Monthly Archives: April 2026

Rohde & Schwarz USA awarded $4.9B FAA contract to modernize voice communication systems

Next-generation voice communication systems to be manufactured in Maryland.  Rohde & Schwarz, a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions, announced today it has been selected by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to replace the analog communication infrastructure with the field proven CERTIUM Voice Communication System for airports and air traffic control facilities under a contract […]

Airports and airlines no longer have to run their own connectivity networks

SITA Campus Network powered by HPE Aruba Networking keeps operations at airports and transport hubs connected and running smoothly, without the cost and effort of managing networks in-house Airports and airlines can now run critical operations on networks that are set up and run for them, removing the complexity and cost of managing connectivity themselves. SITA […]

Phu Quoc set to become a major Asia Pacific aviation hub with scalable, fully automated passenger processing

Sun Group to bring SITA’s passenger processing technology to 24 million passengers annually ahead of APEC 2027, with a blueprint for Vietnam’s wider airport transformation. Phu Quoc International Airport is set to become a next-generation, fully self-service aviation hub ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2027 Forum. Sun Group, one of Vietnam’s largest private […]

CONNECT 2027 Route Forum Development lands in Trieste for its 23rd year!

Trieste, Italy, announced as Host City 23rd – 25th February 2027 The Airport Agency, creator of the CONNECT Route Development Forum, together with the official local hosts —Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, PromoTurismo FVG (regional DMO) and Trieste Airport— is proud to announce that Trieste, Italy will host the 23rd year of CONNECT from 23 to […]

The Central Asia Aviation Summit #9 (CAAS #9), held on 15 March 2026 in Astana, Kazakhstan, took flight as the region’s most influential aviation gathering of the year

    The Central Asia Aviation Summit #9 (CAAS #9), held on 15 March 2026 in Astana, Kazakhstan, took flight as the region’s most influential aviation gathering of the year. More than 200 professionals — representing over 35 airlines and 10 airports — came together to explore how innovation, investment, and collaboration are reshaping the […]

IATA Statement on Potential Jet Fuel Shortages

The International Air Transport Association released a statement today, 17th April 2026 regarding potential Jet Fuel Shortages due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. “The IEA’s assessment of potential jet fuel shortages is sobering. We have also estimated that by the end of May we could start to see some cancellations in Europe […]

SSP America Opens Colorado Craft at Colorado Springs Airport, Delivering a Distinctly Local Experience

SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, today announced the opening of Colorado Craft at Colorado Springs Airport (COS), bringing a distinctly local concept to the terminal. Located post-security, Colorado Craft offers travelers a welcoming, design-forward space centered on Colorado beverages, regional identity and […]

SITA research finds aviation’s record technology investment hinges on one thing: data coordination

SITA’s 2025 Air Transport IT Insights report finds that, while the air transport industry invested a record $50.8 billion in technology in 2025, a common obstacle keeps emerging: where data does not flow freely between systems and partners, that investment cannot fully deliver what it was designed to unlock. The cost of this data coordination […]

IATA: PoC’s Trials Prove Industry is Ready for Contactless Travel

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published the results of several digital identity Proofs of Concept (PoCs) completed with the support of airlines, airports, technology providers and governments across Europe and Asia-Pacific. The successful PoCs demonstrated that contactless, biometric-enabled international travel is already achievable with digital identity replacing paper documentation. Working together as part of […]

World’s busiest airports revealed in latest global rankings

Atlanta retains top spot for total passengers while Chicago O’Hare leads global rankings for aircraft movements Montreal, 14 April 2026 – Airports Council International (ACI) World today reveals the 2025 rankings of the world’s busiest airports, highlighting the industry’s leading hubs across total passengers, international passengers, air cargo, and aircraft movements. These airports play a […]