Monthly Archives: October 2026

Plaza Premium Group Launches Global Family Programme at Four Airport Locations

  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 to Deliver Air Traffic Control Simulator Solution to Zambia Airports Corporation Limited

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 Set to Reopen with £160m Funding Package

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 […]

UK Airports Begin Rollout of Contactless Biometric Border Technology

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 Awards €19.6 Million Contract to Renew Granada-Jaén Airport Runway

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 […]

Larsen & Toubro Commences Initial Activities for New Tashkent International Airport Project

  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, […]

Leh Airport to open new ₹640 crore passenger terminal as Ladakh unveils major infrastructure projects

Ladakh is set to open a new passenger terminal at Leh Airport as part of five development projects worth approximately ₹3,350 crore, covering airport infrastructure, road connectivity, renewable energy, heritage conservation and water security. The new passenger terminal at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh, will be inaugurated on 15 October 2026. Built at a cost […]

The New Hollywood Burbank Airport – Designed for Modern Travel and Enhanced Passenger Experience

The first new ground-up terminal in the U.S. in decades opens to the public, with design looking to the future while honoring heritage Hollywood  The first new airport terminal in the United States in decades, Hollywood Burbank Airport, will welcome its first flights on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Designed by Corgan, in association with CannonDesign and Burns […]

Corporate Demand Could Support Up to 1.9 Million Tonnes of SAF by 2030

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Airbus, and Accenture released a SAF Environmental Attribute Certificate (EAc) Market study which estimates that corporate purchases could support between 1.0 million and 1.9 million tonnes of SAF by 2030, up from an estimated 323,000 tonnes in 2024. This is a strong demand signal for more SAF production, provided factors […]

SITA agrees to acquire Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions

SITA agrees to acquire Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and the future of airports, airlines, and the wider air transport industry   SITA has agreed to acquire Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions, which provides passenger processing, baggage, and airport operations technology capabilities, strengthening SITA’s ability to deliver more seamless and resilient operations […]