FEATURES
Fraport CEO, Dr Stefan Schulte, today reflected on a successful 2025 and current aviation challenges at the company’s 25th regular Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Frankfurt Airport. He opened by describing 2025 as a transformational year for Fraport as after a decade of major investments and amidst geopolitical challenges, it achieved major milestones and laid […]
Nuremberg Airport in Germany has officially unveiled its modernised passenger security checkpoint. Christian Bernreiter, Minister of State for Housing, Construction and Transport, the deputy mayor of the City of Nuremberg, and airport COO, Jan Bruns, were among those to attend a special ceremony to mark the event. The security checkpoint has been gradually refurbished over […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Global travellers are signalling a shift toward deeper, digital-first relationships with airports, according to the new research by Airport Dimensions. The hospitality provider reveals that its latest study – Airport Experience (AX26) – shows that 77% of travellers now want a single digital platform to unify their journey, with 30% stating such a platform would […]
SSP Group has opened Flax & Soda, a new casual dining restaurant celebrating the best of Northern Ireland as part of Belfast International Airport’s £100 million investment programme. Located in the centre of the airport’s transformed Departures Lounge, Flax & Soda is a 280-cover space offering a flexible, all-day dining experience tailored to a wide […]
TAV Airports has announced €361 million consolidated revenue for the first quarter of 2026, during which time it saw passenger numbers rise by 7% across its global airport network. The company welcomed 10.4 million international and 8.6 domestic passengers across its portfolio of airports between January 1 and March 31. CEO, Serkan Kaptan, enthused: “The […]
Edinburgh Airport continues to be a key asset for Scotland, delivering £2.7 billion of economic value and supporting almost 44,000 jobs in 2025. The figures, revealed today in a new report by BiGGAR Economics, shows the airport’s contribution has grown significantly since 2019, driven by rising passenger numbers, expanding international connectivity and increased in-vestment from […]
Amsterdam Schiphol is to introduce a temporary 10% discount on its airport charges to help its airlines cover the cost of soaring fuel prices due to the current conflict in the Middle East. The airport notes that airline costs “have risen unexpectedly and sharply as a result of high kerosene prices”. The Schiphol Group, said: […]
Phu Quoc International Airport is undergoing a major transformation to become one of Asia-Pacific’s first fully self-service, biometrically enabled aviation hubs, capable of handling up to 24 million passengers annually from 2027. Backed by Sun Group and powered by SITA’s end-to-end passenger processing technology, the new Terminal 2 will enable a seamless, fully automated airport […]
Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC) has extended its International Remote Baggage Screening (IRBS) service to two additional US gateway cities — Detroit and Minneapolis. As a result, minimum connecting times at both airports is expected to be reduced by at least 20 minutes as it removes the mandatory re-screening step that had long frustrated transit […]
