Airport Operations Categories
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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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SFO Opens New Airport Nerve Centre
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has celebrated the opening of its new nerve centre – the Airport Integrated Operations Center.
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Designing Airports for the Ears, Not Just the Eyes
AtlasIED's Justin Young explores how advanced PA systems are critical to safety and passenger experience in modern airports.
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Changi Airport Deploys Autonomous Tractors for Airside Automation
Singapore's Changi Airport has begun operating fully driverless autonomous tractors to support baggage transport on its airside.
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REM Completes Test Run on Line to Montréal-Trudeau International Airport
The Réseau express métropolitain (REM) has operated for the first time on the new airport branch to Montréal-Trudeau International Airport.
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Helsinki Airport Trials Hydrogen-Powered Winter Maintenance Programme
A new trial at Helsinki Airport seeks to test the use of hydrogen as an energy source for winter maintenance.
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Manchester Airports Group Handles 66 Million Passengers in 2025
The Manchester Airports Group has celebrated the highest 12-month passenger total in its history with 66 million passengers flying in 2025.
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CLEAR Launches Biometric eGates at OAK
CLEAR has launched new biometric 'eGates' at Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) which aim to expedite passenger movement.
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MAG Supports Plans for High-Speed Rail Link at Manchester Airport
A new station will be delivered at Manchester Airport as part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) programme.
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Schiphol Airport Handles 68.8 Million Passengers in 2025
Schiphol Airport has announced that 68.8 million travellers either flew to, from or via the airport during 2025.
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PANYNJ Begins Guideway Construction on AirTrain Newark Replacement
PANYNJ has begun the next phase of its 3.5 billion USD AirTrain Newark replacement project, constructing the guideway and track.
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Mallaghan SkyBelt Wins Product of the Year
Mallaghan’s SkyBelt wins GSW’s 'Product of the Year' award, highlighting their innovation and impact on airport ground support operations.
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Finavia to Launch Helsinki to Dubai Service
Finavia has announced the launch of an all-new direct route from Helsinki to Dubai starting on 1 October 2026.
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Flix to Expand Airport-Transfer Services with Flibco Acquisition
Flix has announced the acquisition of a majority share of Flibco, a European airport transfer-platform operating out of Luxembourg.
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London Heathrow Airport Records Busiest Year in History
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has announced a record-breaking 2025 as passenger numbers surpassed 84 million for the very-first time.
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AI in Aviation: The Future We Imagine, and the Reality We Shape
SITA explores how purpose-driven AI is transforming airport operations, baggage management, and passenger experience.
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Hawaiian Airlines to Invest $600 Million to Enhance Travel Experience
Hawaiian Airlines has announced a new $600 million investment plan aimed at enhancing the experience for travelling guests.
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American Airlines to Invest Millions Into Improvements at DFW
American Airlines has announced it will fundamentally change the way it does business at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
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SITA shows how integration of Apple’s Find My Share Item Location strengthens baggage operations
Using an Apple AirTag or a Find My network accessory can securely share a bag’s location with airlines through SITA WorldTracer®.
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Schiphol Airport Processes 5.2 Million Passengers in November
Schiphol Airport has announced the processing of 5.2 million passengers throughout the month of November.
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NATS Reports 3.4% Increase in Pre-Christmas Air Traffic
New data published by NATS has shown that November 2025 saw a 3.4% increase in air traffic when compared to numbers from November 2024.
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Finnair Launches First Route to Australia in Autumn 2026
Finnair has announced the introduction of its first-ever route to Australia, which will begin operating services in autumn 2026.
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The Data-Driven Future of Automated Airport Announcements
AtlasIED's AI-powered airport announcements transform passenger communication with real-time, multilingual automation.
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KLM Introduces New Electric Aircraft Tow Tractors at Schiphol Airport
KLM has officially introduced its first new electric Goldhofer aircraft tow tractors at Schiphol Airport (AMS).
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SSA Becomes First Airport in Brazil to Supply SAF for Commercial Operations
Salvador Bahia Airport (SSA) has become the first airport in Brazil to supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for commercial operations.