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As airports search for ways to make the travel experience safer and more convenient, biometrics may just be the answer, writes Tony Chapman. You enter the airport and walk up to the self-service baggage kiosk where your passport is scanned. Then, a facial recognition camera scans your face and compares it to the biometric data […]
Singapore Changi Airport set another major milestone today, handling more than 60 million passengers in a calendar year for the first time in its history. Operator, Changi Airport Group (CAG), believes that the achievement underpins the gateway’s status as one of the world’s major air hubs. A celebratory event was held in the transit area […]
Airports and airlines will spend nearly $33 billion on IT this year as they bid to enhance their operations and put passengers more in control of their journeys. Airports will invest more money on IT than ever before this year and their commitment to spending big on technology is being matched by the airlines, with […]
Cambodia’s Phnom Penh International Airport officially opened its new Arrivals Hall and concourse extension today. The facilities were inaugurated by Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister, His Excellency Bin Chhin. Following the completion of a $100-million expansion programme in 2016, this second phase of the investment, totaling $26-million, was initiated to address steadily increasing arrivals and to […]
Mumbai–Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport operator, MIAL, has been awarded a prestigious ‘Sword of Honour’ by the British Safety Council for its efforts to mitigate health and safety risks at work. The highly-prized accolade was won by GVK-led MIAL for its commitment towards instilling practices that assure a secure and healthy environment for all its stakeholders. In […]
Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, is destined to become one of the largest A320neo family operators in Central Asia and CIS over the next three years. The airline became the first operator of this type in the region in 2016 and the fleet will grow to 17 aircraft by 2020. Air Astana will then operate six A320neo, […]
Auckland Airport has welcomed the announcement by Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines that they will increase flights on the Singapore to Auckland route. Currently, Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines are in a joint venture on the Singapore to Auckland route, together operating two daily services. From October 2018 the airlines will increase to […]
Vivian Fung rounds up the latest news from across the region and highlights a few global initiatives. Airports Council International (ACI) and HNA Airport Group Co Ltd signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the recent 27th ACI Africa/World Annual General Assembly, Conference & Exhibition in Mauritius that will see enhanced co-operation between both organisations on […]
Oman Airports Management Company (OAMC) CEO, Sheikh Aimen Al Hosni, talks to Joe Bates about the growth and development of the country’s airport system. The Gulf is one of the hottest places on earth for airport development and Oman is no exception to the rule, with the country set to follow the unveiling of a […]
Sydney Airport has officially opened a new footbridge and cycleway at the T1 International precinct, providing improved safety and easier access into the precinct for active transport users. The new footbridge and cycleway connects the existing Alexandra Canal shared footpath and cycleway with the P7 multi-storey car park, enabling seamless, elevated access for pedestrians and […]
Emirates Leisure Retail (ELR) has officially opened ‘Tiger Den’ at Singapore Changi Airport’s brand new Terminal 4. The dynamic bar, inspired by the energy and excitement of Singapore’s iconic Tiger Beer, invites passengers to uncage their courageous spirit as the Tiger Den serves up this unmistakable beer with ‘bite’. The menu offers a range of tempting […]
Dubai-based flydubai today announced a commitment to a $27 billion order for 225 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to support the growth of its fleet. This is the third aircraft order placed by the airline with Boeing in its eight-year history and follows orders placed in 2008 and 2013. It claims that the deal will support […]
