UK’s airport ground staff honoured at iconic venue The inaugural Aviation Heroes awards, held in the iconic Concorde Conference Centre at Manchester Airport on April 24th, celebrated the vital contribution to the UK’s aviation industry made by ground staff working at airports across the country. Ground services are essential to the management of both passenger […]
Europe’s regional airports and their business partners are meeting today in Dalaman, Türkiye, for ACI EUROPE’s annual Regional Airports Conference & Exhibition hosted by YDA Dalaman Airport. The event provides an opportunity to review trading conditions, revealing a multi‑speed regional airport market facing existential economic and policy challenges — with ACI EUROPE warning that addressing […]
Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) and Melbourne Airport (MelAir) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in conjunction with MAB’s expansion into Victoria, marking a significant step forward in strengthening air connectivity between Malaysia and Australia. The signing ceremony, held on 19 April 2025 at the Malaysia Airlines Pavilion during MATTA Fair 2025, marks the beginning […]
Finavia will invest in the extension of Rovaniemi Airport’s terminal in 2025. The company estimates that the positive development of tourism in Lapland and Rovaniemi will continue and wants to further improve the airport experience for passengers. The extension will be completed for the winter season 2025–2026. The value of the investment is EUR 3 […]
Global revenues 11.4% lower in 2023 than the US$158.6 billion reported pre-pandemic Airports Council International (ACI) World has released its latest airport industry economic and financial performance data, revealing a significant gap between the recovery of passenger traffic and total airport revenues. While passenger traffic nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2023—just 5.4% below 2019—airport […]
The deal includes a firm order for 10 A330neo aircraft for the Group’s fleet Saudia Group announced a new aircraft deal with Airbus to enhance its fleet by adding up to 20 new wide-body A330neo aircraft, 10 of which are firm orders for flyadeal, the Group’s low-cost carrier. Renowned for its efficiency, long range, […]
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has been awarded a new five-year cargo handling contract with the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, Emirates SkyCargo at Frankfurt Airport. This strategic win strengthens SATS’ and WFS’ long-standing partnership with Emirates, with the group now providing specialised gateway services at 21 stations across the airline’s […]
Airports Council International (ACI) World today offers an exclusive first look at the 2024 rankings of the world’s busiest airports, showcasing their resilience in navigating global uncertainty. Despite geopolitical and economic challenges, these airports have successfully held their top rankings, positioning themselves for continued growth. ACI World Director General Justin Erbacci said, “Amid global challenges, […]
Pipeline of travel hub locations to kick-off in early summer 2025 SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations, and Popeyes UK®, the UK’s fastest-growing quick-service restaurant brand, have announced the launch of an exciting strategic partnership to open a pipeline of Popeyes® restaurants across UK travel hubs, starting at […]
WAISL is delighted to announce the unveiling of its AeroWise, a digital twin-powered integrated airport predictive operations centre (APOC) at the 2025 Passenger Terminal Expo (PTE), the world’s leading global aviation event. WAISL’s AeroWise is already live at Hyderabad International Airport, showcasing real-world implementation of next-gen airport operations and firmly establishing itself as a leader in […]
