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In-depth: Heathrow Reimagined welcomes CAA proposals for stronger governance and competition in Heathrow expansion regulation
The Heathrow Reimagined campaign has responded to the latest regulatory update from the UK Civil Aviation Authority, which sets out proposals for stronger oversight of capital investment as the airport’s expansion framework takes shape.
Picture of the week: Pittsburgh International Airport to trial four-legged Skild AI robots in Airside Terminal under xBridge programme
Pittsburgh International Airport is using its xBridge innovation programme to test autonomous quadruped robots in the Airside Terminal. The trial will assess whether the technology can support environmental monitoring, terminal operations and, potentially, security and delivery functions.
First hydrogen fuel-cell truck enters Cargo City operations at Milan Malpensa Airport in logistics trial
Gruber Logistics has used a hydrogen fuel-cell truck to make deliveries to handlers within Cargo City at Malpensa, testing the technology in live airport logistics operations as part of the European OLGA project.
ACI EUROPE launches Sustainability Strategy for Airports 2.0 to widen focus beyond decarbonisation
ACI EUROPE has published a revised sustainability framework for airports, extending its 2019 strategy to cover climate adaptation, biodiversity, circular resource use, accessibility and community engagement alongside decarbonisation.
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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.
Leeds Bradford Airport says night flying plans modernise noise management without raising overall limit
The airport has restated that its planning application would shift night-time controls from aircraft movement numbers to a noise-based quota, with the period for submitting support on Leeds City Council’s Planning Portal extended to 15 October.
Hudson-led joint venture awarded three duty-free locations as part of Seattle-Tacoma Airport expansion
A joint venture led by Hudson has secured a 20-year contract covering duty-free space on the A, N and S Concourses, with the A Concourse location due for completion in late 2027.
Prague Airport introduces passenger care and multilingual measures to speed up non-Schengen border checks
Prague Airport is working with Czech authorities on an action plan to reduce waiting times at passport control, with the aim of raising Entry/Exit System registration completion from 60 per cent to 80 per cent.
Melbourne Airport opens new pick up and drop off zones in A$500 million road project
A new A$500 million road network has opened at Melbourne Airport, introducing larger pick up and drop off zones, a new pedestrian bridge and a dedicated exit from the Tullamarine Freeway.
Dublin Airport opens new Fast Track security facilities in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2
Airport operator daa has introduced dedicated Fast Track security lanes in both terminals at Dublin Airport, which the airport says allow passengers to clear security in less than 10 minutes.
Mumbai Airport to begin phased redevelopment of Terminal 1B north section from January 2027
Mumbai International Airport Limited will redevelop the North Section of Terminal 1B, citing safety concerns over the 60-year-old building. Airlines have been offered the option to relocate temporarily to Navi Mumbai International Airport.
Picture of the week: London Stansted’s on-site solar farm becomes fully operational with 12.8 MW of AC capacity
Built by Onsite Power on land owned by the airport, the installation forms part of a £1.1 billion transformation programme and supports a commitment to net zero direct operations by no later than 2038.
Auckland Airport passes halfway point of NZ$3.9 billion terminal programme as check-in zone nears opening
More than 50 per cent of the programme, which includes a new integrated domestic jet terminal, has now been delivered. The first visible change for passengers is a redesigned common use check-in zone.
Airport, airline and technology groups form coalition to back voluntary biometrics in EU Digital Omnibus
Five organisations spanning airports, airlines and technology have formed a coalition to press EU policymakers on how the Digital Omnibus treats the voluntary use of biometrics in air travel.
DFW Airport opens 90,000 sq ft central receiving and distribution centre for terminal deliveries
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has opened a consolidated logistics facility to receive, screen and schedule deliveries for concessions, lounges and service providers, aiming to cut vehicle movements on terminal roadways and in secure areas.
ACI EUROPE reports European airport passenger traffic accelerated over the peak summer months
ACI EUROPE’s August 2026 report shows a recovery in European passenger traffic over the summer peak, while stark differences between national markets and rising cost pressures cloud the outlook for winter.
RAKTA and Skyports sign binding agreement for Ras Al Khaimah advanced air mobility vertiport network
Skyports Infrastructure will develop and operate vertiports across the emirate, with Al Marjan Island and Jebel Jais forming the first phase of a planned four-site network.
Zurich Airport runs automated shuttle buses without safety driver on board
Zurich Airport has reached a milestone in its automated driving pilot, with two shuttle buses now operating without a safety driver and monitored from a remote cockpit.
Schiphol launches five tenders to appoint long-term construction and maintenance partners
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has launched five tenders to appoint long-term construction and maintenance partners, as it begins the next phase of a €10 billion renewal programme.
In-depth: CAA launches independent review into NATS outage as airports call for stronger resilience
Industry leaders have welcomed a government-backed investigation into September’s NATS disruption, urging a long-term plan to strengthen the resilience of the UK’s air traffic management infrastructure.
Bristol Airport innovation fund backs decarbonisation projects
Three projects focused on renewable energy, carbon removal and hydrogen operations have secured funding through Bristol Airport’s 2026 Aviation Carbon Transition programme.