Monthly Archives: December 2023

IATA: SAF Volumes Growing but Still Missing Opportunities

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced estimates for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. In 2023, SAF volumes reached over 600 million liters (0.5Mt), double the 300 million liters (0.25 Mt) produced in 2022. SAF accounted for 3% of all renewable fuels produced, with 97% of renewable fuel production going to other sectors. In 2024 […]

Global carbon standard launches its new pinnacle at COP28, certifying airports for achieving net zero carbon balance

Ten frontrunner airports certified at the new Level 5 of the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, having achieved net zero for emissions under their control and affirmed a strategic commitment to achieve decarbonisation across all scopes by 2050. Dubai – ACI launched the new topmost level of achievement in its global Airport Carbon Accreditation programme today at […]

Foster + Partners wins competition to design new Abha Airport terminal

Foster + Partners has won an international competition to design a new terminal for Abha Airport in Saudi Arabia’s Aseer Region. Inspired by the nearby Rijal Almaa village, the winning design reinvents the airport terminal as a series of interconnected human-scale clusters, outdoor courtyards and walkways. The scheme brings fresh air, greenery and natural light […]

Creating the cabin of the future at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2024

Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) will return to the Hamburg Messe from 28-30 May 2024, showcasing cutting-edge advances in aircraft cabin systems, In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC), sustainable cabins and more. Next year’s edition will shine a light on the latest trends and serve as the global platform dedicated to transforming the passenger experience and creating […]

WTCE 2024 returns to shape the future of onboard and the passenger experience

World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) returns to Hamburg for the twelfth edition of the show from 28-30 May 2024. Taking place at the Hamburg Messe across three days, it promises to unite buyers from the world’s leading air and rail operators, with exhibitors showcasing the very latest onboard product innovations and services. […]

Passenger traffic inching towards full recovery in October

ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report for October 2023. Passenger traffic across the European airport network continued to defy inflated air fares and geopolitical tensions in October – with an increase of +11.7% compared to the same month last year. This resulted in volumes standing at just -1.7% below pre-pandemic levels (October 2019). […]

Civil Aviation Authority of Israel grants world’s first air traffic management unit license to High Lander’s Vega UTM

In a world first, High Lander Aviation has received a license from the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) to authorize drone flights throughout Israel via its uncrewed traffic management solution, Vega UTM. The “license to operate air traffic management units” was granted days after the regulator’s emergency ruling that drones can only fly in […]