Busan in South Korea hosted the third instalment of ACI’s Airports Innovate conference. Editor, Joe Bates, was there to report on some of the conference highlights. Airports Innovate may only be a few years old, but it has quickly established itself as one of ACI’s most dynamic conferences, giving participants a glimpse of some of […]
The power of AI, recognising that it isn’t all about replacing staff, and ensuring its safe adoption were just a few of the topics covered at the inaugural Artificial Intelligence in Airports summit in London. A host of technology experts, start-ups, airports and AI solution providers gathered in Twickenham in London in December for the […]
With the ongoing expansion of Terminal 3 gathering pace, record traffic figures, and the Danish state once again in control of its destiny, these are good times for Copenhagen Airport, writes Joe Bates. The final figures are in, 2025 proved to be the best year ever for traffic at Copenhagen Airport (CPH) with a record […]
DOWNLOAD THE ISSUE HERE Airport Profile: Copenhagen Event Review: Artificial Intelligence in Airports & Airports Innovate Plus: Airport Design, Retail and Business Exchange Sustainable growth Editor, Joe Bates, reflects on the innovation focus of recent industry events and the sustainability theme of this issue of Airport World. Happy New Year to one and all. Let’s […]
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. SCREENING UPGRADE IN BNE’S DOMESTIC TERMINAL The brand-new northern screening point in Brisbane Airport’s Domestic Terminal is set to deliver a smoother, more streamlined screening experience for Qantas passengers. […]
Embracing sunflower lanyards for passengers with hidden disabilities and a new look Arrivals area provide examples of how high Quito International Airport values good customer service. Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport has become one of the latest gateways to embrace the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. The initiative is aimed at improving accessibility and travel experience for […]
Ambitious plans for new terminals, imminent openings and longer term airport projects ensure that it has been a busy end to the year for infrastructure development, writes Joe Bates. With traffic growth now firmly back on the agenda, the race is well and truly on to ensure that the world’s airports are equipped with the […]
We take a look at the opening of an innovation hub at Singapore Changi and the airport’s use of robotic technology to carry out maintenance inspections in hard to get to areas for humans. Changi Airport Group (CAG) has unveiled Terminal X – a vibrant innovation hub designed to bring together its partner innovators under […]
We find out more about the growth, development and expansion plans of Queen Alia International Airport, Jordan’s air gateway to the world. With passenger traffic on the rise, a newly extended concession agreement for Airports International Group (AIG) and plans underway for the next phase of its infrastructure development, these are busy times for Jordan’s […]
DOWNLOAD THE ISSUE HERE Airport Profile: Queen Alia Special Report: New Infrastructure Plus: Connectivity; Cybersecurity; IT Innovation; Clear skies ahead Editor, Joe Bates, reflects on a busy and eventful year for Airport World and the ‘passenger facilitation’ theme of this issue. With our December/January 2026 issue being published in January next year, it feels right […]
Airport artwork continues to innovate, win awards and surprise and delight travellers, and so much more is to come, writes Joe Bates. AEROPLANE CHESS IN HONG KONG An iconic Chinese board game, ‘Aeroplane Chess’ has come to life in Terminal 1 at Hong Kong International Airport courtesy of the transformation of a public seating area […]
We report on the innovative design of Hollywood Burbank Airport’s new terminal and pioneering modular construction at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. When the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority (BGPAA) decided to build a new, state-of-the-art 355,000 square feet terminal at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), Corgan, in association with CannonDesign, was enlisted as the designer of the […]
