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Port of Portland celebrates the completion of Portland International Airport’s (PDX) main terminal reconstruction project

6th July 2026

  The new PDX project reached its final destination on-time and on-budget, closing the books on the largest public infrastructure project in Oregon history The Port of Portland celebrated the completion of Portland International Airport’s (PDX) main terminal reconstruction project on June 30th, the largest public infrastructure project in Oregon history. Over 11-years, this $2.15 billion-dollar effort […]

How the air transport industry is preparing to move 10 billion passengers a year

6th July 2026

Borders cleared in 10 seconds. Weather delays cut by 65%. Lost luggage down 90%, AI driving efficiency: SITA Impact Report 2025 documents a year of customer-led change in global travel Aviation is preparing to move twice as many passengers within a generation, without doubling the airports, the fleet, or the people standing at the borders. […]

Where Eurasia’s Next Air Cargo Corridors Are Taking Shape

30th June 2026

Central Asia Air Cargo Summit #3 brings global and regional cargo leaders to Tashkent The companies shaping the next phase of Eurasian air cargo are coming to Tashkent. On September 30–October 1, 2026, Central Asia Air Cargo Summit #3 will gather 300+ senior decision-makers from airlines, airports, freight forwarding, cargo operations, charter and ACMI capacity, […]

Sunnen Launches Machine Buy-Back Program to Help Manufacturers Unlock Hidden Equipment Value

30th June 2026

New Machine Buy-Back Program and Factory Reconditioned Honing Systems Offer a Cost-Effective, Warranty-Backed Way to Upgrade Equipment and Boost Productivity. Sunnen Products Company, a global leader in high-precision honing, bore sizing, and engine rebuilding equipment, highlights its machine buy-back program that gives manufacturers a cost-effective path to upgrade or replace existing equipment while preserving the […]

Tech drove down mishandled bag rates by 23% in 2025, but mishandling still costs the industry $6.3 billion a year

30th June 2026

The SITA 2026 Baggage IT Insights report shows mishandling has fallen below pre-pandemic levels for the first time, even as passenger volumes hit record highs. At a glance Passengers up. 5 billion globally in 2025, from 4.8 billion in 2024. Mishandling down. Rate fell 23% to 4.9 per 1,000 passengers; total volumes fell 19% to […]

Air Cargo Demand up 6.0% in May

29th June 2026

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 6.0% compared to May 2025 levels (6.5% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 1.9% compared to May 2025 (2.8% for international operations). “Air cargo […]

Ostend-Bruges Airport opens renovated hospitality area and expanded VIP lounge

29th June 2026

Investment enhances passenger comfort ahead of the summer holiday season With the summer holiday season approaching, Ostend-Bruges Airport and catering partner Erasmus Catering have opened their newly renovated hospitality area and expanded VIP lounge. Both areas underwent extensive refurbishment this spring. Through this investment, the airport continues to focus on comfort, quality and a stress-free […]

Regulator warns of potentially deadly threat posed by over 100 million incorrectly packed batteries

26th June 2026

Passengers are being told to “pack right for a safe flight”. The UK Civil Aviation Authority is warning passengers that while flying is very safe there is a rising risk from lithium batteries on planes. Rechargeable lithium batteries, such as power banks and vapes, can bring a fire risk that could be uncontrollable if packed […]

Sweden provides Ukraine with mobile air traffic control tower

25th June 2026

Sweden is providing Ukraine with systems and training for remotely-operated air traffic control. The technology can be used for military air traffic control, but will also be an important resource when civil aviation resumes in the country. Sweden is world-leading in remote air traffic control tower systems, and is now providing a mobile installation for […]

ACI EUROPE reveals Best Airport Award winners for 2026

24th June 2026

The annual ACI EUROPE 2026 Best Airport Awards winners were announced yesterday during the Gala Dinner of the 36th ACI EUROPE Annual Congress and General Assembly, taking place in Prague, Czechia, hosted by Prague Airport. The ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards are the region’s most prestigious recognition of airport performance, celebrating innovation, sustainability, and outstanding […]