The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed the Baggage Community System (BCS), a secure digital platform to support the progressive adoption of the Modern Baggage Messaging (BIX) standard. BCS will enable airlines, airports, ground handlers, and solution providers to gain the operational and passenger experience benefits of BIX even while parts of the industry […]
Avinor is launching new contracts across eight airports with an estimated total value of approximately NOK 3,5 billion. A total of 35 contracts has been announced, with durations of five or seven years, covering F&B spaces, kiosk/convenience stores and self-service solutions. A holistic approach to airport development The tender will play a key role in revenue generation, passenger experience and the overall development of future airport environments. This tender process lay the […]
Finavia will carry out the renovation of the approach lighting system at Tampere-Pirkkala Airport in the summer of 2026, with an investment value of approximately EUR 1.1 million. The work will not affect passenger traffic. The renovation in summer 2026 is a continuation of Finavia’s investments and life cycle management, which has been carried out […]
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Copperbelt University aimed at supporting the Corporation’s digital transformation agenda through the development and phased implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. The signing ceremony, held at the ZACL Head Office at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA), marks a significant milestone […]
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its traffic report for March and the first quarter of 2026. Passenger traffic across the European airport network increased by +3.8% in March compared to the same month last year – thus remaining broadly in line with the previous month (February at +4.2%) despite the conflict in the Middle East which started […]
International food trends, regional culinary culture and modern travel retail concepts: Düsseldorf Airport and Lagardère Travel Retail Germany are setting new standards for the travel experience. Step by step, new worlds of experience and indulgence are emerging, offering travellers a significantly expanded range of options. This is based on the comprehensive master concession that Lagardère […]
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 […]
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 […]
