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Picture of the week: Auve Tech autonomous shuttle operates without onboard safety operator at Tallinn Airport in European first
Auve Tech has removed the onboard safety operator from its MiCa autonomous shuttle service at Tallinn Airport. The shuttle now supports Magnetic MRO’s daily airside transport of employees and equipment under remote supervision.
In-depth: London Luton Airport named GRESB sector leader for fifth consecutive year with perfect score
London Luton Airport has achieved a perfect GRESB score of 100 for the fifth year running, ranking first among more than 500 companies worldwide and reporting a fall of more than 40 per cent in operational carbon emissions since 2019.
AirportsUK chair urges government to act on business rates as transport secretary backs aviation growth
At the AirportsUK Annual Conference, chair Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith urged the government to back its growth agenda with action on business rates, while Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander set out progress on airport expansion, SAF and airspace modernisation.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport and Brandenburg police stage full-scale emergency drill simulating escalating protest
Berlin Brandenburg Airport and the Brandenburg state police have run a joint emergency exercise, rehearsing their response to a demonstration that escalates into fires, injuries and a breach of the airport’s aviation security area during a fictitious state visit.
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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.
ACI EUROPE and A4E call for urgent EES changes as border queues reach five hours
ACI EUROPE and A4E say border staffing shortfalls, unstable IT systems and limited use of automated gates are behind queues of up to five hours, and want the European Commission and Member States to act.
AGS Airports launches Horizons strategy as Glasgow Airport solar farm begins generating power
AGS Airports has unveiled its Horizons sustainability and ESG strategy as a 10MW solar farm at Glasgow Airport begins supplying around a quarter of the airport’s on-site electricity demand, supporting the group’s 2035 net zero target.
Bristol Airport solar arrays generate record renewable energy, up 20 per cent on 2025 levels
Solar arrays at the UK airport have produced more than 1,700,000 kWh so far this year, supporting its target of net zero operations by 2030.
UK Civil Aviation Authority publishes report on managing drone and eVTOL aircraft noise
A new Civil Aviation Publication from the UK regulator sets out how established noise-management principles could be adapted for drones and eVTOL aircraft, as commercial operations move beyond trials.
Houthis claim second strike on Riyadh’s King Khalid Airport, bringing death toll to 14
A second attack on Riyadh’s international airport in two days has closed the facility, brought the combined death toll to 14 and led to widespread cancellations as carriers across Europe and Asia suspend services.
Parliament reviews Heathrow expansion policy statement as support grows from unions, airlines and regional airports
Heathrow has published September traffic figures as Parliament considers the Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement, with expansion backed by a widening group of stakeholders.
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.
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.