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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SITA Launches Health Protect to Share Health Information Securely
SITA launches Health Protect – a solution to help airports and passengers share information on health tests or vaccinations needed for trave…
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DFW Opens Full-Service FBO, Partners with Avfuel
Avfuel Corporation is pleased to welcome DFW Corporate Aviation at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (KDFW) to its network.
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Royal Schiphol Group Combines Advertising Power of Four Dutch Airports
The collaboration will make it possible for advertisers to reach visitors from all Dutch passenger airports via a single point of contact.
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Vision-Box and Airside Announce Partnership for Seamless Travel
Vision-Box and Airside offer an enhanced safe, secure, and touchless platform for all stakeholders involved in the travel experience.
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Envirotainer to Enhance Cold-Chain Offering at BLR Airport
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is now the fourth Airport in the Country and second in South India to partner with Envirotainer.
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Airport Handling and Beta Trans: Integrated Cargo Services at MXP
Airport Handling and Beta Trans have inked a strategic partnership for a full range of customer cargo services at Milan Malpensa Airport.
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Flatiron under Contract for $125 Million Runway Reconstruction at DAL
Flatiron is under contract with the City of Dallas for a $125 million runway reconstruction project for Love Field’s (DAL) Runway 13R-31L.
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Schiphol Tests Autonomous Baggage Tractor
Schiphol has started a trial with an autonomous baggage tractor that will take baggage to the aircraft on the apron.
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MIA Sets New Record for Cargo Shipments in 2020
MIA finished the year with an average of 210,000 tons in October, November and December, making them the airport’s busiest months ever.
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Latvia’s A.C.B. Wins Palanga Airport Runway Reconstruction Tender
During the runway reconstruction project at Palanga Airport, the taxiway and some parts of the apron are also planned to be reconstructed.
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Menzies Aviation Expands Australian Presence with Qantas
Menzies Aviation announces contract wins for its ground services business with Qantas Airways, at Perth, Brisbane, Cairns and Darwin.
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All-Electric Aircraft Pushback Tug in Operation at Munich
The "PHOENIX" E electric pushback tug operating at Munich Airport enables can handle aircraft of up to 352t and can reach speeds of 32 km/h.
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Finavia to Repave Runway at Mariehamn Airport
Airport operator Finavia is investing €5m in the renovation of the Mariehamn Airport runway. The project will last a total of three months.
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SFO Launches Rent Relief for Airport Concession Tenants
The value of the relief available to be granted under the COVID-19 Emergency Rent Relief Program at SFO is estimated at $21.3 million.
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ICAA Awards Ground Services Operating License to MASIL
The ICAA has awarded the exclusive contract for the delivery of a full suite of ground handling, cargo and fuelling services at BGW to MASIL…
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YLW Launches New Contactless Parking Experience
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is introducing an app-based contactless payment option for airport parking.
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dnata Inaugurates Cargo Complex at Manchester Airport
Representing an investment of over GBP 30 million, the facility allows dnata to significantly expand its operations at Manchester Airport.
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Oshkosh Introduces Upgraded Features on Striker ARFF Vehicle
While retaining its remarkable legacy features, the new Oshkosh Striker ARFF vehicle maximizes innovation in the runway response industry.
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SFO Continues to Accelerate Runway Improvement Projects
SFO has announced plans to close Runway 28R for a period of four months to complete improvements originally scheduled to occur in 2022.
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New Logistics Center Goes into Operation at Munich Airport
Around a year and a half after construction began, the new high-tech logistics center at Munich Airport went into operation today.
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Fairbanks (FAI) Launches Safety Management System (SMS)
SMS will aid efforts of delivering a safe, customer friendly, and competitive transportation system at Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)…
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Air France-KLM Group Awards Swissport with Contract in Saudi Arabia
Swissport will serve Air France-KLM in Saudi Arabia until 2025, expanding existing cooperation to all flights of all airlines of the group.
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Fraport AG Receives CEIV Pharma Recertification
Fraport AG's “CEIV Pharma” certification has been renewed for exemplary handling of time-critical and temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals.
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Armidale Airport Apron Expansion Reaches Next Stage of Works
Once complete, the Airport Apron Expansion will give Armidale the capacity to receive more than double the flights it currently takes.