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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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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SSP Signs Deal to Develop Locally Inspired Food at Hobart Airport
SSP Group, a global operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations, has secured a four-year, c. £15m contract at HBA.
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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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UK’s First UV Treatment of Security Trays Installed at Gatwick
Gatwick will treat its security trays with UV light energy to guarantee a 99.9% microbe disinfection rate to protect passengers and staff.
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Renovation Project Worth over €10 Million Completed at Jyväskylä Airport
Work done included asphalting 300,000 square metres of runway and apron. Finavia also upgraded the airport’s electricity network and ILS.
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WiFi SPARK Sale to Volaris Group
WiFi SPARK has announced the sale of the business to Volaris Group has been completed, but it will continue to operate autonomously.
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Collins Aerospace Reveals Contactless Check-In and Baggage Drop Offering
The new solution from Collins Aerospace enables passengers to use their phones to control airport kiosks - no app installation necessary.
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Lucknow Airport to Deploy Secure DAMM Radio Communication
Airport Authority of India has chosen DAMM TetraFlex® for mission-critical radio communication at Chaudhary Charan Singh Int. Airport.
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WiFi SPARK Helps Company Conform to NHS Test & Trace
WiFi SPARK helps global coffee company to conform to NHS Test & Trace in line with guidelines from the UK Government to help tackle COVID-19…
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SFO Moves a Future Runway Improvement Project Up to October 2020
The project, which will upgrade an area where multiple runways intersect, is being completed nearly two years ahead of schedule.
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DAMM Supplies Digital Radio System to Zurich Airport
The solution consists of an indoor communication system along with the DAMM smartphone app, for tracking of and communication with staff.
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New Check and Fly App Provides Airport Health Measures
ACI World has launched a new smart phone app informing passengers about the health measures in place at individual airports around the world…
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Chile Enhances Airspace Communication with Frequentis Comsoft
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation in Chile has deployed AMHS from Frequentis Comsoft, increasing its communication capability.
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Sunshine Coast Airport Set up to Soar as New Runway Opens
Sunshine Coast Airport has welcomed the arrival of the first flight on its new $334 million runway as it officially opened.
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Veovo Wins Swedavia Tender to Provide Automated Revenue Management
Veovo announced that it has signed a long-term agreement with Swedavia to implement its Revenue Management System.
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Systems Interface and Frequentis Awarded Voice Communication Contract at UK Airport
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), has commissioned the installation of a voice communication system (VCS) to replace the airports legacy system.