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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San Diego Works with Honeywell to Test Advanced Video Analytics
Honeywell's video analytics technology will be tested and refined at SAN in a real-life airport environment through early summer 2021.
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IATA Travel Pass Successfully Trialed on First International Flight
The IATA have announced the arrival at LHR of the first traveler using the IATA Travel Pass app to manage their travel health credentials.
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BIAL Launches India’s First Dedicated Express Cargo Terminal
Cargo operations at BLR Airport are set to get bigger and better with the operationalisation of the Express Cargo Terminal.
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Amadeus and Finavia Team up to Modernize Passenger Experience
Finavia has chosen Amadeus Flow, an integrated cloud solution, to modernize all aspects of passenger handling.
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Boca Raton: First To Install New FAA Approved LED Rotating Beacon
Boca Raton Airport has become the first airport in the United States to install the new FAA certified, Hali-Brite LED Rotating Beacon.
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E-Mobility on the Rise at Munich Airport with Electric De-icing Vehicle
The fleet of de-icing vehicles at Munich Airport is now aided by the all-electric "Elephant e-BETA" from the Danish manufacturer Vestergaard…
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ICAO Partners with IATA and CANSO for Runway Safety Training
ICAO has agreed to partner with IATA and CANSO on a new joint Global Reporting Format for Runway Surface Conditions training programme.
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Swissport Wins IAG at Berlin Airport
Swissport and IAG have signed a 3-year contract covering airport ground services for the airlines of IAG at the new Berlin Airport.
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dnata and Cebu Pacific Air Expand Partnership across Asia Pacific
dnata, a global leading air services provider, and Cebu Pacific Air, have expanded their long-standing partnership in the Asia Pacific regio…
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Smiths Detection’s HI-SCAN 145180-2is pro Approved for Cargo Use
Smiths Detection has announced that its air cargo scanner, the HI-SCAN 145180-2is pro, has been added “Qualified” by the TSA for cargo use.
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Seville to Operate ADELTE’s Remote Passenger Boarding Bridge
ADELTE has been contracted by AENA to implement ARCOS®, a state-of-the-art PBB Remote Control Operating System, at Seville Airport.
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Prague Airport Assumes Management of Several Services
Václav Havel Airport Prague will manage assistance services for passengers with reduced mobility and oversize baggage check-in counters.
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How to Make the Most Of Your Existing WiFi
WiFi SPARK, a leading supplier in the communications industry, explains how you can make the most of your existing WiFi infrastructure.
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Edmonton International Airport: $36m Cargo Expansion
Edmonton International will undergo a significant expansion to cargo operations, creating new jobs and critical transportation capacity.
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Menzies Oslo and Vestergaard Partner for Electric De-icing Trial
Menzies Aviation today announces its trial of the Vestergaard Elephant® e-BETA, a new electrically operated de-icing unit, at Oslo Airport.
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Aurrigo: New Autonomous Luggage and Cargo Transport Platform
Aurrigo has unveiled the Auto-Dolly®, capable of moving luggage and cargo around indoor and outdoor settings without the need for operators.
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MCO Contracts with Aero BridgeWorks and ADB SAFEGATE
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority has chosen AERO BridgeWorks and ADB SAFEGATE for a turnkey project for the new South Terminal at MCO.
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Perth Airport Upgrades Management System with Veovo
Perth Airport has delivered a new operational system that will streamline airline and ground handler flight management processes.
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Heathrow Pitches Future Flight Challenge Concepts
Heathrow has successfully pitched two forward-thinking ideas to Innovate UK’s Future Flight Challenge, and begun the first stage of research…
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Frankfurt Airport’s New Fire Station 1 Now Operational
Following nearly two and a half years of construction, Frankfurt Airport’s new fire station 1 went into operation in February 2021.
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Philadelphia International Airport Renews Contract with Telos
Telos will provide TSA-approved services for processing worker background checks at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
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MHT and Aeroterm to Develop Multitenant Cargo Facility
Manchester Boston Regional Airport (MHT) and Aeroterm have entered into a ground lease to develop a cargo facility over the next three years…
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Lagardère Travel Retail: New Exclusive Duty Free Concession in Tanzania
Lagardère and partners Bevco Limited have been awarded an exclusive concession for two Duty Free stores in the brand new terminal 3 at DAR.
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Swissport Wins Lufthansa Cargo Contract at Heathrow
With the win of the major cargo handling contract, Swissport now handles the Lufthansa's cargo at all of its UK destinations.