Aberdeen International Airport has become one of the UK’s most connected airports thanks to a partnership with leading the UK’s leading supplier of smart, in-building cellular solutions experts, Exchange Communications, which will see the installation of 5G. The enabling of 5G at the airport, which is amongst Scotland’s top three busiest travel hubs, welcoming 2.4million […]
Alpine airports Grenoble Alpes Isère and Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc, operated by VINCI Airports, are ready to welcome passengers for the 2024-2025 winter season with expanded offers, enhanced services and varied destinations. Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport marked the start of the winter season with the arrival of the very first commercial flight on the morning […]
On 10th December, 2024, San Antonio International Airport (SAT), one of the fastest-growing medium-sized airports in the United States, celebrated the groundbreaking of a new terminal, which will accommodate SAT and the San Antonio region’s continued rapid growth and expansion. The groundbreaking represents a significant step in SAT’s commitment to meeting the increasing demands of […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the IATA Air Cargo Device Assessment Program to validate air cargo tracking devices, data loggers and sensor-equipped devices for compliance with rigorous industry safety standards. “The fastest-growing segments of air cargo are pharmaceuticals, perishables, electronics, and high-value goods. Shippers rely on various battery-powered electronic devices to monitor […]
Korean Air has completed its acquisition of Asiana Airlines, four years after announcing its decision on November 16, 2020. On December 12, Korean Air acquired 131,578,947 newly issued shares of Asiana Airlines, representing a 63.88% ownership stake and making Asiana Airlines a subsidiary of Korean Air. The completion follows Korean Air’s payment of KRW 800 […]
Yesterday, 10 leading European travel and tourism organisations convened in the European Parliament for a high-level meeting with Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, MEP Daniel Attard and other Members of the Tourism Task Force, as well as European Commission and EU Member States representatives. This meeting builds on the work initiated in […]
Collaboration to drive transformative projects in operational efficiency, passenger experience, and green aviation technologies. SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, and Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport have entered into a strategic collaboration through a Letter of Intent (LOI). This joint effort represents a pioneering commitment to address the pressing technological and environmental challenges […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that interest in its Turbulence Aware Platform continues to expand, with six airlines having joined the program in 2024. Most recently, this includes Asiana Airlines, British Airways, Scoot and Singapore Airlines. Managing turbulence will remain at the forefront of aviation safety and efficiency, given the expected rise in […]
SITA to provide advanced airport systems for enhanced passenger processing and operations at the new terminal SITA, the global leader in air transport technology solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Airport (RSI), becoming one of the Specialized Airport Systems (SAS) providers for the airport’s new Main Terminal Building. This […]
Aviation stakeholders and disability advocates established key priorities for improving global air travel accessibility at a landmark joint symposium held by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Airports Council International (ACI), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The two-day event, which drew 237 participants from governments, industry, and civil society organizations, provided critical input for ICAO’s […]
