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Keith Hui, FAIA, HOK’s regional leader of aviation and transportation considers the case for the creation of sensory terminals that are a welcome space for all. Public spaces should be universally accessible and enjoyed by everyone. As one of the most complex and high-stress public environments, airports welcome people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds […]
Birmingham Airport’s journey to carbon neutrality has taken a significant step forward by it achieving Level 4 status in ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. The accreditation recognises the UK airport’s continued progress in reducing carbon emissions and strengthening its long-term sustainability commitments. And it is further supported by BHX’s new five-year Sustainability Strategy, that was […]
Miami International Airport is transforming its infrastructure to equip itself for the next stage of its journey, writes Joe Bates. With plans to invest at least $14 billion on enhancing its infrastructure to ensure that it is equipped for long-term growth, these are indeed busy and exciting times for Miami International Airport. On the cards […]
Hamburg Airport is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its dedicated cargo centre, which effectively transformed air freight operations at the gateway. The airport described the construction and May 30, 2016, opening of Hamburg Airport Cargo Center (HACC) as taking an important step into the future. And history has proven it right as the €50 million building […]
Kansai International Airport (KIX) has inaugurated the expanded and fully renovated international retail area of Terminal 1, marking the completion of an ambitious renovation project launched in 2021. The milestone coincides with the 10th anniversary of Kansai Airports’ concession of the airport, which it believes illustrates its decade of commitment to the transformation and attractiveness […]
Brisbane Airport is marking a decade of direct connectivity to Canada, with Air Canada celebrating 10 years since the launch of non-stop flights between Brisbane and Vancouver. Since the inaugural flight touched down at Brisbane Airport on June 3, 2016, the route has carried more than 1.2 million passengers between the two destinations and become […]
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has achieved Level 2 status in ACI’s Airport Customer Experience Accreditation programme. SFO first earned Level 1 accreditation in 2019 and had it renewed in 2025. This Level 2 accreditation acknowledges that SFO has demonstrated a deeper understanding of customer expectations through data analysis, journey mapping, frontline training and operational […]
Traffic across Sweden’s airports continued to rise in May, although international air travel to some extent was influenced by global events such as the ongoing situation in the Middle East. In total more than 3.1 million passengers passed through Swedavia’s 10 airports during May – 3% more than during the corresponding month last year. International […]
Boston Logan passengers on select Delta Air Lines and JetBlue flights can now check in, drop their bags, and clear TSA security in Framingham, Massachusetts, before they ever reach the airport. The Logan Airport Remote Terminal at Framingham, launched today by the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), is the first off-airport security checkpoint in North America. […]
Munich has become the first airport in Germany to achieve Level 3 status in ACI World’s Airport Customer Experience Accreditation programme. The airport notes that the accolade underscores its “strong commitment to an outstanding passenger experience” at Munich Airport. It states: “In today’s highly competitive aviation industry, passenger satisfaction depends not only on efficient and […]
Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) has won the top honour in ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East’s annual Safety Recognition Awards for 2026. The awards recognise airport operators for advancing safety culture and strengthening safety management through effective, practical, and innovation-led solutions. BLR’s Diamond Award represents the highest level of distinction under the programme. It acknowledges […]
Lithuanian Airports (LTOU) have announced that a new advanced drone detection system has been installed at Palanga Airport to stop the threat of drones from local residents and visitors to the area. The new equipment was installed as the airport welcomes record passenger flows and an increasing number of flights. A similar system will soon […]
