Leading airport advertising company Departure Media has embarked on a new partnership with Des Moines International Airport (DSM). The firm was named the winner of the airport advertising concessions contract following a competitive bid process. Departure Media will manage the design, implementation, sales, and maintenance of the advertising program across the entire airport terminal. The collaboration […]
One Air, the British cargo airline, has commenced operations at East Midlands Airport (EMA). The central UK airport will now be a regular origin and destination point for One Air’s Boeing 747-400 freighter services connecting Asia and Europe as well as for ad hoc global charter services. “East Midlands Airport has a lot of important […]
The airport set-up enabling the optimization of operational processes and passenger flow management. Passenger experience is all about establishing a series of seamless transitions from one aspect of the airport customer journey to another. From check-in to facial biometrics security, from security to the lounge or retail area, every part of the journey is linked […]
Air Canada has awarded a passenger, ramp, and cargo handling contract to SATS as it prepares to resume flights to Singapore’s Changi International Airport for the first time in over 30 years. The airline will launch four Boeing 787-9 flights a week connecting Vancouver and Singapore, starting 4 April 2024. SATS currently handles all the […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 11.9% compared to February 2023 levels (12.4% for international operations). This is the third consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year demand growth. Capacity, measured in […]
Fraport is examining the solution for deployment throughout its airport network Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU) has become the latest airport to deploy Assaia’s turnaround technology to optimize the airport’s turnaround performance. This is an important cornerstone for the remaining airports across the Fraport portfolio. Early results are showing the substantial difference in average ground […]
As the Connecting Europe Days event takes place in Brussels this week, under the Belgian Presidency of the European Union, 40+ European transport organisations, representing the key spectrum of Europe’s transport network, are again joining forces to urge the Council and the European Parliament to increase the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) budget for transport in […]
Korean Air has unveiled new eco-friendly uniforms for its maintenance, aerospace, cargo and ground handling employees. Scheduled for rollout starting April 1, the renewed uniforms have been designed to cater to the diverse needs of the airline’s staff. The new uniforms prioritize safety and functionality. Specialized fabrics mitigate risks of electrical accidents, and the new […]
A landmark development for air and sea transport in South-Eastern Europe set to bolster societal cohesion and facilitate travel between Romania, Bulgaria and other Schengen Zone countries. ACI EUROPE and the European Travel Commission celebrate the first stage of Romania and Bulgaria’s accession to the Schengen Area today as controls at air and sea borders […]
Toulon Hyères is the first French airport to achieve net zero emissions in its activity scope and is one of only 10 airports worldwide to have obtained ACA level 5 in recognition of their decarbonisation efforts. VINCI Concessions today inaugurated a roof-top solar power plant that will supply the airport with green electricity (690 MWh […]
