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The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority launches Strategic Plan 2024-2029

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is pleased to launch its Strategic Plan 2024-2029 , which will guide the organization’s key activities over the next five years. The plan is the result of a collaborative effort, bringing together invaluable knowledge and expertise from the CATSA workforce and Board of Directors, industry and community partners […]

Two More Malaysian Airports Achieve Airport Carbon Accreditation

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) and Langkawi International Airport (LIA) have achieved Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Level 1 Mapping by Airports Council International (ACI), recognising their commitment to carbon management and environmental sustainability. These two airports now join KL International Airport (KLIA) and over 600 other airports worldwide in advancing toward net-zero carbon emissions through […]

European Aviation Industry Calls for Dedicated Industrial Strategy to help achieve Net-Zero by 2050

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 […]

COP29 sees 600 airports now certified for carbon management globally

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 signs deal to operate new Food & Beverage outlets at Vilnius airport

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 […]

WFS wins historic SAS Cargo Handling contract at Stockholm Arlanda Airport

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 […]

Taipei Taoyuan International Airport Chooses SITA to Unlock the Future of Passenger Processing

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 and ICAO sign strategic agreement at COP29 for green airport and cargo village

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 […]

Silk Way Group unveils new cargo airport in the Alat Free Economic Zone at COP29

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 Orders up to 80 Boeing 737 MAX Jets to Gear Up Expansion

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 […]