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 […]
Sunil Tuli, president of the Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association (APTRA) and group chief executive of King Power Group (Hong Kong), reflects on the dramatic rise of Indian aviation as a priority market for travel retail in India and beyond. The world’s fastest-growing major economy has an aviation sector that is battling to keep pace […]
The development of London Stansted’s on-site solar farm passed a significant construction milestone this week following the successful installation of the 1,500th solar panel. The 14.3MW solar farm, the first of its kind at a London airport, is being constructed and operated by SAS Energy, EDF power solution’s C&I solar division, on land already owned […]
Shannon Airport has recorded a significant surge in passenger traffic this summer, welcoming over 755,000 passengers across June, July, and August – a 16% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This impressive growth reflects the airport’s expanding route network of 36 services, including five, daily transatlantic flights. Popular hotspots such as Lanzarote, Malaga, […]
Perth Airport has laid out its vision for the future of aviation including a multi-billion dollar investment in new infrastructure, cementing its position as one of the most important assets in Western Australia. The Perth Airport Master Plan 2026 forecasts the number of direct and indirect jobs generated by the airport will almost triple from […]
Global air travel is projected to reach 9.8 billion passengers for 2025 according to ACI World’s newly released World Airport Traffic Report (WATR). It notes that while international travel is driving growth, regional disparities and medium-term challenges signal a varied outlook. “Air travel is on track to reach 9.8 billion passengers in 2025, underscoring aviation’s […]
DFP WORLD will make history by opening Zimbabwe’s only duty free store with 100% brand-approved products, authorised directly by global Maisons and brand owners. The concession will be operated by Duty Free Stores of Zimbabwe Plc (Ltd) and supported by Afrique Duty-Free, DFP WORLD’s Namibian investment arm. The store is under construction at Harare International […]
Marking one of the biggest infrastructure moments for the Hunter Region and NSW, Newcastle Airport last night officially opened its new international terminal. Around 300 guests including dignitaries, industry leaders and community representatives proudly gathered to celebrate the expanded terminal which opens the Hunter to the world, enhances international connectivity and stands as a symbol […]
Brisbane Airport is marking a historic milestone today, recording the busiest day in its 100-year history. A combined total of 82,779 passengers are passing through the Domestic and International terminals, setting a new overall record. This unprecedented surge is driven not only by Brisbane Lions fans traveling to Melbourne for the AFL Grand Final and […]
A big congratulations is in order to all 900 runners that recently took part in the first ever five kilometre long runway race for charity at Memphis International Airport. They included a four year old and a 92 year old, and their efforts in completing Runway 5K on Saturday raised over $100,000 for Memphis-Shelby County […]
New technology, facilities and services continue to enhance the passenger experience and operational efficiency of airports, writes Joe Bates. ACI’s upcoming Airports Innovate conference in Busan, South Korea, will once again highlight the hugely impressive number of ways airports continue to pioneer new technologies and consider innovation a key priority as they strive to make […]
Sydney Airport is experiencing its busiest September school holiday period for international travel, with 1.08 million passengers forecast through the T1 International terminal between this week and Sunday, October 12, 2025. This represents a 7% increase on 2024, and the highest number of international passengers ever recorded for a September peak. On the domestic front, […]
