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London Heathrow Airport delivers record May as airport prepares for a busy and well-managed summer season

12 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

London Heathrow Airport welcomed 7.2 million passengers in May, delivering strong service and preparing confidently for summer demand.

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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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Denver International Airport sees security satisfaction rise after West Checkpoint opens as part of Great Hall Project

10 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Denver International Airport reports higher satisfaction scores after opening its new West Checkpoint, with improved wait times and screening experience.

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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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Unite secures over 9% pay rise for Glasgow ICTS baggage screeners amid ongoing airport disputes and planned strike

29 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Unite wins a 9.8% pay increase and bonuses for Glasgow ICTS screeners, while wider airport pay disputes threaten strikes this summer.

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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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iGA Istanbul Airport: pioneering AI and smart technologies for a seamless passenger experience

26 May 2025 | By

From AI chatbots to RFID baggage tracking, iGA Istanbul Airport pioneers smart aviation solutions. Handling over 80 million passengers annually, its tech-powered operations set new global standards for efficiency and traveller convenience.

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Southampton Airport completes multi-million-pound upgrade with next generation security scanners

23 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Southampton Airport installs advanced NGSC scanners, allowing passengers to keep devices and liquids in hand baggage, speeding up security checks.

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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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Mumbai airport unveils new AOCC with digital platform to boost efficiency and real-time operations

9 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

CSMIA launches a next-gen Airport Operations Control Centre, integrating aviio for faster decisions, better coordination, and enhanced passenger experience.

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Belfast International Airport opens terminal extension as part of £100m investment to improve passenger experience

9 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Belfast International Airport has launched its new terminal extension, featuring upgraded security and a world-class duty-free experience.

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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.

Sangster International Airport biometric

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Sangster International Airport accelerates digital transformation with full biometric passenger experience vision

7 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

MBJ Airports celebrates 22 years by unveiling major digital upgrades to enhance seamless, biometric-enabled journeys at Jamaica’s busiest gateway.

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