Richard Plenty and Terri Morrissey reflect on what’s involved in taking a longer-term perspective in a fast-changing world. As we begin 2026, the world continues to be in state of flux, changing rapidly and unpredictably before our eyes. Venezuela, Ukraine, Iran, GROK and tariffs are all in the news today. Geopolitical upheavals and advances in […]
The final few months of 2025 were good ones for SITA, which signed a Memoradum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Airports to develop an Intelligent Total Management (iTAM) platform and saw its technology play a key role in the successful opening and operation of Cambodia’s new Techo International Airport. With global passenger numbers rising […]
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. FAST FACIAL IMAGE CAPTURE AND TRAVELLER VERIFICATION With the EU EES in operation, and countries worldwide implementing similar entry/exit systems, airports and border agencies are exploring the most efficient […]
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. TRANSFORMING SECURITY OPERATIONS AT BRISBANE AIRPORT Copenhagen Optimization has deployed two modules from its Better Airport software suite at Brisbane Airport, introducing a data-driven framework to strengthen the airport’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. CLEAR CHANNEL EXTENDS MWAA PARTNERSHIP Clear Channel Outdoor’s Airports Division has agreed a 10-year contract (with a five-year renewal option) with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) to continnue […]
BDM’s David Cooke explains why he believes pop-up stores will have an important role to play in the reimagining of airport retail. Airports are some of the most heavily foot-trafficked environments in the world. Yet, when it comes to retail, they often feel stuck in the past. Walk through almost any major UK airport today […]
Sumesh Patel, SITA’s president for Asia Pacific, considers some of the technologies that will transform the passenger experience at airports in the decades to come. The air traveller journey is entering its most profound transformation in decades, and across the Asia-Pacific region, airports face an unrelenting challenge of having to serve record numbers of travellers […]
Kully Sandhu, managing director of Aviation Recruitment Network, considers what needs to be done to restore confidence in careers in aviation. Sustainability is more than carbon targets and greener infrastructure; it’s about building resilient teams to deliver reliable operations through cycles of growth and disruption. Before the pandemic, aviation was viewed as a stable, long‑term […]
The heightened scrutiny of sustainability and cutting through green washing is increasing pressure on airports to step up their waste management efforts, writes Emma Cooke, operations manager with waste and tech specialist Envirovue. Getting rid of all that waste in a sustainable way in a daily challenge, and as the aviation industry faces growing environmental […]
Vicki Speed tells us more about some of the project enhancing technologies used in the construction of Lima Airport’s new terminal. Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport is undergoing a massive expansion programme to become an ‘Airport City’. Unique in South America and inspired by airports in Europe such as Zurich, Paris, Amsterdam and Frankfurt, the […]
WSP UK’s Dr Catherine Wilson, reflects on a defining year for sustainable aviation and a handful of sustainability experts give their views on what may be on aviation’s agenda in 2026. The UK’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate, EU hydrogen hub plans, electric planes in commercial trials, and airports embracing AI-driven energy efficiency ensure […]
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 […]
