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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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Data Management
This section includes all data-based aspects of airport operations. For example, passenger counting, operations scheduling and security aspects such as CCTV and surveillance systems.
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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.
Airport Operations News
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FAA Awards $608 Million in Airport Improvement Program Grants
The FAA has awarded 608 million USD under the Airport Improvement Program to build safer, more accessible airports across the US.
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Dallas Fort Worth Completes Northeast End-Around Taxiway
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has completed construction for its Northeast End-Around Taxiway (EAT).
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Aukland Airport to Construct New Transport Hub
Aukland Airport has announced that a new Transport Hub will be built at the international terminal as part of the airport's expansion.
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Former Airport Director Andrew Solsvig Joins the BDI Team
BDI is pleased to announce that Andrew (Andy) Solsvig has joined its team as a Business Development Representative in its Reno, NV (USA) hea…
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Water, Foam, and Dry Chemical for ARFF Fire Suppression
In addition to using the necessary fire trucks and equipment, correct firefighting agents must be used depending on the type of fire being s…
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Austin-Bergstrom Secures $400 Million for Airport Expansion and Development Program
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has secured 400 million USD in funding to support its Airport Expansion and Development Program…
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Four Oshkosh Striker ARFF Vehicles Delivered to the Bahamas
Oshkosh Airport Products has delivered four Striker 4x4 ARFF vehicles in The Bahamas to support operations at four international airports.
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Uruguay Enhances Its Ground Communication Infrastructure with Frequentis
The Directorate National of Civil Aviation in Uruguay (DINACIA) has selected Frequentis to upgrade its ATS Message Handling System (AMHS).
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FAA Invests $1 Billion in US Air Traffic Control System
The FAA has started investing the first 1 billion USD in funding to modernise the US's air traffic control system.
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Toronto Pearson Breaks Ground on Runway Rehabilitation Project
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority hosted a ground-breaking ceremony for Toronto Pearson's rehabilitation project for Runway 06L/24R.
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Solar Roof Unveiled at LaGuardia Airport
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has unveiled a solar roof on the newly built parking garage at LaGuardia Airport, New York.
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YYC Selects Altitude Infrastructure for Runway Rehabilitation
Calgary Airport Authority has selected Altitude Infrastructure Group for the planning and design of YYC's runway rehabilitation project.
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Cross-Field Taxiway to Be Constructed at PHX
Phoenix City Council has approved plans to construct a cross-field taxiway at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
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Airpro to Use Electric De-icers at Helsinki Airport
Airpro has invested in four electric de-icers for Helsinki Airport, in order to move to greener ground handling services in Finland.
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LAX Completes Construction on APM Guideway Structure
Construction is now complete on the 2.25-mile elevated guideway structure for LAX's Automated People Mover's (APM).
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SEA Welcomes First Flight at New International Arrivals
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) has welcomed the first passenger flight at its new International Arrivals Facility (IAF).
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NFPA 414 Testing: How does Oshkosh Airport Products Test ARFF Trucks?
Learn how Oshkosh Airport Products conducts tests to ensure the Oshkosh Striker® vehicles are manufactured to comply with NFPA 414 standards…
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CDA Completes Renumbering at Chicago O'Hare T5
The Chicago Department of Aviation has announced that the first phase of gate renumbering is complete at O’Hare International Airport T5.
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FAA Dedicates Control Tower at Charlotte Douglas Airport
The FAA has dedicated a newly commissioned environmentally sustainable air traffic control tower at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
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DFW Airport Receives $20 Million in Federal Appropriations
DFW has announced the inclusion of four of its key infrastructure projects in the FY22 Federal Appropriations Act.
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Qatar Airways Deploys Gaussin’s Electric Air Cargo Transporter
Qatar Airways Cargo has successfully completed testing of Gaussin's AMDT FULL ELEC multi-directional transporter for air cargo pallets.
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Siemens Pilots VarioTip Automated Baggage System at Munich Airport
Siemens Logistics has launched a pilot of its new automated system, VarioTip, at Munich International Airport.
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Dulles International Airport Purchases Electric Shuttle Buses
Washington Dulles International Airport has purchased five Proterra electric buses for use in its fleet of parking shuttles.
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Southwest Airlines Opens New Technical Operations Hangar at DEN
Southwest Airlines has opened a new airside complex at DEN, which includes a technical operations aircraft maintenance hangar.