International Airport Review

The cost of competitiveness: why airport economics matter more than ever

2026-08-26T08:00:00+01:00 Waheedah Lawal Suleiman

Waheedah Suleiman, Manager of the Economic Committee for ACI Africa, shares an industry perspective on the economics behind airport competitiveness in Africa.

Article
Transforming Copenhagen Airport’s baggage through AI driven departure operator module
2026-08-24T08:30:00+01:00 Samuel í Hjøllum Rude
Samuel í Hjøllum Rude, Vice President Head of Operational Airport Services at Copenhagen Airport explains how their new departure operator module will increase chute utilisation and delay new infrastructure.
Article
The new airport threat landscape: geopolitical volatility
2026-08-21T08:00:00+01:00 Gabriel Higgins
As geopolitical tensions intensify, airports are adapting to sustained disruption, reshaping operations, network connectivity and security strategies in an era where instability is no longer episodic.
Video
Inside one of the world’s most automated airports: Hong Kong’s AI revolution
2026-08-19T08:00:00+01:00 Vivian Cheung
International Airport Summit speaker and CEO Vivian Cheug shares a sneak peak into what she will discuss at the International Airport Summit 2026.

News

News
In-depth: Edinburgh and Budapest Airports now offer off-site bag drop/collection
2026-08-25T09:20:00+01:00 Gabriel Higgins and Holly Miles
Two VINCI Airports members have introduced services letting passengers check in luggage away from the terminal, with Edinburgh piloting home collection and Budapest offering a downtown drop-off point.
News
TSA sets three-goal plan to modernise checkpoints as it marks 25th anniversary
2026-08-25T09:02:00+01:00 Gabriel Higgins
The Transportation Security Administration has set out a strategy to modernise checkpoints, expand PreCheck and strengthen security across multiple transport modes as it turns 25.
News
Jetex and SOF Connect announce new VIP lounge at Sofia Airport to expand premium passenger services
2026-08-24T15:33:00+01:00 Gabriel Higgins
Jetex and SOF Connect will develop a new VIP lounge at Sofia Airport, expanding premium services for private and commercial aviation passengers.

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Airports must plan for volatility, but are leaders making the right moves?

2026-07-14T06:00:00+01:00Sponsored by NACO, Contributor Esther Kromhout

Esther Kromhout, Managing Director of NACO, explores how airport leaders can strengthen resilience, unlock capacity, and secure long-term growth through greater collaboration, flexibility and strategic investment.

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How cross-belt sorters remove the pain points from airport baggage handling

2026-06-29T07:09:00+01:00Sponsored by Leonardo S.p.A.

James Moody, Product Marketing Specialist at Leonardo explains how cross-belt technology is redefining baggage handling, combining proven reliability, compact design and operational flexibility.

Opinion and interviews

Opinion
The real test of EES begins this summer
2026-07-30T06:00:00+01:00
Interview
Baggage visibility and traveller trust: digitising the end-to-end bag journey
2026-06-03T08:00:00+01:00
Interview
The T4 state of mind: JFKIAT celebrates 25 years of T4, led by Roel Huinink
2026-06-01T07:52:00+01:00
Interview
Combining advanced AI and robotics: aligning technology, people and processes
2026-05-18T08:00:00+01:00
Interview
Airport baggage handling project: next generation systems transforming performance
2026-05-13T08:00:00+01:00
Interview
The energy transition at Frankfurt Airport: A Q&A with Michelle Sandbrink, Corporate Strategy and Sustainability Management at Fraport AG
2026-05-11T09:00:00+01:00
Interview
Driving human-centred design at Uruguay’s airports
2026-05-04T07:30:00+01:00
Opinion
Why jet fuel has become the aviation industry’s biggest headache during the Iran War
2026-04-23T09:34:00+01:00
Interview
The energy transition at Venice Marco Polo Airport: A Q&A with Davide Bassano, Director of Sustainability part 2
2026-04-13T12:54:00+01:00
Opinion
Advancing our skies: The digital transformation of air traffic management
2026-04-01T09:26:00+01:00

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