Finavia will carry out the €1.1 million renovation of the approach lighting system at Tampere-Pirkkala Airport this summer. The work is a continuation of Finavia’s investments and lifecycle management, which has been carried out systematically despite the challenging economic situation that began in 2020. The maintenance of the airport’s critical infrastructure is ongoing and the […]
SWISS and Metafuels SAF technology have signed an agreement to jointly promote the development and scaling-up of viable sustainable aviation fuel solutions. The collaboration should help SWISS secure long-term access to synthetic fuels and make further progress towards lower-emissions aviation, while also investing in Switzerland as an innovation hub. Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) notes […]
ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East today released a comprehensive assessment of the operational and economic impact of the ongoing military conflict in the Gulf on regional aviation infrastructure in Middle East, and it doesn’t make pretty reading. Its assessment, which covers the two-month period from the conflict’s onset through 30 April 2026, reveals that during […]
The global airports management, consulting and investment arm of daa, the operator of Dublin and Cork airports, has been appointed as the strategic and operational partner for Gia Binh International Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam, one of the country’s most significant new aviation infrastructure projects. The appointment follows a strategic partnership between Masterise Aviation Infrastructure Joint […]
A total of 33,494,009 passengers (+3.6%) passed through Aena Group’s global airport network last month. The total means that 114.7 million passengers used its network of 46 airports and two heliport’s in the first four months of 2025 – 3.7% more than in the corresponding period a year ago. Its airports also handled 994,719 aircraft […]
Fraport CEO, Dr Stefan Schulte, today reflected on a successful 2025 and current aviation challenges at the company’s 25th regular Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Frankfurt Airport. He opened by describing 2025 as a transformational year for Fraport as after a decade of major investments and amidst geopolitical challenges, it achieved major milestones and laid […]
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 […]
Greater Toronto Airport Authority today marked the start of construction on the first major programme under Pearson LIFT, its phased, multi-billion-dollar programme to modernise and expand Toronto Pearson. Pearson LIFT is designed to renew infrastructure, advancing technology–driven operations, revitalise and expand facilities to support Toronto Pearson’s growth for the next decade and beyond. The initial […]
Dubai Airports has been recognised as a 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) winner, placing the organisation among a select group of international employers that record the highest levels of employee engagement. It sits in the 77th percentile in this competitive benchmark, with a score of 74% for employee engagement, up from 71% in 2025, […]
Nuremberg Airport in Germany has officially unveiled its modernised passenger security checkpoint. Christian Bernreiter, Minister of State for Housing, Construction and Transport, the deputy mayor of the City of Nuremberg, and airport COO, Jan Bruns, were among those to attend a special ceremony to mark the event. The security checkpoint has been gradually refurbished over […]
London’s Heathrow Airport experienced a 5% decline in passenger numbers in April, which it attributes to the ongoing impact of the conflict in the Middle East on some markets and short-term adjustments to travel plans. The airport handled 6.7 million passengers, 38,496 aircraft movements (-4.6%) and 129,912 tonnes of cargo (+1%) during the month. However, […]
Halifax Stanfield International Airport enjoyed progressive passenger growth, expanded connectivity, and significant economic impact across the province last year as operator HIAA marked 25 years of managing and growing the gateway. “We marked our milestone year with strong increases in passenger demand and sustained investment in our airport, strengthening the connections that bring people, businesses, […]
