Airports
Small airport insight: How Salzburg is redeveloping for the future
Salzburg Airport has to make the most of its small footprint to manage 1.7 million annual passengers effectively. Nestled in the Austrian hills, the airport experiences peaks in the winter and summer as travellers come to enjoy the region's world-famous mountains and...
2025’s most on-time airlines and airports revealed
Aviation analytics firm Cirium have published their 2025 On-Time Performance Review, ranking the world's airlines and airports by operational efficiency. Their rankings are decided using data from more than 600 sources, including information from airlines, airports,...
The most important aviation trends to watch in 2026
It's that time of the year again, where experts across the industry get out their crystal balls and try to predict the next game-changing developments in travel and aviation. To celebrate the imminent arrival of 2026, we've compiled a shortlist of the biggest trends,...
Aviation Festival Asia Award 2026 nominations are now open!
The aviation industry in Asia is moving faster than ever, driven by cutting-edge technology, bold collaborations, and a deep commitment to sustainable growth. The Aviation Festival Asia Awards 2026 are here to celebrate the organisations and initiatives that are...
Elon Musk swipes at American Airlines over Amazon Leo talks
Elon Musk and Space X's VP for Starlink Engineering have disparaged American Airlines on X as the airline entered talks for a potential inflight connectivity deal with rivals Amazon Leo. Bloomberg first reported that American were discussing a partnership with Amazon...
Tech and innovation keep Dallas Fort Worth at the top
Handling 87 million passengers every year, Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) is the third-busiest airport in the world. At the same time, for three consecutive years, Airports Council International (ACI) has recognised DFW as one of the best large airports in...
How will New Terminal One transform JFK Airport?
As the New Terminal One at JFK Airport prepares to reopen in 2026, the airport announced this week that JLL will oversee the terminal's operations. From maintaining its all-electric grounding fleet to sustainable air conditioning systems, JLL's management will be...
Norway’s airport operator offer eSIMs via Alphacomm
Avinor, Norway's state-owned airport operator, have partnered with Alphacomm to offer travellers eSIMs. eSIMs will now be available for purchase on Avinor's website, making connectivity abroad easier and more convenient for Norwegians and international visitors. Jørn...
Abu Dhabi Airports and SITA develop AI airport management
Abu Dhabi Airports and SITA have agreed to work on a new AI-powered airport management system. Air traffic across the United Arab Emirates' capital increased by 13.1% over the first six months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, processing 15.8 million...
2025’s most innovative airports of the year announced
Airports Council International (ACI) and Amadeus has announced the winners of the 2025 Technology Innovation Awards in Busan, South Korea. The fifth annual ceremony celebrated technology, innovation, and sustainability across global airports in four different...
MIA adds largest single deployment of biometric screening in US
Miami International Airport (MIA) has rolled out the largest single deployment of biometric passport screenings in the United States as it presses on with its US$9 billion investment programme. Using SITA Smart Path technology, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)'s...
ACI passenger survey highlights key trends for 2026 and beyond
Airports Council International (ACI) have published their annual Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Global Traveller Survey, highlighting key trends in tech, personalisation, and sustainability. The sixth edition of the report asked more than 4,000 passengers from 30...
How CEO Vivian Cheung is planning for the future of Hong Kong International
Hong Kong International Airport is one of the world's most dynamic airports, bringing millions of people from over 200 destinations to APAC's leading business centre. Overseeing the cargo and commercial operations across Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) is Vivian...
Pittsburgh International Airport sets date for $1.7 billion terminal opening
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) has set 18th November as the date for its revamped terminal to open. With upgrades costing US$1.7 billion, the project will elevate PIT's infrastructure now that its days as a connections giant have come to an end. The original...
Adani Airports add agentic AI for omnichannel customer service
Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) will roll out multilingual, omnichannel customer service support through a new partnership with AIONOS. AAHL operate eight airports across India, including those in Mumbai, Lucknow, and Mangaluru. This new investment will deploy...
Emirates deploys biometrics at DXB for passport-free experience
Emirates has launched a new biometrics system at Dubai International Airport (DXB), allowing passengers to pass through check-in, security, lounges, and boarding without producing any documents. The 200 cameras have been installed across Terminal 3 to the cost of...
The biggest airports in development around the world
In 2025, global air passenger numbers will approach the 10 billion mark for the first time, with ACI predicting a total of 9.8 billion passengers. This figure is set to double by 2042: good news for industry revenue, but a huge problem for airports who will have to...
Tailored, green, efficient, digital: Aligning airport experiences with future passenger values
In this keynote panel from World Aviation Festival 2025, four airports leaders shared their transformation strategies for creating an experience that aligns with modern passenger expectations. From cutting-edge sustainability to a digital-first experience, together...
Delhi Airport Terminal 2 debuts new cutting-edge renovations
Delhi Airport's Terminal 2 has reopened after six months of renovation, with improved efficiency and sustainability at the heart of the redesign. Travellers are now greeted by skylights and wood finishings that make the terminal an airy, welcoming space. Innovative...
Inside Paul Griffiths’ plans for the new Dubai World Central airport
The biggest city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dubai has transformed over the past twenty years into a major aviation connections hub, as well as a popular tourist destination in its own right. As a result, in 2024 Dubai International Airport (DXB) was the...
