Sun Group and Changi Airports International (CAI) have signed a strategic co-operation agreement to support the development of Phu Quoc International Airport in Vietnam. Under the partnership, CAI will provide advisory services to enhance the airport operations, commercial programme, air connectivity and capacity and service enhancements. The partnership aims to transform Phu Quoc International Airport […]
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has signed a contract with Eythos to operate its planned new SKYTOPIA Art & Valuables Storage Facility. According to AAHK, it marks a significant milestone in Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKG) transformation into an ‘Airport City’ under the SKYTOPIA blueprint. Spanning 53,000sqft, the stand-alone and purpose-designed Art & Valuables Storage […]
Christchurch Airport continues to grow its Australian network, with Jetstar confirming new seasonal direct flights between Christchurch and Perth from October 2026 to March 2027. Operating three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, the non-stop service will add more than 30,000 seats over summer with flights operated by Jetstar’s fleet of Perth based […]
In an Australian first, Sydney Airport has opened a barber’s shop, gym and a nail salon in the international Arrivals area of Terminal 1 to helping travellers refresh, recharge and reset from the moment they arrive. Barber’s Lounge is now open at T1 International Arrivals, providing grooming services for passengers seeking a quick refresh before […]
Brisbane Airport has a whole host of reasons for celebrating the Year of the Horse, one of which includes handling more Lunar New Year flights than ever before. There’s been a 17.4% surge in Lunar New Year inbound capacity between Queensland and key Asian cities, including Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Taipei. Compared to the […]
TK Elevator (TKE) has extended its maintenance contract with Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). According to TKE, the renewed partnership highlights its ability to deliver on its Universal Service proposition to provide OEM-level services and support for mobility equipment across major brands, contributing to the development of the gateway. Under this latest four-year contract, TK […]
Menzies Aviation has been awarded a 15-year license to provide ground handling services at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), one of India’s fastest‑growing airports for both domestic and international traffic. The license, awarded by Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), is effective from April 1, 2026, with operations expected to commence immediately upon securing required regulatory […]
International travellers departing Brisbane can now enjoy Brooki Bakehouse’s cult-favourite cookies on the go, with the viral social media sensation unveiling the world’s first Brooki Bakehouse cookie vending machine, at Brisbane Airport. The new Brisbane outpost will give travellers 24/7 access to the signature chunky cookies, with each cookie freshly baked, sealed for freshness and […]
Smiths Detection has enabled the successful launch of an automated International Remote Baggage Screening System (IRBS), which it believes sets a new global standard for cross-border aviation security and passenger processing between South Korea and the United States. According to Smiths Detection, the achievement was led by Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC), which it claims […]
Perth Airport today reports that it has made significant progress with the construction and planning of its multi-billion-dollar investment programme. In early 2025, Perth Airport partnered with Bechtel as its Capital Portfolio Partner to establish governance, tools, and processes to integrate the projects and set the programme up for success. Bechtel has now been appointed […]
ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID) today released its latest outlook on air cargo performance across the region, highlighting stabilising demand, recovering supply chains, and long-term growth until 2028. The updated version of ACI APAC & MID’s Short Term Forecast 2025-2028, developed with OAG, projects Asia-Pacific air cargo volumes to grow 4.3% […]
President and CEO, Hag-Jae Lee, talks to Joe Bates about the success, ambitions and future development plans of Incheon International Airport. HOW WOULD YOU SUM UP YOUR FIRST TWO YEARS IN THE HOT-SEAT AT INCHEON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CORPORATION? I have enjoyed it and, from day one, have felt deep gratitude for the rare opportunity to […]
