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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.
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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.
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.
Hawke’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.
In-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.
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.
TSA 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.
Jetex 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.
Copenhagen 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.
Luton 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.
Picture 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.
Sydney 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.
Hong 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.
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.
Montgomery 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.
Manchester 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.
Sydney 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.
Vizag 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.