Uncategorised

Aurrigo granted licence to provide Ground Handling Services at East Midlands Airport

Aurrigo International plc (“Aurrigo”), a leading international provider of autonomy software, fully autonomous vehicles and mobile robotics platforms is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a licence for the provision of Ground Handling Services at East Midlands Airport (EMA). Aurrigo has obtained this licence specifically to support its partners in the roll-out and implementation […]

Passenger traffic across the European airport network increased by +4.6% in January

European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its traffic report for January 2026. Passenger traffic across the European airport network increased by +4.6% in January when compared to the same month last year. Airports in the non‑EU+1 market significantly outperformed with +8.8% growth year‑on‑year, whereas those in the EU+ market2 saw volumes expanding by […]

Passenger-Shared Bag Location is Becoming Part of Airline Baggage Recovery as SITA Integrates Google’s Find Hub into WorldTracer

Passenger-authorized location sharing tech from major global mobile platforms can now be integrated into WorldTracer?  GENEVA – 3 March 2026 – Passengers sharing their bag location through personal devices is becoming a key part of airline baggage recovery. As more travelers choose to share their bag’s location when it is delayed, airlines can use that […]

WFS completes acquisition of Aviapartner Cargo NV at Brussels Airport

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, the world’s largest air cargo handler, has successfully completed its acquisition of Aviapartner Cargo NV at Brussels Airport. The purchase has now received full regulatory approval and will further enhance WFS’s service portfolio in Brussels with the addition of full freighter ramp handling, towing, and airside transportation capabilities. […]

Aurrigo Showcase at Cincinatti / Northern Kentucky International Airport

We were incredibly proud to welcome representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration and the Civil Aviation Authority onsite at CVG Airport – Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to see our autonomous Auto-DollyTug® operating airside. As automation accelerates across airport operations, it’s vital that regulators have the opportunity to experience the technology first-hand. Integration of autonomous ground […]

European competitiveness requires effective and consistent enforcement of Noise Balanced Approach at Europe’s airports

ACI EUROPE today reiterated its call on the European Commission and European Member States to effectively and consistently abide by the internationally agreed Noise Balanced Approach framework for managing aircraft noise, as set out by ICAO and the EU law. This call took the form of a comprehensive analysis and a set of recommendations published […]

Europe’s aviation sector calls for EU to continue investment in the Digital European Sky

Brussels: The three main associations representing European airlines, airports and air navigation services providers (ANSPs) call for ministers from EU Member States meeting today to support continued co‑funding of SESAR – the Single European Sky Air Traffic Management Research project. With air traffic growing and European skies forecast to become more crowded, the development and […]

The voice of passengers: these are the best airports for customer experience, ACI World reveals

The 2025 ASQ Customer Experience Awards show airports outperforming other industries as passenger satisfaction continues to rise Airports worldwide are outperforming other industries in customer experience, with passenger satisfaction continuing to rise, according to the 2025 ASQ Customer Experience Awards announced today by Airports Council International (ACI) World, in partnership with Gold sponsor SITA. The […]

Reimagining Passenger Flow: Kobe Airport’s Journey from Domestic Gateway to Global Hub

SITA Case Study – Kobe Airport At a Glance: Customer: Kobe Airport, Japan Challenge: Maintaining smooth, intuitive passenger experience while expanding airport to support new international operations SITA Solution: SITA Flex Essentials common-use workstations, TS6 self check- in kiosks, and future-ready Scan & Go self-bag drop capability Impact: Seamless international processing from day one; faster passenger […]

Plaza Premium Group and PT IAS Hospitality Indonesia Collaborate to Elevate Airport Experience for Passengers Travelling Between Indonesia and the World

The alliance expands premium lounge access and strengthens Indonesia’s position to expand sales channel for passengers travelling between Indonesia and the world Mr. Song Hoi See, Founder and CEO of Plaza Premium Group (second from left), and Mr. Ariadevi Hermaini, Director of Commercial at PT IAS Hospitality Indonesia (third from left), signed the collaboration agreement. […]