Hong Kong International Airport today marked the fifth anniversary of the creation of its AVSECO Canine Unit (ACU). The event also showcased the development of ACU and highlighted the achievements of AVSECO’s collaboration with the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF), Customs and Excise Department (C&ED) and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) over the […]
Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) has won the top honour in ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East’s annual Safety Recognition Awards for 2026. The awards recognise airport operators for advancing safety culture and strengthening safety management through effective, practical, and innovation-led solutions. BLR’s Diamond Award represents the highest level of distinction under the programme. It acknowledges […]
Lithuanian Airports (LTOU) have announced that a new advanced drone detection system has been installed at Palanga Airport to stop the threat of drones from local residents and visitors to the area. The new equipment was installed as the airport welcomes record passenger flows and an increasing number of flights. A similar system will soon […]
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 […]
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. […]
Dr Jaushin Lee, founder and CEO of Zentera Systems, addresses how airports can protect themselves from cybercriminals. Airport security has traditionally focused on protecting airports in their roles as critical gateways for commerce, tourism, and national defence, with a corresponding emphasis on passenger, facility, and luggage screening. For these same reasons, airports have now become […]
London Gatwick Airport has declared itself ready for winter, whatever the weather brings. Backed by months of planning, training and an upgraded vehicle fleet – part of its £17 million six‑year winter resilience investment – the airport is well‑equipped to keep flights running safely and on time this winter season. Behind the scenes, teams on […]
Natalie Forrestill from AtkinsRéalis outlines how airports are responding to a raft of cyber regulations globally, addressing legacy systems and bolstering their supply chains. Airports worldwide are under mounting pressure to boost their cyber resilience as governments sharpen regulations on critical infrastructure. In fact, since 2022 there has been a surge of new cybersecurity mandates […]
Brisbane Airport (BNE) has become the first airport in the world to complete a security assessment under a new global programme developed by IATA. The airport’s Security Management Systems (SeMS) certification process follows an on-site visit to the airport in June, and a full audit of BNE’s approach to aviation security. The SeMS framework provides […]
The 100ml liquids rule for airport security has been lifted at Edinburgh Airport for the first time since it was introduced in 2006 following the installation of top-of-the-range security x-ray technology. It means passengers will be able to keep liquids in their bags when going through security, and those liquid containers can now be up […]
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has declared that it is “staffed and ready” to screen over 18.5 million travellers at US airport security checkpoints during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. This year’s projection includes Tuesday, July 1, through Monday, July 7, with the highest passenger volume – approximately 2.9 million – expected on Sunday, July 6. […]
A-SAFE’s James Smith explains why he believes being proactive on airport safety is key to efficient operations. The image of airport operations is one of constant, co-ordinated motion. But that smooth choreography masks a fragile balance. One damaged piece of equipment, one mistimed delay, or a minor safety incident (airside or landside) can trigger a […]
