The New Zealand Airports Association has welcomed Transport Minister Chris Bishop’s announcement outlining new government initiatives to strengthen New Zealand’s freight system. Chief executive, Billie Moore, said the focus on freight growth and resilience recognises the vital role the transport sector plays in underpinning New Zealand’s economy. “Airports are critical links in the freight network, […]
Brisbane Airport is marking a historic milestone today, recording the busiest day in its 100-year history. A combined total of 82,779 passengers are passing through the Domestic and International terminals, setting a new overall record. This unprecedented surge is driven not only by Brisbane Lions fans traveling to Melbourne for the AFL Grand Final and […]
Hong Kong is hosting Routes World for the first time this week, the event being held at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). The event serves as a pivotal platform for global air network planners to explore new opportunities for closer collaborations in establishing flight routes. And HKIA took the opportunity to sign two memorandums of […]
Qatar’s Hamad International Airport (DOH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a Sister Airport agreement with Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). The move is expected to help advance co-operation between Qatar–China and expand global air connectivity via Doha. The agreement, complements Qatar Airways’ partnership with China Southern Airlines and the MoU between the […]
Sydney Airport is about to get a whole lot sweeter, with much-loved cookie brand Brooki Bakehouse set to open a pop-up store at the T2 Domestic terminal. Opening in early November, the pop-up will be the first location for Brooki Bakehouse outside Queensland, giving passengers the chance to pick up the brand’s famous pre-packaged cookies […]
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) today signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with airports in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan with a view to enhancing air connectivity with the region and co-operation in other aspects of aviation development. AAHK CEO, Vivian Cheung, signed MoUs with Shymkent Airport in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Airports Joint Stock Company, which manages all […]
The latest news and views from World Business Partners across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. VIETNAM AIRPORT AWARD FOR ADB SAFEGATE Air Traffic Control Tower systems and equipment at Vietnam’s eagerly awaited Long Thanh International Airport are to be supplied by ADB SAFEGATE. The project includes delivering ASMGCS and related sub-systems, including surveillance sensors, to […]
The aviation industry is getting better at baggage handling with the number of mishandled bags continuing to fall globally, led by the Asia-Pacific region. Asia-Pacific’s aviation sector stood out globally in 2024, achieving the world’s lowest baggage mishandling rate at 3.1 bags per 1,000 passengers, a level it has consistently maintained over recent years. According […]
We report on the latest sustainability success of New Zealand’s Christchurch Airport. Christchurch Airport (CHC) has received a Platinum award in ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East’s Green Airports Recognition 2025 programme, the accolade recognising the airport’s leadership in building a clean energy future through its solar farm KĹŤwhai Park. The airport was one of only […]
Retail innovation will play a key role in enhancing the airport experience going forward, writes Chris Gwilliam, global senior vice president of business development at Airport Dimensions. An ever-increasing number of the world’s bigger airports are undergoing a fundamental shift as they transition from being a mere point of transit to a destination in their own […]
FedEx has completed its transition to a direct service presence in Saudi Arabia and opened its new head office in Riyadh. The global logistics giant has been granted an economic license to operate as a foreign air carrier in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA). The move is […]
David Keene, CEO of Aurrigo International plc, explores what it will take for aviation to fully embrace autonomous technology and revolutionise the airport experience. Airports and airlines can easily predict how the aviation sector will look in the next 12 months. However, fast forward a decade, and the picture becomes far less certain. Why? Because […]
