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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.
Malta International Airport secures €100 million financing for expansion projects
Malta International Airport is accelerating major infrastructure development projects following a significant financing agreement supporting long term airport expansion.
Scottish airport workers back summer strike action over ongoing pay disputes
Scottish airports could face major summer disruption after hundreds of workers voted in favour of industrial action over pay disputes.
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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.
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.
SEA Gateway Project transforms passenger experience at Seattle airport
Seattle Tacoma International Airport is reshaping the passenger journey through major terminal upgrades focused on efficiency technology and operational resilience ahead of summer travel.
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.
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.
Delivering personalised airport passenger journeys while managing rising travel demand
As passenger numbers grow and expectations rise, airport leaders explore how data, collaboration and technology can enable tailored travel experiences.
Why jet fuel has become the aviation industry’s biggest headache during the Iran War
Liviu Constantin, Director of Development at Craiova International Airport writes about how aviation has become the “forgotten child” of refineries during the escalation of tensions in the Middle East, proposing a radical shift in how airports and airlines collaborate.
The New Terminal One at JFK: A blueprint for innovative airport terminal design
JFK’s New Terminal One is pioneering biometric identity verification and computed tomography screening systems through strategic partnerships with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and TSA.
The energy transition at Venice Marco Polo Airport: A Q&A with Davide Bassano, Director of Sustainability part 2
In part 2 of this series, Davide Bassano, Director of Sustainability at Gruppo SAVE answers audience questions received during IAR’s energy revolution webinar.
Veovo selected by Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to strengthen slot coordination
Veovo has been selected by Seattle–Tacoma International, in partnership with OneAlpha, to deliver slot coordination beyond runway availability. The platform evaluates requests against runway, apron and terminal capacity, giving coordinators a whole-airport view of constraints. Airlines submit and track requests via a self-service portal, validated against IATA guidelines. Real-time heatmaps and scenario planning tools help planners see how demand and infrastructure changes affect capacity.