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A new casual dining experience has landed at Edinburgh Airport as Giraffe opened its doors to passengers today. The restaurant is the latest to join the airport’s food and beverage offering and will serve an extensive all-day menu, including international cuisines from Asian street food to classic American burgers. Located near Gate 6, the restaurant […]
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) and JFKIAT, the operator of New York JFK’s Terminal 4, are this month celebrating the 25th anniversary of the US’s first airport terminal to be operated by a non-airline, public-private partnership. Since assuming operation of JFK T4, JFKIAT has continued to upgrade and expand the […]
Dublin Airport has achieved Level 4+ status in ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, placing it among the top 13% of airports globally for carbon management. Operator, daa, notes that the achievement marks a significant step forward in its sustainability journey. “Achieving Level 4+ of Airport Carbon Accreditation is an important validation of the real progress […]
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 […]
Alaska Airlines believes that the newly renovated North Main Terminal at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will prove a huge hit with its passengers. Designed by HOK, the modernised space includes a new double-height check-in hall, achieved by moving back-of-house services in a mezzanine space to a different level; an expanded footprint by removing underutilised equipment on […]
HENSOLDT South Africa and Robin Radar have joined forces to support Durban’s King Shaka International Airport in its mission to protect millions of migrating barn swallows while enhancing airline safety. The barn swallow is an intercontinental migrant bird species that spends the austral summer mainly in the southern hemisphere, including southern Africa. And with up […]
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport has welcomed the arrival of its first direct Delta Air Lines flight from the US city of Boston. This new connection marks the airport’s seventh route to the United States – a market experiencing significant growth – and the third of those operated by Delta. The French gateway notes that it […]
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 […]
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) achieved a significant milestone in its Terminal 4 Modernization Program this week with the topping out ceremony for the final steel beam above the terminal’s main concourse. Crews lifted and placed the final steel beam on to the terminal’s new frame reflecting the completion of substantial structural construction of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
