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

29 April 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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How do we ensure sustainable expansion when growing airport operations?

28 April 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

At the International Airport Summit 2024, experts discussed sustainable airport growth, focusing on climate change impacts, technological innovations such as Follow the Greens, and adaptation strategies for future resilience.

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Flying into the future: Cesar Nava on AAM, vertiports & sustainable skies at Spanish airports

25 April 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

At the International Airport Review's 2024 Summit in Amsterdam, Editorial Assistant, Gabriel Higgins, spoke to Cesar Nava, Head of Advanced Air Mobility Projects at Aena.

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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport expands concourse D with modular builds to avoid disrupting daily travel

23 April 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

ATL airport widens concourse D using overnight modular construction, keeping operations running smoothly during the expansion.

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Brussels Airport unveils decade-long expansion to boost capacity, connectivity and passenger experience by 2032

22 April 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Brussels Airport (BRU) will expand its terminal, add a hotel, and build a green intermodal hub by 2032.

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Airports in Asia-Pacific and Middle East to invest $240 billion in expansion by 2035

16 April 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Asia-Pacific and Middle East airports will invest $240 billion to expand capacity, modernise infrastructure, and support future passenger and cargo growth.

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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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Global airport rankings reveal resilience as major hubs grow passenger numbers and reclaim top positions

14 April 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

ACI World’s 2024 rankings highlight airports’ strong recovery, with Atlanta, Dubai and Shanghai leading international passenger growth and global connectivity.

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Drones at BH Airport: Innovation and safety in airport management

9 April 2025 | By

Since their implementation at Belo Horizonte International Airport (SBCF) in 2021, drones have significantly transformed the management of airport operations and infrastructure. With applications ranging from pavement inspections and operational safety to fence monitoring and institutional image capturing, this technology has become an essential tool for modern airports. For International…

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Vienna Airport signs support deal with Ukraine to boost airport recovery and donate equipment

7 April 2025 | By

Vienna Airport will support Ukrainian airports with technical donations and expertise as part of a new cooperation agreement.

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Southampton Airport enhances travel with new AI assistant to improve accessibility and passenger experience

7 April 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Southampton Airport launches an AI-powered assistant offering real-time support, enhancing navigation, accessibility, and overall passenger satisfaction across the terminal.

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London Luton Airport expansion approved, bringing jobs, economic growth, and sustainability commitments

4 April 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

London Luton Airport will expand passenger capacity to 32 million, creating 11,000 jobs and boosting the economy by £1.5 billion annually while prioritising sustainability through a Green Controlled Growth framework.

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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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IATA urges urgent reform of New Zealand’s airport regulatory framework following Auckland Airport pricing review

1 April 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

IATA calls for changes to New Zealand’s airport regulations, highlighting concerns over Auckland Airport’s pricing and infrastructure investments after a Commerce Commission review.

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Nationwide strike on 31 March disrupts Belgium’s transport with flight cancellations and public transport delays

28 March 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

A general strike across Belgium will cancel flights at Brussels and Charleroi airports, disrupting public transport and causing widespread travel chaos on 31 March.

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