During its latest plenary, the EDPB adopted an Opinion on the use of facial recognition technologies by airport operators and airline companies to streamline the passenger flow at airports*. This Article 64(2) Opinion, following a request from the French Data Protection Authority, addresses a matter of general application and produces effects in more than one […]
Airport Dimensions, the global specialists in developing airport lounges and travel experiences, opens its new My Lounge in conjunction with its joint venture partner Swissport at London Luton Airport (LLA). The lounge will be operated by No1 Lounges and is part of the firm’s wider portfolio, delivering a premium airport lounge experience at an accessible […]
Image Source: Silk Way West Airlines Silk Way West Airlines, the leading cargo airline in the Caspian and Central Asian region, announces the appointment of Onno Pietersma as its new Chief Operating Officer. With over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, Mr Pietersma is poised to propel the airline towards new levels of […]
Rinzing Wangyal, Vice President Business Development NA, WFS, and Salvatore Ingrassia, Port Director, JFK U.S Customs and Border Protection. Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has been selected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to operate a new Centralized Examination Station (CES) at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport […]
SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has agreed to create a new joint venture with Indonesian food and beverage business PT Taurus Gemilang (TG). SSP will own 60% of the new company, with TG owning the remaining 40%. The move marks SSP’s entry into Indonesia for the […]
ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East today released the Air Connectivity Ranking 2023 that presents a diverse recovery pattern, with notable improvements amidst geopolitical challenges. Developed in partnership with PwC, the ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East connectivity index offers a consumer centric approach that considers consumer choices and quality of connections, in addition to frequency of […]
Conference aims to enhance industry competitiveness through initiatives focused on environment, connectivity, market liberalisation and much more The Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East / ACI World Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition (WAGA 2024) yesterday kicked off in Riyadh, marking the start of the most important global gathering of airport leaders. Running […]
Wizz Air proudly celebrates two decades of innovation, growth, and unparalleled service in the aviation industry. Since its inception in 2003, Wizz Air has been at the forefront of revolutionizing air travel, catering to over 400 million passengers worldwide and marking numerous milestones along the way. The airline reflects on the journey and the early […]
An innovative aviation hydrogen handling and refuelling project, led by Airbus and supported by academic partners, airport operators and leading hydrogen-industry companies, has been launched to demonstrate small-scale liquid hydrogen aircraft ground operations at three European airports. The urge to decarbonise our economy and to develop Europe’s energy independence is leading to a major trend […]
Lithuanian Airports have announced an international lease tender aimed at attracting professional catering service operator of various formats to operate at Vilnius Airport. The future partner will operate both in the new departures terminal, scheduled to commence operations in February 2025, and in other terminal locations at the capital’s airport. The lease competition includes six […]
