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Airport Honour Awards judging panel announced!

30 June 2025 | By International Airport Summit

International Airport Summit has just announced the judging panel for its prestigious Airport Honour Awards, read on to find out who will be picking the winners of the 10 award categories.

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Malpensa airport’s Re-MXP project showcased in Brussels as a model for climate-resilient infrastructure

26 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Malpensa airport’s Re-MXP project showcased in Brussels as a model for climate-resilient infrastructure

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Most UK airports rated good or very good for accessibility in latest CAA annual report

25 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

The CAA’s 2025 accessibility report finds rising demand and strong overall performance, though Heathrow, Edinburgh, and Prestwick need improvement.

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Securing airports in an evolving threat landscape: eReport

20 June 2025 | By Holly Miles, Louie Orbeta, Patrick Cuschieri, Sylvain Lefoyer - International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Trevor Strome

Download our free eReport which takes a strategic look at airport vulnerabilities, giving practical advice on how to stay ahead of the next threat and keep your airport away from the news headlines.

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Sangster Airport unveils ‘Park Smart’ system to ease traffic and improve user experience

2 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Sangster International Airport's new 'Park Smart' plan launches 1 June, offering improved short-term and long-term parking for all users.

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Tenerife South Airport chaos sees UK families trapped for hours in sweltering, overcrowded passport queues

2 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Hundreds of UK tourists faced dangerous overcrowding at Tenerife airport, with some lifting children to stop them suffocating.

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Menzies Aviation staff at Edinburgh Airport reject pay offer as summer strike threat grows

29 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Around 300 Menzies Aviation workers at Edinburgh Airport have rejected a pay deal, raising fears of summer strike action.

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Four jailed after foiled Just Stop Oil plot to disrupt Manchester Airport during summer holidays

28 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Four activists from 'Just Stop Oil' were sentenced after police intercepted their plan to glue themselves to Manchester Airport's taxiway.

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Houthi threats to Ben Gurion Airport spark fresh wave of airline suspensions to Israel over safety fears

20 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Following renewed Houthi missile threats, major airlines have extended flight suspensions to Israel, citing escalating security risks near Ben Gurion Airport.

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India ends ground handling contract with Celebi at major airports over security concerns with Pakistan

16 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

India terminates Celebi’s contracts amid Pakistan-related security concerns, ensuring smooth ground handling at major airports with new agencies.

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London Gatwick Airport strikes over May half-term set to cause disruption for thousands of holiday travellers

15 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Refuelling and baggage staff strikes at London Gatwick Airport threaten major delays during peak May half-term travel.

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Cause of Heathrow Airport fire that saw more than 1,000 flights affected still unknown

9 May 2025 | By Holly Miles

Heathrow was closed due to a fire at an electrical substation prompting questions over its reliance on a single power source.

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Lisbon airport faces major disruption as Iberian power outage grounds flights and halts operations

1 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Lisbon Airport suffers severe disruption after a widespread power outage hits Portugal, grounding flights and stranding passengers.

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London Heathrow Airport warned of power supply vulnerabilities days before major outage disrupted 300,000 passengers

2 April 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

MPs were told that London Heathrow Airport's power issues were raised just days before a major outage, affecting 300,000 passengers and costing airlines £100 million.

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ACI EUROPE urges extension of operating aid for regional airports to safeguard connectivity

5 March 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

ACI EUROPE calls for extending operating aid to regional airports to protect vital air connectivity and ensure economic sustainability across Europe.

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