Airport Operations Categories
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Airport Management
Advisory and management services covering the day-to-day running and commercial performance of an airport, including airport management contracts, operational oversight and performance improvement. Distinct from the operational data platforms and ground-process systems grouped elsewhere under Airport Operations.
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Airport Operational Data Systems
Platforms that collect and analyse airport-wide operational data to support coordinated decision-making across ground handlers, airlines and airport authorities. This includes airport collaborative decision-making (A-CDM) tools, performance dashboards and reporting systems that track metrics such as turnaround times, gate utilisation and delays, drawing on operational data rather than passenger-facing information.
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Baggage Handling
A directory of suppliers who provide baggage handling, loading and transportation services and solutions such as conveying equipment and technology, and dollies as well as all the latest news about the area.
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Ground Handling IT Systems
A directory of suppliers providing software and digital tools that streamline and optimise ground handling operations. This includes systems for aircraft turnaround management, load control and weight & balance and stand allocation. These solutions improve real-time coordination between staff, equipment and processes on the apron, helping airports and ground handlers increase efficiency, reduce delays and enhance safety.
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Ground Support Equipment
A directory of suppliers who provide ground support equipment such as pushback tractors, de-icing trucks, boarding bridges, refuelling trucks, passenger stairs and more.
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Intermodal Connections | Parking
The suppliers in this section deal with all aspects of intermodal airport facilities, such as public transport connections and airport parking. Suppliers might provide management services, or manufacture equipment such as ticketing facilities.
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Maintenance
All airport maintenance services and operations, for both airside and landside (terminal) areas.
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Terminal Operations Management
A directory of suppliers who provide digital solutions for terminal operations. This section covers areas such as cybersecurity, building control and baggage tracking. You will also find all the latest news about these suppliers and the sector here.
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Terminal Property Management
A directory of airport industry suppliers who provide property management services for airport terminals. You will also find all the latest news about the sector here.
Airport Operations News
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London Stansted Details Five-Year Sustainability Journey
London Stansted has published a new Sustainability Report detailing achievements within its five-year-journey to reduce carbon emissions.
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Vanderlande Awarded Baggage Handling System Contract for New CPK Airport in Warsaw
Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) and Vanderlande have signed an important baggage handling contract for the new international CPK Airport.
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AV Hardware & Network Solutions Transforming Transportation Systems
AtlasIED explores how AV hardware and networked solutions are transforming transportation systems for safety and passenger experience
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Air Passenger Growth of 3.6% Found Across September 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data detailing global passenger demand in September 2025.
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Japan: Swissport Launches Ground Handling Services at CTS
Swissport now supplies ground handling services at New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Japan, marking the company's first foray into northern Japan…
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Icelandair Completes First Flight From Miami to Iceland
Icelandair has celebrated its first scheduled flight from Miami to Iceland with the departure of flight 690 from Miami International Airport…
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SITA Pioneers Mobile Ground Crew App With easyJet, Speeding Journeys for Millions
SITA launches its mobile ground‑crew app with easyJet, speeding airport journeys for millions of travellers
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ÖBB Introduces Revamped Shuttle Buses at Vienna Airport
ÖBB has officially implemented its updated fleet of 12 newly-designed buses at Vienna Airport (VIE).
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SITA & easyJet Launch SITA Agent Assistance App for Ground Crews
SITA, in collaboration with easyJet, has launched its new SITA Agent App, a mobile tool that aims to allow ground crews to assist passengers…
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Ryanair Launches Flights Connecting Katowice with Malaga
Ryanair has announced the launch of new flights connecting Katowice Airport, Poland with Malaga, Spain from March 2026.
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How Integrated Voice Will Transform ATC
Frequentis discusses how to unlock the full potential of utilising voice communications in air traffic management.
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Unlocking Airport Potential: The Critical Role of BIM and Open Data in Modern Infrastructure
The Catenda Hub platform is designed to support data management for airport projects, by using Building Information Modeling (BIM).
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EASA Publishes First Annual Report on State of SAF Uptake Across the EU
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published a report on the implementation of the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation.
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11 Advanced Features of the Striker® Volterra™ Electric ARFF Truck
Oshkosh Airport Products looks at the 11 advanced features of the Striker® Volterra™ Electric ground support truck.
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Swissport to Manage and Operate New Cargo Terminal at PVG
Swissport has signed a commercial agreement to manage and operate the new Digital & Intelligent International Cargo Terminal at PVG.
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Discover Airlines to Expand Fleet with 40 New Aircraft by 2028
Lufthansa's leisure airline Discover Airlines has announced an expansion of its fleet with the purchase of 40 new aircraft by mid-2028.
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Jacobs & PA Consulting to Develop AI-Based Solutions for DFW
Jacobs and PA Consulting have been selected by Dallas Fort Worth International to provide a digital transformation for the airport.
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SkyBus Awarded Ground Transportation Contract at Perth Airport
SkyBus has been contracted to provide landside bus services across Perth Airport's precinct for the next 10 years.
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Reimagining the Airport Experience: The Rise of Quiet Airports
AtlasIED explains the Quiet Airport concept, which includes advanced audio technologies and thoughtful infrastructure design.
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Smarter Operations at Geneva Airport Transforms Passenger Journey
SITA's modern Airport Operations System will be introduced at Geneva Airport to meet rising demand and improve efficiency.
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US: PANYNJ Breaks Ground on EWR's New AirTrain System
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has officially broken ground on a new AirTrain system at Newark Liberty International Airport.
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inter airport Europe 2025: The Benefits of Remote-Controlled Passenger Boarding Bridges
At inter airport, Carmen Arganza from TK Airport Solutions S.A. showcased her company's remote-operated passenger boarding bridges.
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European Entry/Exit System Officially Implemented – What You Need to Know
We break down all you need to know about the European Entry/Exit System, which is now being enforced at airports throughout the EU.
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London Heathrow Airport Records Busiest Ever September
London Heathrow Airport has declared its busiest September on record, with the airport handling nearly. 7.4 million passengers last month.