London’s Heathrow Airport experienced a 5% decline in passenger numbers in April, which it attributes to the ongoing impact of the conflict in the Middle East on some markets and short-term adjustments to travel plans. The airport handled 6.7 million passengers, 38,496 aircraft movements (-4.6%) and 129,912 tonnes of cargo (+1%) during the month. However, […]
Halifax Stanfield International Airport enjoyed progressive passenger growth, expanded connectivity, and significant economic impact across the province last year as operator HIAA marked 25 years of managing and growing the gateway. “We marked our milestone year with strong increases in passenger demand and sustained investment in our airport, strengthening the connections that bring people, businesses, […]
Editor, Joe Bates, takes a closer look at a pioneering new cargo screening solution from Nuctech and the opening of a smart cargo hub at DXB. Air cargo transports around $8.3 trillion worth of goods across the globe each year, accounting for approximately 33% of world trade by value, according to IATA. Yet, despite its […]
Demand to fly in and out of Ireland continues to grow, with Dublin Airport set to welcome around 11 million passengers over the upcoming busy summer months – around 2% more than travelled last summer. Through the peak summer months of June, July and August, Dublin Airport is expecting more than 3.5 million passengers each […]
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has successfully completed an Airport System Revenue Bond sale, securing $1.18 billion in funding to advance critical infrastructure projects. The Texas gateway notes that the transaction marks the largest bond sale in the history of the airport and the City of Austin. The funds will support near-term projects within the Airport […]
Swedavia is reporting favourable monthly statistics for April with traffic up by 5% across its 10 Swedish airports. Domestic travel increased by 4% during the month and international air travel by 5% despite the ongoing uncertainty over events in the Middle East. Although performance varied locally between its airports, nearly all – with the exception […]
iGA Istanbul Airport and Jetex have unveiled what is believed to be the world’s largest VIP terminal at the Turkish gateway. The Jetex iGA Terminal is designed to welcome international commercial airline passengers and private jet travellers, merging the global expertise of Jetex with iGA’s operational strength. According to the airport, the terminal’s architecture draws […]
Gebr. Heinemann closed the 2025 financial year with a consolidated group turnover of €4.7 billion, an increase of 10% compared to the previous year. Against a global backdrop of geopolitical tensions, economic volatility, and shifting consumer behaviour, the family-owned company further expanded its global footprint and continued preparing the organization for the next phase of […]
Changing traveller behaviours are reshaping airport operations worldwide and creating new baggage handling challenges and opportunities for the industry, writes Dohop’s Marc Pyette. With traveller habits changing, arguably a new imperative for airports is to improve the way they handle airside baggage transfers on ‘virtually interlined flights’. Virtually interlined itineraries and self-connecting travel are surging […]
ACI World will today launch its new Policy Agenda 2030 which calls for the modernisation of aviation policies to allow airports to keep pace with rising global demand. The association argues that outdated regulatory frameworks risk constraining growth, capacity, and sustainability, It notes that airports are strategic assets for countries, supporting trade, tourism, and connectivity, […]
Operator BIAL has introduced an integrated Smart Airside Safety System at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport, marking a significant step forward in strengthening operational safety and control across critical airside zones. Designed to enhance safety at Cross Service Roads (CSRs), where aircraft and ground vehicle movements intersect, the system brings together AI‑based computer vision, intelligent automation […]
Its fleet of autonomous vehicles for operations across the airport site ensure that Hong Kong International Airport is a global leader in the use of the technology. It currently operates more than 70 driverless vehicles, including more than 56 autonomous electric tractors (AETs), eight patrol cars and six staff shuttle buses. Between them they have […]
