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Passenger Experience Conference 2026 sets the agenda for redefining the passenger travel experience across digital, wellness, and sustainability

12th February 2026

The agenda for the Passenger Experience Conference (PEC) has been announced, featuring a record-breaking lineup of airlines alongside dedicated sessions on inflight food and beverage innovation and the evolving standards of onboard hospitality. Taking place on Monday 13 April 2026 at Hamburg Messe ahead of World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE), the conference programme […]

SSP secures contract extension at Sharm El Sheikh, Aswan, and Abu Simbel airports, strengthening its position in Egypt

5th February 2026

SSP, the food travel experts, has announced the successful retention of its business at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, Aswan International Airport, and Abu Simbel Airport, reinforcing its long-standing partnership with Egypt’s busiest airports and its position as a leading F&B operator across Egyptian airports. SSP will now operate 15 food and beverage locations across […]

WFS plans rollout of CIND’s Dimensioner in Motion System after successful ‘Proof of Concept’ operational trial in Copenhagen

5th February 2026

Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS), a SATS company, digital transformation of its cargo handling operations has achieved another signficant milestone with a successful Proof of Concept completed on CIND’s Dimensioner in Motion System for palletised goods. The 15-week trial of CIND’s advanced vision-based measurement system was conducted at WFS’ cargo terminal at Copenhagen Airport. Based on […]

Record airline lineup to share insights at Passenger Experience Conference 2026

5th February 2026

Passenger Experience Conference (PEC) 2026 will bring together speakers from a record 20+ airlines, including United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Saudi Airlines, and Fiji Airways, alongside designers, technology providers, and industry innovators from Panasonic Avionics, Tangerine, Teague, and Caynova AG. Taking place on Monday 13 April 2026 at Hamburg Messe, the one-day conference is set to […]

2025 all about traffic resilience as Europe’s airports welcomed an additional 100 million passengers

5th February 2026

The Full Year 2025 Airport Traffic Report released today by ACI EUROPE confirms the remarkable resilience of air passenger traffic amidst generally lacklustre European economies, inflated airfares, significant supply and capacity pressures, as well as ever volatile and tense geopolitics. Passenger traffic across the European airport network in 2025 increased by +4.4% when compared to […]

Aston University and Aurrigo team up to make airport autonomous vehicles smarter with AI

4th February 2026

Knowledge Transfer Partnership will help self-driving baggage and cargo vehicles make decisions autonomously Fleet management will move towards smarter, decentralised coordination with the input of Aston University researchers’ artificial intelligence (AI) expertise Expected benefits include increased baggage handling efficiency and lower vehicle emissions. Aston University has joined forces with Aurrigo, a provider of autonomous vehicles […]

Vanderlande completes acquisition of Siemens Logistics in the United States

3rd February 2026

Vanderlande, a leading global partner in future-proof logistic process automation for the warehousing, airports and parcel sectors, has successfully completed the acquisition of Siemens Logistics in the United States. This follows the receipt of all required regulatory approvals. This milestone completes the acquisition of the Siemens Logistics business worldwide, which – with a separate transaction […]

ACI EUROPE welcomes Dutch Government decision to open Lelystad Airport

2nd February 2026

ACI EUROPE, the European airport trade body, today welcomed the Dutch Government’s decision to finally open Lelystad Airport to commercial flights, calling it a necessary and strategic step to safeguard the Netherlands’ connectivity, competitiveness and regional development. The decision will enable the Dutch aviation system to better meet current and future demand, while supporting economic […]

ACI World releases global airport traffic forecasts as long-term demand growth continues to reshape aviation

28th January 2026

10.2 billion passengers forecasted in 2026; 18.8 billion by 2045, confirming sustained long-term demand Airports Council International (ACI) World today released its World Airport Traffic Forecasts 2025–2054, the industry’s most comprehensive and authoritative outlook on global airport traffic. Key highlights Global passenger traffic forecasted to reach 10.2 billion in 2026 (+3.9% YoY). Long-term demand remains strong […]

Zaha Hadid Architects reveals Bishoftu International Airport in Ethiopia

19th January 2026

UK studio Zaha Hadid Architects has begun construction of an airport in the city of Bishoftu, Ethiopia, which is being billed as “the largest aviation infrastructure project in Africa’s history”. Named Bishoftu International Airport (BIA), the terminal is being built 40 kilometres south of the capital Addis Ababa and is hoped to become Africa’s global […]