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European air passenger traffic expands by +3.8% in March despite Middle East conflict

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 […]

New food and retail experiences at Düsseldorf Airport: Lagardère Travel Retail launches a range of new concepts

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 […]

Noida International Airport to commence operations in mid-June

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Modernizing aviation policy is critical—outdated regulations risk constraining global air travel growth

Modernizing aviation policy is critical—outdated regulations risk constraining global air travel growth New ACI World Policy Agenda 2030 sets four priorities to guide regulatory action: business, capacity,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5 May 2026 – Modernizing aviation policy is critical to ensuring airports can keep pace with rising global demand, as outdated regulatory […]

Energy crisis deepens strains on regional airports – calls for urgent policy responses

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 opens Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant and Mezcal Bar at Fresno Yosemite International Airport

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 […]

Europe’s airports welcome the European Commission’s plan to address the energy crisis

Europe’s airports today welcomed AccelerateEU, the European Commission’s dynamic response plan to the energy crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East. The plan outlines a series of critical measures aimed in particular at safeguarding the continued availability of jet fuel across the European airport network. Those measures largely reflect the key asks ACI […]

Serving the regions’ connectivity, new routes are taking off within the VINCI Airports network

In recent months, VINCI Airports has opened several new routes within its network, strengthening connections between its airports and the rest of the world. From Budapest to Seoul with Asiana Airlines, from Faro to London with Jet2, and from Monterrey to Paris with Aeromexico, these connections illustrate the network’s ability to develop new routes, responding […]

World’s busiest airports revealed in latest global rankings

Atlanta retains top spot for total passengers while Chicago O’Hare leads global rankings for aircraft movements Montreal, 14 April 2026 – Airports Council International (ACI) World today reveals the 2025 rankings of the world’s busiest airports, highlighting the industry’s leading hubs across total passengers, international passengers, air cargo, and aircraft movements. These airports play a […]

Kaunas Airport tests hydrogen-powered truck

Last week, employees and passengers at Kaunas Airport had the chance to see a remarkable vehicle – a hydrogen-powered Hyzon truck. The heavy-duty vehicle maneuvered across the apron without emitting a single gram of CO₂ and handled its tasks with ease. Kaunas Airport is participating in a European Union–funded project aimed at promoting the use […]