Wellington Airport in New Zealand has completed installation of innovative new runway safety zones today, with energy absorbing blocks now in place at each end of the airport runway. The engineered materials arresting system (EMAS) provides additional safety in the unlikely event of an accidental aircraft overrun. It also effectively extends the usable length of […]
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has unveiled new design concepts for its Concourse M project. The renderings depict the 37,537 square feet pre-engineered structure’s interior and exterior. Concourse M will be constructed on the west side of the airfield, separate from the Barbara Jordan Terminal, and will add six gates that allow for six narrow-body aircraft; […]
London’s Heathrow Airport, the UK’s hub and one of the busiest international gateways in the world celebrates its 80th birthday on Wednesday. Officially opened as ‘London Airport’ on March 25, 1946, following two years of construction, Heathrow’s first flight in the newly post-war era was a converted Lancaster bomber called Starlight that flew to Buenos […]
Sun Group and Changi Airports International (CAI) have signed a strategic co-operation agreement to support the development of Phu Quoc International Airport in Vietnam. Under the partnership, CAI will provide advisory services to enhance the airport operations, commercial programme, air connectivity and capacity and service enhancements. The partnership aims to transform Phu Quoc International Airport […]
Munich Airport (MUC) has achieved Level 4 status in ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, confirming that the airport is consistently working toward its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2035. ACA Level 4 certifies that airports have clearly aligned their CO2 management with the goals of the Paris Agreement. This requires setting absolute reduction targets […]
Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) has been recognised as the ‘Best Regional Airport in India & South Asia’ for the third consecutive year at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026. This recognition reaffirms BLR Airport’s position as one of the region’s leading travel hubs. The airport has also advanced in the global airport rankings in […]
Sydney Airport just got a serious food upgrade, with 11 new dining destinations now open inside T3 Domestic. The revitalised precinct positions Terminal 3 as a premium food destination, bringing together some of Sydney’s most respected hospitality operators and showcasing the quality, diversity and creativity of Australia’s culinary scene. With passengers placing more value than […]
Finavia has opened a new inspiring area in the Schengen gate area of Helsinki Airport that brings a piece of Finnish nature to the airport. Four new shops and a café and restaurant have just opened in the area that was completed in March 2026. “We are continuously developing Helsinki Airport and its commercial selection,” […]
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) today signed a contract with Eythos to operate its planned new SKYTOPIA Art & Valuables Storage Facility. According to AAHK, it marks a significant milestone in Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKG) transformation into an ‘Airport City’ under the SKYTOPIA blueprint. Spanning 53,000sqft, the stand-alone and purpose-designed Art & Valuables Storage […]
S&P Global Ratings has raised its long-term issuer credit and senior unsecured debt rating for Vancouver Airport Authority (VAA) from ‘AA-‘ to ‘AA’ with a stable outlook. It notes that the upgrade to ‘AA’ reflects their assessment of Vancouver International Airport’s (YVR) robust market position and the authority’s strategic approach to capital investment, which they […]
Intermodal travel succeeds when airports, airlines, rail operators, maritime operators, cities, and transport authorities work together to fix the points where journeys break down, according to a new white paper from SITA. The white paper, Navigating the Seams of Seamless Travel, argues that collaboration around shared data and co-ordinated action is the most practical way […]
Although best known for cargo due to being home to the global hub of FedEx Express, Memphis International Airport (MEM) is getting noticed for the way it is slowly and effectively developing passenger operations. In 2025, MEM gained 11 new passenger destinations, which marked the highest number in the airport’s post-Delta hub era. And the […]
