All North America articles – Page 10
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NewsIAR Spotlight on International Airport Summit 2024 Speakers
We take a closer look at some of the speakers confirmed for the International Airport Summit and what they will be speaking about during their panels.
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NewsGovernment officials of Canada and the U.S. reaffirm plans to bring preclearance to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
Officials from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, the Government of Canada, and the U.S. gathered to reaffirm the commitment to bring preclearance to the airport, which will boost passenger experience and both economies.
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NewsAir travel soars in 2023 as industry embraces digital and sustainable future
Air travel surged in 2023, with a global survey revealing passengers’ growing embrace of digital innovations and sustainability, signalling a transformed future for the industry.
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NewsACI World launches new guide to enhance accessible travel
ACI World has launched a new guide at the ASQ Forum, aimed at providing updated best practices and resources to enhance accessibility for passengers with disabilities in airport environments.
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NewsFAA allocates $290 million for Charlotte Douglas International Airport's fourth runway
The FAA has committed $290 million to Charlotte Douglas International Airport for the construction of a fourth runway, aimed at reducing delays and enhancing safety and capacity by Autumn 2027.
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NewsNew survey reveals key inconveniences faced by U.S. travellers at airports
A survey shows that long security lines (61%) and flight delays (57%) are the top inconveniences for U.S. travellers, with 76% willing to pay for expedited document review.
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NewsLargest airport solar array in U.S. is being built for John F. Kennedy International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport begins construction of a 12-megawatt energy system to help power its new Terminal One, as part of its efforts towards making the airport environmentally sustainable.
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NewsComputed tomography technology will be installed across several Canadian Airports
The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority has announced that it will install computed tomography technology across several Canadian airports over the next few years.
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NewsFAA awards $2.5 million to Ontario International Airport for carbon reduction efforts
The FAA has awarded Ontario International Airport $2.5 million to reduce its carbon footprint by upgrading to energy-efficient Pre-Conditioned Air units, furthering the airport's sustainability efforts.
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NewsPassengers can experience the Kelp Forest now at Ontario International Airport’s Terminal 4
Ontario International Airport has in collaboration with the California Science Centre, set up an event for passengers to experience the Kelp Forest, as part of its efforts to create unique experiences for travellers.
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NewsEdmonton International Airport has expanded its drone operations to advance delivery systems
Edmonton International Airport in partnership with multiple organisations has launched its second phase of commercial drone flights to Leduc City, with the new flight path able to bring high-value time-critical products.
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ArticleThe future of e-commerce, cargo and real estate at Edmonton International Airport
For Issue 2 2024, Alex Lowe, Director of e-commerce, Cargo and Aviation Real Estate at Edmonton International Airport, spoke to International Airport Review at the Routes Asia 2024 conference in Langkawi, Malaysia about the airport’s ambitious cargo, real estate and air delivery-by-drone plans.
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NewsInternational Civil Aviation Organisation hold first event for advanced air mobility technologies
The International Civil Aviation Organisation held its first ever symposium dedicated to discussing Advanced Air Mobility technologies, that will benefit sustainable development worldwide.
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ArticleEnhancing passenger experience through technological innovation
For Issue 2 2024, Steve Tukavkin, Vice President of IT and Digital at JFK International Air Terminal, discussed the innovative technologies JFKIAT has been implementing behind the scenes at the airport to continuously enhance the passenger experience.
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VideoChad Makovsky, Aviation Director at City of Phoenix, on the evolving passenger demographic
International Airport Review's Editorial Assistant Chunekshi Wimalasuriya attended this year's Passenger Terminal Expo in Frankfurt Germany. Here, she was able to catch up with Chad Makovsky, the Aviation Director at City of Phoenix, overseeing their airports, discussing the importance of sustainability, the changing passenger demographic and how airports can adapt ...
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NewsDenver International Airport adopts biometric facial recognition technology at gates
Denver International Airport has implemented biometric facial recognition technology at 15 gates to streamline and secure the boarding process for international flights, with privacy safeguards in place for travellers.
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NewsSeattle-Tacoma International Airport still recovering from cyberattack
On 24 August 2024, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport had been attacked by hackers for unknown reasons, causing internet outages and disruptions that the airport is still trying to recover from.
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NewsWorld Sustainability Symposium in Miami to help achieve net zero CO2 emissions
The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) second World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) will focus on actions needed to achieve the airline industry’s commitment to net zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
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NewsDallas Fort Worth International Airport launches $9 billion expansion initiative
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has begun a $9 billion expansion project to overhaul Terminal C and upgrade facilities to accommodate projected growth.
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NewsNew data shows experience instore is more important than price for duty free
The global travel retail industry is encountering a significant shift in consumer behaviour, as shoppers increasingly prioritise experiential value over price in duty free shops. This is according to data from travel retail research agency M1nd-set.