Latest Airport Operations News
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SFO to Implement New Aircraft Landing Technology
SFO has announced that it has received approval from the FAA to use new GBAS technology to assist landing aircraft.
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Gatwick Airport Implements AirTurn Platform for Aircraft Turnarounds
Gatwick Airport is implementing AirTurn to allow ground handlers to update air traffic controllers about the aircraft turn process.
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Memphis Airport to Upgrade Centralised De-Icing Facility
MEM is upgrading its centralised de-icing facility with TKH’s CEDD® airfield ground lighting technology and JCAII’s SmartPad de-icing system…
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Malta International Airport Invests €40 Million in New Apron
Malta International Airport’s Board of Directors has approved a 40 million EUR investment in the construction of a new apron.
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Schiphol Airport to Taxi Aircraft More Sustainably with TaxiBots
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has announced plans to buy two TaxiBots to reduce emissions and sustainably tow taxiing aircraft
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Thales to Modernise Airport Surveillance Systems in Taiwan
ANWS has selected Thales to upgrade three airport surveillance systems in Taiwan at Taitung, Hualien, and Songshan airports.
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Milan Airports Prepare to Serve Hydrogen Aircraft
SEA, the operator of Milano Linate and Milano Malpensa, has signed an agreement with Airbus to distribute hydrogen at Milan's airports.
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Melbourne Airport Releases Plans for a Third Runway
Melbourne Airport has released plans for a new 3000-metre runway that will run parallel to the existing north-south runway.
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Eni Biofuel to Power Aeroporti di Roma Vehicles
A new milestone has been reached in the partnership between Eni and Aeroporti di Roma, accelerating the green transition of airports.
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Menzies Aviation Awarded Shell Aviation Fuelling Contract
Menzies Aviation has renewed a contract for the provision of into-plane fuelling operations for Shell Aviation across its entire UK fuelling…
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Menzies Aviation Announces Ground Services Contracts in Mexico
Menzies Aviation has announced new ground services contracts with seven airlines in Mexico, where they now operate at 31 airports.
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Prototype Electric Passenger Bus Is Being Tested at Vilnius Airport
A prototype electric bus developed and manufactured in Lithuania is being tested for passenger transportation at Vilnius Airport.
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Glasgow Airport Upgrades Airfield Floodlights
Glasgow Airport is replacing the LED airfield floodlights with a more sustainable model that is 25% more energy efficient.
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London Oxford Airport Upgrades Fire and Rescue Service
London Oxford Airport has commenced the New Year with a significant upgrade of its Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (RFFS) to Category 6.
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PHL's Taxiway J Upgrade to Use Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Framework
PHL is planning a major upgrade with complete reconstruction for Taxiway J, located between Taxiway Z and Taxiway Y in Cargo City.
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Swissport Extends Contract with Fiji Airways in New Zealand
Swissport has extended its partnership with Fiji Airways in New Zealand, supporting operations in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
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Construction Begins on Long Beach Airport's Primary Taxiway
On 5th January, construction began on a major safety project at Long Beach Airport to improve the airfield for departing commercial aircraft…
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PHL's Biannual Rubber Removal Program Helps Keep Runways Safe
Every fall and spring, PHL's Pavement and Grounds team undertakes a project to remove rubber deposits and buildup from the runway surfaces.
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Swissport Handles Hawaiian Airlines in Australia
Swissport and Hawaiian Airlines have signed a ground services contract for the airline’s operations at the Sydney and Brisbane airports.
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Gerry’s Dnata Wins Global Award for Best-In-Class Services in Pakistan
Gerry’s dnata has received the ‘Best Station’ accolade at the 2021 Pride of Ground Handling Awards for services at its Islamabad hub.
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Hactl Wins Sustainability Accolade at Pride of Ground Handling Awards
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has scooped the Sustainability Award, at the Pride of Ground Handling Awards.
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Swissport Fuels First Passenger Flight Using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel
On 1 December 2021, Swissport provided fueling services for the first ever commercial passenger flight using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
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Swissport Adds Six New Airports in Chile
As of December 01 2021, Swissport is offering professional ground handling services at six additional airports in Chile.
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Menzies Secures Easyjet Contract Renewals at 21 European Airports
Menzies Aviation has secured an extension to its long-standing ground services partnership with easyJet at 21 airports across Europe.