The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed the Baggage Community System (BCS), a secure digital platform to support the progressive adoption of the Modern Baggage Messaging (BIX) standard. BCS will enable airlines, airports, ground handlers, and solution providers to gain the operational and passenger experience benefits of BIX even while parts of the industry […]
Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID) and the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation, establishing a formal framework for collaboration between the region’s airport and air traffic management (ATM) communities. The partnership aims to ensure that airport and ATM capacity expansion or optimisation and improvements […]
Skyguide, The leading provider of air navigation services in Switzerland and beyond, is reviewing a potential reduction of up to 220 positions by the end of 2027 and has launched a consultation process for this purpose. The aim is to secure financial stability and ensure the long-term safe operation of air navigation services. The measures […]
Baltic Ground Services (BGS), an international provider of ground handling and aircraft fueling services, has renewed its long-standing fueling partnership with Heston Airlines at Tallinn Airport (TLL). The new agreement will run from June 1, 2026. Under the renewed contract, BGS will continue to provide into-plane fueling services to support Heston Airlines’ charter operations at […]
Airports are being asked to deliver more than ever before — with greater complexity, tighter operational demands, and a clear industry shift toward electric and autonomous ground operations. That transformation doesn’t happen by guesswork. It happens through simulation, validation, and data-driven planning. Introducing our latest video showcasing Auto-Sim from Aurrigo — our powerful digital twin […]
Condor is further expanding its cargo portfolio: Effective immediately, the new “Express” product enables even faster and more efficient transportation of highly time-critical freight across the entire Condor route network. The product is primarily aimed at shipments where short transit times are essential to maintain production chains, avoid disruptions, and deliver goods to end customers […]
Avinor is launching new contracts across eight airports with an estimated total value of approximately NOK 3,5 billion. A total of 35 contracts has been announced, with durations of five or seven years, covering F&B spaces, kiosk/convenience stores and self-service solutions. A holistic approach to airport development The tender will play a key role in revenue generation, passenger experience and the overall development of future airport environments. This tender process lay the […]
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today launched a consultation on a shortlist of regulatory models that could apply to capacity expansion at Heathrow Airport. This consultation follows a working paper, published in November 2025, which explored whether an alternative model for capacity expansion could better serve the interests of consumers using the airport. […]
Queenstown Airport is in the final stages of planning a major programme of airfield works to improve operational efficiency, safety, resilience, and sustainability. This will include construction of a Code C heavy taxiway, and remediation and resurfacing of the airport’s main runway. Together, the projects represent an investment of about $60 million in critical infrastructure. […]
Finavia will carry out the renovation of the approach lighting system at Tampere-Pirkkala Airport in the summer of 2026, with an investment value of approximately EUR 1.1 million. The work will not affect passenger traffic. The renovation in summer 2026 is a continuation of Finavia’s investments and life cycle management, which has been carried out […]
