Heathrow has announced a new partnership with Global Exchange to provide currency exchange services across all four of its terminals, from January 2026. The agreement will see Global Exchange delivering a refreshed and enhanced currency exchange proposition across 23 modern bureaux locations at Heathrow. Combining in-terminal and online service offerings designed to support a smooth airport experience for Heathrow […]
The operational and economic benefits of electric ground support equipment is not to be underestimated, writes Paulina Gustov, marketing strategist and market analyst at DINOBUS. Electricity is the through-line as airports in every continent begin to rewrite the rules for ground support operations. Baggage tractors, pushbacks, GPUs, pre-conditioned air units, catering trucks, maintenance lifts, and […]
Phnom Penh’s new Techo International Airport (KTI) has enjoyed a successful first month of operations, according to its operator. Inaugurated on September 9, Techo International Airport is Cambodia’s largest aviation infrastructure project. Cambodian funded and built, with a design inspired by the nation’s cultural and Angkorian heritage, the airport begins operations as a modernised hub […]
IoT tracker technology is evolving and offers operational advantages to airports that embrace the solution, writes Andy Thomas, UK & Ireland lead at Sensolus. Amongst many other extraordinary predictions, 100 years ago and more than half a century before the internet, Nikolas Tesla said “every home will be connected to a central office”. This was […]
Lyon Airport has achieved the top Level 5 status in ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, becoming the first airport in France with over 10 million passengers to reach this milestone. Lyon Airport’s environmental action plan, driven by VINCI Airports, the airport’s operator since 2016, has enabled a 94% reduction in the airport’s direct CO2 emissions […]
The New Zealand Airports Association has welcomed Transport Minister Chris Bishop’s announcement outlining new government initiatives to strengthen New Zealand’s freight system. Chief executive, Billie Moore, said the focus on freight growth and resilience recognises the vital role the transport sector plays in underpinning New Zealand’s economy. “Airports are critical links in the freight network, […]
Miami International Airport (MIA) has been awarded a combined $94 million in grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to accelerate critical improvements as part of its landmark Future-Ready Modernization in Action maintenance and capital programme. The funds come via a $70 million Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant and $24 million in Airport Infrastructure […]
SITA Europe president Sergio Colella explains why he believes smart airports embracing AI and connected data will be at the forefront of industry growth in the coming years. Airports across the world are entering a new stage of extraordinary transformation. With demand for air travel surging, governments and operators are stepping up with major infrastructure […]
Sunil Tuli, president of the Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association (APTRA) and group chief executive of King Power Group (Hong Kong), reflects on the dramatic rise of Indian aviation as a priority market for travel retail in India and beyond. The world’s fastest-growing major economy has an aviation sector that is battling to keep pace […]
The development of London Stansted’s on-site solar farm passed a significant construction milestone this week following the successful installation of the 1,500th solar panel. The 14.3MW solar farm, the first of its kind at a London airport, is being constructed and operated by SAS Energy, EDF power solution’s C&I solar division, on land already owned […]
Shannon Airport has recorded a significant surge in passenger traffic this summer, welcoming over 755,000 passengers across June, July, and August – a 16% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This impressive growth reflects the airport’s expanding route network of 36 services, including five, daily transatlantic flights. Popular hotspots such as Lanzarote, Malaga, […]
Perth Airport has laid out its vision for the future of aviation including a multi-billion dollar investment in new infrastructure, cementing its position as one of the most important assets in Western Australia. The Perth Airport Master Plan 2026 forecasts the number of direct and indirect jobs generated by the airport will almost triple from […]
