All articles by Gabriel Higgins – Page 3
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NewsDubai Airport monthly traffic climbs to 5 million as first-half numbers fall 31%
Dubai International’s passenger numbers climbed steadily through the second quarter of 2026, reaching 5 million in June, even as first-half traffic fell 31.3 per cent year on year.
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NewsHawke’s Bay Airport opens search for partners on scaled-back 12-17MW solar farm
Hawke’s Bay Airport has opened an Expression of Interest process for a 12-17MW solar farm, after shelving plans for a larger 45MW development with Manawa Energy.
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NewsIn-depth: Zurich Airport manages summer peak as weather and airspace pressures test operations
Zurich Airport manages summer growth as weather, airspace restrictions and infrastructure constraints challenge operational resilience.
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NewsIn-depth: Edinburgh and Budapest Airports now offer off-site bag drop/collection
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.
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NewsTSA sets three-goal plan to modernise checkpoints as it marks 25th anniversary
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.
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NewsJetex and SOF Connect announce new VIP lounge at Sofia Airport to expand premium passenger services
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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NewsCopenhagen Airport reports record passenger growth as investment and capacity plans accelerate
Copenhagen Airport handled 16.1 million passengers in the first half of 2026, with stronger revenues and investment supporting continued growth.
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NewsLuton Airport becomes first UK airport to install emergency allergy kits
The new wall-mounted kits and mandatory staff training aim to improve emergency responses to severe allergic reactions.
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NewsPicture of the week: Munich Airport serves up biggest regional padel arena
This week’s picture of the week highlights Munich Airport transforming its MAC Forum into the region’s largest padel arena for a summer sporting spectacular.
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ArticleThe new airport threat landscape: geopolitical volatility
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.
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NewsSydney Airport appoints Multiplex for major terminal project
The appointment will support planning for Sydney Airport’s future terminal expansion while helping minimise disruption during construction.
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NewsHong Kong and Qatar Airways Cargo deepen partnership with new cargo agreement
The agreement will strengthen cargo links, support route growth and expand Qatar Airways Cargo’s presence in Hong Kong.
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NewsIn-depth: Operation Blue Skies launches AI trial to reduce aviation contrails
Operation Blue Skies marks the first state-backed attempt to coordinate contrail avoidance across an entire oceanic flight corridor.
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NewsMontgomery Airport secures $8.5 million for runway rehabilitation
Montgomery Airport has secured more than $8.5 million in federal funding to rehabilitate its primary runway and strengthen long-term infrastructure.
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NewsManchester Airport’s second runway transformed Northern economy, report finds
A new study says Manchester Airport’s second runway has helped reshape the North’s economy while creating opportunities for future growth.
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NewsSydney Airport secures approval for 2045 growth plan
Sydney Airport has secured approval for its 2045 Master Plan, supporting future passenger growth, terminal redevelopment and sustainable infrastructure investment across New South Wales.
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NewsVizag Airport opens as India strengthens eastern aviation gateway
Earlier this month, India inaugurated Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport, strengthening connectivity, trade and future passenger growth across eastern India.
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NewsHong Kong airport runs 24-hour water trucks and 49 shaded rest areas for staff
Airport Authority Hong Kong has expanded its heat prevention programme at HKIA, deploying mobile water trucks, shaded rest points and cooling supplies to protect staff during summer heatwaves.
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NewsPicture of the week: Manchester Airport reveals Britain’s most common travel personality
A new Manchester Airport campaign explores how Britons spend time before boarding, with the Airport Dad emerging as the nation’s most recognisable traveller.
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NewsNewark’s 30-year-old radar replaced as FAA rolls out fifth surface movement system
Newark Liberty International Airport has switched on a new Surface Movement Radar, replacing a 30-year-old system, as part of a $30 million programme to modernise air traffic infrastructure at one of the busiest US airports.