Moments of truth Richard Plenty and Terri Morrissey reflect on how passenger perceptions of travel are shaped by their experiences in turbulent times. How fast and how unexpectedly the world changes. We ran our ACI ‘High Performance Airport Leadership’ programme from February 16-20 and the message coming from our international participants was optimistic, with growth […]
Whether installed on rooftops, in purpose-built farms or car parks across the airport site, solar can power aviation’s future, writes Tom Lloyd. In 2024, almost one million flights departed from UK airports, producing 34.1 million tonnes of CO2 – a 6.2% increase in emissions and a 4.1% increase in flight numbers compared to 2023. Although […]
Building upwards instead of outwards provides a potential solution for airport car parks where space is tight, writes Christopher Tiessen, president/CEO of KLAUS Multiparking America. Airport leaders everywhere face the same dilemma: passenger numbers keep rising, but airports themselves aren’t getting any bigger. And the skies are only getting busier. Global air travel demand rose […]
We provide a snapshot of the latest news stories and features from some of the companies that support the growth and development of the world’s airports. DNATA TO EXPAND CARGO OPERATIONS IN ZURICH When it opens in early 2027, dnata’s new cargo centre at Zurich Airport will be capable of handling up to 90,000 tonnes […]
Embracing AI on the airfield will play a key role in the pursuit of the intelligent airfield and take FOD detection and proactive maintenance to the next level, writes Illuminex AI’s CEO, Brian Freed. At Illuminex.ai, we are building the future of airfield intelligence one that prioritises safety, operational continuity, and real-world practicality. Our flagship […]
Editor, Joe Bates, takes a closer look at a pioneering new cargo screening solution from Nuctech and the opening of a smart cargo hub at DXB. Air cargo transports around $8.3 trillion worth of goods across the globe each year, accounting for approximately 33% of world trade by value, according to IATA. Yet, despite its […]
Changing traveller behaviours are reshaping airport operations worldwide and creating new baggage handling challenges and opportunities for the industry, writes Dohop’s Marc Pyette. With traveller habits changing, arguably a new imperative for airports is to improve the way they handle airside baggage transfers on ‘virtually interlined flights’. Virtually interlined itineraries and self-connecting travel are surging […]
Its fleet of autonomous vehicles for operations across the airport site ensure that Hong Kong International Airport is a global leader in the use of the technology. It currently operates more than 70 driverless vehicles, including more than 56 autonomous electric tractors (AETs), eight patrol cars and six staff shuttle buses. Between them they have […]
Errol McGlothan, president of EMEA & APAC at Airport Dimensions, explains how personalisation and premiumisation are reshaping the airport experience. For a long time, the airport lounge was seen as the ultimate ‘nice to have’ – a quiet sanctuary tucked away behind a frosted glass door for a small number of frequent flyers. However, if […]
Airport World discovers that lounge operators continue to up their game and invest in new facilities to meet growing demand from travellers that are looking to enhance their airport experience. It has been a busy year to date for the Plaza Premium Group, which has announced the opening or planned introduction of a number of […]
Aspire’s David Collyer considers what the future might hold for airport lounges and the global traveller experience. Global travel growth looks set to continue, with the airport lounge market valued at $4.9 billion in 2025 and projected to reach almost $6.3 billion by 2027. But what’s interesting is where that growth is coming from as […]
Multisensory design reduces passenger stress and creates a more welcoming terminal, writes Spectrio’s Christian Armstrong. As much as we would like to think otherwise, airports are often stressful places for travellers, especially those juggling time, paperwork, bags, kids and gate changes. Enhancing the airport experience is therefore a key goal for most gateways and, arguably, […]
