Monthly Archives: November 2025

Frankfurt-Hahn Airport and Aktau International Airport Announce Strategic Partnership

TRIWO Hahn Airport GmbH and Aktau International Airport Joint Stock Company have entered a strategic partnership. Both operators have signed a partnership agreement for Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) and Aktau International Airport (SCO), which is located in Kazakhstan. The cooperation is focusing on the cargo sector and involves, for example, identifying opportunities for collaboration. The partnership […]

Three more airports reach Net Zero for emissions under their control in the timespan of COP30

Highlighting the global airport community’s steadfast commitment to fighting climate change, Salvador Bahia Airport in Brazil and Adelaide and Parafield airports in Australia have reached Level 5 of Airport Carbon Accreditation during COP30. As COP30 draws to a close in Brazil, the global airport community is marking further progress on its pathway to full decarbonisation […]

ACI World and industry partners call for strengthened global cooperation on aviation climate action

Airports Council International (ACI) World together with the governments of Japan, Malaysia, and leading industry stakeholders have issued a joint statement at COP30, urging governments and the international community to reaffirm the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)’s leadership and accelerate coordinated climate action for aviation to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050.  Specifically, the […]

ACI World reveals key trends shaping air travel in 2026

Global Traveller Survey uncovers rising demand for more human, personalized, and engaging airport experiences Airports Council International (ACI) World reveals key trends shaping air travel in 2026 with the launch of its latest Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Global Traveller Survey. The data shows rising demand for human-centred, personalized, and memorable airport experiences. This means moving […]

Real-Time Weather Insights Help Air Traffic Controllers Cut Delays and Boost Safety

DSNA and SITA complete proof-of-concept bringing airline-grade weather intelligence into Air Traffic Control Managing air traffic in Europe’s busy skies is challenging enough without unpredictable weather. Storms and turbulence can cause thousands of delays every year, forcing controllers to make rapid decisions to keep flights safe and on schedule. To improve how weather is managed, […]

Lithuanian Airports’ Growth Goes Hand in Hand with Care for Every Passenger

On Tuesday, Lithuanian Airports hosted its traditional annual meeting with leaders from Lithuanian organizations and associations representing people with individual needs. For the third year in a row, the event showcased recent changes aimed at improving the comfort of every passenger and presented services that assist travelers with individual needs. “The right to travel is […]

Qatar Airways Supercharges Global Operations with Next-Generation Network

Airline’s worldwide rollout of SITA’s SD-WAN sets a new benchmark for aviation connectivity and performance  Airlines today face the dual challenge of rising passenger volumes and increasingly complex digital operations. Legacy networks are stretched thin, making it harder to keep global outstations connected, secure, and resilient. To overcome these pressures, Qatar Airways, one of the […]

SITA, Amadeus and AACO Collaborate to Drive Greater Transparency on Emissions in Air Travel

AACO, SITA, and Amadeus have come together to explore how data and technology can bring greater accuracy and transparency to aviation’s sustainability efforts. The initiative represents a concrete step toward helping airlines and passengers make informed decisions based on the environmental impact of air travel, and building the trust needed to support meaningful climate action. […]

STIP a Significant Step Toward Decarbonizing Air Transport, But Stronger Action Still Needed

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) noted the European Commission’s release of the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) as a significant step in recognizing the urgent need to accelerate air transport’s decarbonization. The plan addresses several long-standing weaknesses in the EU’s aviation decarbonization strategy, but more action is still needed. “We welcome the Commission’s recognition […]

IATA & ATPCO Partner to Simplify Management of Taxes, Fees, and Charges on Airfares and Airline Ancillaries

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and ATPCO announced a partnership to consolidate their passenger ticket taxes, fees, and charges (TFC) solutions, that will reduce costs while simplifying access to trusted data that airlines use to determine the collection of TFCs. Today, IATA provides TFC data to airlines while ATPCO provides the automation solutions to […]