Sharjah Airport Becomes the First Carbon Neutral Airport in GCC

Sharjah Airport has attained Level 3+ Neutrality accreditation, occurring when net carbon dioxide emissions over a full year are zero.

ACI Issues Call to Replace Quarantine Measures with Robust Testing

ACI World has called on governments to follow a consistent protocol for testing as an alternative to broad-brush quarantine requirements.

New Pickup Curb for App-Based Ride at Dulles International

The curb was built to better accommodate transportation network company vehicles and to redistribute traffic volume.

Istanbul Airport Receives First ‘Airport Health Accreditation’ Certificate

CLEAR Brings Touchless Screening to Nashville International Airport

CLEAR uses biometrics to confirm it’s really you and replaces the need to use traditional identification documents prior to air travel.

Melbourne Airport’s Sustainable Solar Approach

A new solar farm at Melbourne Airport will have the capability to produce renewable energy to power all four terminals when turned on in 202…

Chile Enhances Airspace Communication with Frequentis Comsoft

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation in Chile has deployed AMHS from Frequentis Comsoft, increasing its communication capability.

Heathrow Extends Short-Haul Network

25 new sunny and low-cost short-haul destinations can be reached from Heathrow, many of which will be provided by British Airways.

New GRE Coming to Orlando Melbourne International Airport

The airport received a $4 million grant from the State of Florida for the noise-reducing, aircraft testing GRE facility.

Portable Blast Fence Crucial for Construction Safety at LaGuardia

The BDI portable blast fence and deflectors are a key element to facilitate construction during active airside operations.

Sunshine Coast Airport Set up to Soar as New Runway Opens

Sunshine Coast Airport has welcomed the arrival of the first flight on its new $334 million runway as it officially opened.

IATA: Criteria for COVID-19 Testing in the Air Travel Process

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released criteria for the use of COVID-19 testing in the travel process.

Veovo Wins Swedavia Tender to Provide Automated Revenue Management

Veovo announced that it has signed a long-term agreement with Swedavia to implement its Revenue Management System.

Systems Interface and Frequentis Awarded Voice Communication Contract at UK Airport

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), has commissioned the installation of a voice communication system (VCS) to replace the airports legacy system.

New Cardiff Airport Chair Begins Post

Wayne Harvey joins Cardiff Airport as Chairman. Mr. Harvey joins the Airport at a challenging time for the aviation industry.

New Baggage Sorting Hall under Construction at Budapest Airport

New baggage sorting hall is under construction at Budapest Airport. Work is due to be completed by summer 2020.

TLD Recognised as Contributor in Swissport Environmental Program

TLD ground support equipment (GSE) has been recognised as a major contributing factor to the success of the Swissport environmental program.

SITA Steps up Development of a Self-Sovereign Identity for Air Travel

SITA has ramped its commitment to developing a permanent digital identity for air travel by becoming a Premium Donor of the Sovrin Foundatio…

The Helsinki Airport Development Programme Continues

The Helsinki Airport development programme continues as a new terminal 2 Is being built next to the old terminal building.

Brisbane’s New Runway Reaches Practical Completion

Brisbane Airport are celebrating the practical completion of their $1.1 billion new runway. The new runway will open on Sunday, 12 July 2020…

Temperature Screening Equipment Now Being Trialled at Heathrow

Thermal screening technology is being trialled at Heathow to detect elevated temperatures of arriving passengers.

Runway Pavement Works at Auckland Airport to Get Underway

Auckland Airport has brought forward budgeted and planned runway pavement replacement work with construction to begin in two weeks.

Frankfurt Airport Cargo Volume Steady Whilst Passenger Traffic Declines

Frankfurt Airport and the Group’s airports worldwide report a decrease in passenger traffic. Cargo volumes remain relatively steady.