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Techo International Airport stands ready to welcome the world

22 October 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Upon its opening, Techo International Airport will replace the existing Phnom Penh International Airport, which has served Cambodia’s capital for nearly 70 years.

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Aviation security in a globalised world: a strategic outlook from Pakistan

22 October 2025 | By Faisal Imran

Faisal Imran, Deputy Director of the Airports Security Force in Pakistan, writes exclusively for International Airport Review on how security threats are modernising and the essentials for a comprehensive security development strategy.

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Innovating for today’s airport security threats

21 October 2025 | By Holly Miles

In part two of this article series, Holly Miles looks at how the airport industry is leveraging new technologies to promote security and lessons learned from recent high profile security incidents.

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Cargo flight UAE9788 crashes off Hong Kong runway killing two airport security staff

20 October 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Cargo aircraft UAE9788 veered off the North Runway in Hong Kong, resulting in the deaths of two airport security personnel. Rescue operations saved the crew.

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The evolving risk landscape at airports

20 October 2025 | By Holly Miles

In part 1 of this article series, Holly Miles looks at recent high-profile security incidents at airports around the world, how they happened, and what it says about the airport security landscape today.

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Entry-Exit System has been introduced by EU

14 October 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

The new Entry-Exit System (EES) requires non-EU travellers to provide biometric data, replacing passport stamping and enhancing border security across Schengen countries.

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Frankfurt Airport to open new Terminal 3 with 19 million passenger capacity in 2026

8 October 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Fraport confirms Terminal 3 will open on 22 April 2026, with airlines gradually moving operations from Terminal 2 to the new facility.

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Navi Mumbai, India’s newest airport, inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi

8 October 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of Navi Mumbai International Airport today, marking a major milestone in India’s sustainable, fully digital aviation future.

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Cyber-security threats and mitigations in modern airports

6 October 2025 | By Louie Orbeta

Trevor Strome, Director of Information Technology; and Louie Orbeta, Manager of Cyber-security and IT Infrastructure, at Winnipeg Airports Authority explore the evolving cyber risk landscape in airports, identifying key areas of concern and recommending protective measures.

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Heathrow Airport to upgrade M25 with new tunnel and bridges while keeping traffic flowing

3 October 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

London Heathrow Airport’s third runway plans include a privately funded M25 upgrade built offline, improving safety and traffic flow while minimising disruption to daily motorists.

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Picture of the week: Charlotte Douglas Airport’s terminal lobby expansion

3 October 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

This week’s Picture of the Week is a stunning view of the newly expanded Terminal Lobby at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, showcasing the spacious design, the iconic Queen Charlotte statue, and the 146,000-square-foot canopy that shelters passengers as they arrive and depart.

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AI, automation and the airport of the future: Inside Fraport’s digital factory

1 October 2025 | By Claus Grunow

Frankfurt Airport is embracing a future shaped by AI, robotics and open innovation. Speaking to International Airport Review, Claus Grunow, Vice President Corporate Strategy and Digitalisation at Fraport AG, shares how the operator is using technology to drive efficiency, empower staff and keep pace with global transformation.

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Securing landside airport areas and building a resilient security culture

22 September 2025 | By Patrick Cuschieri

Patrick Cuschieri, Aviation Security Consultant at the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, urges airports to rethink landside security, blending technology, vigilance and culture to stay ahead of evolving threats.

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Staying ahead of the threat curve: ACI World’s Darryl Dowd on airport security in 2025

17 September 2025 | By Darryl Dowd

As the aviation threat landscape continues to evolve, so too must the systems and strategies that protect the global air transport network. In an exclusive interview with International Airport Review, Darryl Dowd, Vice President of Safety, Security and Operations at ACI World, shares key insights from the frontlines of global…

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Heathrow’s Terminal 4 evacuation sees man arrested

10 September 2025 | By Sarah Wills (International Airport Review)

Heathrow Airport's Terminal 4 was evacuated as a precaution following calls to a 'possible hazardous materials incident'.

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