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Swissport leads global eco-friendly technology and fleet electrification with around €1.5 billion investment over 5 years

3rd July 2025

Swissport is leading the industry’s sustainability actions with over €1.5 billion investment in eco-friendly technology including new electric ground handling vehicles and renewable energy over the next five years. 25% of Swissport’s fleet globally is now fully electric. Swissport, the global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, is driving the industry’s green […]

transport logistic Southeast Asia and air cargo Southeast Asia (tlacSEA) Accelerates the Region’s Logistics Resilience, Sustainability, and Digitalization

3rd July 2025

As Southeast Asia experiences a surge in intra- regional trade, infrastructure investment, and digital transformation, the second edition of transport logistic Southeast Asia and air cargo Southeast Asia (tlacSEA) returns to Singapore’s Sands Expo & Convention Centre from 29 to 31 October 2025. Widely recognized as the region’s most influential logistics and air cargo event, […]

VINCI Airports major partner of the Elektro Tour, 1st tour in a certified electric plane between France and England

3rd July 2025

First-ever crossing of the English Channel in a 100% electric, certified aircraft : the Pipistrel Velis Electricity ; VINCI Airports hosts 9 stages of the tour on its network including Lyon Bron and London Gatwick. The first crossing of the Channel in a 100% electric certified aircraft launched from Lyon-Bron airport this Tuesday, July 1st, […]

IATA: Passenger Growth Hits 5% in May

1st July 2025

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 […]

Pedro Alves to Head SITA Borders as Governments Navigate Rising Border Demands

1st July 2025

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 […]

Department of Homeland Security S&T Launches Next Phase of Industry Competition to Develop Revolutionary Identity Verification Tech in the US

1st July 2025

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 wins more than 30 awards at The Moodie Davitt Airport FAB Awards 2025

27th June 2025

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 […]

IATA Releases SAF Matchmaker to Connect Airlines and SAF Suppliers

26th June 2025

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 […]

Plaza Premium Lounge Opens at Senai International Airport

26th June 2025

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 […]

Inauguration of the first renovated section of Annecy Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc airport terminal

26th June 2025

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 […]