DXB opens 24/7 laboratory for rapid COVID-19 tests
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has officially opened of one of the world’s largest and most modern airport labs for the on-site processing of COVID-19 RT PCR tests. Located close to...
UK aviation industry outlines plans for achieving net zero carbon emissions
The UK’s leading airlines, airports, aerospace manufacturers and air service navigation providers today reaffirmed their joint commitment to a net zero future for UK aviation, setting out a first set...
Recognition for work of Glasgow Airport’s first responders during COVID-19 pandemic
Glasgow Airport’s team of volunteer community first responders have been recognised for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic response. Paul Scott, Kevin McGuire, Steven Mitchell, Douglas McShane, Jeanette Paton, Jennifer...
Post-pandemic mega trends for travel retail
Changing consumption patterns due to the global pandemic is causing the emergence of new mega trends in travel retail, according to the latest consumer research from m1nd-set. The research introduces...
Expansion on the horizon
With new owners and a capacity doubling new terminal on the way, the future looks bright for Kazakhstan’s Almaty Airport, writes Joe Bates. Almaty Airport is under new ownership after...
Tokyo Narita deploys new customer feedback technology
Customer feedback provider, HappyOrNot, has installed its smiley push button machines at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport ahead of the city hosting the Summer Olympics. Using HappyOrNot’s Smiley Terminal push-button type...
Scenario planning will help airports cope with the expected Q3 upturn in traffic
As restrictions begin to ease in the UK and with many hoping that more countries will be added to the government’s green list, online searches for flights are increasing, writes...
Hong Kong cargo giant Hactl to open aircraft engine handling complex
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) is making a bid to increase Hong Kong’s involvement in the movement of aero engines through the establishment of a new Aero Engine...
Slovenia’s Ljubljana Airport unveils new showpiece terminal
Ljubljana Airport today inaugurated its new 10,000sqm passenger terminal, although the Slovenian gateway’s key new asset won’t officially open to passengers until July 1. Operator Fraport Slovenija, a subsidiary of...
Asia-Pacific Airports – Issue 2, 2021
Focus on: Route development Special report: Travel bubbles & health passports Plus: Sustainability, e-commerce & WBP news READ THE ISSUE ONLINE DOWNLOAD THE ISSUE VIEW FROM THE TOP...
ACI confirms airport industry’s commitment to net zero emissions by 2050
ACI World and the five ACI regions – in collaboration with members – have created a long-term carbon goal for their member airports. The announcement simpy says: “ACI member airports...
Traffic steadily rising at Quito International Airport
Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport today revealed that it has handled 1.1 million passengers since reopening for commercial flights a year ago following its temporary closure due to the global...