NEWS
ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East’s manager for communications and brand marketing, Yuman Lau, provides the quarterly news round-up. ADDRESSING DRONE INTRUSIONS AND LANDSIDE SECURITY CHALLENGES ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID) addressed airport security challenges, focusing on landside attacks and drone intrusions at the 9th Annual Technical and Operational Meeting (ATOM) of […]
We report on the award winning success of Dallas Love Field Airport’s new 3D LED holographic signage fan displays. Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) is on cloud nine after its new passenger pick-up signage, a cutting-edge 3D holographic LED fan display, won a ‘Best Innovation in Airport Passenger Related Processes’ award. The signs, a game […]
Edinburgh Airport today announced that United Airlines is to extend its seasonal service between Edinburgh and Washington DC to virtually year-round. Already flying daily during the summer season until October 25, the airline’s non-stop capital-to-capital service will continue into the winter season on a five-times weekly basis, operating from October 26, 2025, until January 5, […]
SITA Europe president, Sergio Colella, unwraps some of the biggest tech trends in the aviation industry. Air travel is changing fast. Passenger numbers are soaring, with 8.2 billion travellers expected by 2037, and new tech is making the journey smoother, safer, and more sustainable. Artificial intelligence (AI), biometrics, and automation aren’t just buzzwords. They’re revolutionising […]
We discover more about how the Royal Schiphol Group is building design resilience into all new facilities at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The resilience of an airport is tested daily – whether operational, climate, social or economic. There are numerous tools and technologies available to help create future-ready airports. In this article, we explore how one […]
AviAlliance has announced plans to invest £350 million in the future growth and decarbonisation of Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports over the course of the next five years. The global airport operator completed the acquisition of AGS Airports, operator of the three UK gateways, in January for an enterprise value of £1.53 billion and today […]
London’s Heathrow Airport today insisted that it has enjoyed a “strong start to 2025” despite its Q1 passenger numbers falling by 300,000 on the corresponding period a year ago. The dip, of course, was effectively down to the power outage on March 21 that led to more than 1,400 flights being cancelled, ultimately affecting around […]
Airports across the region continue to upgrade their facilities to enhance their capacity and operational efficiency, writes Joe Bates. HAMAD CONTINUES TO ENHANCE ITS FACILITIES Hamad International Airport (DOH) has officially unveiled its new Concourses D and E as part of its latest terminal expansion programme. According to the gateway, both new additions are “designed […]
BEUMER Group’s Per Engelbrechtsen explains how 3D visualisation can improve baggage handling operations at the world’s airports. It’s not hard to see why digital twins are becoming an imperative for businesses and why many airports and other industries are adopting this technology. Having digital copies of systems gives airports the ability to make decisions within […]
The impressive performance of Asia-Pacific and Middle East airports in ACI’s ASQ Airport Experience Awards demonstrates their commitment to customer service excellence, writes Joe Bates. Airports big and small from across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East once again led the way in ACI’s annual ASQ Airport Experience Awards, winning a total of 68 accolades across […]
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board Members formally welcomed Lance Lyttle as the aviation authority’s new CEO during Wednesday’s board meeting. Lyttle, who moves from the top job at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, will oversee Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Executive Airport (ORL). MCO is one of the US’s Top 10 airports for passenger traffic, […]
ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East today honoured three airports for their outstanding commitment to aerodrome safety with the presentation of its inaugural Safety Recognition Awards 2025. The awards were presented at the ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Regional Assembly, Conference and Exhibition in New Delhi, India. Dubai International (DXB) in the UAE, Bengaluru-Kempegowda (BLR) in […]
