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London Stansted is gearing up for its busiest summer yet with up to 4.4 million passengers expected to travel through the terminal during the six-week school holidays. Between Saturday, July 19, and Sunday August, 31, the UK airport is forecast to welcome 2.2 million departing passengers with a similar number arriving into the UK during […]
The European aviation sector today issued an urgent call for accelerated policy support to unlock the full decarbonisation potential of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). The joint call, made by the DESTINATION 2050 partners together with fuel suppliers and cargo and express delivery operators, highlights the pressing challenges of affordable SAF deployment across Europe. Chief amongst […]
Infrastructure Engineering Inc.’s David Robbins provides his thoughts on how early alignment and relationship building can transform aviation infrastructure projects in the United States. Airports at major airports, project delays and cost overruns are often blamed on ‘unforeseen conditions’, but most so-called surprises aren’t surprises at all, they are symptoms of poor early engagement. When […]
Latest ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East study shows annual regional connectivity surged 14%, primarily driven by the Gulf hubs and China’s reopening to global traffic. ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East’s highly anticipated Air Connectivity Ranking 2024 reveals a remarkable 14% year-on-year increase in connectivity across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, driven by strong international demand, […]
A significant update to Dulles International Airport’s (IAD) Master Plan, which provides a long-term framework for the airport’s development, was today approved by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority board of directors. The document provides a comprehensive vision for development opportunities spanning the next several decades that is designed to keep Dulles in a strong position […]
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) today published the Annual Report of Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2025. During the year HKG saw double-digit increases in passenger and cargo throughput as well as flight movements. Passenger traffic grew 21.6% year-on-year to 54.9 million, cargo throughput climbed 10.3% to 5.0 […]
Air and travel services provider, dnata, has deployed a fleet of autonomous vehicles at Dubai World Central–Al Maktoum International (DWC), introducing what it claims is next-generation technology in ramp operations. The rollout marks a significant step in the automation of ground handling services – one of the aviation industry’s most labour and time-intensive areas. “This […]
Leeds Bradford Airport in the UK is celebrating the successful opening of its new terminal extension, a milestone in its ambitious £100 million expansion project. The completion of the terminal extension has introduced a modernised arrivals process, including a new baggage reclaim area and an upgraded passport control facility incorporating advanced security technologies, designed to […]
Director general Stefano Baronci reflects on a busy and successful second quarter of the year for ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East. As we stand on the cusp of the next decade, a clear imperative emerges for the aviation industry: substantial investment in infrastructure. The skies of Asia-Pacific and the Middle East are set to witness […]
London’s Heathrow Airport today unveiled a £10 billion Private Investment Plan it says is designed to ‘make every journey better’ by improving service levels and boosting its operational reliability. For the first time in a decade, Heathrow will also create new terminal space for new lounges, shops and restaurants within its existing facilities. A statement […]
Aerotropolis Atlanta provides an example of the very best in economic master planning through regional collaboration, writes MXD Development Strategists’ Chris LeTourneur. MULTIPLE DIMENSIONS OF AEROTROPOLIS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT In addition to being multi-modal gateways for moving passengers and cargo, airports are powerful engines for catalysing regional economic growth. Realising such potential requires collaboration between […]
We look back at some of conference sessions, key announcements and award ceremonies held during April’s ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Regional Assembly, Exhibition and Conference in New Delhi. The New Delhi setting for this year’s ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Regional Assembly, Exhibition and Conference almost guaranteed that it would provide a rich tapestry […]
