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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Airports Lead the Public on a Touchless Journey
Recently, airports have invested heavily in touchless solutions, and nowhere is this more evident than with Vaask’s sanitising products.
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BIA Baggage Service Named World's Best in Top Industry Awards
Due in part to Vanderlande's baggage handling system, Bahrain Airport (BIA) has been named “World’s Best Airport for Baggage Delivery”.
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TAV Technologies Aviation Solutions at Dubai Airport Show 2023
TAV Technologies showcased its aviation solutions at the Dubai Airport Show, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 9-11 May 2023.
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Cardiff Airport Deploys Veovo's Intelligent Airport Platform
Cardiff Airport (CWL) has deployed Veovo's Intelligent Airport Platform to enhance its operational efficiency and revenue management.
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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.
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Air Transport Digitalization Amid Growing Passenger Volumes
According to SITA’s Baggage IT Insights report, airports are facing a surge in baggage mishandling rates due to growing passenger volumes.
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11 Features of the Striker® Volterra™ Electric ARFF Truck
Oshkosh is proud to be a pioneer in the electrification of the firefighting sector with the development of its Striker Volterra ARFF truck.
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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.
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A Year of A-SMGCS Level 4 Operations at Abu Dhabi International
GANS and ATRiCS, a member of the Frequentis Group, have delivered operational and safety benefits to Abu Dhabi Airports.
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Siemens Logistics' VarioTrip Enhances Baggage Handling at Munich Airport
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Carving a Cost-Efficient Route to the Future of Travel
SITA believes the future of travel is set to be transformed by a range of powerful megatrends in the coming years.
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Australia: Newcastle Airport to Upgrade International Baggage Handling
Newcastle Airport has contracted Alstef Group to upgrade the baggage handling system within its international terminal.
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PHL Upgrades Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Training Facilities
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has upgraded its fire safety training equipment to include the latest industry technology.
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UK Liverpool John Lennon Airport Selects FREQUENTIS
Frequentis will provide Air Traffic Control Services Ltd. with two voice communication systems for Liverpool airport in the North of England…
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API Selected as Southwest Airlines’ Crew Accommodation Solution
API's Aircrew Exchange Server (ACES) will allow Southwest Airlines to provide its crew members with top-of-the-line layover experiences.
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How Internet Outages Impact Transportation
Oleg Karaman and Adam Sickmann from ThousandEyes Cisco, discuss the impacts of internet outages on the transportation industry.
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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.
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Lagardère Travel Retail Peru Celebrates ‘el mes del planeta’ in Lima
Lagardère Travel Retail Peru has initiated a one-month campaign, called ‘el mes del planeta' at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima.
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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.
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SITA Appoints Patrik Svensson Gillstedt to Drive Strategy & Growth
Patrik Svensson Gillstedt joins SITA to help drive the growth and digital transformation of the air transport industry.
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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.
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DFW Redevelopment Aims to Grow Its Cargo Presence
DFW has is developing its 19th Street Cargo facility to enhance the airport's ability to process international cargo.
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Dedicated Transit System to Connect San José Airport and Diridon Station
San José is planning to establish a dedicated transit solution to connect Diridon Station and San José International Airport.
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Air India to Launch TaxiBot Operations at Delhi and Bengaluru Airports
Air India has signed an agreement with KSU Aviation to launch TaxiBot operations at Delhi Airport (DEL) and Bengaluru Airport (BLR).