All articles by Gabriel Higgins
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NewsPrague Airport introduces passenger care and multilingual measures to speed up non-Schengen border checks
Prague Airport is working with Czech authorities on an action plan to reduce waiting times at passport control, with the aim of raising Entry/Exit System registration completion from 60 per cent to 80 per cent.
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NewsMelbourne Airport opens new pick up and drop off zones in A$500 million road project
A new A$500 million road network has opened at Melbourne Airport, introducing larger pick up and drop off zones, a new pedestrian bridge and a dedicated exit from the Tullamarine Freeway.
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NewsDublin Airport opens new Fast Track security facilities in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2
Airport operator daa has introduced dedicated Fast Track security lanes in both terminals at Dublin Airport, which the airport says allow passengers to clear security in less than 10 minutes.
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NewsMumbai Airport to begin phased redevelopment of Terminal 1B north section from January 2027
Mumbai International Airport Limited will redevelop the North Section of Terminal 1B, citing safety concerns over the 60-year-old building. Airlines have been offered the option to relocate temporarily to Navi Mumbai International Airport.
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NewsPicture of the week: London Stansted’s on-site solar farm becomes fully operational with 12.8 MW of AC capacity
Built by Onsite Power on land owned by the airport, the installation forms part of a £1.1 billion transformation programme and supports a commitment to net zero direct operations by no later than 2038.
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NewsAuckland Airport passes halfway point of NZ$3.9 billion terminal programme as check-in zone nears opening
More than 50 per cent of the programme, which includes a new integrated domestic jet terminal, has now been delivered. The first visible change for passengers is a redesigned common use check-in zone.
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NewsAirport, airline and technology groups form coalition to back voluntary biometrics in EU Digital Omnibus
Five organisations spanning airports, airlines and technology have formed a coalition to press EU policymakers on how the Digital Omnibus treats the voluntary use of biometrics in air travel.
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NewsDFW Airport opens 90,000 sq ft central receiving and distribution centre for terminal deliveries
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has opened a consolidated logistics facility to receive, screen and schedule deliveries for concessions, lounges and service providers, aiming to cut vehicle movements on terminal roadways and in secure areas.
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NewsACI EUROPE reports European airport passenger traffic accelerated over the peak summer months
ACI EUROPE’s August 2026 report shows a recovery in European passenger traffic over the summer peak, while stark differences between national markets and rising cost pressures cloud the outlook for winter.
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NewsRAKTA and Skyports sign binding agreement for Ras Al Khaimah advanced air mobility vertiport network
Skyports Infrastructure will develop and operate vertiports across the emirate, with Al Marjan Island and Jebel Jais forming the first phase of a planned four-site network.
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NewsSchiphol launches five tenders to appoint long-term construction and maintenance partners
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has launched five tenders to appoint long-term construction and maintenance partners, as it begins the next phase of a €10 billion renewal programme.
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ArticleDesigning smoother airport journeys through data-driven insights
Airports have never lacked data. The real challenge is joining it up and using it to transform the passenger journey from check-in to gate.
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NewsToronto Pearson passenger satisfaction climbs as public backs airport investment
New survey results show rising passenger satisfaction at Toronto Pearson, alongside strong public support for investments intended to modernise Canada’s largest airport.
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NewsSydney Airport and Heinemann open Australia’s first international arrivals store
Sydney Airport and Heinemann Australia have opened Australia’s first dedicated international arrivals store within a baggage reclaim hall, offering passengers a final shopping opportunity.
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NewsPicture of the week: Phoenix Sky Harbor expands accessible art experiences across airport museum
Picture of the week: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is expanding accessible art experiences, including tactile artwork, sensory-friendly spaces and braille exhibition signage.
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NewsLondon Gatwick Airport launches largest ever food and beverage tender across both terminals
London Gatwick Airport has launched its largest ever food and beverage tender, inviting operators to bid for six hospitality units spanning more than 3,800 square metres.
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NewsFarnborough Airport opens applications for third Airport Operations course
Farnborough Airport has opened applications for the third intake of its Certificate in Airport Operations course, run in partnership with Farnborough College of Technology.
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NewsEast Midlands Airport hailed a powerhouse for UK trade by Aviation Minister
Aviation Minister Keir Mather has visited East Midlands Airport, praising its role in UK trade after hearing how its cargo operation grew 12.5 per cent last year.
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NewsSchiphol reaches agreement with unions on security staff working conditions
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has reached an agreement with security companies and trade unions on improved working conditions for security staff, ending recent work stoppages.
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NewsUK CAA cuts regulatory burden to accelerate airspace modernisation process
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has updated its Airspace Change Process to reduce regulatory burden and accelerate airspace modernisation, while maintaining consultation and safety oversight.