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Bristol Airport leads the way with a new innovation fund supporting decarbonisation and race to net zero initiatives

2nd June 2021

Bristol Airport has launched a new Fund to kick start and fast track decarbonisation initiatives in the South West of England focusing on emissions from flight and transport activity at Bristol Airport. The Aviation Carbon Transition (ACT) Programme will support initiatives and projects reducing direct and indirect emissions from Airport infrastructure to enable lower/zero emissions; […]

Next Phase of Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Opens at SFO

2nd June 2021

The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) have opened the next phase of the $2.4 billion Harvey Milk Terminal 1. This new section includes seven new departure gates, a new post-security connector to the International Terminal, a new museum gallery, and a new display of exhibit content honoring the life and legacy of Harvey Milk. “We […]

HIAL invests more than £4million to shore up coastal protection defences at Stornoway Airport

2nd June 2021

Highlands and Islands Airport Limited (HIAL) will spend more than £4million to shore up coast protection defences at Stornoway Airport. An on-going erosion monitoring programme carried out by HIAL has identified the need for the vital protective work to be carried out. Sand dunes which shield the airfield and taxiway are experiencing the effects of […]

Sydney Airport commits to net zero carbon emissions by 2030

1st June 2021

Sydney Airport has announced it will achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030 and outlined the practical initiatives and actions that will ensure it meets this commitment. Sydney Airport CEO Geoff Culbert said: “The aviation industry has a critical role to play in combatting climate change, and we are making this commitment with clear line […]

Nearly 50 more direct flight routes to be renewed at Lithuanian Airports in June

1st June 2021

Lithuanian Airports welcome the summer with a record number of new destinations this year. According to the airlines’ current plans, almost 80 direct routes are expected to be operating at the country’s airports from June, including almost 50 routes to be renewed. According to Aurimas Stikliūnas, Head of Aviation Services at Lithuanian Airports, given the […]

Financial results of Lithuanian Airports for 2020: Revenues decreased, steady recovery expected this year

28th May 2021

Despite the challenges faced by the aviation sector, the gross revenue of Lithuanian Airports amounted to EUR 22.7 million last year (54% less than in the record-breaking year 2019). Lithuanian Airports incurred a loss of EUR 9.8 million in 2020 due to the result of the asset depreciation test. It highlights that despite the challenges of the pandemic, airports […]

WFS opens the first new cargo terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in over 30 years

27th May 2021

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has opened the most modern cargo handling centre at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (H-JAIA), supporting its focus on network expansion, facility investments and sustainability. WFS won the airport’s tender for a 20-year lease to operate the new 100,000 sq ft Cargo Building C, which is a key part of H-JAIA’s multi-billion-dollar […]

Etihad Cargo selects Jettainer’s new cool&fly service

27th May 2021

Jettainer, the global leader in unit load device (ULD) management services, has extended its long- standing management partnership with Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, to manage the carrier’s cool containers from May 1, 2021. Jettainer’s cool&fly will further streamline Etihad Cargo’s processes from ordering cool ULDs to global management […]

Digital boost for passengers at London Luton Airport

26th May 2021

London Luton Airport (LLA) has announced a range of new digital services to further improve the passenger experience as travellers return to the airport. The new services include the introduction of unlimited 10mb/s Wi-Fi across the terminal building, the creation of LLA Market Place, which enables passengers to pre-order food and drink contact-free, and an […]

20th Airport Show concludes with focus on flexible technology in post-COVID-19 world

26th May 2021

The 20th edition of the Airport Show concluded in Dubai after three days of successful run as key decision-makers from major airports in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) met reputable exhibitors at the first international event of this nature since the outbreak of COVID-19 and bid goodbye with a renewed sense […]