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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
