Tags: airports

ACI World and Cranfield University launch groundbreaking “Airport Management in a Net Zero World” course

27th May 2025

Offered under the globally acclaimed ACI-ICAO Airport Management Professional Accreditation Program (AMPAP) Airports Council International (ACI) World has announced a new partnership with Cranfield University, one of the world’s premier institutions for aviation research and education, to deliver a pioneering new course: Airport Management in a Net Zero World. Offered under the globally acclaimed ACI-International Civil […]

Hahn Airport presents itself at Air Cargo Europe in Munich

20th May 2025

Frankfurt-Hahn Airport will be represented at Air Cargo Europe in Munich from June 2 to 5, 2025. The trade fair is regarded as the leading platform and important conference for the global air cargo industry. Together with the cargo handling companies Hahn Cargo Services and VG Cargo, which are based at Hahn Airport, as well […]

IATA Launches Global Baggage Roadmap

14th May 2025

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched a 10-year Global Baggage Roadmap to modernize baggage operations. Developed with airlines, airports, and industry partners, the roadmap sets a clear path to improve both operational efficiency and traveler satisfaction. “Baggage is important for travelers. When they check a bag, they expect it to arrive on time. And […]

IATA Ground Handling Priorities: Safety, Baggage, Global Standards and Sustainability

13th May 2025

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted four priorities for ground handling at the IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) which opened in Nairobi today hosted by Kenya Airways: Embedding safety in every action Driving global standardization Enhancing baggage operations Building a sustainable and inclusive way forward “Ground handling is essential for aviation. It ensures safety, […]

Plaza Premium Lounge Grand Opening in Taipei Songshan Airport

13th May 2025

Plaza Premium Group (PPG), the global leader in integrated, 360-degree airport hospitality experiences and passenger service solutions, officially announces the grand opening of its newest lounge at Taipei Songshan Airport, marking the group’s fifth location in Taiwan. This addition is a strategic expansion to the group’s presence in Taiwan, within its global network of 600 […]

SSP to transform food and beverage offer at Southampton Airport in new partnership

13th May 2025

SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has today (Tuesday 13 May 2025) started a new partnership with Southampton Airport to transform the airport’s food and beverage offer.  The deal also strengthens SSP’s partnership with AGS Group, which owns multiple UK airports including Southampton and Glasgow Airport where […]

Air Samarkand operates the first flight between Samarkand-Tel Aviv

6th May 2025

Fast developing Uzbek carrier Air Samarkand has operated its latest international scheduled service, to the Israeli capital of Tel Aviv, and already announced a doubling of weekly capacity from July to meet surging customer demand.  The new weekly service operated for a first time yesterday (Sunday) with a modern Air Samarkand Airbus A330 aircraft and […]

Heathrow’s only express courier handler signs deal with Qantas

1st May 2025

CFL says this adds to a number of recent deals with airlines based outside the EU, further widening access to global markets for UK exporters  CFL, Heathrow Airport’s only on-site express courier handler, has today announced it has signed a deal with Qantas Freight, opening up faster, more reliable access to the Australian and wider […]

Finavia invests in the development of tourism in Lapland: Extending Rovaniemi Airport’s terminal

28th April 2025

Finavia will invest in the extension of Rovaniemi Airport’s terminal in 2025. The company estimates that the positive development of tourism in Lapland and Rovaniemi will continue and wants to further improve the airport experience for passengers. The extension will be completed for the winter season 2025–2026. The value of the investment is EUR 3 […]

Airports face financial challenges despite air traffic rebound, ACI World economics report reveals

28th April 2025

Global revenues 11.4% lower in 2023 than the US$158.6 billion reported pre-pandemic Airports Council International (ACI) World has released its latest airport industry economic and financial performance data, revealing a significant gap between the recovery of passenger traffic and total airport revenues. While passenger traffic nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2023—just 5.4% below 2019—airport […]