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Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) is officially open for business, with its inaugural commercial freight flights taking off today from its state-of-the-art, 24-hour Cargo Precinct. This marks a major milestone for Australia’s critical supply chains, domestic producers and manufacturers, Western Sydney’s rapidly growing economy, and the state’s air cargo capacity. WSI CEO Simon Hickey said […]
Singapore Changi Airport handled 17.2 million passengers in Q2 2026 – down 1.5% on the corresponding period last year. The new data means that passenger traffic for the first half of 2026 remained positive, growing by 0.4% year-on-year. For the quarter, aircraft movements, comprising landings and take-offs, decreased by 1.3% year-on-year to 92,400. For the […]
Skyfields, the commercial property arm of Perth Airport, is launching its most significant phase of investment in nearly three decades at a 26-hectare greenfield site approved for retail, lifestyle and entertainment. The development-ready ‘Dunreath Green’ site fronting both Dunreath Drive and Tonkin Highway marks the first major land expansion at the Airport Estate since the […]
Stanley Robotics is partnering with London Gatwick to launch the UK’s first robot valet parking service! What does it mean for motorists? According to Stanley Robotics, no more searching for a space or handing over your car keys. It says: “Just drive into a cabin, scan your booking, and walk away! Our robots take care […]
Salvador Bahia Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, reports that it closed the second quarter of 2026 with “positive operational results”. Between April and June, the Brazilian airport handled approximately two million passengers, representing a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Year-to-date, over 4.2 million people passed through the airport – […]
The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit has upheld the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process related to Tweed–New Haven Airport’s Environmental Assessment (EA). With this ruling, Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN), which has recently seen a surge in passenger traffic, can proceed with added confidence through the remaining state […]
We provide a snapshot of the latest news stories and features from some of the companies that support the growth and development of the world’s airports. AI-POWERED CONCIERGE SERVICE Voncierge announced its entry into the US market at the recent 98th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition in Los Angeles when it introduced its AI‑powered, human‑augmented […]
NORR-DIALOG, a joint venture between two Ontario-incorporated companies and PCL Construction, a global firm created and headquartered in Canada, will play key roles in Toronto Pearson’s C$1.5-billion Revitalization Program for Terminal 1 and Terminal 3, “Toronto Pearson, one of Canada’s most important national infrastructure assets, serves as a vital gateway connecting people, products, and businesses […]
Sydney Airport and Heinemann have agreed on a joint initiative to transform the international duty free shopping experience at the gateway. Popular beauty retailer MECCA and Victoria’s Secret will expand into Australian duty-free for the first time as part of the revamp. The initiative will include a complete redevelopment of the wines and spirits, tobacco […]
Cintoo’s Simon Shaw argues that data capture will be key for airports as they race to expand and modernise to meet demand and stay competitive. In many cases, the age and complexity of airport infrastructure make the planning and execution of construction, maintenance and refurbishment projects both time-consuming and challenging. With multiple stakeholders involved at […]
Netcompany’s Daniel Ezban wonders whether it’s time for major international airports to rethink their operational technology as passenger numbers grow and operational complexity increases. As demand for air travel grows, technology will play a key role in delivering seamless, reliable experiences in an increasingly complex operating environment. Modern operations depend on co-ordination with the airlines, […]
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has given the go-ahead to proceed with a public consultation about reinstating airspace around Doncaster Sheffield Airport. If it is ends favourably, it is seen as a “crucial” step in the process to reopen the airport, which closed in 2022. The consultation around the Airspace Change Proposal (ACP) will […]
