New technology to ensure a connected future
Sumesh Patel, SITA’s president for Asia Pacific, considers some of the technologies that will transform the passenger experience at airports in the decades to come. The air traveller journey is...
Sustainable recruitment
Kully Sandhu, managing director of Aviation Recruitment Network, considers what needs to be done to restore confidence in careers in aviation. Sustainability is more than carbon targets and greener infrastructure;...
Waste control
The heightened scrutiny of sustainability and cutting through green washing is increasing pressure on airports to step up their waste management efforts, writes Emma Cooke, operations manager with waste and...
London Gatwick set for busiest ever summer season
London Gatwick is expecting its busiest summer season since 2019, with a record number of airlines, fresh destinations and expanded long-haul options. The first in a number of new services...
UK trial shows potential of hydrogen powered ground handling equipment
A successful trial of hydrogen-powered ground handling equipment at a UK airport has proven that it can be safely and effectively integrated into airport ground operations, according to a new...
Long serving Edinburgh Airport boss to step down later this year
Gordon Dewar has announced that he will step down as CEO of Edinburgh Airport after 14 years and is expected to leave his role towards the end of 2026 following...
New mural at MIA honours pioneering aviator and land developer
Miami-Dade County mayor, Daniella Levine Cava, joined local government leaders at Miami International Airport yesterday to unveil a new wall mural honouring pioneering aviator and land developer Glenn Curtiss. The...
Host of new retail concepts open at Albuquerque International Sunport
WHSmith North America has adde eight new concepts to the company’s portfolio at Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), the primary international airport serving the US state of New Mexico. The new...
Terminal upgrade underway at Shannon Airport
The Shannon Airport Group has commenced the first airport-focused element of its €40 million investment drive for 2026, with construction now underway on a €15 million upgrade of the airport’s...
Hong Kong’s new T2 departures facility to open in May
The new passenger departure facilities at Hong Kong International Airport’s Terminal 2 are scheduled to commence operations on May 27, 2026. The announcement was made by Fred Lam, chairman of...
Brisbane Airport celebrates Lunar New Year in style
Brisbane Airport has a whole host of reasons for celebrating the Year of the Horse, one of which includes handling more Lunar New Year flights than ever before. There’s been...
NATS in control at Birmingham Airport
NATS has formally assumed responsibility for air traffic control (ATC) and engineering services at Birmingham Airport in the UK. The successful handover marks a significant milestone in the new 10-year...