Amadeus’ Holger Mattig considers how new transformational technology could change the operational landscape of airports and airlines and redefine the way we travel. The aviation industry is undergoing some of the most transformational changes it has seen in many years. The opportunity at stake is enormous, from a major overhaul in airline technology standards that […]
AI – Artificial or Augmented Intelligence? Richard Plenty and Terri Morrissey share their thoughts on some of the human challenges associated with the rapidly developing field of AI. We are just back from facilitating a Global Psychology Summit in Kingston, Jamaica, at which a key topic was the rapidly developing field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), […]
We provide a snapshot of the latest news stories from companies that support the growth and development of SMART airports. DNATA TO INVEST IN WESTERN SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT The catering and retail division of dnata is investing A$17 million on an advanced inflight catering centre at Western Sydney International Airport (WSI). Initially covering 3,200sqm, the […]
The world’s airports continue to deliver on sustainability, achieving new milestones and pioneering new green initiatives, writes Joe Bates. NEW AIRPORT CARBON ACCREDITATION HIGH FOR NARITA In another step towards net zero, Tokyo’s Narita International Airport has successfully upgraded to Level 4 ‘Transformation’ status in ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. Narita operator, NAA, has set comprehensive decarbonisation […]
We report on the award winning success of Dallas Love Field Airport’s new 3D LED holographic signage fan displays. Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) is on cloud nine after its new passenger pick-up signage, a cutting-edge 3D holographic LED fan display, won a ‘Best Innovation in Airport Passenger Related Processes’ award. The signs, a game […]
SITA Europe president, Sergio Colella, unwraps some of the biggest tech trends in the aviation industry. Air travel is changing fast. Passenger numbers are soaring, with 8.2 billion travellers expected by 2037, and new tech is making the journey smoother, safer, and more sustainable. Artificial intelligence (AI), biometrics, and automation aren’t just buzzwords. They’re revolutionising […]
We discover more about how the Royal Schiphol Group is building design resilience into all new facilities at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The resilience of an airport is tested daily – whether operational, climate, social or economic. There are numerous tools and technologies available to help create future-ready airports. In this article, we explore how one […]
BEUMER Group’s Per Engelbrechtsen explains how 3D visualisation can improve baggage handling operations at the world’s airports. It’s not hard to see why digital twins are becoming an imperative for businesses and why many airports and other industries are adopting this technology. Having digital copies of systems gives airports the ability to make decisions within […]
Joe Bates takes a closer look at Perth Airport’s ambitious A$5 billion investment programme and how the new facilities will help it meet rising demand. Perth Airport has delivered another bumper year for aviation with a record 16.9 million passengers passing through its terminals in 2024. A surge in international travellers and continued growth in […]
The airport construction boom in the US will provide plenty of opportunities for airport contractors this year, writes Mary Scott Nabers. Airport officials across the US will be busy during 2025, not only with airlines and the passengers they serve, but also because hundreds of large construction projects are currently in the planning phases, with […]
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 […]
The opening of new sensory rooms, wellness spaces, museums and ambient scenting are just some of the ways airports continue to raise the bar on customer service. BENGALURU-KEMPEGOWDA OPENS INDIA’S FIRST SENSORY ROOM In a step towards promoting inclusive air travel, Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) has introduced a first of its kind sensory room […]
