December 2025
19.12.2025
TK Elevator wins Dubai Airports Health & Safety Awards 2025 in the Contractor Safety Excellence and Safe Leader categories
TK Elevator recognized for safety excellence among 35 contractors at Dubai International Airport.
The company took the first place for Contractor Safety Excellence Award and Safe Leader Award, also recognized for Safe Supervisor.
Awards reflect …
18.12.2025
Shenling Presents Advanced Airport Solutions at Saudi Airports Exhibition 2025
On December 16, 2025, the Saudi Airports Exhibition officially opened in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. As a leading provider of PCA units, Shenling showcased its latest innovations and technologies in airport climate control …
18.12.2025
Saudi Air Navigation Services extends partnership with FREQUENTIS to enhance air traffic communication systems
Saudi Air Navigation Services (SANS) extends Frequentis voice communication system contract until at least 2028
Covering multiple sites including Jeddah and Riyadh control centres, the contract ensures continued safe and efficient air traffic management
Building …
16.12.2025
METCO and Smiths Detection Announce Opening of New Assembly and Manufacturing Facility in Saudi Arabia Aligned with Vision 2030
METCO, with partner Smiths Detection, today announce that the opening of its new state-of-the-art Assembly and Manufacturing Facility, designed to assemble, commission and manufacture advanced screening solutions (including Smiths Detection’s industry-leading X-ray screening products) is …
16.12.2025
TVH highlights strengthened agricultural parts offering at LAMMA 2026
TVH, a global supplier of parts and accessories for material handling, industrial, construction and agricultural equipment, will be present at LAMMA 2026 at the NEC Birmingham. TVH will showcase its strengthened agricultural parts portfolio and …
15.12.2025
Hi Fly signs new partnership with Unilode for Full ULD Management
Hi Fly, one of the world’s leading and largest global ACMI and wet lease airlines, has renewed its comprehensive partnership with Unilode Aviation Solutions to continue managing its Unit Load Device (ULD) fleet.
This ongoing partnership …
12.12.2025
Smiths Detection’s SDX 100100 DV HC Added to TSA Air Cargo Screening Technology List
Smiths Detection, a global leader in advanced threat detection and security screening technologies, today announced that its SDX 100100 DV HC X-ray scanner has been added to the Transportation Security Administration’s Air Cargo Screening Technology …
12.12.2025
The Countdown Begins: 4 Days Until Shenling Arrives at Saudi Airports Exhibition 2025
Only 4 Days to Go! Shenling is excited to join the Saudi Airports Exhibition 2025, happening December 16 - 17 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
This premier event brings together global industry leaders, airport authorities, and aviation …
11.12.2025
Smiths Detection - Securing Vietnam's Busiest Domestic Terminal
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Airports are expanding at pace.
Terminals are larger. Passenger volumes are rising. Expectations are rising with them. The conversation is shifting from individual technologies to how the …
11.12.2025
Future-Ready Charging for eGSE – Without Infrastructure Upgrades
As airports accelerate their transition toward greener operations, one challenge persists: how to electrify ground support equipment without the burden of costly infrastructure upgrades.
Enter the ITW GSE DC Charger – a flexible, high-voltage charging solution …
10.12.2025
Ground-Power Outlook 2026: What Airports Will Demand Next
Ground-Power Outlook 2026: What Airports Will Demand Next
By 2026, expectations for 400 Hz and 28 V DC systems will rise significantly as airports accelerate the transition to electric GSE, expand energy-monitoring capabilities and prepare for …
08.12.2025
Going for Gold: Mallaghan Apprentices Take Home Top Honours at WorldSkills UK
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Mallaghan engineering apprentices, Teagan Dorman and Odhran McCluskey, have been awarded Gold in the Automation category at the WorldSkills UK National Final, placing them among the top young engineers in the UK.
Mallaghan engineering apprentices, …
08.12.2025
Aviation 2026: 7 Ground Handling Trends That Will Redefine Airport Operations
By 2026, global passenger numbers are expected to reach new records and airport infrastructure will be under more pressure than ever. At the same time, the aviation industry is racing to decarbonise, automate and standardise …
08.12.2025
dBD Communications: Strengthening U.S. Ground Operations with PrimeFlight
dBD Communications partnership with PrimeFlight Aviation Services continues to build momentum across North America, with teams reporting clear improvements in coordination, situational awareness, and overall ramp efficiency. Following the initial rollout into de-icing, pushback, towing, …
05.12.2025
Two-way Radios over StarlinkTM - A Wireless Intercom Solution for Remote Workers
Working in remote areas or locations with poor infrastructure presents significant communication challenges for many industries. A new solution integrating the Icom IP110H Wi-Fi Transceiver with the Starlink satellite system instantly solves this issue bringing …
04.12.2025
ADB SAFEGATE Wins Top Airport Industry Awards for Marketing, R&D, and Social Impact
ADB SAFEGATE, a global leader in airside solutions, has been named a triple category winner in the 2025 Airport Technology Excellence Awards, earning prestigious recognition for its achievements in Marketing, Research and Development (R&D), and …
03.12.2025
NORD enables virtual commissioning of its drive solutions
Digital twins reduce project times
NORD now offers digital twins for system development. Based on a myNORD configuration, it is now possible to request individually created drive systems as simulation models. This allows engineers to verify …
03.12.2025
Leidos explosive trace detection system achieves latest EU security standard
The Leidos (NYSE:LDOS) B220-HT explosive trace detection (ETD) system has achieved G1 Standard certification ahead of the European Civil Aviation Conference’s (ECAC) latest regulatory mandate for all ETD systems deployed across the European Union (EU).
Beginning in late 2026, …
03.12.2025
Transoft Solutions Launches AviPLAN 2026
Transoft Solutions introduces AviPLAN 2026, the latest version of its airside planning and design software.
The release adds compatibility with BricsCAD® V26 and MicroStation® 2025, along with feature enhancements based on users' valuable feedback. The Fillet …
02.12.2025
MRO Central Asia: Kazakhstan — Advancing Technical Excellence in Astana
The MRO Central Asia: Kazakhstan conference gathered the country’s aviation community for two days of focused discussion, expert insight, and hands-on dialogue about the future of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) across the region. Building …
02.12.2025
Saudi Arabia's Global Airports Forum (GAF) Receives 200 Nominations from 23 Countries for Airport Excellence Awards
Riyadh to Host GAF on December 16–17 with 10 Categories Celebrating Global Aviation Innovation
The Global Airports Forum (GAF), taking place in Riyadh on December 16 and 17, has received an impressive 200 nominations from 23 …
02.12.2025
Women in Aviation (WIA) General Assembly in Riyadh during Global Airports Forum (GAF)
Among the 40 speakers will be the first Arab female A380 pilot
Ways to be chalked out for building a diverse workforce
17% of leadership roles held by women across Saudi airports
Riyadh Air initiated …
01.12.2025
Aviramp launches ‘game-changing’ new chair lift
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World-leading aviation ramp specialist Aviramp has officially launched its latest innovation – and says it marks a major step forward in improving passenger accessibility.
The UK-based manufacturer has unveiled the Aviramp ChairLifter – a purpose-built and …
01.12.2025
Austro Control Selects ADB SAFEGATE’s OneControl Platform to enhance Air Traffic Control at Vienna Airport
Austro Control has selected ADB SAFEGATE’s OneControl integrated air traffic control platform, developed in Graz, to modernize all controller working positions in the Vienna Airport ATC Tower by 2028. The advanced system, already deployed at …
01.12.2025
Unilode Aviation Solutions celebrates Grand Opening of its new East Midlands MRO Facility
Unilode Aviation Solutions, the global leader in outsourced ULD management, repair, and digitalisation solutions, has officially opened its new state-of-the-art East Midlands MRO facility at Stud Brook Business Park in Castle Donnington, UK.
The 27,000 sq …
