In a bid to become greener, Birmingham Airport, UK, has commissioned the services of vehicle manufacturer Volvo and automation specialist ABB to introduce six fully-electric single-deck buses by November 2019. The Volvo 7900e buses will be used to transport passengers in and around the airport and will be charged on-the-go, using an innovative ‘OppCharge’ pantograph […]
The Passenger Experience Conference opens Passenger Experience Week in April with a full line-up of industry experts Senior strategists from airlines, cruise, rail and across the industry supply chain will come together on 1 April 2019 to discuss the latest trends and future of passenger experience at this year’s Passenger Experience Conference at the Hamburg […]
Passenger Experience Week returns to Hamburg from 1-4 April 2019 to showcase the latest innovations to enhance the passenger experience Global forecasts from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reveal that air passenger numbers will nearly double over the next 20 years, growing from 3.8 billion in 2016 to 8.2 billion by 2037[1]. These rising […]
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport has contracted global IT provider SITA to deliver a technology revamp that will allow the airport to better manage every aspect of its vast operation. SITA will upgrade its existing Airport Management Solution (AMS) – a suite of integrated software applications designed to effectively manage airport operations from the terminal […]
The upgraded departure lounge area will feature new Boots and Dixons Travel stores, relocating from their current units to a new retail and catering area, housed in the former World Duty Free and Security facility. Both stores are considerably larger and will feature brands previously unseen at both airport stores. Dixons Travel will open its […]
New food, new beverage and new Indy-focused dining experiences will be coming to the Indianapolis International Airport (IND), following the Indianapolis Airport Authority Board vote to approve six new contracts at the terminal. The vote took place during the monthly board meeting and marks the second round of approvals the Indy airport has made as […]
Key strategic logistics service providers within the community at Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport have been awarded the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) certification from the International Airport Transport Association (IATA), the trade association for the world’s airlines. The distinction recognizes companies that successfully complete a rigorous process and meet global standards […]
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Airlines in multiple countries have suspended the use of Boeing’s new 737 MAX 8 aircraft over concerns about its safety, after an Ethiopian Airlines flight of the same model crashed Sunday killing all 157 people on board. It is the second time in six months a 737 MAX 8 has crashed in the first few […]
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