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

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

Australia: Newcastle Airport to Upgrade International Baggage Handling

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

LAX Trials Liberty Defense's HEXWAVE Security Screening Portal

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

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

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 (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 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 (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

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

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

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

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 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

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 (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

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

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

Siemens Logistics to Supply Baggage Handling System at Hefei Xinqiao Airport

Siemens Logistics has won a contract in eastern China to supply a new baggage handling system at Hefei Xinqiao Airport's (HFE) Terminal 2. 

Budapest Airport Deploys Veovo Technology to Improve Passenger Flows

Budapest International Airport (BUD) is implementing Veovo’s Passenger Predictability solution to optimise passenger flows in the terminal. 

Schiphol Presents Action Plan to Reduce APU Use

Royal Schiphol Group has submitted an action plan on reducing the use of auxiliary power units (APU) at Amsterdam Airport (AMS).

Fraport Trials Autonomous Baggage and Freight Tractors at Frankfurt Airport

Fraport is trialling an autonomous baggage and freight tractor on an eight-kilometre test track at ​​Frankfurt Airport (FRA).