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Europe’s airports welcomed over 250 million passengers in August

European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report for August 2024 – the peak month for air travel in Europe. Passenger traffic across the European airport network increased by +5.6% in August compared to the same month last year – an even better performance than in the preceding month (July at […]

IATA: Passenger Demand Up 8.6% in August: Load Factor Reaches Record High

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8.6% compared to August 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 6.5% year-on-year. The August load factor was 86.2% (+1.6ppt compared to August […]

Sihanoukville International airport’s environmental commitment gains new recognition

Under the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA), introduced in 2009 on the initiative of the Airports Council International Europe (ACI Europe), Sihanoukville International Airport, operated by VINCI Airports in Cambodia, upgrades to Level 3 certification of a program aiming at reducing direct greenhouse gas emissions while engaging stakeholders to curb their own emissions. Earlier this year, […]

Aviator Signs Agreement with easyJet to Support Airline’s Operations at Tromsø

Aviator Airport Alliance, a full-range provider of aviation services at 15 airports across the Nordics and a family member of Avia Solutions Group, has signed a new contract with European airline, easyJet to provide ground support for the airline as it begins operations at Tromsø (TOS) beginning November 11th. The new contract will last three […]

UK’s aviation regulator to enhance industry environmental reporting

The UK Civil Aviation Authority is improving its tools to help the aviation industry rise to the major challenge of reducing its environmental impact. In a consultation launched today, new proposals set out improvements to the regulator’s environmental reporting capabilities. Plans have been put forward to shape the future of the UK Aviation Environmental Review […]

Nationwide Biometric Rollout by Vision-Box Set to Transform Indonesia’s Busiest Airports

Vision-Box, an Amadeus Company, the global leader in biometric-based travel solutions, in collaboration with the Directorate General of Immigration – Republic of Indonesia and Sinergi Teknoglobal Perkasa, proudly announces the successful implementation of over 150 biometric touchpoints at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) and Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS). This innovative rollout […]

Tuticorin Airport gearing up to get a new terminal building for better passenger services

In order to cater the rising passenger traffic and the demand for better services and connections, AAI’s Tuticorin Airport is undergoing major up-gradation which includes the extension of Runway for operation of A-321 type of aircraft, construction of new apron, new terminal building, technical Block cum control tower & new fire station at a cost […]

Plaza Premium Group Expands in Macau with New Plaza Premium First

Plaza Premium Group (PPG), the leading global airport hospitality services provider, opens its highly anticipated Plaza Premium First lounge at Macau International Airport. This addition is a strategic expansion to the group’s presence in Macau within its global network of over 75 international airports in 30 countries & regions. This year also marks the group’s […]

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to host the 2025 ACI World Airport Experience Summit

China’s busiest airport set to offer key insights into the future of airport customer and employee experience Airports Council International (ACI) World has confirmed that Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport will host the 2025 ACI World Airport Experience Summit from 8–11 September in Guangzhou, China. The announcement was made at the Closing and Handover Ceremony of […]

Aviator Airport Services Finland Oy Announce Partnership with Pegasus

Aviator Airport Alliance, a full-range provider of aviation services at 15 airports across the Nordics, is pleased to announce it has signed a new agreement with Pegasus Airlines to provide a full range of services for operations at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). Beginning in September, the multi-year contract will add to the airline and ground handler’s […]