All Automation & robotics articles – Page 2
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NewsSan Francisco Airport approves Waymo autonomous passenger rides following successful multi phase pilot programme
San Francisco International Airport has approved Waymo to launch paid autonomous passenger rides, marking a major milestone for airport ground transport innovation.
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VideoHow Brussels Airport is future-proofing baggage operations for the next decade
Discover how Brussels Airport is modernising baggage operations with AI, semi-automated systems, and sustainable design to boost capacity, efficiency, and resilience for future passenger growth.
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NewsChangi Airport deploys autonomous tractors in major step towards airside automation
Changi Airport has rolled out fully driverless autonomous tractors in live airside operations, advancing its vision for a safer, more efficient ‘airside of the future’.
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UrbanV and Pax Aeroportos partner to develop advanced air mobility vertiports in Brazil
UrbanV and Pax Aeroportos will co-develop vertiport infrastructure at São Paulo and Rio airports, supporting scalable advanced air mobility networks across Brazil.
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NewsSkyports and Linden partner to transform Watson Island heliport into advanced air mobility hub
A new partnership will modernise Miami’s Watson Island Heliport, supporting helicopters today and paving the way for future eVTOL operations and advanced air mobility growth.
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NewsChangi Airport launches immersive exhibition showcasing vision, design and innovations for upcoming Terminal 5
T5 In the Making lets visitors explore Changi Airport’s future terminal through interactive displays, scale models and experiences highlighting design, technology and sustainability.
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NewsHong Kong International Airport recognised globally for customer experience innovation and seamless passenger services
HKIA has been named World’s Leading Airport for Customer Experience, highlighting its innovative technologies, fully automated services, and commitment to improving passenger journeys and connectivity.
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ArticleSingapore Changi International Airport: The benchmark for smart airports
In this article, we delve into the smart airport initiatives at Changi Airport, which are setting the benchmark for airports around the world.
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NewsUrbanV and partner to design Kazakhstan’s first vertiport network for Advanced Air Mobility
UrbanV and Alatau Advance Air Group advance air group will design Kazakhstan’s first vertiport network, supporting AAM testing, sustainable mobility and future eVTOL operations.
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VideoAmsterdam Schiphol Airport pioneers autonomous GPU connection robot
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is testing self-driving ground power units to cut emissions and improve turnaround times on the apron.
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ArticleMadrid-Barajas Airport: The aviation laboratory of the future
Luis Cañón, Innovation & Customer Experience Director at Aena, outlines how the operator is leveraging the latest cutting-edge technologies within Madrid Airport’s operations to revolutionise the airport experience.
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NewsPicture of the Week: AutoFlight unveils world first sea and air eVTOL mobility solution
This week’s Picture of the Week features AutoFlight launching a zero-carbon water vertiport and eVTOL network, enabling rapid, sustainable low-altitude mobility for commuters, tourism, emergency response, and marine operations.
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo partners with LOOD autonomous to advance next generation unmanned air cargo solutions
Emirates SkyCargo and LODD Autonomous have signed a new agreement to trial autonomous VTOL cargo aircraft and explore future commercial deployment across the airline’s global network.
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ArticleWhat is a smart airport?
The use of the term “smart airport” is prolific, but what does it mean? International Airport Review’s Holly Miles finds out that it’s about more than just technology.
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NewsExecutive leadership, sustainability and smart tech dominate day two of the International Airport Summit 2025
The second day of IAS2025 explored how airport leaders are navigating turbulence, embracing automation and delivering inclusive, data-driven passenger experiences.
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NewsDigital transformation and innovation take centre stage on day one of International Airport Summit 2025
From digital transformation to sustainability and passenger experience, day one of IAS2025 showcased the airport sector’s most pressing challenges and boldest solutions.
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NewsInternational Airport Summit 2025 kicks off this week uniting global airport leaders
Industry leaders will gather in Berlin to explore the future of airport innovation, sustainability and passenger experience.
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ArticleHow game-changing future technologies are driving benefits as well as inconsistency amongst the airports of the future
Sam Whitehead, Managing Consultant - Strategy and Operational Improvement at AtkinsRéalis explores how next-generation security technologies are reshaping airports—and why global standardisation is essential to unlocking their full potential for passengers and operators alike.
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ArticleBrussels Airport’s Head of Baggage, Yorick Buys on smart technology and sustainable design | International Airport Summit 2025 Preview
Yorick Buys, Head of Baggage at Brussels Airport and a speaker at this year’s International Airport Summit in Berlin, spoke exclusively to Holly Miles about how his airport is modernising its baggage handling system and the top technology trends he is watching.
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ArticleInnovating for today’s airport security threats
In part two of this article series, Holly Miles looks at how the airport industry is leveraging new technologies to promote security and lessons learned from recent high profile security incidents.