All Cybersecurity & resilience articles
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OpinionImplementing zero trust at airports: digital safety in the age of AI
The aviation industry is experiencing a 600% year-on-year increase in cyber-attacks, driven by artificial intelligence that enables faster, more automated threats. Industry experts argue that zero trust security frameworks—mirroring aviation’s rigorous safety protocols—are now essential to prevent breaches before they occur, protecting interconnected airport systems from ransomware, espionage and supply chain disruption.
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ArticleTop airport technology trends set to shape the future of airport operations in 2026
2026 marks a pivotal year for the sector’s sustainability and digital transformation. From renewable energy microgrids and SAF infrastructure, airports are rapidly adopting technologies that promise safer operations, reduced emissions and seamless travel experiences across the global network.
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ReportThe Airport Leader’s Report 2026: Leading through the digital age
Access this FREE eReport offering insights on the challenges that airports are experiencing around the globe.
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ArticlePTE WORLD PREVIEW: Brian Cobb, Chief Innovation Officer, CVG Airport
Ahead of PTE World in London, speaker Brian Cobb, Chief Innovation Officer of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), shares his thoughts on technologies that are disrupting the aviation space and how they are being leveraged at his airport.
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WebinarWhat does airport transformation mean in reality?
Join this virtual panel to hear aviation sector experts and AtkinsRéalis discuss what the future holds in terms of energy transition, passenger behaviours and culture.
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NewsAirports urge innovation and slot reform as ACI chief calls for modernised global framework
Airports Innovate opened with a call for urgent technological upgrades and major slot policy reforms, as ACI highlighted rising congestion and pressure on airport capacity.
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NewsNokia to upgrade Taoyuan International Airport network to boost security, reliability and operational efficiency
Nokia will modernise Taoyuan International Airport’s communications network with a resilient IP/MPLS solution, enhancing security, reliability and efficiency across vital airport operations.
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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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NewsIndian Tejas fighter jet crashes at Dubai Airshow, pilot killed during demonstration flight
An Indian HAL Tejas jet crashed at Al Maktoum International Airport during the Dubai Airshow, killing the pilot and temporarily halting the aerial display.
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NewsPicture of the Week: Miami International Airport launches largest automated passport screening deployment in the US
This week’s picture of the week shows Miami Airport introducing CBP’s Enhanced Passenger Processing with SITA Smart Path technology, reducing wait times and improving security at one of America’s busiest international gateways.
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Discover how open architecture is transforming checkpoint operations at LAX Airport
Join us on 25 November to hear how LAX is using open architecture to boost checkpoint performance and resilience. This focused session will give airport security leaders practical strategies to integrate mixed systems, cut queues and future-proof their screening operations.
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ArticleBrussels Airport’s growth, resilience, and future operations
Thomas Romig, COO at Brussels Airport, shares exclusively to International Airport Review, how the airport is positioning itself as a leading European hub.
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ArticleAviation security in a globalised world: a strategic outlook from Pakistan
Faisal Imran, Deputy Director of the Airports Security Force in Pakistan, writes exclusively for International Airport Review on how security threats are modernising and the essentials for a comprehensive security development strategy.
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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.
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ArticleAmsterdam Airport Schiphol: Keeping air cargo moving via the largest technical and strategic transformation in its history
Schiphol Airport's obsolete cargo system threatened its operations. PA Consulting led the largest digital transformation in its history to keep air cargo moving.
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ArticleCyber-security threats and mitigations in modern airports
Trevor Strome, Director of Information Technology; and Louie Orbeta, Manager of Cyber-security and IT Infrastructure, at Winnipeg Airports Authority explore the evolving cyber risk landscape in airports, identifying key areas of concern and recommending protective measures.
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NewsCyber-attack disruption continues at BER
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) advises further disruptions to flight operations are to be expected following a cyber-attack on the airport’s externally provided passenger and baggage handling system.
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ArticleSecuring landside airport areas and building a resilient security culture
Patrick Cuschieri, Aviation Security Consultant at the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, urges airports to rethink landside security, blending technology, vigilance and culture to stay ahead of evolving threats.
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InterviewStaying ahead of the threat curve: ACI World’s Darryl Dowd on airport security in 2025
As the aviation threat landscape continues to evolve, so too must the systems and strategies that protect the global air transport network. In an exclusive interview with International Airport Review, Darryl Dowd, Vice President of Safety, Security and Operations at ACI World, shares key insights from the frontlines of global ...
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WebinarEnabling checkpoint flexibility with responsible open architecture
Watch this virtual panel to learn how airport security leaders successfully overcame the challenge of delivering faster, more accurate screening while managing limited resources and mixed-vendor technologies.