UK Aviation Minister visits London City Airport and new CEO Andy Cliffe – Airport World

London City Airport yesterday set out further detail on how it plans to grow to 9 million passengers a year, as Aviation, Maritime and Decarbonisation Minister, Keir Mather, made his first official... Read more »

Airspace Closures Grip Middle East Following Iran Strikes

Major international airlines have suspended flights and regional airspaces have been largely shut down following retaliatory missile strikes by Iran on Saturday, in response to earlier attacks by the US and Israel.... Read more »

Outstanding first half of FY26 for Christchurch Airport – Airport World

Christchurch Airport has delivered what it has described as “an outstanding first-half result for FY26”, with solid revenue and profit growth driven by expanded air services and continued momentum across the airport’s... Read more »

Delta Flight Suffers Engine Failure, Sparks Large Grass Fire Near Savannah Airport

SAVANNAH, Ga. – A Delta Air Lines flight experienced a significant engine failure shortly after takeoff on Sunday evening, prompting an emergency return to the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport and igniting a... Read more »

Predictability is boring! – Airport World

BDM’s David Cooke explains why he believes pop-up stores will have an important role to play in the reimagining of airport retail. Airports are some of the most heavily foot-trafficked environments in... Read more »

New technology to ensure a connected future – Airport World

Sumesh Patel, SITA’s president for Asia Pacific, considers some of the technologies that will transform the passenger experience at airports in the decades to come. The air traveller journey is entering its... Read more »

London Gatwick set for busiest ever summer season – Airport World

London Gatwick is expecting its busiest summer season since 2019, with a record number of airlines, fresh destinations and expanded long-haul options. The first in a number of new services launched earlier... Read more »

Boeing and Sun PhuQuoc Airways Announce Order for Up to 40 787 Dreamliner Jets

New luxury airline makes first direct jet purchase to grow tourism and economy on Vietnam’s largest island WASHINGTON, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Sun PhuQuoc Airways today announced the... Read more »

UK trial shows potential of hydrogen powered ground handling equipment – Airport World

A successful trial of hydrogen-powered ground handling equipment at a UK airport has proven that it can be safely and effectively integrated into airport ground operations, according to a new report. The... Read more »

NATS in control at Birmingham Airport – Airport World

NATS has formally assumed responsibility for air traffic control (ATC) and engineering services at Birmingham Airport in the UK. The successful handover marks a significant milestone in the new 10-year partnership awarded... Read more »