Latest Airport Operations News
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Swissport Partners with Aurrigo for Autonomous Ground Handling Pilot
Swissport partnered with Aurrigo conduct the first-ever global pilot of autonomous ground handling technologies at Zurich Airport.
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British Airways Reports Punctuality Performance Improvements
British Airways has seen boosts to its operational performance thanks to investments made as part of its £7 billion transformation programme…
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Oakland Airport Introduces New Battery-Electric Buses
Five new electric buses have entered service at Oakland Airport (OAK), serving both passenger and employee car parks.
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UK: Government Confirms e-Gate Allowance for European Travel
e-Gates will shortly be available for use by British citizens travelling into Europe, as revealed in a statement made by the Prime Minister.
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London Gatwick Issues Response on Northern Runway Consent Consideration
London Gatwick has issued a response to a recent statement made in a letter published by Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander.
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Norwegian to Offer New Service from Barcelona to Rovaniemi
Passengers will soon be able to catch a direct flight from Barcelona to Rovaniemi following a joint announcement from Finavia & Norwegian.
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London Gatwick and Veovo Partner on Integrated Airport Control System
London Gatwick Airport has partnered with Veovo to develop a new Integrated Airport Control (IAC) System for operational decision-making.
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Siemens Logistics Showcases SmartService 360 Baggage Handling at Paris CDG
Siemens Logistics has highlighted the benefits of its SmartService 360 baggage handling system at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
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Could Heathrow’s Power Cut Have Been Better Managed? Transport Committee Investigates
The Transport Committee is set to examine the Heathrow Airport power outage that led to significant disruption on 21 March.
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US: SFO Remote Bag Check Processes Over 15,000 Bags Since Launch
San Francisco International Airport has announced that its free Remote Bag Check service has processed more than 15,000 bags since launch.
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AAI Completes Airspace Design for New Navi Mumbai and Noida Airports
The Airports Authority of India has completed the airspace design and flight procedures for Navi Mumbai and Noida international airports.
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US: PANYNJ Appoints Sarah K. McKeon as New Director of Aviation
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has announced the appointment of Sarah K. McKeon as its new Director of Aviation.
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Australia: Alstef Shares Update on ADL BHS Upgrade
Alstef has announced a tentative completion window for a major, multi-phase baggage handling system (BHS) upgrade at Adelaide Airport.
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SITA Launches ATC Connect to Streamline Air Traffic Control Messaging
SITA has introduced a new global messaging platform, ATC Connect, designed to enhance air traffic control communications.
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Paws Before You Board: Therapy Animals Ease Airport Travel
Amid the hustle of the airport, there’s a growing trend that’s helping to calm frayed nerves and offer a comforting touch: therapy animals.
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US: New Orleans Prepares for Super Bowl LIX
The Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY) has begun preparations for increased travellers over this coming Super Bowl weekend.
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US: FAA Enforces Restriction Zone Over DCA
The FAA has announced air traffic restrictions within the area over the Potomac River around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
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Delta to Offer Direct Flights from LAX to MEL
Melbourne Airport (MEL) has announced a new service direct from Los Angeles (LAX), with flights set to launch later this year.
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VINCI Airports Prepares to Launch SAF at Budapest Airport
Budapest Airport (BUD) is preparing to begin utilising sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) following successful passing of the audit criteria.
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Poland: KTW Celebrates Highest Passenger Number in History
The Upper Silesian Aviation Group has announced that KTW saw the highest number of passengers in its history during 2024.
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Thales to Install Secondary Surveillance Radar at Schiphol Airport
Thales has been contracted to supply its RSM NG secondary surveillance radar at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS).
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Red Sea International Airport to Implement SITA Technologies
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Airport (RSI) has partnered with SITA to equip its Main Terminal Building with advanced technology.
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Edinburgh Airport Implements Deep Turnaround to Optimise Operations
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) has announced the introduction of Deep Turnaround, an AI solution developed by Aviation Solutions.
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Bristol Airport Launches Consultation on Infrastructure & Service Expansion
Bristol Airport has launched a new two-month long consultation setting out development plans for the Airport leading up to 2040.