The airport construction boom in the US will provide plenty of opportunities for airport contractors this year, writes Mary Scott Nabers. Airport officials across the US will be busy during 2025, not only with airlines and the passengers they serve, but also because hundreds of large construction projects are currently in the planning phases, with […]
Dnata has reached a significant milestone, handling over one million tonnes of cargo in Dubai between April 2024 and March 2025 – the highest volume ever processed by the company in a 12-month period. The record reflects a 30% year-on-year increase, driven by rising freight volumes at both both Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al […]
David Keene, CEO of Aurrigo International plc, explores what it will take for aviation to fully embrace autonomous technology and revolutionise the airport experience. Airports and airlines can easily predict how the aviation sector will look in the next 12 months. However, fast forward a decade, and the picture becomes far less certain. Why? Because […]
The first phase of the expansion of Antalya Airport (AYT) in Turkey has been completed. The project has added another 132,000sqm to AYT’s international Terminal 2 and 38,000 square metres to the domestic terminal. Last year a record 38 million passengers (+6.5%) used the airport, which is operated by Fraport TAV Antalya Airport, a joint venture […]
ACI World today confirmed that close to 9.5 billion passengers passed through the world’s airports in 2024, with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta (ATL) once again leading the way be welcoming 108 million travellers (+3.3%). According to ACI’s figures, the Top 10 busiest airports – representing 9% of global traffic (855 million passengers) – witnessed a gain of […]
The opening of new sensory rooms, wellness spaces, museums and ambient scenting are just some of the ways airports continue to raise the bar on customer service. BENGALURU-KEMPEGOWDA OPENS INDIA’S FIRST SENSORY ROOM In a step towards promoting inclusive air travel, Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) has introduced a first of its kind sensory room […]
Airports across the globe have been recognised for their customer service excellence in ACI’s ASQ Airport Experience Awards, writes Joe Bates. ACI World’s 2024 ASQ Airport Experience Awards have revealed last year’s top performing airports for the delivery of outstanding customer service. The roll of honour includes airports handling less than two million passengers per […]
Brisbane (BNE), Hamad (DOH), Helsinki (HEL), LaGuardia (LGA), Munich (MUC) and Quito (UIO) are just a few of the airports to be honoured in this year’s Skytrax World Airport Awards. BNE won the top award for the Best Airport Staff in Australia & Pacific at the 2025 World Airport Awards. It previously won the accolade […]
What are the world’s airports asking from architects when it comes to building new facilities or enhancing existing ones? Corgan’s Jonathan Massey provides his thoughts. While change is inevitable, it seems that the aviation industry has seen more than its fair share over the past 30 years, perhaps driven by the fact that the industry […]
MATARAT Holding has signed a memorandum of understanding with SITA to accelerate the digital transformation of airports across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The agreement will focus on deploying smart, scalable technologies that enhance passenger experience, streamline operations and increase airport efficiency as Saudi Arabia pushes forward with its aviation modernisation plans. “This Memorandum of […]
With a new showpiece terminal opening later this year, passenger numbers at an 18 year high, and innovation at the front and centre of its business, these are good times for Pittsburgh International Airport, writes Joe Bates. There is no doubting that Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) has gone from strength to strength over the last […]
Sydney Airport is preparing for a bustling Easter and school holiday peak, with 2.5 million passengers set to travel through its terminals between April 9th and 29th. During the peak, one million passengers will pass through the T1 international terminal, making it the busiest Easter school holiday period since 2019, and a 9% increase on […]
