AW4 2026

A new 5G mission-critical communication system has enhanced safety and operational efficiency at China’s Xi’an Xianyang International Airport, writes Hytera’s Leo He. Xi’an Xianyang International Airport’s new 5G MCX mission-critical...

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AW4 2026, SUSTAINABILITY

Going green: Electric bus fleets and hydrogen equipment trials

9 Nov 2026 Joe Bates

Airport World shines the spotlight on Sydney Airport’s new electric bus fleet and hydrogen-powered ground equipment trials at Exeter Airport. Sydney Airport in...

AW4 2026, SUPPLIER NEWS

Business exchange

4 Nov 2026 Joe Bates

We provide a snapshot of the latest news stories from companies that support the growth and development of the world’s airports. SEA-TAC ADVANCES...

AW4 2026, GATWICK EXPANSION

Balancing act

2 Nov 2026 Ivan Stevenson

Ivan Stevenson, associate professor for aviation management at Coventry University considers whether the green light for Gatwick’s second runway means that the UK...

AW4 2026, DESIGN & BUILD

Modular moves

29 Oct 2026 Vivek Gurjar

Vivek Gurjar considers how modular delivery is helping airports expand capacity while protecting operations, the passenger experience, and revenues. Airports have always been...

AW4 2026, SAFETY & SECURITY

Dealing with disruption

26 Oct 2026 Clare Williams Fannin

Clare Williams Fannin of Templemere discusses the hot topic of EES with Copenhagen Optimization’s Kasper Hounsgaard. The full rollout of the European Union’s...

AW4 2026, CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

Taking cues from theme parks

21 Oct 2026 Zoë Fisher

Gresham Smith’s aviation studio leader, Zoë Fisher, argues that airports need a little theme park magic when it comes to managing queues and...

AW4 2026, SAFETY & SECURITY, SPECIAL REPORT

Enhancing security

19 Oct 2026 Joe Bates

Our security news round up covers the TSA’s new screening strategy, new partnerships, and the installation of state-of-the-art technology in terminals across the...

AW4 2026, ECONOMICS & FINANCE

New rules of investment

15 Oct 2026 Arthur Lavier

The investor appeal of airport privatisation projects are now inextricably linked to their sustainability goals, writes Aervanta’s Arthur Lavier. In the early spring...