Milan Linate Airport becomes fully biometric allowing passengers to board using only their face
FaceBoarding uses a biometric facial recognition system to enable passengers to pass through security and board aircraft.
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ACI World appoints Justin Erbacci as new Director General and CEO
Erbacci will succeed Luis Felipe de Oliveira in September.
Europe’s tourism industry experiencing robust recovery in the first months of 2024
European Travel Commission has identified the great recovery Europe's tourism industry is experiencing.
Finavia achieves net zero for Ivalo, Kittilä, Kuusamo and Rovaniemi Airports
Finavia has achieved this by reducing energy consumption in terminals and ensuring airport vehicles are refuelled with renewable diesel.
IATA criticises German passenger tax; says tax will weaken German economy and decarbonisation
The new tax will make Germany less competitive in key economic areas such as exports, tourism, and jobs and it will further affect Germany’s air transport recovery from the pandemic.
Finnair suspends flights to Tartu, Estonia for a month following GPS interference
Last week, two Finnair flights had to divert back to Helsinki after GPS interference prevented the approach into Tartu.
Budapest Airport becomes first in central Europe to achieve global carbon management certification
Budapest Airport has achieved level 4+ “transition” in Airports Council International’s airport carbon accreditation programme.
$2.3 billion in contracts awarded to minority and women-owned business enterprises for JFK airport transformation
This is the largest participation of MWBE firms on any public-private partnership project in New York State history.
Air cargo posts fourth month of double-digit growth for March
IATA released data for March 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand.
MAG selects Veovo as partner for people flow technology
Veovo’s tech will help Manchester Airport Group understand people's movement and dwell times across terminals and how this differs from flight to flight
Vancouver International Airport and Pacific Autism Family Network reimagine travel for neurodiverse families
Vancouver International Airport and Pacific Autism Family Network have unveiled two initiatives to support the neurodiverse community.
London City Airport’s Women in Aviation challenge won by East London students
The winning group demonstrated innovative ideas on how to make London City Airport more sustainable using alternative fuels and architectural design of the airport’s terminal.
Heathrow refuelling workers call off strike
The strike by Unite members at AFS, had been due to last for 72 hours starting on 4 May, potentially grounding as many as 35 airlines.
Korean Air validates its UAM system in world first operations demonstration
Korean Air has successfully completed the world’s first comprehensive urban air mobility (UAM) operations demonstration.
Changi Airports International to manage non-aeronautical business for Wuxi Shuofang International Airport
Changi Airports International will have exclusive rights to manage the Chinese airport’s non-aeronautical business for 20 years and will improve the airport’s commercial layout and design, introduce more diverse and international retail and F&B selections, as well as create better leisure and entertainment options to enrich passenger experience, among other…
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