Monthly Archives: October 2026

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 […]

New UK Civil Aviation Authority report sets out approach to managing drone and eVTOL noise

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published a new report examining how noise from drones and electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (known widely as eVTOL) could be assessed and managed, as innovation in the sector continues to develop. When compared with conventional helicopters operating in similar roles, drones and eVTOL aircraft are expected to […]

ACI Europe & A4E: No end to Schengen EES disruption unless the Commission and Member States fix structural issues

ACI EUROPE and Airlines for Europe (A4E) table a 6-point plan for a fully efficient and performant Schengen EES as passenger waiting times remain excessive – hitting up to 5 hours at peak traffic times. Brussels: European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE and Europe’s largest airline body, Airlines for Europe (A4E) have called for immediate […]

Virgin Atlantic joins Green Cabin Alliance as first Airline Ally to help explore cabin sustainability  

13 October 2026 – London, UK: Virgin Atlantic has joined the Green Cabin Alliance (GCA) as the first member of its new initiative, Airline Allies, joining the network working to make aircraft cabins more circular and sustainable. Airline Allies is an exclusive network for airlines that want to better understand and reduce the environmental impact […]

More than 300 participants from 26 countries explored the opportunities, challenges, and partnerships shaping Central Asia’s aviation and MRO sector

On October 7–8, 2026, MRO Central Asia: Kazakhstan #2 brought the international aviation maintenance community together at the Radisson Hotel Astana for two days of market analysis, technical expertise, strategic discussion, and business networking. The scale and international composition of the audience demonstrated the growing attention being paid to Central Asia’s aviation sector. More than […]

Astana sets the stage for the next chapter in engine MRO

Aero Engines Central Asia: Kazakhstan #2 brought the regional aero engine community together in Astana on October 6, 2026, for a focused, business-oriented discussion of the challenges and opportunities shaping aircraft engine operations and MRO in Central Asia. With more than 150 attendees representing 57 companies and organizations from 15 countries, the event demonstrated the […]

Aena Tenders Contract to Renovate San Sebastián Airport Runway and Aircraft Parking Apron

Image: Aena   The €16 million contract covers runway resurfacing, a new taxiway and the reorganisation of aircraft parking stands. The works will require the runway to close for approximately 40 days in autumn 2028, with arrangements coordinated with local authorities and airlines. Passengers will be given advance notice to help them plan their journeys. […]