US releases UFO files in UAP transparency push

The US Department of War published its first batch of declassified records related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) on May 8, 2026, launching a public archive that the Trump administration says will be updated with new tranches every... Read more »

Year of progress for Halifax Stanfield International Airport – Airport World

Halifax Stanfield International Airport enjoyed progressive passenger growth, expanded connectivity, and significant economic impact across the province last year as operator HIAA marked 25 years of managing and growing the gateway. “We... Read more »

Drones could help locate buried ice on Mars, study shows

Drones equipped with ground-penetrating radar could one day help to locate water beneath the surface of Mars, according to new research from the University of Arizona. A team from the university’s Lunar... Read more »

Emirates and dnata repurpose and donate more than 400 strollers to local non-profit organisations | News

In the spirit of collaboration and care for the community, Emirates Airport Services, Emirates Engineering, dnata4good and several local non-profit organisations have come together to deliver 430 baby strollers to children in... Read more »

Indonesia signs first export deal for Baykar Kizilelma

Turkey’s Baykar has signed an export agreement with Indonesian defense company PT Republik Aero Dirgantara (Republikorp) for the supply of 12 Bayraktar Kizilelma unmanned combat aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028.  The framework agreement was signed on... Read more »

Tunnel vision – Airport World

Editor, Joe Bates, takes a closer look at a pioneering new cargo screening solution from Nuctech and the opening of a smart cargo hub at DXB. Air cargo transports around $8.3 trillion... Read more »

Emirates Group achieves record profit of AED 24.4 bn (US$ 6.6 bn) in 2025-26 | News

The Emirates Group today released its 2025-26 Annual Report, achieving new record profit, revenue, and cash balance levels, despite a disruptive and challenging 12th month in its financial year. Emirates is the... Read more »

Etihad Airways Announces The Destination Collection and LANEIGE Skincare Collaboration in Business | News

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, will progressively roll-out the Destination Collection, a new collectable amenity kit line, in Business cabins across its network this summer. The Destination... Read more »

Passenger with hantavirus died following Saint Helena flight

The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that an adult female passenger found to have hantavirus infection flew from St Helena to Johannesburg last month. It appears that the deceased woman is part... Read more »

Reducing the load – Airport World

Changing traveller behaviours are reshaping airport operations worldwide and creating new baggage handling challenges and opportunities for the industry, writes Dohop’s Marc Pyette. With traveller habits changing, arguably a new imperative for... Read more »