All articles by Gabriel Higgins – Page 2
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NewsMiami International Airport opens first Wait n Rest sleep rooms in North America
Miami International Airport launches luxury sleep rooms offering passengers private spaces to rest, work and recharge between flights.
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NewsLondon Gatwick Airport reports strong 2025 performance and plans future growth
London Gatwick highlights strong financial performance, operational innovation and major investment plans supporting future growth and expanded capacity.
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NewsSchiphol Airport begins major taxiway renewal programme from March to June
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol begins phased maintenance on taxiways A and B to replace ageing infrastructure and maintain safe aircraft ground operations.
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NewsBilly Bishop Airport Opens U.S. Preclearance Facility in Toronto
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has opened a U.S. Customs and Border Protection preclearance facility, enabling passengers to complete border inspections before departure. The facility streamlines travel to the United States and unlocks new transborder routes from Toronto’s downtown airport.
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NewsSITA integrates passenger bag location sharing into WorldTracer system
SITA integrates Google Find Hub location sharing into WorldTracer to help airlines recover delayed baggage faster using passenger authorised tracking data.
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European airport passenger traffic rises 4.6 percent in January 2026
ACI EUROPE reports steady passenger growth across European airports in January, driven mainly by international travel despite emerging geopolitical uncertainty.
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NewsJomo Kenyatta International Airport plans major expansion to support future passenger growth
Kenya Airports Authority outlines phased development plan for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to address congestion, expand capacity and support long term aviation growth.
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NewsPicture of the week: Houston Airport trains future guide dogs in real travel environment
This week’s picture of the week highlights guide dog puppies training inside Houston’s largest airport to prepare for navigating busy terminals and supporting blind travellers.
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NewsPrague Airport to close main runway for 4.5 months during major upgrades
Václav Havel Airport Prague will divert all traffic to its secondary runway during a 4.5 month closure to deliver safety upgrades and infrastructure improvements.
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NewsZurich Airport extends duty free partnership with Avolta until 2035
Zurich Airport extends long standing retail partnership with Avolta to 2035, supporting continued investment, innovation and passenger commercial experience.
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NewsBristol Airport awards £30m contract for major terminal extension
Bristol Airport appoints Farrans to deliver £30m terminal expansion, boosting retail space, arrivals capacity and supporting long term growth to 12 million passengers annually.
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NewsSydney Airport launches premium taxi and Uber booking service at T1
Sydney Airport partners with WeKnow to introduce a premium pre book taxi and Uber platform at T1 International, enhancing onward travel and passenger experience.
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NewsHouston Airports shifts Air France and KLM to expanded Terminal E
George Bush Intercontinental Airport transitions Air France and KLM to Terminal E, advancing redevelopment plans and introducing streamlined international check in and security processing.
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NewsHong Kong International Airport stages full scale crash rescue exercise
Hong Kong International Airport tested emergency readiness during a large scale overnight crash exercise involving 1,000 participants under three runway operations.
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NewsLondon City Airport sets out plan to reach 9 million passengers
London City Airport outlines growth strategy to 9 million passengers as Aviation Minister visits, highlighting sustainable aircraft, job creation and enhanced connectivity for east London.
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Middle East flight cancellations exceed 50 percent since February amid ongoing regional disruption
Flight disruption across the Middle East continues to affect airlines and routes as new data shows more than half of scheduled departures cancelled since late February.
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NewsACI EUROPE urges consistent application of EU Noise Balanced Approach rules
ACI EUROPE has called on the European Commission and Member States to consistently apply the EU Noise Balanced Approach Regulation and avoid premature operating restrictions at airports.
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NewsPicture of the week: Miami International Airport unveils $1bn Concourse D60 expansion
This week’s picture of the week highlights Miami International Airport’s $1 billion Concourse D60 expansion, adding 17 gates and transforming capacity, connectivity and passenger experience.
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European aviation bodies urge ministers to safeguard SESAR funding
Airlines, airports and air navigation providers have called on EU ministers to maintain co funding for SESAR to support airspace capacity, digitalisation and competitiveness.
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NewsFrankfurt and Bangalore airports sign strategic cargo partnership agreement
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) have signed a strategic cargo partnership to enhance digitalisation, regulatory alignment and trade flows between Europe and India.