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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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Vilnius Airport Completes Taxiway Renovation
An important stage of aerodrome reconstruction works has been completed at Vilnius Airport with two aircraft taxiways being modernised.
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Huntsville Completes Taxiway “C” Phase 4C and 4D, Opens for Operation
The multimillion-dollar taxiway project serves to minimize mid-field runway crossings and increase safety on the airfield at Huntsville.
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Robot Enhances Cleaning at Key West International
Key West is the first Florida airport to implement a new autonomous robot that eradicates 99.9% of pathogens (inclusive of COVID-19).
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BNA to Close Center of Terminal Lobby as Expansion Continues
The Terminal lobby is being closed to facilitate the next phase of construction, bringing enhanced facilities to BNA’s central terminal.
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Forecourt Access Charge Announced at Heathrow
The forecourt charge, expected to be around £5, is part of Heathrow's response to the £1.5bn losses incurred in 2020.
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Liege Airport Reaches 1 Million Tonnes of Cargo Transported
Liege Airport is celebrating a historic and symbolic day - 1 million tonnes of cargo have passed through the airport since 1996.
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ParkIT Powers New Manchester Airport Contact-Free Valet Car-Park
ParkIT has completed its latest implementation at Manchester Airport, offering a fully automated and self-service experience.
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San Francisco Fire Department Gains Three Oshkosh Strikers
Oshkosh Airport Products has delivered three Striker® 8x8 ARFF vehicles to the San Francisco International Airport in California.
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Akron-Canton Debuts $37 Million Gate Modernization
The Akron-Canton modernization project, is the final element of a 10-year, $115 million capital improvement campaign.
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Leipzig/Halle Continuing Double-Digit Growth for Freight Volumes
Air cargo volumes grew by 8.4% to more than 1.11 million tonnes during the first ten months of the year for Leipzig/Halle (LEJ).
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Success for AeroGround Berlin
Aeroground Berlin has become the biggest ground handler at the new Berlin Airport, by gaining Lufthansa and Eurowings as new clients.
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Munich Receives Innovation Award for Sustainable Mobility
Munich Airport have taken a step further towards sustainable mobility with the pilot test of a passenger bus that runs on liquid methane.
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Auckland Airport Brings Forward Next Major Runway Project
Auckland Airport has confirmed plans for a second major maintenance project on its runway, again taking advantage of a reduction in flights.
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Finavia to Close Runway 1 of Helsinki Airport for the Winter
The airport’s Runway 1 will be closed for six months following a dramatic decrease in the number of flights due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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BLR Becomes First in India to Record Positive Growth in Cargo Volumes
International cargo is leading the recovery which has been BLR record growth in freight in September 2020 compared to last year.
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LAX 'Smart Parking' Contract Approved by Board
A contract with ABM Aviation Inc. has been approved to provide “smart parking” services, including valet and online reservation at LAX.
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VINCI Delivers Modernisation Works for Toulon Hyères
VINCI Airports celebrated completion of the upgrade which included renovation of the taxiways and two runways, and new runway lighting.
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Airport Authority Hong Kong Extends Relief Package to Year End
The relief package sees the waiver or reduction of various fees for the aviation industry announced in August will continue to December.
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Lyon Launches MONA - A Facial Recognition Travel Companion
MONA is a mobile assistant, based on facial recognition, which escorts you at each step, from travel preparation at home up to your flight.
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New Import Cargo Distribution Area at Ecuador's Quito Airport
Construction has begun at Quito Airport for the most modern import air cargo terminal on the continent, with high levels of automation.
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American Airlines to Move to Beijing Daxing International Airport
The relocation to PKX will offer tremendous benefits for American Airlines customers, with access to incredible new facilities and services.
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Fraport Expands Fleet of Temperature-Controlled Transporters
Fraport will be using two additional state-of-the-art refrigerated trailers for the transportation of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals.
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‘LAX Order Now’ Expands Mobile Ordering, Payment and Pick-Up
Guests at LAX can now use their mobile device to order food and beverages from restaurants throughout the airport’s terminals.
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tanked at Stockholm Arlanda
Swedavia's purchase is equivalent to 9,000 flights, for an 80 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions compared to conventional aviation fuel.