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Heathrow has enlisted its very first poet-in-residence, critically acclaimed writer David Larbi, to pen a special new poem in celebration of its 80th birthday. Ahead of this Sunday’s anniversary of the airport’s first flight on May 31, the piece has been etched in giant letters into a field local to the airport – visible only […]
Amsterdam Schiphol’s efforts to introduce more efficient, lower emission ground operations have been boosted by the news that Menzies Aviation will support the roll-out of TaxiBot technology at the gateway, TaxiBot is a semi-robotic, electric aircraft towing system that enables aircraft to taxi between the gate and runway without using their main engines, reducing fuel […]
South Islanders can now fly direct from Christchurch to Rarotonga and swap chilly winter mornings for warm tropical evenings, with the first non-stop Air New Zealand service departing Christchurch earlier today. The new seasonal service will operate up to three times a week through to late October, making it easier than ever for Cantabrians to […]
Moments of truth Richard Plenty and Terri Morrissey reflect on how passenger perceptions of travel are shaped by their experiences in turbulent times. How fast and how unexpectedly the world changes. We ran our ACI ‘High Performance Airport Leadership’ programme from February 16-20 and the message coming from our international participants was optimistic, with growth […]
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) today held the opening ceremony for its new Terminal 2, although the first flights won’t operate from its new Departure facilities until next Wednesday. Fifteen airlines will begin to relocate their check-in services to T2 starting on May 27 when the departure facilities will be officially commissioned. Speaking at today’s […]
A new casual dining experience has landed at Edinburgh Airport as Giraffe opened its doors to passengers today. The restaurant is the latest to join the airport’s food and beverage offering and will serve an extensive all-day menu, including international cuisines from Asian street food to classic American burgers. Located near Gate 6, the restaurant […]
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) and JFKIAT, the operator of New York JFK’s Terminal 4, are this month celebrating the 25th anniversary of the US’s first airport terminal to be operated by a non-airline, public-private partnership. Since assuming operation of JFK T4, JFKIAT has continued to upgrade and expand the […]
Dublin Airport has achieved Level 4+ status in ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, placing it among the top 13% of airports globally for carbon management. Operator, daa, notes that the achievement marks a significant step forward in its sustainability journey. “Achieving Level 4+ of Airport Carbon Accreditation is an important validation of the real progress […]
Whether installed on rooftops, in purpose-built farms or car parks across the airport site, solar can power aviation’s future, writes Tom Lloyd. In 2024, almost one million flights departed from UK airports, producing 34.1 million tonnes of CO2 – a 6.2% increase in emissions and a 4.1% increase in flight numbers compared to 2023. Although […]
Alaska Airlines believes that the newly renovated North Main Terminal at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will prove a huge hit with its passengers. Designed by HOK, the modernised space includes a new double-height check-in hall, achieved by moving back-of-house services in a mezzanine space to a different level; an expanded footprint by removing underutilised equipment on […]
HENSOLDT South Africa and Robin Radar have joined forces to support Durban’s King Shaka International Airport in its mission to protect millions of migrating barn swallows while enhancing airline safety. The barn swallow is an intercontinental migrant bird species that spends the austral summer mainly in the southern hemisphere, including southern Africa. And with up […]
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport has welcomed the arrival of its first direct Delta Air Lines flight from the US city of Boston. This new connection marks the airport’s seventh route to the United States – a market experiencing significant growth – and the third of those operated by Delta. The French gateway notes that it […]
