Monthly Archives: September 2025

Global air travel forecasted to reach 9.8 billion passengers in 2025, nearing the historic 10 billion milestone

International travel drives growth; variations amongst regions persist Global air travel is projected to reach 9.8 billion passengers for 2025 according to Airports Council International (ACI) World’s newly released World Airport Traffic Report (WATR). While international travel is driving growth, regional disparities and medium-term challenges signal a varied outlook. ACI World’s flagship annual report draws […]

San Diego International Airport Opens New Terminal 1 with Seamless Curb-To-Gate Experience

SITA’s Self-service kiosks, biometric face pods, dynamic signage and wait-time displays deliver smoother journeys With demand for air travel rising, airports across the U.S. face the challenge of handling more passengers while keeping journeys stress-free. San Diego International Airport’s (SAN) brand-new Terminal 1 is tackling this head-on with a streamlined curb-to-gate experience powered by a […]

Global Airports Forum 2025 Opens Registration, Backed by Prestigious Sponsors and International Recognition

The stage is set for the aviation industry’s most anticipated gathering as Global Airports Forum 2025 officially opens registration. Taking place at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC), the event returns with greater momentum and has already captured international attention, having been shortlisted as “Best Exhibition of the Year” (less than 10,000 sqm […]

ACI World to champion airport priorities at ICAO’s 42nd Assembly in Montreal

Calling on regulators to advance safer operations, seamless travel, net-zero pathways, and stronger connectivity as air travel demand soars Airports Council International (ACI) World will champion airport priorities at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 42nd Assembly in Montreal (23 September–3 October), calling on regulators to advance safer operations, seamless travel, net-zero pathways, and stronger […]

Celestia TST and Ambar Telecomunicaciones Consortium Awarded Aena’s IoT Network Contract in Spain

Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport Interior A consortium formed by Celestia TST and Ambar Telecomunicaciones has been awarded a contract to implement a new Internet of Things (IoT) network across the 46 airports and 2 heliports that make up the airport infrastructure operated by Aena in Spain. The project involves the installation of more than 860 […]

RX Arabia announces inter aviation Arabia date change to create trifecta of events in Riyadh in 2026

inter aviation Arabia to take place from 29 September to 1 October 2026 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, where it will be co-located with WTM Spotlight in Saudi Arabia and FIBO Arabia inter aviation Arabia will highlight Saudi Arabia’s aviation ambitions as the Kingdom targets 330 million passengers annually by 2030, backed […]

Air India Group Tackles Flight Efficiency and Emissions with Advanced Data-Driven Tech

Airline group adopts SITA OptiFlight® and eWAS to cut fuel burn, reduce emissions, and unlock smarter, data-driven flying With rising fuel costs and mounting pressure to reduce carbon emissions, airlines worldwide are looking for new ways to operate more efficiently. Air India Group is meeting the challenge head-on by deploying SITA OptiFlight®’s advanced climb optimization […]

iGA Istanbul Airport to host the 2026 ACI World Airport Experience Summit

Türkiye’s flagship hub to spotlight excellence in airport customer and employee experience Guangzhou, China, 11 September 2025 – Airports Council International (ACI) World today announced that iGA Istanbul Airport will host the 8th edition of the ACI World Airport Experience Summit from 31 August–4 September 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye. The ACI World Airport Experience Summit is […]

Airport leaders unite in China to reimagine customer experience

The premier global event dedicated to airport experience begins; ASQ Awards Ceremony to spotlight best airports Guangzhou, China, 10 September 2025 – Global airport and aviation leaders convene in Guangzhou, China, for the opening of the ACI World Airport Experience Summit 2025, the premier global event dedicated to airport experience. Held from 8–11 September and […]