The European aviation industry has sent an open letter to the EU institutions and Member States urging them to prioritise aviation’s decarbonisation through a dedicated Industrial Strategy as part of the Clean Industrial Deal. This should encompass key recommendations from the Draghi Report on the bloc’s competitiveness. The industry — represented by the DESTINATION 2050 […]
On the occasion of the COP29 side‑event co‑hosted by ACI EUROPE and Heydar Aliyev International Airport1, the global airport industry marked a new milestone on its accelerated journey to decarbonisation. More than 600 airports across the globe are now actively engaged in CO2 management as part of the industry’s carbon standard, Airport Carbon Accreditation. Delegates […]
SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets worldwide, has been awarded a contract to operate its first units in Lithuania, securing a seven-year agreement in Vilnius. SSP will introduce six new units at the Baltic travel hub, with the first expected to begin trading in 2025. SSP already operates a successful business in […]
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has won a long-term contract to become SAS Cargo’s handling partner at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, one of the airline’s main Scandinavian hubs. The contract, which starts on 24 February 2025, follows a thorough selection process by SAS Cargo, and marks the first time the airline […]
SITA’s cutting-edge CUTE and CUSS systems set to improve efficiency and passenger experience at Taiwan’s busiest airport SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, is partnering with Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to revolutionize its passenger processing solutions. TPE will install SITA’s game-changing check-in kiosk solutions, allowing passengers to fly through the airport and […]
Silk Way Alat Free Economic Zone Company (SW AFEZCO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) signed a strategic agreement at COP29. Image Source: Silk Way Group In a landmark step toward advancing sustainable aviation, Silk Way Alat Free Economic Zone Company (SW AFEZCO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) signed a strategic agreement […]
Jawad Dbila, CEO of Silk Way Alat Free Economic Zone Company, presented the new airport in the Alat Free Economic Zone at COP29 in Baku. Image Source: Silk Way Group Silk Way Group held an unveiling ceremony during COP29 to announce plans for a significant infrastructure project: the development of a new cargo airport in […]
Avia Solutions Group’s first direct purchase with Boeing includes firm order for 40 737-8 airplanes World’s largest wet-lease company plans for shifting trend in industry towards airlines outsourcing capacity Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance) provider, today announced its first order with the company for 40 […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officially launched a Global Entry partnership with United Arab Emirates (UAE) last month, marking a significant step in strengthening travel and security cooperation between the two nations, and making UAE one of 23 partner countries to allow its citizens to apply for Global Entry membership. “This agreement reflects our […]
Seamless technology enables travelers to book whole trip in one place, combined under one order in a shareable basket Other features include unlimited smart personalization AI that offers individual options tailored to the needs of guests, such as last-minute fast track, additional checked bags, lounge access, events, accommodation, transfers and much more ‘Riyadh Air’s digital […]
