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Fraport USA Wins New Bid to Oversee Concessions at Baltimore/Washington Airport

Fraport USA prevails in bidding for center management – New contract will run for 23 years   Fraport USA, the U.S. subsidiary of Fraport AG, has won the bidding to manage the retail concessions at Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI). The new contract between Fraport Baltimore Partnership LLC, a majority-owned subsidiary of Fraport USA, and the Maryland […]

UrbanV and PAX Aeroportos will establish a Vertiport Testbed at Campo de Marte Airport and join forces to develop Advanced Air Mobility in Brazil.

UrbanV, the Italian vertiport network operator, and PAX Aeroportos, the concessionaire of Campo de Marte and Jacarepaguá airports in Brazil, proudly announce that they have been selected by ANAC (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil) to implement a regulatory sandbox at Campo de Marte Airport (São Paulo). This strategic initiative marks a significant milestone for the […]

Plaza Premium Group Celebrates Multiple Recognitions with Three Industry Awards in China

Plaza Premium Group (PPG), the leading global airport hospitality services provider, announces its recent achievement of receiving three industry awards in China. Aerotel Beijing, located at Beijing Daxing International Airport, has received two recognitions from major online travel platforms – Agoda and Fliggy respectively, following its recent win as the “Best Airport Hotel Award 2024” […]

European airport passenger traffic finally exceeds annual pre-Covid levels in 2024

5 billion passengers welcomed by Europe’s airports in 20241 Passenger traffic increased by +7.4% over 2023 and stood +1.8% above pre-pandemic levels (2019) 47% of Europe’s airports still below their pre-pandemic volumes – with structural aviation market changes and geopolitics resulting in significant performance gaps across national & individual airport markets TOP 5 European airports: London […]

As Part of Saudi Arabia’s Efforts to Elevate the Aviation Sector Riyadh Hosts the Global Airports Forum This Year

The Saudi Airports Exhibition (SAE), recently renamed the Global Airports Forum, is set to double in size for its fourth edition, making it the largest in its history. The event will take place at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center on December 16–17, 2025, covering 15,000 square meters and featuring 300 global exhibitors and […]

Newcastle Airport Sets the Standard: First in Australia to Reach 4+ Airport Carbon Accreditation

Setting a new benchmark in Australian aviation sustainability, Newcastle Airport has become the first airport in Australia to achieve an Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) of 4+ Transition, placing it in the top 12 per cent of airports worldwide. Newcastle Airport Interim CEO Andrew Warrender said achieving an ACA of Level 4+ Transition supported the Australian […]

Alaska Lounge Reopens at Anchorage International Airport

We’re thrilled to announce the grand reopening of our newly expanded Alaska Lounge at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. After nearly a year of development and construction, the refreshed lounge offers a spacious oasis for our guests. The newly remodeled space now offers more than double the seating and an additional 2,600 square feet The […]

ACI APAC & MID’s Net Zero Roadmap Programme Commences At King Khalid International Airport

King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh operated by Riyadh Airports has become the first airport in the region to undergo an onsite assessment under ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East’s Net Zero Roadmap pilot programme, marking a pioneering step in sustainability efforts. King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh operated by Riyadh Airports has become […]

OPEN LETTER: A competitive and resilient Europe requires a stronger EU transport budget

Europe’s transport sector is the backbone of the EU internal market and outreach to the world. A strong sector is a prerequisite for building a competitive, net-zero and resilient Europe. Europe’s transport sector strongly urges the Member States and the Commission to preserve and strengthen a solid dedicated European transport funding instrument under the future […]

European aviation sector’s new decarbonisation roadmap is a reality check for the European Commission

Europe’s aviation sector has called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to set out an Aviation Strategy that reflects the essential role aviation plays in Europe’s economy and global competitiveness. This Aviation Strategy must implement the recommendations of Mario Draghi to aid the sector’s transition to net zero. Europe’s airlines, airports, air navigation […]