Korean Air has selected Air Incheon as the preferred bidder for the sale of Asiana Airlines’ global cargo freighter business. The decision was made at the Board of Directors meeting held on June 17. Korean Air selected Air Incheon as the preferred bidder based on several key criteria: the certainty of completing the transaction, the […]
Smart infrastructure is transforming airports by integrating IoT, AI, and robotics, optimizing operations, and enhancing sustainability. Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport, with its $35 billion expansion, features biometrics, automated services, and solar power, aiming for 150 million annual passengers. Similarly, King Salman International Airport plans to handle up to 185 million passengers with AI-driven seamless […]
Lithuanian Airports (LTOU) is launching an international lease tender to select a duty-free shop operator for Vilnius and Kaunas airports. The selected partner is expected to start operations at Vilnius and Kaunas airports in 2025. LTOU representatives say that the tender is expected to attract the attention of international market players and applications are expected […]
Brendan Sullivan, Global Head of Cargo at IATA presenting the award certificate to Yann Le Tonqueze, WFS’ Managing Director & Training Manager in the EMEAA. Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has been honoured with the International Air Transport Association’s IATA Competency-Based Training & Assessment (CBTA) Center ‘Best Performance Award’ […]
In-flight measurements from an A350 aircraft using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) show a significant reduction in soot particle emissions and formation of contrail ice crystals compared to using conventional aviation fuel Global model simulations estimate 26% reduction in contrails’ climate impact when using 100% SAF Results from the world’s first in-flight study of the […]
The World Aviation Services Association (ASA) has today announced the appointment of Hassan El-Houry as its new Chairman, effective July 1, 2024. He succeeds Mr. Atilla Korkmazoğlu, who served two successful mandates over four years. El-Houry brings a blend of leadership, innovation, and strategic vision to ASA, further strengthening the aviation services sector’s position. He […]
Industry leaders will convene at the UK Airport Infrastructure Forum 2024 on 11 July 2024, to explore plans for airport development in the UK and discover new innovations that help progress infrastructure delivery while meeting sustainability requirements. The event, hosted by international law firm Pinsent Masons in London, will provide an opportunity for key players […]
Fourth from left: Mr Song Hoi-See and Mr Dendi Danianto inked the MoU, witnessed by Head of Chancery from the Consulate General of The Republic of Indonesia in Hong Kong, Mr Slamet Noegroho (second from right) Plaza Premium Group (PPG), the award-winning global airport hospitality services provider and InJourney Aviation Services (IAS), the leading provider […]
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Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has won a three-year contract to provide passenger and ramp handing services for Air France at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Launched on May 23, 2024, Phoenix is the airline’s 17th destination in the United States. Air France now operates three direct flights a week […]
