Bengaluru-Kempegowda (BLR) claims that a new strategic partnership with global decision sciences company, Mu Sigma, will further advance its status as a one-of-a-kind ‘Algorithmic Airport’ that delivers “unparalleled customer experience by harnessing the power of data-driven decision making”. The collaboration is said to builds on operator Bangalore International Airport Limited’s established customer-first approach, where every interaction […]
AutoFlight has unveiled Matrix, the world’s first five-ton class electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, which successfully completed a public full transition flight demonstration at the companyâs low-altitude flight test facility centre. The pure electric version offers a maximum range of 250 kilometres, while the hybrid-electric variant extends range to 1,500km. During the demonstration, […]
Global air and travel services provider dnata has unveiled a new centralised screening control room at its Dubai International Airport (DXB) cargo facility. The pioneering new complex has been developed in partnership with Dubai Police and marks a major step in the digital transformation of air cargo operations, combining real-time automation with enhanced security oversight. […]
Natalie Forrestill from AtkinsRĂ©alis outlines how airports are responding to a raft of cyber regulations globally, addressing legacy systems and bolstering their supply chains. Airports worldwide are under mounting pressure to boost their cyber resilience as governments sharpen regulations on critical infrastructure. In fact, since 2022 there has been a surge of new cybersecurity mandates […]
Airport artwork continues to innovate, win awards and surprise and delight travellers, and so much more is to come, writes Joe Bates. AEROPLANE CHESS IN HONG KONG An iconic Chinese board game, âAeroplane Chessâ has come to life in Terminal 1 at Hong Kong International Airport courtesy of the transformation of a public seating area […]
Enliven CEO, Tim Harms, considers the strategic power of beverage partnerships and how they can potentially transform retail revenues at airports. Airports are in the midst of a commercial transformation. As traditional revenue streams fluctuate, leaders are reimagining how every square foot and every touchpoint can contribute to non-aeronautical revenue and world-class passenger experiences. From […]
We report on the innovative design of Hollywood Burbank Airportâs new terminal and pioneering modular construction at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. When the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority (BGPAA) decided to build a new, state-of-the-art 355,000 square feet terminal at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), Corgan, in association with CannonDesign, was enlisted as the designer of the […]
IoT tracker technology is evolving and offers operational advantages to airports that embrace the solution, writes Andy Thomas, UK & Ireland lead at Sensolus. Amongst many other extraordinary predictions, 100 years ago and more than half a century before the internet, Nikolas Tesla said “every home will be connected to a central officeâ. This was […]
SITA Europe president Sergio Colella explains why he believes smart airports embracing AI and connected data will be at the forefront of industry growth in the coming years. Airports across the world are entering a new stage of extraordinary transformation. With demand for air travel surging, governments and operators are stepping up with major infrastructure […]
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport continues to innovate and grow as it prepares to handle 125 million passengers per annum within the next five years, writes Joe Bates. Airports donât get much bigger, and some would say any better than Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta (ATL) which, with the notable exception of COVID impacted 2020, has been the busiest […]
Aurrigo International plc today announced that its Auto-Dolly Tug and Auto-Sim solutions have been formally approved for recommendation to Aviation Solutions BV’s network of 60+ airports. Aviation Solutions focuses on commercialising innovative technologies that have successfully passed rigorous testing at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The partnership between the two companies was initially announced last year with […]
Interactive destination maps have helped Oakland International Airport (OAK) enhance the passenger experience and potentially drive traffic, writes Seth Miller. San Francisco Bayâs OAK is among the growing collection of gateways that have turned to interactive destination maps as a means to boost the airport experience of passengers and potentially drive traffic. The East Bay […]
