Monthly Archives: April 2024

Europe’s regional airport community addresses changed market conditions and existential challenges ahead

The annual gathering of Europe’s regional airports and their business partners takes place on the 11th & 12th April and in Dubrovnik – hosted by Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport; The event is the opportunity to review trading conditions and the latest industry analysis from ACI EUROPE. Both reveal a market segment reshaped by structural changes […]

London Gatwick creates new geospatial mapping platform with GIS from Esri UK

Reduces risk of airport disruption from accidental damage to utilities Helps manage environmental impact Esri UK has announced that London Gatwick has created a new geospatial platform using Esri’s GIS (Geographic Information System) technology to support multiple operational areas at the airport, including engineering and environmental services. The system is already making engineering and construction […]

ZeroAvia and FEAM Aero Sign Agreement for Hydrogen-Electric Aircraft Engines MRO

Clean aviation innovator signs MOU with leading provider of MRO and Aviation Maintenance Services ZeroAvia has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with FEAM Aero surrounding retrofit, maintenance, and technical support. With ZeroAvia’s first hydrogen-electric engine design for 9-19 seat aircraft already subject to a certification application to regulators, and with […]

Global Aviation Leaders to Address Aviation Challenges and Opportunities at 2024 Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh, May 20-22

More than 5,000 aviation experts and leaders from over 100 countries to attend, including ICAO, IATA, ACI, all major global manufacturers, airlines and airports. FAF24 will propose a plan to solve aviation’s biggest challenge, and feature awards recognizing achievements and innovations in global aviation. Registration is now live at www.futureaviationforum.com Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, […]

Departure Media Secures Des Moines Airport

Leading airport advertising company Departure Media has embarked on a new partnership with Des Moines International Airport (DSM). The firm was named the winner of the airport advertising concessions contract following a competitive bid process. Departure Media will manage the design, implementation, sales, and maintenance of the advertising program across the entire airport terminal. The collaboration […]

One Air commences Boeing 747 freighter operations at East Midlands Airport  

One Air, the British cargo airline, has commenced operations at East Midlands Airport (EMA). The central UK airport will now be a regular origin and destination point for One Air’s Boeing 747-400 freighter services connecting Asia and Europe as well as for ad hoc global charter services. “East Midlands Airport has a lot of important […]

Passenger Terminal Expo 2024. Air Tech Italy showcases how airports and airlines can improve the passenger experience

The airport set-up enabling the optimization of operational processes and passenger flow management. Passenger experience is all about establishing a series of seamless transitions from one aspect of the airport customer journey to another. From check-in to facial biometrics security, from security to the lounge or retail area, every part of the journey is linked […]

Air Canada partners with SATS for its long-awaited return to Singapore

Air Canada has awarded a passenger, ramp, and cargo handling contract to SATS as it prepares to resume flights to Singapore’s Changi International Airport for the first time in over 30 years. The airline will launch four Boeing 787-9 flights a week connecting Vancouver and Singapore, starting 4 April 2024. SATS currently handles all the […]

Air Cargo Demand Maintains Double-Digit Growth in February

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 11.9% compared to February 2023 levels (12.4% for international operations). This is the third consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year demand growth. Capacity, measured in […]

Ljubljana Airport Deploys Assaia Turnaround Solution to Increase Efficiency

Fraport is examining the solution for deployment throughout its airport network Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU) has become the latest airport to deploy Assaia’s turnaround technology to optimize the airport’s turnaround performance. This is an important cornerstone for the remaining airports across the Fraport portfolio. Early results are showing the substantial difference in average ground […]