Monthly Archives: May 2025

Plaza Premium Group Partners with International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards to Enhance Global Accessibility Training and Services

29th May 2025

Plaza Premium Group (PPG), the global leader in integrated airport hospitality services and the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), the leading authority in cognitive difference training and certification for professionals, are proud to announce a strategic partnership aimed at elevating accessibility and services for airport passengers with mobility challenges and disabilities […]

IATA: Passenger Growth Accelerates to 8% in April

29th May 2025

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8.0% compared to April 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 6.5% year-on-year. The April load factor was 83.6% (+1.1 ppt compared to April […]

VINCI Airports offers sustainable aviation fuel and an electric charging station at Annecy Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc airport

28th May 2025

Annecy Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc airport, operated by VINCI Airports, has taken a new step in its environmental strategy by providing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and an electric charging station thanks to a new fuelling contract with TotalEnergies. A 44 kW electric recharging point dedicated to electric aircraft has also been commissioned. The new fuel station was […]

ACI World and Cranfield University launch groundbreaking “Airport Management in a Net Zero World” course

27th May 2025

Offered under the globally acclaimed ACI-ICAO Airport Management Professional Accreditation Program (AMPAP) Airports Council International (ACI) World has announced a new partnership with Cranfield University, one of the world’s premier institutions for aviation research and education, to deliver a pioneering new course: Airport Management in a Net Zero World. Offered under the globally acclaimed ACI-International Civil […]

Air Samarkand expands route network to Tbilisi, Batumi and Baku

22nd May 2025

Fast developing Uzbek carrier Air Samarkand has announced a raft of new international route developments and increases in weekly frequencies over the coming months. Air Samarkand will launch new services to Tbilisi and Batumi in Georgia, and to Baku in Azerbaijan, while also increasing scheduled operations to the Turkish capital of Istanbul and Tel Aviv, […]

EGYPTAIR Partners with SITA to Modernise Network Infrastructure for Future

20th May 2025

SITA Connect Go to enhance bandwidth, resilience, security, and automation for EGYPTAIR EGYPTAIR, a leading airline in the Middle East and Africa, is embarking on a transformative upgrade of its network infrastructure to boost operational efficiency, increase resilience, and deliver more reliable services for passengers. As part of this modernization, EgyptAir has selected advanced connectivity […]

Hahn Airport presents itself at Air Cargo Europe in Munich

20th May 2025

Frankfurt-Hahn Airport will be represented at Air Cargo Europe in Munich from June 2 to 5, 2025. The trade fair is regarded as the leading platform and important conference for the global air cargo industry. Together with the cargo handling companies Hahn Cargo Services and VG Cargo, which are based at Hahn Airport, as well […]

Strategic Collaboration Between Pegasus and UC Berkeley to Shape the Airline Experience of the Future

16th May 2025

Driven by its vision to become one of the top three airlines in the world in terms of technology use, Pegasus is focused on shaping the airline experience of the future through a strategic partnership with the University of California, Berkeley, home to one of the world’s most dynamic ecosystems for entrepreneurship and innovation. Through […]

Leading UK/US logistics firm appoints new CEO to lead next growth phase

15th May 2025

Mark 3 International appoints Matthew Ware, formerly CEO of Heathrow’s express courier handler CFL, to build on success   Mark 3 International, which specialises in express parcel and freight logistics, particularly with the US, has announced the appointment of Matthew Ware, formerly CEO of CFL, as its new CEO. Matthew’s eight years at CFL, Heathrow […]

IATA Launches Global Baggage Roadmap

14th May 2025

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched a 10-year Global Baggage Roadmap to modernize baggage operations. Developed with airlines, airports, and industry partners, the roadmap sets a clear path to improve both operational efficiency and traveler satisfaction. “Baggage is important for travelers. When they check a bag, they expect it to arrive on time. And […]