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ACI Europe: Passenger traffic comes closest ever to full recovery in January ‘23

European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report for January 2023. Passenger traffic across the European airport network increased by +69% in January compared to the same month last year – when Omicron-related travel restrictions had halted the recovery. The growth was predominantly driven by international passenger traffic (+85%) with domestic […]

VINCI Airports awarded for its quality of service

This year, VINCI Airports ranked four airports in its network among the best in the world in their category in terms of service quality in the ACI ranking (Airport Council International), which is the global benchmark for airport service quality.  The airports of Belgrade in Serbia, Porto in Portugal, Guanacaste in Costa Rica and Puerto Plata […]

Chosen by passengers: the best airports worldwide for customer experience announced

Awards based on leading global measurement and benchmarking program for airport experience Airports Council International (ACI) World, in partnership with travel technology company Amadeus, has today announced the winners of this year’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards, recognizing the best airports for customer experience worldwide, as selected by passengers. The ASQ program is the world’s […]

High-performance and sustainable: Siemens Logistics showcases its portfolio at the PTE

March 14 to 16, 2023, RAI Amsterdam Convention Center, Booth 1260 Highly efficient, automated ULD unloading with VarioTip Baggage 360 enables 24-hour forecasting of baggage volumes Optimum control of baggage handling system with BagIQ At the Passenger Terminal EXPO 2023, Siemens Logistics will be showcasing a wide-ranging portfolio of software, automation and service solutions for […]

Avia Solutions Group has become Irish-based company

Avia Solutions Group, the leading aviation business group, has become an Irish-based company. Following the transfer of its controlling headquarters to Ireland, Dublin, the group also became the second largest Irish-registered aviation business behind aviation giant Ryanair. “Moving the company’s controlling headquarters to Ireland was a strategically important step for us in terms of our […]

Henderson Engineers Delivers Sustainable Operations for New Terminal at Kansas City International Airport

Image: Lucas Blair Simpson © SOM High-Efficiency, Electric Building Systems Power New $1.5B Aviation Marvel Henderson Engineers, the lead engineer on the New Terminal at Kansas City International Airport (MCI), designed an all-electric power system for airport operations that places the facility at the forefront of sustainability. Spanning just over one million square feet, the […]

Changi Airport to Open Climbing Wall in T3 as Part of Continuous Effort to Enhance Passenger & Visitor Experience

The 8-metre-high Climb@T3 wall will open on 4 March. From more challenging climbs to guided sessions for new climbers and children, Changi’s rock wall has something for all climbers A new sport climbing attraction will open in Changi Airport as part of Changi Airport Group (CAG)’s continuous effort to enhance the experience for passengers and […]

What to expect: Latest air travel outlook reveals short- and long-term demand

Airports Council International (ACI) World has today published its latest quarterly airport traffic outlook showing an upsurge in air travel demand across many markets amidst heightened macroeconomic risks. The quarterly update is released in tandem with the annual ACI World Airport Traffic Forecasts revealing expected air traffic to 2041. Airport traffic recovery: 2022 and short-term […]

Avolon Delivers 15 Airbus A320/A321neo Aircraft to IndiGo

Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, announces it has completed the delivery of 15 A320neo family aircraft to IndiGo, India’s largest passenger airline. Delivery of the aircraft commenced in September 2022 and was completed February 2023. The sale and leaseback transaction comprised a mix of six A320neo aircraft and nine A321neo aircraft. Paul Geaney, President […]

Aviator signs partnership agreement with Finnair for 5 years

Aviator Airport Alliance, a full-range provider of aviation services at 15 airports across the Nordics, is continuing its successful partnership with Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, by extending the cooperation agreement for 5 years. Under the renewed contract, Aviator will provide ramp handling services for Finnair’s operations at Helsinki Airport. While Aviator has already […]