Tags: Airport News

SSP and Popeyes® UK launch strategic partnership with first restaurant at Birmingham Airport

Pipeline of travel hub locations to kick-off in early summer 2025 SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations, and Popeyes UK®, the UK’s fastest-growing quick-service restaurant brand, have announced the launch of an exciting strategic partnership to open a pipeline of Popeyes® restaurants across UK travel hubs, starting at […]

Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport is Trial Site for New Customized Screening Line

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is trialling a new customized screening line, designed so that airports with limited space can employ advanced technology and equipment while enhancing the passenger experience. The Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) is the first airport in Canada to trial this new line that offers the benefits […]

Samarkand International Airport recognized as fastest growing airport in 2024

Samarkand International Airport has become the fastest growing airport in Europe and Central Asia   Samarkand International Airport has become the fastest growing airport in the Europe and Central Asia region, according to official figures released by the Airports Council International (ACI). With 1.38 million passengers passing through the ultra-modern terminal equating to growth of […]

AviAlliance completes acquisition of AGS Airports

Investment will support the growth of Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports Ownership by experienced operator will enhance connectivity and improve passenger experience Appointment of new CEO to continue driving growth AviAlliance, one of the world’s leading private airport investors and operators, today announces the completion of its acquisition of AGS Airports, the operator of Aberdeen, […]

From Chile to Serbia and the United Kingdom, airports operated by VINCI Airports have achieved record levels of passenger traffic

Three airports operated by VINCI Airports in three different capitals broke new passenger records in 2024: 25 million passengers were welcomed at Santiago airport in Chile, 15 million at Edinburgh in the UK and 8 million at Belgrade in Serbia. Edinburgh: 15 million passengers, a first in Scotland Edinburgh Airport, which joined VINCI Airports network […]

The future is Smart as Aberdeen International Airport becomes 5G connected

Aberdeen International Airport has become one of the UK’s most connected airports thanks to a partnership with leading the UK’s leading supplier of smart, in-building cellular solutions experts, Exchange Communications, which will see the installation of 5G. The enabling of 5G at the airport, which is amongst Scotland’s top three busiest travel hubs, welcoming 2.4million […]

East Midlands Airport is ready to keep the flights on this winter

With the summer season now behind us, East Midlands Airport is ready for dealing with freezing conditions so customers can still jet off without disruption for their winter breaks. Planning for the impact of winter weather conditions on airport operations starts in the summer months to ensure that whenever it arrives, a team of Airfield […]

Ethiopian Airlines and Dar Al-Handasah to develop a ‘mega airport city’

Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed a technical advisory and consultancy contract with Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (Shair and Partners), a partner with architects Zaha Hadid Architects, to embark on the design and supervision of a ‘mega airport city’ at Abusera in Bishoftu, Ethiopia. Ethiopian Airlines’ mega airport city The mega airport city will feature a 1,100,000m2 terminal including […]

DFW Airport begins US$9bn capital improvement plan

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has begun its US$9bn capital improvement plan, which will transform terminals, add new facilities and amenities, grow the number of gates, improve roadways and connectivity and enhance the airfield. The project, called ‘DFW Forward,’ will reportedly be the airport’s largest capital investment since opening in 1974. Rebuilding Terminal C […]

Portland International Airport’s New Main Terminal Has Opened

From August 14th, arriving and departing travelers at Portland International Airport (PDX) have been able to see the new main terminal for the first time. Built and designed by more than 30,000 local craftspeople, the new PDX has double the capacity, but keeps the heart and character of the airport that consistently ranks among travelers’ […]