with a Call for Tenders
Malta's multi-million investment – Apron X – calls for tenders for the development of a new aircraft parking area and supporting facilities.
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Vilnius Airport Completes Taxiway Renovation
An important stage of aerodrome reconstruction works has been completed at Vilnius Airport with two aircraft taxiways being modernised.
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Huntsville Completes Taxiway “C” Phase 4C and 4D, Opens for Operation
The multimillion-dollar taxiway project serves to minimize mid-field runway crossings and increase safety on the airfield at Huntsville.
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Liege Airport Reaches 1 Million Tonnes of Cargo Transported
Liege Airport is celebrating a historic and symbolic day - 1 million tonnes of cargo have passed through the airport since 1996.
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Leipzig/Halle Continuing Double-Digit Growth for Freight Volumes
Air cargo volumes grew by 8.4% to more than 1.11 million tonnes during the first ten months of the year for Leipzig/Halle (LEJ).
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Success for AeroGround Berlin
Aeroground Berlin has become the biggest ground handler at the new Berlin Airport, by gaining Lufthansa and Eurowings as new clients.
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Munich Receives Innovation Award for Sustainable Mobility
Munich Airport have taken a step further towards sustainable mobility with the pilot test of a passenger bus that runs on liquid methane.
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Auckland Airport Brings Forward Next Major Runway Project
Auckland Airport has confirmed plans for a second major maintenance project on its runway, again taking advantage of a reduction in flights.