The topping out ceremony has been held for the world’s first commercial vertiport ‘DXV’ located next to Dubai International Airport in the UAE. It is being built by Skyports Infrastructure (Skyports) in collaboration with the Dubai Roads & Transport Authority (RTA). According to its developers, DXV is now 60% complete, with construction running on schedule for […]
Joe Bates takes a whistle-stop tour across the Asia-Pacific & Middle East region to find examples of innovation and excellence in terms of hospitality and customer service initiatives. Ever inventive Changi Airport Group (CAG) has unveiled the world’s first outdoor bamboo garden at an airport. Located a short walking distance from the Hub & Spoke […]
Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration has become the first authority in the world to introduce biometric corridors at scale with new biometrics on-the-move technology. This brand-new innovation from Amadeus uses AI-enabled biometrics to validate passenger identities “in motion” through wide corridors, rather than stopping to manually present documents to a border guard or at a […]
Finavia and the Vantaa Light Rail Alliance are working together to develop a plan for the location of an airport stop for the newly approved transport link. “We are very pleased with the decision that the political decision-makers of Vantaa were ready to give the Vantaa Light Rail Alliance a mandate to plan the light […]
Sumesh Patel, SITA’s president for Asia Pacific, considers some of the technologies that will transform the passenger experience at airports in the decades to come. The air traveller journey is entering its most profound transformation in decades, and across the Asia-Pacific region, airports face an unrelenting challenge of having to serve record numbers of travellers […]
Founded in Turkey, Kepler Club takes its name from the astronomer Johannes Kepler, as a nod to curiosity, discovery, and new horizons. The airport hospitality brand — known for its technology-driven sleeping cabins — is now in the final phase of a major expansion at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) that will more than double […]
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) has set a new benchmark for sustainable infrastructure, earning the prestigious Envision Platinum Award for its Park Economy 3 (PE3) Expansion Project. This recognition from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) highlights a shared commitment to environmental stewardship and resilient design, representing the highest level of achievement within the Envision framework. […]
According to its latest economic impact report, Halifax Stanfield International Airport (Halifax Stanfield) remains a vital engine for Nova Scotia’s economy, driving tourism, jobs, trade, and growth across the region. In 2024, airport-related activity generated over C$4 billion in economic impact, reinforcing its critical role in supporting regional economic prosperity. “These results reflect our commitment […]
ACI World and ACI Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) today released a publication designed to provide clear, practical guidance on structuring and implementing private-sector involvement at airports for concessionaires, investors, lenders, advisors, governments, and grantors. The new resource – Airport Development Concessions Agreements: Global Approaches and Guidelines for Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) – is being […]
Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH), Taiwan’s second-largest international gateway, is to deploy SITA’s next-generation passenger processing systems to “make check-in faster, boarding more efficient, and airport operations more resilient and secure”. The airport’s new deal includes with SITA includes the latest versions of its passenger processing solutions, including Common Use Terminal Equipment (CUTE), Common Use Self-Service […]
Heathrow delivered the best on-time performance in Q3 with fewer cancellations, beating all European hubs to become Europe’s most punctual major airport. According to the gateway, passenger appetite to travel through Heathrow is stronger than ever, with a record 23.4 million passing through its facilities in Q3. And, for the first time ever for a […]
Richard Bye, CEO of iCoupon, exlains how digital vouchering can help airports manage disruption in their terminals. Disruption is now an unavoidable part of airport life. Whether caused by weather events, staffing shortages, air traffic control issues or technical faults, today’s airports must be ready to respond quickly, calmly and effectively. For airport operators, how […]
