The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 5.0% compared to May 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was also up 5.0% year-on-year. The May load factor was 83.4% (-0.1 ppt compared to […]
With passenger numbers rising and border efficiency high on government agendas worldwide, Alves will lead SITA’s Borders business into its next chapter of growth and innovation SITA has announced the appointment of Pedro Alves as Senior Vice President of its Borders business, tasked with leading the next phase of innovation in digital border management. It […]
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has announced the second phase of the Remote Identity Validation Rally (RIVR), a series of challenges hosted by DHS S&T where the tech industry is invited to test, refine, and improve its ID verification technology. This next phase will focus on verifying the authenticity of identity documents. DHS […]
SSP Group, alongside Travel Food Services, has collectively won 27 awards at The Moodie Davitt Reports’ FAB + Hospitality Awards 2024 and 7 Awards at the FAB Superstars Awards 2025. The FAB Conference and Awards is an event dedicated to the airport food and beverage business. Recognising those who have done outstanding work over the […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the release of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Matchmaker platform, to facilitate SAF procurement between airlines and SAF producers by matching requests for SAF supply with offers. When there is a match, airlines and suppliers can connect and take their negotiation offline to agree on specific terms including […]
A New Standard in Airport Hospitality for Johor Bahru Plaza Premium Group is proud to announce the soft opening of Plaza Premium Lounge Johor Bahru at Senai International Airport (JHB). As the only lounge operator in the airport, the 80-seater lounge promises to deliver an elevated, seamless and culturally rich experience to both international and […]
VINCI Airports and the Haute-Savoie Department, owner of the airport, have inaugurated the first phase of the renovation of Annecy Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc airport’s terminal. This project, representing an investment of €2.5 million, is part of a multi-year investment plan co-financed with the Haute-Savoie Departmental Council. It marks the beginning of a transformation aimed at making […]
Mark 3 International has added new warehousing facilities to better serve US import business and cope with increasing demand Mark 3 International, which specialises in express parcel and freight logistics, particularly between the UK and the US, has expanded its warehousing capacity at JFK airport in New York with a new, 12,000 sq ft facility. […]
SITA to deliver smart self-service and biometric tech to speed up passenger processing, minimize queues, and support smooth airline operations Passengers departing from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) will soon benefit from a lightning-fast, fully streamlined check-in experience thanks to SITA technology. The airport has selected SITA to lead its next-generation shared check-in counter project, deploying […]
Landmark roadmap established between national aviation authorities from the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States. It aims to ensure safety, foster collaboration, and promote technological innovation. It also aims to streamline the certification and validation process for new aircraft types across international boundaries. Across much of the world, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) […]
