Travellers at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) can now enjoy a wider variety of full-service dining options and convenient take-out choices following the opening of two highly anticipated local restaurants. Rappahannock Oyster Bar, located in Concourse B, presents an array of celebrated regional dishes, including fresh oysters from their Chesapeake Bay farm. While Gatsby, a […]
ACI World has released its latest airport industry economic and financial performance data, revealing a significant gap between the recovery of passenger traffic and total airport revenues. It says that while passenger traffic nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2023 – just 5.4% below 2019 – airport revenues lagged further behind, falling short by 11.4%. […]
ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East’s manager for communications and brand marketing, Yuman Lau, provides the quarterly news round-up. ADDRESSING DRONE INTRUSIONS AND LANDSIDE SECURITY CHALLENGES ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID) addressed airport security challenges, focusing on landside attacks and drone intrusions at the 9th Annual Technical and Operational Meeting (ATOM) of […]
We report on the award winning success of Dallas Love Field Airport’s new 3D LED holographic signage fan displays. Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) is on cloud nine after its new passenger pick-up signage, a cutting-edge 3D holographic LED fan display, won a ‘Best Innovation in Airport Passenger Related Processes’ award. The signs, a game […]
Edinburgh Airport today announced that United Airlines is to extend its seasonal service between Edinburgh and Washington DC to virtually year-round. Already flying daily during the summer season until October 25, the airline’s non-stop capital-to-capital service will continue into the winter season on a five-times weekly basis, operating from October 26, 2025, until January 5, […]
SITA Europe president, Sergio Colella, unwraps some of the biggest tech trends in the aviation industry. Air travel is changing fast. Passenger numbers are soaring, with 8.2 billion travellers expected by 2037, and new tech is making the journey smoother, safer, and more sustainable. Artificial intelligence (AI), biometrics, and automation aren’t just buzzwords. They’re revolutionising […]
We discover more about how the Royal Schiphol Group is building design resilience into all new facilities at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The resilience of an airport is tested daily – whether operational, climate, social or economic. There are numerous tools and technologies available to help create future-ready airports. In this article, we explore how one […]
AviAlliance has announced plans to invest £350 million in the future growth and decarbonisation of Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports over the course of the next five years. The global airport operator completed the acquisition of AGS Airports, operator of the three UK gateways, in January for an enterprise value of £1.53 billion and today […]
London’s Heathrow Airport today insisted that it has enjoyed a “strong start to 2025” despite its Q1 passenger numbers falling by 300,000 on the corresponding period a year ago. The dip, of course, was effectively down to the power outage on March 21 that led to more than 1,400 flights being cancelled, ultimately affecting around […]
Airports across the region continue to upgrade their facilities to enhance their capacity and operational efficiency, writes Joe Bates. HAMAD CONTINUES TO ENHANCE ITS FACILITIES Hamad International Airport (DOH) has officially unveiled its new Concourses D and E as part of its latest terminal expansion programme. According to the gateway, both new additions are “designed […]
BEUMER Group’s Per Engelbrechtsen explains how 3D visualisation can improve baggage handling operations at the world’s airports. It’s not hard to see why digital twins are becoming an imperative for businesses and why many airports and other industries are adopting this technology. Having digital copies of systems gives airports the ability to make decisions within […]
The impressive performance of Asia-Pacific and Middle East airports in ACI’s ASQ Airport Experience Awards demonstrates their commitment to customer service excellence, writes Joe Bates. Airports big and small from across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East once again led the way in ACI’s annual ASQ Airport Experience Awards, winning a total of 68 accolades across […]
