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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FAA Plans to Deploy Enhanced TDFM with NASA Software at 27 Airports
The FAA and NASA have announced the completion of research and testing on a software capability that calculates gate pushbacks.
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dnata Named ‘Ground Handler of the Year’ for the 7th Consecutive Time
For the 7th consecutive time, dnata has been named ‘Ground Handler of the Year’ at the 2021 Air Cargo News Awards.
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New Passenger Flow Management System Implemented at ISG
ISG has implemented a new passenger flow management system to heighten passenger safety and operational efficiency.
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Plaza Premium Group Debuts in Japan
Plaza Premium Group, has announced its debut in Japan with the launch of Plaza Premium Lounge in 2022 at Chubu Centrair International Airpor…
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Oshkosh Airport Products ‘Road Rally’ Sets Off For Next Wave of Events
Oshkosh Airport Products, announced today the next stops in the 2021 Road Rally featuring the revolutionary new Striker® Volterra™ ARFF vehi…
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Swissport Rolls Out New Cargo App
Swissport is introducing a new mobile cargo application to further streamline and digitize its air cargo business.
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SITA to Offer Next Generation Iridium Certus® Satellite Communications Services
SITA has announced it will integrate the Iridium Certus® satellite communication service into its Unified Aircraft Communications portfolio.
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DEN Lost and Found Services Upgraded
DEN has upgraded our Lost and Found system to better locate items passengers left behind during their journey through the airport.
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AirBridgeCargo Extends Global Partnership with WFS with Contract In Liege
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has awarded a 10-year cargo handling contract to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in Liege.
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Bringing Tech to the Forefront of Pandemic-Era Airport Design
The current period of accelerated digital transformation is an opportunity for airports to adopt a future-oriented approach to construction.
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Menzies Aviation Expands MASIL Joint Venture with Services at BGW
Menzies Aviation has expanded its joint venture with Iraqi Airways (“MASIL”) to offer passenger services at Baghdad International Airport.
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Ports of Jersey Upgrades Airspace Communication with Frequentis
Frequentis is successfully implementing three VCS systems for Ports of Jersey, supporting main, contingency and emergency operation systems.
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Dufry to Renew Its Contract with Cardiff Airport for 12 Years
Dufry has successfully extended its contract to operate the tax and duty free store at Cardiff Airport in Wales for a further 12 years
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New Airport Operations Center Unveiled at SDF
The Louisville Regional Airport Authority has unveiled a new, state-of-the-art Airport Operations Center at the SDF.
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Amazon Air Launches State-of-the-Art Air Cargo Hub at CVG
Amazon has announced the beginning of Amazon Air Hub operations at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).
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Siemens and SITA Deliver Next-Generation Airport Experience at MCI
Siemens and SITA are providing future-proof, scalable technologies for Kansas City International (MCI) Airport’s New Terminal project.
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How Airports Can Get Ready for a Surge in Passenger Numbers
WiFi SPARK discusses how WiFi solutions can help airports level-up and get ready for the oncoming surge in passenger numbers.
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Control Operations Remotely with Siemens Baggage 360
Siemens Logistics launches a new version of its unparalleled baggage handling and airport operations software Baggage 360.
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Oshkosh Airport Products North American ‘Road Rally’ to Showcase Striker Volterra
Crews at airports across North America will learn about the revolutionary new Striker Volterra ARFF hybrid electric vehicle from Oshkosh.
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Hactl Takes First Robotic Step
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has taken its first step into robotics with the opening of a new Automated Parts Store (APS).
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Swissport Opens Australia’s First Aspire Lounge at Perth Airport
Swissport has launched the first Australian lounge under its global Aspire brand, located at Perth Airport's Terminal 2.
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SSP Grows F&B Business in Australia with Contract at Gold Coast Airport
SSP Group is set to grow its footprint in Australia after winning a new tender at Gold Coast Airport.
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VINCI Airports Deploys Tool to Improve Airport Pavement Management
VINCI Airports announces the deployment of a new customised solution to continue to guarantee the optimal quality of its airport pavements.
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New Tool Assists Airports to Plan Capacity Increases as Recovery Continues
ACI World has released a new tool to assist airports in terminal planning to increase capacity as recovery from the pandemic continues.