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Picture of the week: Miami airport celebrates FIFA World Cup opening day with samba spectacle
Samba dancers, drummers and acrobats helped transform Miami International Airport into a World Cup celebration hub for travellers.
JFK New Terminal One outlines sustainability progress in inaugural ESG report
A new sustainability report outlines how JFK’s New Terminal One is integrating energy resilience and environmental performance into its development.
ACI EUROPE warns new state aid rules threaten regional airport connectivity
European airports are urging policymakers to reconsider proposed state aid changes that could affect regional air services.
TSA ramps up security operations for FIFA World Cup 2026 travel
Advanced screening technology and additional security resources will support millions of World Cup travellers across the United States.
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Heathrow 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.
EU 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.
ACI 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.
Swedavia 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.
Planning airport infrastructure amid uncertainty: A Swedavia perspective
John Nilsson, Strategy Manager for battery-electric and hydrogen aircraft from Swedavia Airports explores how scenario-based planning, flexible infrastructure and cross-sector collaboration are becoming essential as airports prepare for fossil-free aviation amid deep uncertainty.
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.
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.
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.
The T4 state of mind: JFKIAT celebrates 25 years of T4, led by Roel Huinink
Roel Huinink, President & CEO of JFKIAT sat down for an interview with Holly Miles to discuss the North Star vision for JFK Airport’s largest terminal and how it is progressing.