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Airport industry experts provide their view on topics affecting the sector.
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Next-Generation Airports: New Gateways Opening in 2025 and 2026
We take a closer look at some of the new international airports expected to open their doors in 2025 and 2026.
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Modernising US Air Traffic Control
With ever-increasing airspace demands, the FAA aims to modernise a nearly century-old air traffic control system in the US.
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Taking Down Barriers to Take Off: How Airports Are Redefining Accessibility
Airports are often seen as gateways to the world. For travellers with disabilities however, they can just as easily become barriers.
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UK SAF Mandate: The Year So Far
How far has the United Kingdom come since the introduction of the SAF Mandate this past January? We take a look at a few key projects.
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Using Data and Quick Wins to Improve the Airport Experience
ACI World and Amadeus hosted a webinar alongside global airport leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of airport customer experience.
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Inside Pittsburgh International Airport's New Landside Terminal
Hard hat on and camera in hand, we take a look at the future of Pittsburgh International Airport's (PIT) new terminal.
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Flying to Washington, D.C.: The US Capital's Three Main Airports
Washington, D.C. is served by three major airports, each offering distinct advantages depending on itinerary, budget, and travel preferences…
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Hydrogen on Hold? Airports Respond to Airbus’ ZEROe Delay
Following Airbus' postponement of its ZEROe programme, is the motivation for airports to develop hydrogen infrastructure slowing?
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Political Turbulence on the Path to Net Zero Aviation
As the aviation industry works towards net-zero goals, the pace and direction of progress are increasingly shaped by shifting politics.
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How Will Heathrow's Expansion Impact Regional Airports?
One of the central tensions in the debate surrounding the expansion of Heathrow Airport is its possible knock-on effect on regional airports…
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Heathrow Power Outage Sparks Scrutiny Over Resilience and Response
On 2 April, the UK Transport Committee held a session in Parliament examining Heathrow Airport's power outage on 21 March.
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Heathrow's Third Runway: Economic Lifeline or Environmental Catastrophe?
Heathrow Airport's proposal to construct a third runway has re-emerged as a focal point in the UK's infrastructure and economic discussions.
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Building a New Terminal that Reflects Pittsburgh
Construction began on Pittsburgh Airport’s new terminal building in 2021 but its story began long before the construction site existed.
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Is Artificial Intelligence the Future of Air Traffic Control?
London Heathrow Airport is trialling the use of AI to enhance traffic control, but will this technology replace human controllers?
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London Gatwick Gears Up for Bumper Summer Peak with More New Airlines and Destinations
Stephanie Wear, VP Aviation Development at London Gatwick discusses preparations for a busy summer with new destinations and airlines.
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Green Skies Ahead: Future-Proofing Airports for Sustainable Aviation
From 15-16 May, the Sustainable Skies World Summit explored the infrastructure requirements for airports to support zero-emission aircraft.
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Dubai’s New Airport: A Sustainable and Future-Proofed Development?
At the Sustainable Skies World Summit, Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports discussed the city’s future hub at Al Maktoum Airport (DWC).
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Will Airports Have the Power to Decarbonise?
Last week the Sustainable Skies World Summit questioned whether the supply of power and feedstock at airports can meet future demands.
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Airports - In It for the Long-Haul
Global Mobility Call highlighted the changing role airports could play in a more sustainable transport ecosystem without short-haul flights.
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Decarbonising Airports – What Can Be Done?
An exploration of some of the direct and indirect ways airports can decarbonise their operations to reduce their carbon footprint.
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UK Government Urged to Restore ‘Use It or Lose It’ Airport Slot Rules
LGW, BFS, Edinburgh Airports and Wizz Air have written to the Transport Secretary urging him to reinstate the ‘Use it or Lose It’ airport sl…
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SITA: Why the Air Transport Industry Must Act Now to Avoid a Congestion Crisis
As we see post-pandemic graphs moving in the right direction, the industry must shift its focus forward to prevent an impending air travel c…
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ACI Sets Global Long Term Carbon Goal for Airports
ACI World has have created a long-term carbon goal for their member airports - to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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Luton Airport Welcomes Funding for Airspace Upgrade
London Luton Airport (LLA) has welcomed an announcement of funding to get the UK’s Airspace Modernisation Strategy back on track.