Newark Liberty International Airport trials biometric self-boarding e-gate
If the pilot is successful, biometric gates will be rolled out further. At the moment the biometric gate is specifically for Lufthansa flights.
List view / Grid view
News
New report shows an increasingly robotic future for airports
According to a comprehensive research report by Market Research Future (MRFR) the airport robot market is predicted to grow substantially between 2021 to 2027, at a compound annual growth rate of 16.8 per cent.
EU and UK Digital COVID-19 Certificates Recognised by IATA Travel Pass
The EU Digital COVID-19 Certificate and the UK NHS COVID-19 Pass can now be uploaded into the IATA Travel Pass as verified proof of vaccination for travel.
Union members sign agreement for workers rights at Bangkok Airport
The memorandum stipulates that workers are entitled to a lunch break and impose a limit on how many hours they work per day.
Blocked airline funds could slow recovery, says IATA
Governments are preventing nearly $1 billion of airline revenues from being repatriated.
Tallinn Airport net-profit success despite the impact of COVID-19
AS Tallinna Lennujaam airport has had a successful first half of 2021, with a positive net-profit and strong balance sheet, despite the negative impact of COVID-19 among European airports.
London’s Gatwick Airport’s interim results show COVID-19 impact
The interim report outlines a reduction of passenger volumes for Gatwick, during the first half of 2021 due to travel ban restrictions, thus Gatwick’s demand for travel requirements to be simplified.
Cost of NHS travel tests to be reduced, but AOA says it does not go far enough
The Airport Operators Association says this small reduction does not go far enough to meaningfully cut the cost of travel.
Bristol Airport and easyJet unite to achieve net-zero operation
The partnership will study a wide range of cutting-edge developments and will see easyJet will using Bristol Airport as a test-bed to trial solutions for decarbonising operations and reducing waste.
Palanga Airport launches modernisation construction project
From 6 September 2021, Palanga Airport operations will be suspended for 45 days, due to modernisation construction work beginning under the requirements of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
‘Blue skies are on the horizon’ for London Heathrow as travel restrictions ease
Since the relaxation of travel restrictions in the UK, Heathrow reports that it has experienced its busiest month since March 2020, with over 1.5 million travelling passengers passing through in July 2021.
Hamad International Airport awarded ‘Best Airport in the World’
Hamad International Airport, Qatar’s gateway to the world, has been granted the 'Best Airport in the World' title at the renowned Skytrax World Airport Awards 2021.
Lithuanian Airports remains positive despite COVID-19 losses
Lithuianian Airports has been hugely impacted by COVID-19, with net losses of €4.67 million in the first half of 2021 and €1.96 million during the months of January to June 2020.
Katowice Airport opens newly renovated Terminal B to passengers
As of August 2021, the new and reconstructed Terminal B at Katowice Airport will welcome returning travelling passengers after the long-anticipated lift of COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Airport Authority Hong Kong incentivises COVID-19 vaccination among staff
Airport Authority Hong Kong has announced that nearly 90 per cent of its staff have already received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination.
Chief Executive Officer
CEO
Chief Operating Officer
Head of Operations, Safety and Emergency
Chief Strategy Development Officer
Head of Operations
Airport General Manager
CEO
Chief Executive Officer