A successful trial of hydrogen-powered ground handling equipment at a UK airport has proven that it can be safely and effectively integrated into airport ground operations, according to a new report. The Zero Carbon Turn project, led by Exeter Airport in collaboration with Cranfield University, TUI, ULEMCo, Boeing and MULAG, and supported by the CAA […]
Gordon Dewar has announced that he will step down as CEO of Edinburgh Airport after 14 years and is expected to leave his role towards the end of 2026 following the search for his successor. Dewar, one of the most familiar faces and voices in the UK airport industry, said: “It has been the highlight […]
Miami-Dade County mayor, Daniella Levine Cava, joined local government leaders at Miami International Airport yesterday to unveil a new wall mural honouring pioneering aviator and land developer Glenn Curtiss. The mural features historic images and milestones of the neighbouring cities of Hialeah, Miami Springs, and Opa-locka, which he founded 100 years ago and are all […]
WHSmith North America has adde eight new concepts to the company’s portfolio at Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), the primary international airport serving the US state of New Mexico. The new concepts are Duke City Station, Museum of New Mexico Foundation Shops, Los Poblanos, InMotion, Great Hall Landing, Globo Mercado, Nob Hill Necessities and Roadrunner Express. […]
The Shannon Airport Group has commenced the first airport-focused element of its €40 million investment drive for 2026, with construction now underway on a €15 million upgrade of the airport’s terminal building. This phase marks the beginning of the latest programme of works across Shannon Airport, aimed at enhancing passenger facilities and delivering long‑term sustainability […]
The new passenger departure facilities at Hong Kong International Airport’s Terminal 2 are scheduled to commence operations on May 27, 2026. The announcement was made by Fred Lam, chairman of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) and Mable Chan, Secretary for Transport and Logistics, during the Chinese New Year celebrations at HKG today. The passenger facilities […]
NATS has formally assumed responsibility for air traffic control (ATC) and engineering services at Birmingham Airport in the UK. The successful handover marks a significant milestone in the new 10-year partnership awarded to NATS after a competitive tender process, reinforcing its position as the UK’s leading air navigation service provider. The transition follows a contract […]
Brisbane Airport is welcoming in the Year of the Horse with more Lunar New Year flights than ever before. There’s been a 17.4% surge in Lunar New Year inbound capacity between Queensland and key Asian cities, including Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Taipei. Compared to the Lunar New Year period last year, China Southern Airlines […]
This year’s Valentine’s Day flower story comes from Dubai, where ground handler dnata today announced that it has handled 227,530 kilos of flowers in just five days at its dedicated facility at the Dubai Flower Centre (DFC). Between February 7-11, 2026, dnata processed 274 shipments comprising more than 18,700 boxes of flowers, representing a significant […]
Heathrow is increasing its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) incentive scheme in 2026, setting a new target going 2% above the UK mandate – aiming for 5.6% SAF uplift in 2026. Over £80 million is available to airlines to help bridge the cost gap between traditional kerosene and SAF, enabling a switch to cleaner fuels and […]
Global airport operator, Aena, reports that traffic numbers continued to rise across its network in January, although at a slower rate in Spain than in the same month a year ago. Aena handled 25.8 million passengers across its 46 airports and two heliports in Spain, the UK and Brazil last month – 3.3% more than […]
Vicki Speed tells us more about some of the project enhancing technologies used in the construction of Lima Airport’s new terminal. Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport is undergoing a massive expansion programme to become an ‘Airport City’. Unique in South America and inspired by airports in Europe such as Zurich, Paris, Amsterdam and Frankfurt, the […]
