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Joint ACI World-ICAO Passenger Traffic Report, Trends, and Outlook

Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have released a joint Passenger Traffic Report, Trends, and Outlook offering insights into the evolving air transport landscape. Key highlights: In 2024, global passenger traffic is expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels, reaching 9.5 billion passengers(104% of 2019 levels). Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPK) are […]

VINCI Airports signs a strategic partnership to study and implement a sustainable synthetic fuels supply chain (e-SAF) with the companies H2V and Hy2gen

E-SAF produced from low-carbon hydrogen will be distributed in Lyon-Saint Exupéry, Lyon Bron and Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airports by 2030 The provision of SAF is an integral part of VINCI Airports’ strategy for supporting the decarbonization of the aviation sector Sustainable fuels are already distributed on several platforms operated by VINCI Airports in France and Europe […]

Aviator Reopens Renovated Lounge at Copenhagen Airport

Aviator Airport Alliance, a full-range provider of aviation services across the Nordics and a member of Avia Solutions Group, has announced the reopening of its newly renovated business lounge at Copenhagen Airport (CPH). This lounge has long been an essential part of the airport’s ecosystem, welcoming tens of thousands of passengers annually. After a brief […]

Korean Air introduces Airbus A350 to fleet

Korean Air is set to begin operations of Airbus A350-900 beginning from January 27. The first aircraft will operate on the Seoul Incheon-Osaka route twice daily, while a second A350-900 will serve the Seoul Incheon-Fukuoka route once daily. The A350-900 is a next-generation aircraft that offers exceptional comfort and an enhanced travel experience. Its superior […]

Hong Kong Airlines Achieves Immediate Savings with Accelya’s BIDT Audit Solution to Optimize GDS Costs and Prevent Inventory Abuse

Accelya, a global leader in airline technology, announces that Hong Kong Airlines, a leading regional airline based in Hong Kong, has selected Accelya’s BIDT Audit to optimize its operations, reduce GDS costs, and address inventory abuse. Under the new agreement, Accelya will audit millions of transactions for Hong Kong Airlines across multiple Global Distribution Systems […]

SF Airlines awards annual ‘Outstanding Partnership Award’ to WFS for LAX and JFK

Celebrating WFS achievement are Romne lJean Jacques WFS and William Lee of SF Airlines   China-based cargo airline, SF Airlines, has awarded its annual ‘Outstanding Partnership Award’ to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) for the quality and reliability of its freighter […]

Cathay Pacific and SITA Announce Agreement to Expand Network Connectivity Across 51 Global Airports

SITA will enhance Cathay Pacific’s operations with high-speed connectivity across its airports worldwide, optimizing access to its Cloud technology.  SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, and Cathay Pacific have announced a significant milestone with an agreement supporting substantial increases in network bandwidth at its airports, improving current capacity by up to five times […]

Expert Strategies for Handling Unruly Passengers and the Hidden Costs to Aviation Safety

The aviation industry is facing a growing challenge with unruly passengers, as reports show that 70% of these incidents involve aggressive behaviour. Recognizing this, Aviator Airport Alliance is applying expert strategies to address passenger behaviour issues, ensuring a safe and efficient experience for all passengers, crew, and ground handling staff. Unruly passengers, who disrupt order […]

SITA Delivers Industry-Leading Cybersecurity in Partnership with Palo Alto Networks

Faster resolution and added protection for mission critical applications GENEVA – 16 January 2025 – SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, has reached a significant agreement to partner with Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity protection for mission-critical airports applications. This partnership marks a key milestone with the […]

From Chile to Serbia and the United Kingdom, airports operated by VINCI Airports have achieved record levels of passenger traffic

Three airports operated by VINCI Airports in three different capitals broke new passenger records in 2024: 25 million passengers were welcomed at Santiago airport in Chile, 15 million at Edinburgh in the UK and 8 million at Belgrade in Serbia. Edinburgh: 15 million passengers, a first in Scotland Edinburgh Airport, which joined VINCI Airports network […]