Arif Guliyev, Director of Modern Construction Group (left), and Jawad Dbila, Managing Director of SW AFEZCO (right). Image Source: Silk Way Group Silk Way Alat Free Economic Zone Company (SW AFEZCO) has signed a landmark design and build agreement with Modern Construction Group, marking a key milestone in the development of the Silk Way Cargo […]
The International Air Transport Association’s Wings of Change Europe (WOCE) event concluded with a call for industry and governments to work together with practical actions to make Europe more competitive and sustainable. Highlights included: In his keynote, Filip Cornelis, Director for Aviation, DG MOVE, European Commission, explained that the new Commission would likely offer continuity […]
ACI EUROPE today engaged with the government of Türkiye to review and address the challenges faced by the country in sustainably developing air connectivity to further contribute to its economy and global positioning. Meeting with his Excellency Mr Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, the Director General of ACI EUROPE, Olivier Jankovec pointed to […]
The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is pleased to launch its Strategic Plan 2024-2029 , which will guide the organization’s key activities over the next five years. The plan is the result of a collaborative effort, bringing together invaluable knowledge and expertise from the CATSA workforce and Board of Directors, industry and community partners […]
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) and Langkawi International Airport (LIA) have achieved Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Level 1 Mapping by Airports Council International (ACI), recognising their commitment to carbon management and environmental sustainability. These two airports now join KL International Airport (KLIA) and over 600 other airports worldwide in advancing toward net-zero carbon emissions through […]
The European aviation industry has sent an open letter to the EU institutions and Member States urging them to prioritise aviation’s decarbonisation through a dedicated Industrial Strategy as part of the Clean Industrial Deal. This should encompass key recommendations from the Draghi Report on the bloc’s competitiveness. The industry — represented by the DESTINATION 2050 […]
On the occasion of the COP29 side‑event co‑hosted by ACI EUROPE and Heydar Aliyev International Airport1, the global airport industry marked a new milestone on its accelerated journey to decarbonisation. More than 600 airports across the globe are now actively engaged in CO2 management as part of the industry’s carbon standard, Airport Carbon Accreditation. Delegates […]
SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets worldwide, has been awarded a contract to operate its first units in Lithuania, securing a seven-year agreement in Vilnius. SSP will introduce six new units at the Baltic travel hub, with the first expected to begin trading in 2025. SSP already operates a successful business in […]
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has won a long-term contract to become SAS Cargo’s handling partner at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, one of the airline’s main Scandinavian hubs. The contract, which starts on 24 February 2025, follows a thorough selection process by SAS Cargo, and marks the first time the airline […]
SITA’s cutting-edge CUTE and CUSS systems set to improve efficiency and passenger experience at Taiwan’s busiest airport SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, is partnering with Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to revolutionize its passenger processing solutions. TPE will install SITA’s game-changing check-in kiosk solutions, allowing passengers to fly through the airport and […]
