Europe’s airports have welcomed the Guidance released by the European Commission regarding the application of certain EU rules to passengers, tourism and transport operators in the context of the current oil crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East. The Guidance provides much needed clarity and certainty as regards the extent to which the […]
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has won a contract to handle Qatar Airways Cargo’s Boeing 777 Freighter operations at Liège Airport. Commencing on 1 May 2026, WFS will provide ramp and warehouse handling services for the airline’s Boeing 777 freighters into the Belgian airport, arriving from Doha and other prime international cargo markets. […]
The first commercial flight at Noida International Airport is expected on 15 June 2026. This will mark the official commencement of flight operations and the transition to the operational phase of the airport project in India, developed and operated by Flughafen Zürich AG. After an intensive construction and preparation period, the airport is ready to […]
Modernizing aviation policy is critical—outdated regulations risk constraining global air travel growth New ACI World Policy Agenda 2030 sets four priorities to guide regulatory action: business, capacity, safety and security, and sustainability Montreal, 5 May 2026 – Modernizing aviation policy is critical to ensuring airports can keep pace with rising global demand, as outdated regulatory […]
The annual ACI EUROPE Regional Airports Conference & Exhibition is today bringing Europe’s regional aviation community together in Torino, hosted by Torino Airport. The event takes place as the aviation ecosystem is bracing for the impact of war in the Middle East – to which regional airports are particularly vulnerable. The energy crisis triggered by […]
Southwest Airlines has joined IATA’s Schedule Data Exchange Program (SDEP), bringing the number of contributing airlines to 190. The SDEP was launched in late 2023 to build a uniquely airline-owned schedule and minimum connecting time exceptions database. Schedule data underpins many aspects of an airline’s business, including network planning, slot coordination, and interline agreements. Data […]
A Focused Platform for Practical Digital Aviation Dialogue Central Asia Digital Aviation /26 (CADA /26), held on April 21 in Almaty, brought together more than 200 professionals from nearly 80 companies across 18 countries. The event confirmed its role as a key industry platform where airlines, airports, travel-tech companies, and solution providers engage in practical, […]
SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has announced the opening of Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant and Mezcal Bar at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), bringing a beloved local favorite to the airport’s new Concourse B. Now open in the shops and dining […]
A leading international provider of autonomy software, fully autonomous vehicles and mobile robotics platforms has announced the opening of its new UK Hub facility, marking a major milestone in the company’s growth and manufacturing capability. Aurrigo International plc, which raised £14.1m to support its global expansion at the end of last year, will shortly start […]
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has announced its draft decision on the regulatory treatment of early costs incurred by potential promoters of expansion at Heathrow airport. The draft decision, which is now subject to statutory consultation, confirms the aviation regulator’s intention to allow Heathrow Airport Limited to recover efficient early costs incurred during 2025 and […]
