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 »

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 »

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 »

Valentine’s Day flowers fever at dnata’s DXB hub – Airport World

This year’s Valentine’s Day flower story comes from Dubai, where ground handler dnata today announced that it has handled 227,530 kilos of flowers in just five days at its dedicated facility at... Read more »

Traffic growth across Aena’s global airport network in January – Airport World

Global airport operator, Aena, reports that traffic numbers continued to rise across its network in January, although at a slower rate in Spain than in the same month a year ago. Aena... Read more »

FAA Briefly Shuts Down El Paso Airspace Amid Drone Concerns

In a surprising and disruptive move, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily closed the airspace over El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday morning, grounding all flights to and from El Paso International Airport.... Read more »

Bengaluru-Kempegowda’s journey towards becoming an ‘algorithmic airport’ – Airport World

Bengaluru-Kempegowda (BLR) claims that a new strategic partnership with global decision sciences company, Mu Sigma, will further advance its status as a one-of-a-kind ‘Algorithmic Airport’ that delivers “unparalleled customer experience by harnessing the... Read more »