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Spanish government approves €351 million airport investment to accelerate upgrades before 2027

2 July 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Aena will bring forward key infrastructure, safety, and digital upgrades across major Spanish airports before DORA III begins.

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Dallas Airport unveils hybrid fire vehicle to boost response times and cut emissions

30 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport introduces the Striker Volterra, a hybrid fire truck enhancing safety, reducing emissions and accelerating emergency response.

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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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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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New international roadmap to streamline certification of advanced air mobility aircraft across five nations

17 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

A new global roadmap will harmonise certification standards, ensuring safer, faster approval of next-generation air mobility aircraft worldwide.

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Regulatory harmonisation under the Single African Air Transport Market: too ambitious or long overdue?

11 June 2025 | By Furkan Özdemir

In this article, Furkan Özdemir, Aviation Lecturer at Atilim University, examines the Single African Air Transport Market, the benefits it brings, the progress to date and the challenges it faces.

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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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AIR completes first night-time uncrewed cargo eVTOL flight in real-world remote conditions

23 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

AIR's successful night flight of its cargo eVTOL proves readiness for 24/7 operations with minimal ground crew training.

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Key West Airport opens new Concourse A as part of $130m modernisation and resilience project

21 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Key West International Airport unveils Concourse A, enhancing passenger experience and storm resilience amid record growth and expanded airline services.

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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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Korean Air to build major UAM and safety research centre in Bucheon by 2030

2 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Korean Air will invest KRW 1.2 trillion in a cutting-edge aviation R&D and pilot training centre.

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Continuously improving security at London Gatwick Airport

21 April 2025 | By Jav Mizra

Jav Mizra, Security Continuous Improvement Manager at London Gatwick Airport, sat down with International Airport Review’s Gabriel Higgins at the International Airport Summit 2024, to speak about his role and optimising security with technology and innovations.

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Future ready: Swedavia’s drive for electric and hydrogen aviation

14 April 2025 | By Holly Miles

Editor, Holly Miles, joined John Nilsson, Strategic Planning Manager for Electric and Hydrogen Aircraft Infrastructure at Swedavia to discuss the intricacies of hydrogen and electric aviation, as the airport operator strives to be an early adopter in this sustainable energy space.

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