Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) has handled its first cargo flight as part of the trials being conducted at the gateway before its opening. The freighter flight was accommodated at WSI’s dedicated Cargo Precinct, which opens later this month, and will be followed by the launch of passenger operations in October. Speaking ahead of the […]
Traffic to North America remained a bright spot for Heathrow last month, which handled 1.97 million outbound passengers to the region alone. The upturn, fuelled by the ongoing FIFA World Cup finals in Canada, the US and Mexico, marked a second consecutive month of increased travel to the region, with flight numbers up and passenger […]
Dubai has achieved another first with the world’s first purpose-built commercial vertiport receiving regulatory certification for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft operations. The green light for Skyports Infrastructure’s VDX vertiport from Dubai’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) paves the way for the future commencement of commercial Air Taxi services in Dubai. VDX will serve […]
Yesterday’s ‘Making AI Work at Airports’ webinar hosted by Egremont Group in partnership with Airport World focused on practical ways AI is providing value in airports and what it takes to successfully deliver it. In the hot-seat were Maurice Jenkins, chief innovation officer at Miami International Airport; Sharon Prior, founder and CEO of Inovivo and […]
Long time partner JCDecaux SE has renewed its contract with Heathrow Airport for another eight years. According to the airport, the partnership will support the next phase of growth in Heathrow’s media offering, while enhancing the experience for passengers at Heathrow and Heathrow Express. JCDecaux will manage Heathrow’s extensive media estate, comprising over 680 digital […]
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has unveiled a striking new UAE flag-inspired identity for its iconic air traffic control (ATC) tower, placing the colours of the nation at the heart of the world’s busiest international airport. The new-look tower was revealed during a special airside ceremony this morning, featuring a Dubai Police parade against the backdrop […]
We shine the spotlight on new facilities in Frankfurt, Munich and Hong Kong and provide an update on plans for the new Terminal 2 at Phu Quoc International Airport in Vietnam. In most parts of the world, adding key new airport infrastructure such as terminals and runways are massive projects, and sometimes political hot potatoes […]
A total of 5.7 million passengers passed through Frankfurt Airport in May, 2.7% more than in the corresponding month a year ago. Operator, Fraport, notes that the rise was helped by the timing of holidays and school vacation periods, with Southern Europe proving particularly popular with passengers. Destinations in the Far East, Africa and Latin […]
The consortium delivering John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new Terminal One has announced the release of its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report. Delivered with the support of Schneider Electric’s global consulting practice, SE Advisory Services, the report is said to underscore the continued progress in building climate-resilient infrastructure, expanding energy efficiency initiatives, and […]
Australia’s new multi-billion dollar gateway, Western Sydney International Airport (WSI), is set to welcome its first commercial passengers on October 25 when a Jetstar A320 flight departs for the Gold Coast. Indeed, Jetstar and Qantas tickets on services to the Gold Coast, Melbourne and Brisbane went on sale this morning as the airport gears up […]
Ever innovative Incheon has more liquid hydrogen charging stations for vehicles than any other airport on the planet, writes Joe Bates. When Incheon International Airport (ICN) embraces a challenge, it does so whole heartedly and without compromise, which is why nobody should be surprised to learn that it is now home to the largest liquid […]
Queenstown Airport in New Zealand has welcomed more than a million international passengers for the first time in a single financial year. Trans-Tasman traffic has played a key role in the upturn, which will further boosted this month by the launch of new direct services between Queenstown and Brisbane by Air New Zealand and Jetstar. […]
