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Passenger numbers at UK airports will continue to rise this year, according to the latest survey from the country’s Civil Aviation Authority. New data from the CAA shows that nearly a third of consumers (31%) polled in its survey are planning to fly more in 2026 than they did last year. The survey suggests that […]
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Texas has celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its West Infill project. It is described as a transformative addition to the Barbara Jordan Terminal and a defining moment in the airport’s Journey With AUS expansion programme. This project adds more than 75,000 square feet across four levels, delivering a new TSA Checkpoint, which will […]
WSP UK’s Dr Catherine Wilson, reflects on a defining year for sustainable aviation and a handful of sustainability experts give their views on what may be on aviation’s agenda in 2026. The UK’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate, EU hydrogen hub plans, electric planes in commercial trials, and airports embracing AI-driven energy efficiency ensure […]
Busan in South Korea hosted the third instalment of ACI’s Airports Innovate conference. Editor, Joe Bates, was there to report on some of the conference highlights. Airports Innovate may only be a few years old, but it has quickly established itself as one of ACI’s most dynamic conferences, giving participants a glimpse of some of […]
A record-breaking January saw a total of 2.48 million passengers pass through Dublin Airport, an impressive 14% increase on the same month last year. The sharp increase once again highlights the huge demand that’s there to fly in and out of Dublin Airport, according to airport operator daa. Three days in January saw more than […]
AutoFlight has unveiled Matrix, the world’s first five-ton class electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, which successfully completed a public full transition flight demonstration at the company’s low-altitude flight test facility centre. The pure electric version offers a maximum range of 250 kilometres, while the hybrid-electric variant extends range to 1,500km. During the demonstration, […]
Tomorrow marks the 20th anniversary of the opening of Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport’s Terminal 4. Since its inauguration in 2006, it has received numerous awards and, arguably, become one of the world’s most recognised terminals and an icon of the new Madrid. Designed by Estudio Lamela in collaboration with Richard Rogers, the terminal is currently […]
Macau’s first high-end dual-city terminal, jointly set up by Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH), opened today, further strengthening the multi-modal connectivity within the Greater Bay Area (GBA). According to the gateways involved, the ‘MGM Hong Kong International Airport City Terminal’ is said to represent further integration of cross-boundary aviation services […]
Head of sustainability, Therese Forsström, tells us more about the sustainability goals and achievements of Swedish airport operator Swedavia. Does Swedavia agree that addressing aviation’s impact on the environment will play the biggest role in securing aviation’s licence to grow? Yes, absolutely. Air travel enables people to meet and businesses to operate and grow – […]
The power of AI, recognising that it isn’t all about replacing staff, and ensuring its safe adoption were just a few of the topics covered at the inaugural Artificial Intelligence in Airports summit in London. A host of technology experts, start-ups, airports and AI solution providers gathered in Twickenham in London in December for the […]
The Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association (APTRA) has welcomed the announcement of a 50% increase in the airport arrivals duty free value allowance for international passengers, who are residents or tourists of Indian origin, from INR 50000 to 75000 (around $820). For foreign tourists the arrivals duty free allowance has increased by 66.6% from 15000 […]
Menzies Aviation has been awarded a 15-year license to provide ground handling services at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), one of India’s fastest‑growing airports for both domestic and international traffic. The license, awarded by Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), is effective from April 1, 2026, with operations expected to commence immediately upon securing required regulatory […]
