Illustration of the aircraft to be demonstrated in Norway in 2027. Image credit: Electra/Bristow Five locations in Norway have been selected to host demonstrations of Electra’s hybrid-electric EL2 aircraft in 2027, as part of the country’s international test programme for zero- and low-emission aviation. Trondheim Airport, Oslo Airport, Mosjøen Airport, Horvnes quay near Sandnessjøen […]
When the first international passenger arrives at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) on Monday 26 October, Australia’s biosecurity system will be ready. Teams from across the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) have worked diligently in designing, preparing and testing the infrastructure, technology and operational capability needed to protect Australia at its newest […]
With more than 70% federal funding, major investment will nearly triple baggage processing capacity and support PSP’s continued growth Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) celebrated a major milestone Tuesday with the groundbreaking of its new $93.6 million outbound baggage handling system, a significant infrastructure investment that will modernize baggage screening, improve efficiency and prepare […]
Sunshine Coast Airport’s $170 million Terminal Redevelopment Project has reached a new milestone, with installation now underway on around 30 tonnes of timber chosen for its sustainability and environmental benefits, and reflecting the region’s subtropical landscape and laid-back character. When completed it will be Australia’s first mass timber engineered terminal, creating a passenger environment unlike […]
Global airport hospitality leader introduces interactive kids’ zones across major international hubs in partnership with Room to Read Plaza Premium Group (PPG) has launched Plaza Petit, a new global family programme designed to improve the airport experience for children and their families through dedicated spaces for reading, play, dining and relaxation. The programme is […]
Airways International, a global leader in air traffic control simulation has signed a contract with Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) for the supply, installation and commissioning of an air traffic control (ATC) simulator for use by Zambian air traffic controllers. The TotalControl ATC simulator to be installed at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA) will include […]
Doncaster Sheffield Airport has moved a step closer to reopening after the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Board unanimously approved a £159.52 million funding package to support the return of commercial flights. The decision was taken at a board meeting held at the airport on 9 September, with all five members voting in favour. The […]
The UK has begun rolling out contactless border technology at 13 international airports, allowing eligible travellers to enter the country without needing to scan their passports at eGates. Powered by Amadeus Seamless Gates under a long-term contract with the Home Office and UK Border Force, the system uses biometric technology to verify passengers’ identities and […]
Aena has awarded a €19.56 million contract to renew the runway at Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport in Spain. The project will be carried out by a joint venture comprising Matías Arrom Bibiloni (MAB) and Sampol, with completion expected to take approximately 20 months. The runway renewal is part of routine airport infrastructure maintenance to […]
Mumbai: The Public Spaces, Airports & Health (PAH) business vertical of Larsen & Toubro has secured a Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP) from the PPP consortium developing the New Tashkent International Airport in Uzbekistan. The LNTP has been issued following the execution of an engineering, procurement & construction (EPC) contract, awarded to L&T earlier, […]
