Airport Operations Categories
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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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The Role of Airports in Smart City Developments
Airports are evolving beyond transit hubs, showcasing smart city technologies like AI, biometrics and sustainability systems.
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Heathrow Handles Over 25% of all UK Trade by Value in 2025
New trade data provided by the Government has shown that Heathrow handled £293 billion worth of goods in 2025.
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US: Alstom Signs Contract Extension for ATL's Plane Train
Alstom has signed a five-year contract extension to operate and maintain the Plane Train at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport…
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Hydrogen-Powered Hyzon Truck Completes Trial at Kaunas Airport
A hydrogen-powered Hyzon truck has completed a trial run at Kaunas Airport, with employees and passengers invited to look on.
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PODCAST: All Routes Considered: Are Airports Prepared for Hydrogen Operations?
In this episode, we discuss the readiness of airports when it comes to the introduction of hydrogen operations.
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Construction Begins on New Tram Link to Brussels Airport
Construction work is underway on the new tram line that will provide a direct connection to Brussels Airport.
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Munich Airport Introduces Electric Apron Buses from MAN
MAN Truck & Bus and Munich Airport are deploying a fleet of MAN Lion's City E electric apron buses for AeroGround.
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Arajet and Amadeus Sign Strategic Distribution Agreement to Accelerate Growth across the Americas
Arajet and Amadeus have signed a distribution agreement giving travel agencies across the Americas access to the fast-growing Caribbean carr…
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Florida’s Digital Tower Boosted by FREQUENTIS X10 Implementation
The Frequentis digital tower solution, implemented into the newly renovated Digital Tower Operations Center at Bartow airport in summer 2025…
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Airlines and Airports Gain Early Warning of Baggage Disruptions
SITA Bag Radar uses AI-driven analytics and real-time data to help airlines and airports predict baggage disruptions.
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Helping Airports Make the Most of their Data
NACO’s Data Dictionary standardises airport asset data, enabling better interoperability, and data-driven planning, design, and operations.
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FAA Introduces New Measure to Enhance Safety Between Airplanes & Helicopters
The FAA has announced a new measure that aims to enhance safety in areas where helicopters cross during arrival and departure near airports.
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BEUMER and Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML Launch “Enterprise Lab”
BEUMER Group is in partnered with Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML, which is set to improve airport baggage handling…
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Visit Hungary Expands Use of Amadeus Media Solutions to Drive Demand to the Destination
Hungary has seen a 20% increase in bookings made via travel sellers year over year as a result of the collaboration with Amadeus Media.
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PennDOT Proposes Autonomous Shuttle Service at Pittsburgh International Airport
PennDOT has announced a public consultation period on a proposed autonomous shuttle project at Pittsburgh International Airport.
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Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport Invests in New Baggage Handling System
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) has selected Alstef Group to supply a new centralised baggage handling system.
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LAWA Officially Opens New Rental Car Centre at LAX
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has announced the opening of the new Rental Car Centre at Los Angeles International Airport's (LAX).
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Passenger-shared Bag Location is Becoming Part of Airline Baggage Recovery
SITA: Passenger-authorized location sharing tech from major global mobile platforms can now be integrated into WorldTracer®
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Aurrigo to Modernise 25 AGVs for Airport and Passenger Operations
Aurrigo will modernise an initial set of 25 autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) for a rapid transit system specialist.
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Bristol Airport & Equilibrion Complete Feasibility Study for SAF & Hydrogen Production
Bristol Airport and Equilibrion have unveiled a new feasibility study into the large-scale production of nuclear-derived SAF and hydrogen.
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US: TPA to Streamline Passenger Experience this Spring Break
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is gearing up for Spring Break with the launch a number of new technological enhancements.
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Embracing New Frontiers Through Secure and Robust Connectivity
SITA explores how airlines can enable more flexible passenger processing through secure and reliable connectivity during check ins.
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EIB to Provide Advisory Support for VÆRIDION Aircraft Development
The European Investment Bank will provide support for VÆRIDION during the development of a fully electric regional aircraft.
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Aurrigo to Provide Autonomous Ground Handling Services at EMA
Aurrigo International has been awarded a license to provide Ground Handling Services at East Midlands Airport (EMA).