Smiths Detection’s Hans Joachim Schöpe considers what might come next for security checkpoints at airports. The evolution of airport security checkpoints reflects the growing complexities of global travel and the continuous effort to balance passenger safety with operational efficiency. Indeed, ever evolving threats in an increasingly interconnected world has necessitated the development of more sophisticated […]
OAG’s chief analyst, John Grant, explains why Megahubs are nothing without their regional connectivity. Everyone wants to be “mega”. It’s a sign of importance, position, value, and sometimes wealth, and airports are just the same, they love to be Megahubs; or at least some of them do. The term Megahubs may have been around a […]
Stephan Hirmer, Amadeus’ head of end-to-end passenger servicing for airport and airline operations, considers how AI is transforming aviation. The air transport industry is under pressure to handle growing passenger volumes while maintaining high security standards and meeting the needs of travellers who increasingly expect a seamless experience. With Airports Council International predicting passenger volumes […]
Sustainable master planning can ensure that airports balance expansion plans whilst accelerating their sustainability objectives, writes Alton Aviation Consultancy’s Mabel Kwan. Airports are vital gateways to nations, linking cities, driving trade and serving as cultural hubs for millions of travellers. However, whilst aviation has brought about economic and social benefits, it has also increased the […]
Airports across ACI’s Asia-Pacific and Middle East region continue to pioneer green initiatives and deliver on sustainability, writes Joe Bates. DXB CONTINUES TO RAISE THE SUSTAINABILITY BAR Dubai International Airport’s (DXB) has achieved Level 4 ‘Transformation’ status in ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. The UAE hub notes that the achievement recognises its efforts to cut […]
Its achievements, ambitions and commitment to protecting the environment quite simply make Christchurch Airport one of the greenest and sustainably run gateways on the planet, writes Joe Bates. An ever growing list of accolades for its sustainability initiatives ensure that New Zealand’s Christchurch International Airport is a world leader when it comes to its efforts […]
An exceptional passenger experience and commitment to sustainability were key goals for Portland International Airport’s new terminal. The new one million square foot main terminal at Portland International Airport doubles the capacity of PDX and will enable the airport to welcome 35 million passengers annually by 2045. Featuring a 9-acre mass timber roof, the new […]
Qatar’s gateway to the world, Hamad International Airport (DOH), handled 52.7 million passengers last year – a healthy 15% increase on 2023. Aircraft movements also rose to 279,000, marking an 10% year-on-year increase, while a total of 2.6 million tonnes of cargo handled, a rise of 12% compared to the previous year. Additionally, the airport […]
Sustainable master planning can ensure that airports balance expansion plans whilst accelerating their sustainability objectives, writes Alton Aviation Consultancy’s Mabel Kwan. Airports are vital gateways to nations, linking cities, driving trade and serving as cultural hubs for millions of travellers. However, whilst aviation has brought about economic and social benefits, it has also increased the […]
We round-up some of the latest IT news stories making headlines across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East in the last quarter of the year. TAOYUAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO PARTNER WITH SITA SITA is partnering with Taipei’s Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to transform its passenger processing solutions. According to SITA, its check-in kiosk solutions will bring […]
ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East’s manager for communications and brand marketing, Yuman Lau, provides the quarterly news round-up. KEY COMMERCIAL INSIGHTS AT THE TRINITY FORUM 2024 ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East’s director general, Stefano Baronci, unveiled a number of key insights from our latest survey on non-aeronautical revenues at The Trinity Forum 2024. He pointed […]
Being resistant to earthquakes and built from locally sourced materials are two of the key sustainability drivers behind the design of Portland International Airport’s new terminal, writes Vince Granato, chief projects officer at the Port of Portland. It was more than a decade ago, back in 2011, when the conversation about building a new main […]
