ACI World Business Partner, Assaia, has launched APU Emissions Control to reduce carbon emissions and cuts costs by detecting unwarranted Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) usage at airport gates, and delivering automated real-time alerts and reports. A recent report commissioned by the UK’s Airport Operators Association showed that the largest part of an airport’s emissions come […]
Fortnum & Mason, an upmarket department store from the UK, has partnered with Lagardère Travel Retail to open its first travel retail location in Asia in the East Hall luxury zone at Hong Kong International Airport. The 46 square metre store offers a wide assortment of the brand’s most in-demand teas, biscuit, chocolates, tea accessories, […]
As part of the first phase of its $4.2 billion, five-year development of a new international terminal anchoring the north side of John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), JFK Millennium Partners (JMP) has assumed management and operations of JFK Terminal 7. Under the leadership of New York Governor Kathy Hochul, this project is a key […]
Salvador Bahia Airport in Brazil, part of the VINCI Airport network, has a new selfie point following the unveiling of a new artwork by artist Raiana Britto. Her illustration, next to the entrance to the boarding area, is said to bring together scenes from the daily lives of black people who live in Salvador and […]
Malmö Airport, the third busiest gateway in Sweden and the start of international journeys for many people living in the south of the country, celebrates its 50th anniversary today. The airport has welcomed around 60 million passengers since opening in 1972 and, operator Swedavia proudly notes that it is one of the first airports in […]
Anchorage’s Ted Stevens International Airport is set to become home to Alaska’s tallest air traffic control tower following the unveiling of plans for a new 300ft high facility. Designed by Stantec at the request of the FAA, the new airport traffic control tower (ATCT) and terminal radar approach control base building (TRACON) will provide air traffic […]
Neste and Airbus have signed an agreement to advance the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) within the aviation sector. Both parties are said to share a vision that SAF is a key solution to helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions of air travel, and today’s announcement aims to accelerate the aviation sector’s transition to SAF. […]
New analysis from ICF shows that the UK has the necessary Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) feedstocks to meet the 10% UK SAF target by 2030 through UK production, although the industry coalition Sustainable Aviation warns that more government support is needed now to ensure that it happens. It is believed that a UK SAF industry […]
İGA Istanbul Airport has become the first airport in the world to be accredited under ACI World’s new Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation programme, a first-of-its kind initiative dedicated to airport accessibility. The accreditation programme was launched earlier this year and provides a continuous path of improvement in the area of accessibility for passengers with disabilities, which […]
Actions speak louder than words Dr Richard Plenty and Terri Morrissey reflect on the importance of taking a broad perspective on sustainability. We are writing this column from New Zealand where we are on a fact-finding mission on ‘sustainability’. At the same time as we are working, we are enjoying seeing some of the amazing […]
Whether in town for Miami Art Week or not, travellers at Miami International Airport (MIA) can this week sample works by some of the world-renowned artists featured at the annual event before they even leave the airport. Just in time for Miami Art Week 2022, the Miami-Dade Aviation Department’s Fine Arts and Cultural Affairs Division […]
Saudi Arabia today unveiled plans for a new mega hub for Riyadh which will be called King Salman International Airport. According to the master plan, King Salman International Airport will boost Riyadh’s position as a global logistics hub and stimulate transport, trade and tourism. It is expected to accommodate up to 185 million passengers per […]
