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; it’s about building resilient teams to deliver reliable operations through cycles of growth and disruption. Before the pandemic, aviation was viewed as a stable, long‑term […]
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 tech specialist Envirovue. Getting rid of all that waste in a sustainable way in a daily challenge, and as the aviation industry faces growing environmental […]
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 launched earlier this month with Emirates welcoming its fourth-daily flight to Dubai, operated by an Airbus A350 – the first to serve England. And that’s […]
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 report. The Zero Carbon Turn project, led by Exeter Airport in collaboration with Cranfield University, TUI, ULEMCo, Boeing and MULAG, and supported by the CAA […]
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 the search for his successor. Dewar, one of the most familiar faces and voices in the UK airport industry, said: “It has been the highlight […]
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 mural features historic images and milestones of the neighbouring cities of Hialeah, Miami Springs, and Opa-locka, which he founded 100 years ago and are all […]
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 concepts are Duke City Station, Museum of New Mexico Foundation Shops, Los Poblanos, InMotion, Great Hall Landing, Globo Mercado, Nob Hill Necessities and Roadrunner Express. […]
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 terminal building. This phase marks the beginning of the latest programme of works across Shannon Airport, aimed at enhancing passenger facilities and delivering long‑term sustainability […]
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 Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) and Mable Chan, Secretary for Transport and Logistics, during the Chinese New Year celebrations at HKG today. The passenger facilities […]
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 partnership awarded to NATS after a competitive tender process, reinforcing its position as the UK’s leading air navigation service provider. The transition follows a contract […]
Brisbane Airport is welcoming in the Year of the Horse with more Lunar New Year flights than ever before. There’s been a 17.4% surge in Lunar New Year inbound capacity between Queensland and key Asian cities, including Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Taipei. Compared to the Lunar New Year period last year, China Southern Airlines […]
This year’s Valentine’s Day flower story comes from Dubai, where ground handler dnata today announced that it has handled 227,530 kilos of flowers in just five days at its dedicated facility at the Dubai Flower Centre (DFC). Between February 7-11, 2026, dnata processed 274 shipments comprising more than 18,700 boxes of flowers, representing a significant […]
