Central Asia Air Cargo Summit #3 brings global and regional cargo leaders to Tashkent The companies shaping the next phase of Eurasian air cargo are coming to Tashkent. On September 30–October 1, 2026, Central Asia Air Cargo Summit #3 will gather 300+ senior decision-makers from airlines, airports, freight forwarding, cargo operations, charter and ACMI capacity, […]
New Machine Buy-Back Program and Factory Reconditioned Honing Systems Offer a Cost-Effective, Warranty-Backed Way to Upgrade Equipment and Boost Productivity. Sunnen Products Company, a global leader in high-precision honing, bore sizing, and engine rebuilding equipment, highlights its machine buy-back program that gives manufacturers a cost-effective path to upgrade or replace existing equipment while preserving the […]
The SITA 2026 Baggage IT Insights report shows mishandling has fallen below pre-pandemic levels for the first time, even as passenger volumes hit record highs. At a glance Passengers up. 5 billion globally in 2025, from 4.8 billion in 2024. Mishandling down. Rate fell 23% to 4.9 per 1,000 passengers; total volumes fell 19% to […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 6.0% compared to May 2025 levels (6.5% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 1.9% compared to May 2025 (2.8% for international operations). “Air cargo […]
Investment enhances passenger comfort ahead of the summer holiday season With the summer holiday season approaching, Ostend-Bruges Airport and catering partner Erasmus Catering have opened their newly renovated hospitality area and expanded VIP lounge. Both areas underwent extensive refurbishment this spring. Through this investment, the airport continues to focus on comfort, quality and a stress-free […]
Passengers are being told to “pack right for a safe flight”. The UK Civil Aviation Authority is warning passengers that while flying is very safe there is a rising risk from lithium batteries on planes. Rechargeable lithium batteries, such as power banks and vapes, can bring a fire risk that could be uncontrollable if packed […]
Sweden is providing Ukraine with systems and training for remotely-operated air traffic control. The technology can be used for military air traffic control, but will also be an important resource when civil aviation resumes in the country. Sweden is world-leading in remote air traffic control tower systems, and is now providing a mobile installation for […]
The annual ACI EUROPE 2026 Best Airport Awards winners were announced yesterday during the Gala Dinner of the 36th ACI EUROPE Annual Congress and General Assembly, taking place in Prague, Czechia, hosted by Prague Airport. The ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards are the region’s most prestigious recognition of airport performance, celebrating innovation, sustainability, and outstanding […]
The first construction works for the passenger terminal of the new national airport will commence in September, starting with the installation of the terminal’s foundations. Centralny Port Komunikacyjny, the company responsible for delivering the Port Polska investment programme, has signed a contract for these works with Budimex S.A. The contract is valued at nearly PLN […]
Prague: Speaking at ACI EUROPE’s 36th Annual Congress & General Assembly in Prague, the association’s President & CEO of Fraport, Stefan Schulte, today called on the European Commission to deliver an Aviation Strategy that restores Europe’s competitiveness by empowering aviation to invest, innovate, strengthen its resilience, and enable decarbonisation. EES IMPACT UNMANAGEABLE In a high-level […]
