Monthly Archives: June 2019

Ink by Hudson is Newest Retail Offering at Midway International Airport

On 6th June, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and Midway Partnership cut ribbons for the newest retail offerings taking off at Midway International Airport. Ink by Hudson stores on Concourses A and B are the 16th and 17th concession locations to open at the airport as part of the 70 new food and retail […]

Birmingham Airport Outlines its Sustainability Commitment

Last week Birmingham Airport actively participated in this year’s celebration of World Environment Day, giving the Airport the opportunity to again raise awareness and promote actions that everyone can carry out to protect the environment. Birmingham Airport organised an action-packed itinerary for World Environment Day, which was well received and attended by the Birmingham Airport […]

MIA wins approval for US$5bn modernization

A new capital improvement program at Miami International Airport (MIA) will involve up to US$5bn worth of airport-wide modernization projects over the next five to 15 years. Approved by the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners, the modernization will pave the way for growth in passenger and cargo traffic at MIA – projected to reach […]

Heathrow invests over £50 million in cutting edge CT security equipment in UK airport first

Passengers could soon keep their liquids and laptops inside their cabin baggage when passing through security at Heathrow after the airport revealed plans to install next-generation CT security equipment The airport is investing over £50 million in the next few years to roll the equipment out. Once fully operational, the enhanced technology is expected to […]

Exeter Airport and D-Day, 75 Years Ago

Ahead of D-Day Exeter Airport was taken over by the US 9th Air Force and had become Station 463 for the United States 440th Troop Carrier Group. Seventy C-47As and seventy CG-4 gliders had arrived in preparation for D-Day. There was insufficient hard standing on the three asphalt runways and taxiways laid in July 1940 […]

MOL Limo Cars Now Available at Budapest Airport

MOL Limo, the environmentally friendly car sharing system has been introduced at Liszt Ferenc International Airport as of yesterday. From 5th June fifteen separate parking spaces have been dedicated to MOL Limo vehicles that are increasingly popular among young people and environmentally conscious residents of the city. The first users coming to the airport by […]

LAX Power Outage Causes Flight Delays and Cancellations

Parts of Los Angeles International Airport were left without light and power for about three and a half hours Wednesday night, causing the cancellation, delay and diversion of flights. A 2-second power “bump” shortly after 6 p.m. caused the entire airport to go dark but electrical generators kicked in and all but three terminals had […]

Helsinki Airport’s new Aukio central plaza showcases Finnish brands for long-haul passengers

With the opening of Aukio, iconic Finnish brands are now even more available to the long-haul passengers of Helsinki Airport. Aukio, the new central plaza of Helsinki Airport, is the heart of the airport’s long-haul traffic. Aukio is an important place to showcase Finland especially for transfer passengers, so Finnishness is big theme in both the décor […]

Meet the Airport Suppliers Team on Stand #I17 at this years British-Irish Airports Expo, 11-12 June

Airport Suppliers the worlds premier B2B Airport website and one of the most cost-effective sales and marketing platforms in the airport industry is once again lead media partner of the British-Irish Airports Expo for 2019. Airport Suppliers covers all aspects of airport-related technology and services and have been at the forefront of the industry for […]