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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 […]
Utilising intelligent video technology can help enhance safety, security and operational efficiency at airports, especially during busy peak periods, writes Milestone Systems’ Martin McGrath. With the busy summer rush rapidly approaching in the Northern Hemisphere, and following numerous high profile operational challenges in airports around Europe since the pandemic, airport managers will be developing watertight […]
Leeds Bradford Airport is to open a series of new and refreshed F&B outlets as part of the UK gateway’s transformative £100 million terminal extension and refurbishment. The airport is adding a three-storey extension to its main terminal, scheduled for completion before the busy summer getaway, to meet growing demand and improve passenger experiences. And […]
Page’s Lee Glenn and Jeff Mechlem tell us more about innovations in security and the passenger experience at Houston George Bush and Austin-Bergstrom airports in Texas. A well-designed airport isn’t just about moving people from kerb to gate – it’s about creating an intuitive, seamless journey. Often security can pose a major challenge to the […]
Anticipation is building as we prepare to celebrate the 10th anniversary of SMART Airports & Regions events at the SMART Airports & Regions Conference and Exhibition 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia, next month. Hosted by Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, SMART Airports & Regions Conference and Exhibition 2025 will be held at the […]
We shine the spotlight on three initiatives that show how airports are enhancing safety and efficiency across the airfield. Enhancing the performance of existing infrastructure is often key to the growth of the world’s airports, and the airfield, where safety and operational efficiency are paramount, is no exception. Like all key infrastructure, aprons, taxiways and […]
Joe Bates discovers more about the current growth trajectory of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is India’s busiest and best-connected gateway, handling close to 80 million passengers annually and non-stop services to 144 destinations across the globe. Operated by GMR Airports Limited-led Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), last year’s […]
New screening technology, biometrics and the recruitment of extra security staff feature in our security news round-up. Upgrading security is a never ending story for airports as new legislation is implemented, new technology becomes available and new threats evolve. The adoption or planned installation of new screening technology accounts for the bulk of the news […]
Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport will have 12,000 square metres of retail space spread across 64 outlets when it opens in the first half of 2026. According to the German gateway, “true to the vision of the art of retail in the heart of Europe,” the retail mix will reflect the airport’s importance as a […]
Lithuanian Airports CEO, Simonas Bartkus, tells Joe Bates more about the growth and development of the country’s three main airports – Vilnius, Kaunas and Palanga. These are busy and exciting times for Lithuania’s airports, particularly for jewel in the crown Vilnius (VNO), which earlier this year opened its new Departures Terminal and officially unveiled its […]
Fredmans is the latest company to establish itself at Stockholm Arlanda Airport’s new Marketplace in Terminal 5, recently named ‘Commercial Space of the Year 2025’ by the industry organisation Nordic Commercial Spaces & Communities (NCSC). According to Arlanda operator, Swedavia, the store offers “an unparalleled shopping experience for watch connoisseurs and jewellery and fashion-minded travellers […]
SSP has revealed more details about its seven-year deal to operate a number of restaurants and cafes at Indonesia’s Kualanamu International Airport. The new outlets – located airside in the airport’s domestic terminal and operated by joint venture PT SSP Taurus Gemilang Indonesia – will feature popular international names such as Burger King and Dairy […]
