The passenger experience at Cork Airport is set to become a whole lot easier this summer thanks to the introduction of additional technical equipment upgrades in the airport terminal building and across the airport campus. Cork Airport is known for its easy, friendly, convenient and hassle-free experience, winning the title of Europeâs Best Regional Airport […]
After nearly a year of rigorous trials covering more than 5,000 test trips, Changi Airport has deployed its first fleet of fully driverless autonomous tractors for airside operations. The launch, officiated by Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Transport, Sun Xueling, is said to signal the country’s “commitment to pioneering smart airport technologies that set new benchmarks for operations”.  The milestone marks […]
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. […]
The new digital control tower at Vigo Airport is now operational, making it the first airport in Spain to transition to fully digital tower operations. The system, delivered through a joint venture with Searidge and Skyway, has been successfully certified by Spanish aviation regulators and is now being used to provide air traffic control services. […]
Abu Dhabi Airports and Skyports Infrastructure (Skyports), have announced that they plan to develop a network of commercial vertiports for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) travel across the Emirate. The partnership paves the way for the construction of two initial vertiport sites at Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI). Construction of these […]
Air and travel services provider, dnata, has deployed a fleet of autonomous vehicles at Dubai World CentralâAl Maktoum International (DWC), introducing what it claims is next-generation technology in ramp operations. The rollout marks a significant step in the automation of ground handling services â one of the aviation industryâs most labour and time-intensive areas. âThis […]
El Dorado International Airport in BogotĂĄ has become the first airport in Latin America to implement an Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) system for aircraft turnarounds. This initiative, undertaken by airport operator OPAIN in partnership SITA, marks a significant step in collaborative airport management within the region. By improving real-time data sharing among airlines, ground […]
Amadeusâ 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 […]
We report on the award winning success of Dallas Love Field Airportâs 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 âBest Innovation in Airport Passenger Related Processesâ 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 arenât just buzzwords. Theyâre revolutionising […]
BEUMER Groupâs Per Engelbrechtsen explains how 3D visualisation can improve baggage handling operations at the worldâs airports. Itâs 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 […]
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 […]
