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Picture of the week: Miami airport immerses travellers in Monica López De Victoria’s Techno-Tropical world
Miami International Airport is showcasing five multimedia works by Miami artist Monica López De Victoria at its moving images video art wall.
HKIA strengthens Belt and Road ties through Turkish cargo carrier and Uzbekistan agreements
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has signed agreements with a Turkish cargo carrier and an Uzbekistan airport developer, deepening its ties with Belt and Road countries.
Salvador Bahia Airport introduces mobile crisis coordination post, a Brazilian airport first
Salvador Bahia Airport (SSA) has introduced a Mobile Crisis Coordination Post, an unprecedented structure among Brazilian airports enabling direct, on-site coordination of emergency response.
Sydney Airport tests emergency response in large-scale multi-agency exercise
Sydney Airport (SYD) has conducted its biennial large-scale emergency exercise, testing inter-agency coordination through a simulated aircraft emergency involving more than 200 personnel from eight agencies.
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In-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.
In-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.
Hamad International Airport expands biometric travel across more than 700 touchpoints
Hamad International Airport has expanded biometric processing across its departure journey, allowing passengers to use facial recognition at key airport touchpoints.
Melbourne Airport unveils 20-year vision to support passenger growth
Melbourne Airport has published its draft Master Plan 2027, outlining a 20-year infrastructure and connectivity strategy to accommodate an anticipated doubling of passenger numbers to 75 million annually by 2047.
NATS system fault triggers mass flight cancellations across UK airports
A technical fault at National Air Traffic Services has led to more than 1,900 flight cancellations across UK airports over two days, with disruption continuing into a second day and the transport secretary summoning Nats’ chief executive to answer questions.
In-depth: Exeter Airport hydrogen trial reveals winter performance data for ground equipment decarbonisation
A winter trial at Exeter Airport has produced new operational evidence on the performance of dual-fuel hydrogen-diesel ground power equipment, building on the airport’s earlier Zero Carbon Turn project.
Prague Airport expands Terminal 1 border control to increase capacity and reduce passenger waiting times
Prague Airport is expanding and modernising Terminal 1’s arrivals border control area, adding passport desks, self-service gates and a larger passenger waiting area.
Boston Logan Airport introduces AI hologram to transform passenger wayfinding and accessibility
Boston Logan International Airport has introduced Amelia, a life-size AI avatar designed to help passengers navigate the airport through natural conversation and real-time directions.
Finavia completes Tampere-Pirkkala Airport approach lighting renovation without disrupting scheduled air traffic
Finavia has completed the renovation of the air traffic area at Tampere-Pirkkala Airport, with the project delivered on schedule without disrupting scheduled flights.
From pilots to operational reality: How airports are making digital transformation work
Our upcoming webinar will explore how digital transformation can be successfully embedded into live operations, from connected systems and resilience to biometrics and seamless passenger journeys.
Picture of the week: Madrid airport showcases Europe’s largest commercial airport solar power facility
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport is advancing renewable energy generation through a major photovoltaic park designed to meet the airport’s electricity needs.
Dubai’s biometric Red Carpet processes more than 439,000 travellers in six months
Dubai’s biometric “Red Carpet” service processed more than 439,000 travellers during the first half of 2026, as the emirate continues to expand its use of artificial intelligence and biometric technology to streamline airport border procedures.
In-depth: UK aviation cyber assessment finds suppliers remain the sector’s biggest cyber security weakness
A new cyber security assessment of UK aviation has identified significant weaknesses among airport suppliers, with ground handling, passenger processing and airfield technology organisations carrying the majority of exposed employee credentials.
UK aviation records strongest second quarter despite Middle East disruption
Strong demand for leisure travel and low-cost carriers helped UK airports surpass 81 million passengers during the second quarter of 2026.
Western Sydney International advances operational readiness with first Jetstar trial flight
Passenger and airline trials are intensifying at Western Sydney International as the airport prepares to launch commercial services in October 2026.
Hong Kong International Airport strengthens sustainability, resilience and digital operations through 2025/26 initiatives
Airport Authority Hong Kong has released its Sustainability Report 2025/26, highlighting progress across environmental, operational, economic and people-focused initiatives.
Picture of the week: Helsinki explores direct electric air links to Tallinn
This week’s picture of the week highlights Helsinki exploring faster regional connections with Tallinn through electric aviation and compact airport infrastructure.
Aeroporti di Roma’s Aviation Innovation Hub set to welcome global leaders at International Airport Summit 2026
Watch this inside scoop on the Aeroporti di Roma Innovation Hub where International Airport Summit will host VIP airport delegates on first day of conference.
In-depth: Manchester Airports Group confirms cyber attack
Manchester Airports Group has confirmed a cybersecurity incident in which an unauthorised third party accessed customer data linked to car park, lounge and WiFi bookings.
Dubai 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.