Perth Airport has appointed Australian firm Woods Bagot to lead a global consortium of architecture and design companies to shape the face of its new international and domestic terminals. The New Terminal project – including terminal facilities, aprons and taxiways – will be one of the most complex construction projects undertaken in Perth. Woods Bagot […]
As airports around the world launch terminal expansions, air mobility projects, and new conveniences for passengers, US airports face mounting pressure to meet increasingly elevated expectations. US airports are responding by investing in a wave of modernisation and innovation efforts designed to improve the passenger experience, enhance safety, produce more operational efficiency and provide long […]
Enhancing existing lounges to provide today’s passengers with the airport experience they want is helping take airport hospitality to another level, writes Shaun Weston. With so many different lounge options available at airports today, a key challenge for operators is how to maintain their premium appeal while catering to a broader audience. And this new […]
Airport World shines the spotlight on a handful of very different sustainability initiatives across Europe and North America. Engaging with the local community London’s Heathrow Airport has unveiled an Air Traffic Control tower shaped bird hide in a local nature reserve in the heart of one of its 13 local nature conservation sites. The one-of-a-kind […]
Swedavia, one of the world’s most environmentally aware airport operators, has announced that Visby, Åre Östersund and Kiruna airports in Sweden have achieved the top Level 5 status in ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. Their achievements positions Swedavia as a world leader in the aviation sector, as seven out of its ten Swedish airports are […]
Toronto Pearson has held its second annual Airport Workers Day – a day dedicated to recognising people across the airport community whose work is essential to delivering an exceptional travel experience, keeping Canada connected and powering the economy. Co-ordinated nationally by the Canadian Airports Council, Airport Workers Day is also an important opportunity to recognise […]
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) welcomed 736,709 passengers during May 2025, marking a 12.7% increase compared to the same period last year. The Jordanian gateway also recorded 6,532 aircraft movements throughout the month, a 10.8% year-on-year rise, while cargo traffic amounted to 6,217 tons, indicating an 8.9% decline against May 2024. During the January to […]
Miami International Airport (MIA) today held the groundbreaking ceremony for its new Concourse K. The new concourse will be a 300,000-square-foot expansion that will add six new passenger gates and boarding areas for domestic and international flights, post-security concessions offering more dining and shopping options for travellers, and a new passenger lounge. The future three-level […]
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has declared that it is “staffed and ready” to screen over 18.5 million travellers at US airport security checkpoints during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. This year’s projection includes Tuesday, July 1, through Monday, July 7, with the highest passenger volume – approximately 2.9 million – expected on Sunday, July 6. […]
A-SAFE’s James Smith explains why he believes being proactive on airport safety is key to efficient operations. The image of airport operations is one of constant, co-ordinated motion. But that smooth choreography masks a fragile balance. One damaged piece of equipment, one mistimed delay, or a minor safety incident (airside or landside) can trigger a […]
Utilising intelligent video technology can help enhance safety, security and operational efficiency at airports, especially during busy peak periods, writes Milestone Systems’ Martin McGrath. With the busy summer rush rapidly approaching in the Northern Hemisphere, and following numerous high profile operational challenges in airports around Europe since the pandemic, airport managers will be developing watertight […]
Leeds Bradford Airport is to open a series of new and refreshed F&B outlets as part of the UK gateway’s transformative £100 million terminal extension and refurbishment. The airport is adding a three-storey extension to its main terminal, scheduled for completion before the busy summer getaway, to meet growing demand and improve passenger experiences. And […]
