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Palanga Airport deploys advanced drone detection system to strengthen airspace security measures
Palanga Airport has introduced advanced drone monitoring technology as passenger traffic and operational activity continue to grow.
Miami Airport unveils plans for AI powered operations centre
Miami International Airport is advancing its digital transformation strategy through development of a major new operations and emergency management facility.
Airport Honour Awards 2026 open with new category for start-ups
Entries are now open for the Airport Honour Awards 2026, with a new category introduced to recognise emerging start-ups developing innovative solutions to address shared airport challenges.
Memmingen Airport upgrades communications infrastructure with new digital voice system
Memmingen Airport has launched a major communications modernisation programme designed to improve operational efficiency and resilience.
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NewsHeathrow completes security screening transformation with full rollout of advanced CT technology
London Heathrow Airport has completed a major security upgrade, delivering faster screening while allowing passengers to keep liquids and electronics in hand luggage.
NewsEU member states are able to “partially suspend” EU Entry/Exit System during the summer travel peak
The deadline for the full implementation of the Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is April 10 2026, but the European Commission has said that Member States are able to “partially suspend” EES during the summer travel peaks.
NewsACI Europe warns airport finances under pressure despite €360bn investment needs
ACI Europe unveiling a landmark report warning Europe’s airports face mounting financial strain amid major investment and sustainability demands.
NewsSwedavia launches green financing framework and issues SEK 800 million of sustainable bonds
Swedavia has issued SEK 800 million in green bonds under a new framework to fund sustainable airport projects, supporting climate transition and fossil-free operations.
How Rome Fiumicino is shaping the airport of the future: ADR CEO Marco Troncone
What does it take to move from a good airport to a truly great one?
Scaling baggage innovation: From pilot projects to operational reality
Industry experts from Aruba Airport and Amsterdam Schiphol reveal how airports are transforming baggage handling through predictive data systems, strategic robotics deployment and cross-stakeholder collaboration. Learn how to move innovations from pilot projects to daily operations while managing workforce challenges and rising passenger demands.
Reinventing airport baggage handling with smart technology
Rising passenger numbers and capacity pressures are accelerating a shift towards smarter, more automated baggage systems as airports adopt robotics, data intelligence and modular screening to strengthen resilience, safety and operational efficiency.
How to unlock hidden airside capacity without new infrastructure
International Airport Review explores how data, AI and people can unlock airside capacity without pouring new concrete.
Miami Airport unveils plans for AI powered operations centre
Miami International Airport is advancing its digital transformation strategy through development of a major new operations and emergency management facility.
Combining advanced AI and robotics: aligning technology, people and processes
Zahra Merchant, Chapter Lead of Robotics, Royal Schiphol Group examines the evolving role of robotics in airport operations, and the real life intricacies of enabling AI and data analytics as key drivers in supporting long term operational resilience and workforce sustainability.
How can airports close the drone defence gap before disruption becomes the new normal
Drone threats are escalating across European airports, forcing operators to rethink security strategies as technology advances faster than regulation and operational preparedness can respond.
Turning pilots into permanent operations: how airports are scaling robotics for the real world
Airports worldwide are discovering that moving from robotic pilots to full operational deployment demands cultural change, resilient infrastructure and new skills. Insights from the most recent International Airport Summit reveal how leaders are making that leap.
Airport baggage handling project: next generation systems transforming performance
A major baggage transformation at Melbourne Airport is redefining how airports manage capacity, efficiency and passenger flow through next-generation automated technology.
The energy transition at Frankfurt Airport: A Q&A with Michelle Sandbrink, Corporate Strategy and Sustainability Management at Fraport AG
Michelle Sandbrink, Corporate Strategy and Sustainability Management at Fraport AG answers audience questions received during IAR’s energy revolution webinar.
Autonomous vehicles for airport operations
From baggage towing to autonomous wheelchairs, airports are rapidly expanding the use of driverless technology to improve productivity, safety and passenger experience.
Veovo to acquire Dubai Technology Partners, deepening its Middle East footprint
A new airport technology acquisition is set to strengthen operational intelligence capabilities across the Middle East and expand AI driven airport management services globally.
eReport: Innovating the baggage handling operation
Airports worldwide are rethinking baggage operations as volumes rise and complexity grows. This eReport explores how innovation, data and resilience are reshaping performance across the baggage journey.
Airport Honour Awards 2026 open with new category for start-ups
Entries are now open for the Airport Honour Awards 2026, with a new category introduced to recognise emerging start-ups developing innovative solutions to address shared airport challenges.
Driving human-centred design at Uruguay’s airports
Federico Cabrera, Airport Operations and Customer Experience Manager, Aeropuertos Uruguay, operator of eight international airports including Carrasco Airport, spoke to International Airport Review about how they strive to evoke emotion in their guests, including how they are leveraging data and technology to put the passenger at the heart of the experience.
Narita Airport’s data-driven strategy for sustainable capacity growth
As Japan’s workforce ages and passenger demand rises, Narita International Airport is pursuing capacity growth without increasing headcount. Executive Officer Shinichiro Motomiya explains how the airport is using data integration, targeted automation and embedded sustainability to build flexible infrastructure for the next three decades.