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The Airport Operators Association commends Rohde & Schwarz for its R&S QPS200 Security Scanner

The R&S QPS200 security scanner offers fast and efficient full-body scanning to detect potential threats, whilst maintaining passengers’ privacy Rohde & Schwarz is delighted to announce that it has been commended for its R&S QPS200 Security Scanner at the prestigious 2017 Airport Operators Association (AOA) Awards. The premier AOA Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony took […]

DFW International Airport and Coca-Cola® Toast Opening of New Entertainment Zones

Customers at Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport will have a new experience during their travels, thanks to new interactive, all-access lounges provided by Coca-Cola.® Two Coca-Cola Entertainment Zones, called “The Bubble presented by Coca-Cola,” give travelers a refreshing spot to relax and recharge before, between and after flights. “DFW Airport is proud to collaborate […]

Changi Airport Terminal 4 begins operation

Singapore Changi Airport’s Terminal 4 (T4) has opened its doors for the first time and welcomed passengers of Cathay Pacific and Korean Air. Passengers on the first flight to arrive at the new terminal were welcomed with orchids and goodie bags, and by Changi Airport Group CEO Lee Seow Hiang. Tan Lye Teck, Changi Airport […]

ACI World appoints new Chair and Vice Chair at its Annual General Assembly in Mauritius

Airports Council International’s (ACI) Chair Declan Collier, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), London City Airports, turned over the Chair position of the ACI World Governing Board to Bongani Maseko, CEO and Executive Director, Airports Company South Africa Limited. Martin Eurnekian, CEO, Corporación América was also appointed as Vice-Chair. The official election took place yesterday during the 27th […]

Liege Airport devotes €20 million to cargo facilities

In order to accompany the growth of its freight clients, Liege Airport is devoting over 20 million euros for new warehouses and handling facilities. Since June, Air China Cargo, the largest Chinese cargo company, has been running a weekly flight between Shanghai and Liege and it will increase its rotations in 2018. Moreover, in early […]

New design renderings released of London City Airport expansion

London City Airport is celebrating its 30th anniversary today (October 26), and to mark the occasion architecture firm Pascall + Watson has released seven new illustrations of what the airport will look like after the planned £400m (US$530m) City Airport Development Programme (CADP), which is due for completion in 2021. The privately-funded investment includes plans […]

Gatwick Airport wins top construction award for its development of the North Terminal

Gatwick Airport won an award at the London Construction Awards event in recognition of its programme of work to develop its North Terminal, which completed last year. Award recognises Gatwick’s clever development of existing infrastructure Winner of ‘Process Innovation of the Year’ at the London Construction Awards Project increases operational efficiency and improves passenger experience […]

NAFL President becomes the first Emirati female on board of International Association of Freight Forwarders

Nadia Abdul Aziz, President, National Association of Freight and Logistics (NAFL), has become the first Emirati female from the United Arab Emirates to be nominated as Vice-President on the Global Extended Board of the International Association of Freight Forwarders (FIATA), which represents more than 44,000 forwarding and logistics firms in 150 countries. She was elected […]

IATA and ACI Launch New Experience in Travel and Technologies (NEXTT)

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in collaboration with Airports Council International (ACI) have launched the New Experience in Travel and Technologies (NEXTT) initiative. In light of the projected doubling of air travel demand by 2036, new on-ground concepts are, and increasingly will be required to optimize the use of emerging technologies, processes and design […]