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Energy crisis deepens strains on regional airports – calls for urgent policy responses

The annual ACI EUROPE Regional Airports Conference & Exhibition is today bringing Europe’s regional aviation community together in Torino, hosted by Torino Airport. The event takes place as the aviation ecosystem is bracing for the impact of war in the Middle East – to which regional airports are particularly vulnerable. The energy crisis triggered by […]

Southwest Joins IATA Schedule Data Exchange Program

Southwest Airlines has joined IATA’s Schedule Data Exchange Program (SDEP), bringing the number of contributing airlines to 190. The SDEP was launched in late 2023 to build a uniquely airline-owned schedule and minimum connecting time exceptions database. Schedule data underpins many aspects of an airline’s business, including network planning, slot coordination, and interline agreements. Data […]

Central Asia Digital Aviation /26 Concludes in Almaty, Reinforcing the Industry’s Digital Transformation Agenda

A Focused Platform for Practical Digital Aviation Dialogue Central Asia Digital Aviation /26 (CADA /26), held on April 21 in Almaty, brought together more than 200 professionals from nearly 80 companies across 18 countries. The event confirmed its role as a key industry platform where airlines, airports, travel-tech companies, and solution providers engage in practical, […]

SSP America opens Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant and Mezcal Bar at Fresno Yosemite International Airport

SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has announced the opening of Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant and Mezcal Bar at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), bringing a beloved local favorite to the airport’s new Concourse B. Now open in the shops and dining […]

Aurrigo announces major expansion with new advanced manufacturing and engineering hub

A leading international provider of autonomy software, fully autonomous vehicles and mobile robotics platforms has announced the opening of its new UK Hub facility, marking a major milestone in the company’s growth and manufacturing capability. Aurrigo International plc, which raised £14.1m to support its global expansion at the end of last year, will shortly start […]

Aviation regulator publishes draft decision on Heathrow expansion early costs recovery

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has announced its draft decision on the regulatory treatment of early costs incurred by potential promoters of expansion at Heathrow airport. The draft decision, which is now subject to statutory consultation, confirms the aviation regulator’s intention to allow Heathrow Airport Limited to recover efficient early costs incurred during 2025 and […]

Europe’s airports welcome the European Commission’s plan to address the energy crisis

Europe’s airports today welcomed AccelerateEU, the European Commission’s dynamic response plan to the energy crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East. The plan outlines a series of critical measures aimed in particular at safeguarding the continued availability of jet fuel across the European airport network. Those measures largely reflect the key asks ACI […]

Serving the regions’ connectivity, new routes are taking off within the VINCI Airports network

In recent months, VINCI Airports has opened several new routes within its network, strengthening connections between its airports and the rest of the world. From Budapest to Seoul with Asiana Airlines, from Faro to London with Jet2, and from Monterrey to Paris with Aeromexico, these connections illustrate the network’s ability to develop new routes, responding […]

ITA Airways to Save Fuel and Reduce Emissions in 2026 Thanks to AI-Powered Tool

SITA OptiFlight® uses aircraft-specific and real-time weather data to improve climb performance and deliver measurable emission reductions AI-based climb profile optimization will help ITA Airways, Italy’s national carrier, to reduce fuel consumption. The airline has already achieved substantial reductions and is on track to deliver more than 7,100 tons of fuel savings and over 22,100 […]

Rohde & Schwarz USA awarded $4.9B FAA contract to modernize voice communication systems

Next-generation voice communication systems to be manufactured in Maryland.  Rohde & Schwarz, a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions, announced today it has been selected by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to replace the analog communication infrastructure with the field proven CERTIUM Voice Communication System for airports and air traffic control facilities under a contract […]