Traffic at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) saw robust growth in 2024 as the airport entered a new era of three-runway operation, with flight movements in December rose year-on-year by 12.5% to 33,550. It was close to pre-pandemic levels, with individual daily flight movements exceeding pre-pandemic level, setting new record high. In December 2024, year-on-year […]
Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) today inaugurated its new solar farm, which instantly becomes one of the largest photovoltaic systems in the world within an airport perimeter. The solar farm is located along the eastern side of Runway 3 at Rome Fiumicino Airport. The new infrastructure was designed by ADR and built by Enel in collaboration […]
A special celebration event was held in Dublin yesterday to mark 85 years since the first flight took off from what we now know as Dublin Airport. A mix of current and former airport staff, airline workers, aviation enthusiasts and guests from the world of Irish aviation gathered in Dublin Airport’s original Old Central Terminal […]
Stephan Hirmer, Amadeus’ head of end-to-end passenger servicing for airport and airlines operations, considers how AI is transforming aviation. The air transport industry is under increasing pressure to handle growing passenger volumes while maintaining high security standards and meeting the expectations of today’s travellers for a seamless experience. With Airports Council International predicting passenger volumes […]
Boosted by a strong final quarter, Salvador Bahia Airport (SSA) in Brazil welcomed 7.6 million passengers in 2024 – a rise of 3.6% on the previous year. In terms of operations, the airport recorded 55,272 aircraft movements, which included 13,704 commercial flights in the final quarter alone. SSA, part of VINCI Airports’ global network, notes […]
London Gatwick today repeated its call for its North Runway to lose it back-up status and be used on a regular basis, claiming the move would allow it to accommodate more flights and generate an extra £1 billion a year for the UK economy. Citing China as a potential area of growth, the airport notes […]
Richard Davies tells us more about the digital platform helping enhance operational efficiency at Copenhagen Airport. Airports are complex ecosystems with different environments, services, and vehicles, requiring both energy and resources. They are also facing more and more complex challenges, from fragmented legacy IT systems and fluctuating fuel prices to the pressure to reduce their […]
Changi Airport has unveiled what it believes is the boldest ever refresh of its signature retail campaign to give shoppers the winning chance for the ultimate luxury travel experience of a lifetime to their dream holiday destinations. The year-long ‘Changi Millionaire Experiences’ campaign will see winners of the quarterly draws pick from what it calls […]
Swedavia has issued SEK2 billion in green bonds and repurchased bonds of SEK822 million under its existing medium-term note (MTN) programme. Green bonds are part of Swedavia’s strategy to promote sustainable investments within its operations. The issue is divided into three tranches, one with a nominal amount of SEK1 billion with a fixed coupon rate […]
OAG today unveiled its annual ranking of the world’s busiest airports for 2024 based on airline seat capacity. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) continues to lead as the world’s busiest global (international + domestic capacity) airport with 62.7 million seats. Capacity at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta has increased by 2% compared to 2023 but is still just […]
Sustainable recruitment Richard Plenty and Terri Morrissey reflect on the recruitment difficulties facing airports today. Demand for travel continues to grow. ACI World’s 2024 Annual World Traffic Report (September 19, 2024) points out that recovery of passenger journeys from pre-pandemic levels is now complete, with 2024 traffic at 104% of the 2019 level. There will […]
A few weeks into the new year, a number of European airports are reporting record traffic levels for 2024. They include London’s Heathrow Airport which handled an all-time high of 83.9 million, boosted by a record breaking December, during which it handled over seven million passengers, The annual total was an impressive three million more […]
