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Western Sydney’s 24-hour airport completes runway as countdown to 2026 opening gathers pace

4 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Western Sydney International finishes its runway, marking a major milestone ahead of the airport’s scheduled 2026 opening.

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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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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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Denver airport launches programme to reduce insurance costs for airside driving access

26 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Denver International Airport introduces AirsideDrive, helping small businesses afford airside driving insurance with up to 80% cost reduction.

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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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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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A community’s dream: Gulf Shores Airport begins commercial service this May

14 May 2025 | By Jesse Fosnaugh

At Routes Americas 2025, Holly Miles sat down with Jesse Fosnaugh, Airport Director of Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF) to discuss taking the airport from general to commercial aviation.

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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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AOP by 2027: An opportunity for smarter airport operations

9 May 2025 | By Ian Betteridge

EU regulation requires airports to implement an airport operations plan (AOP) by 2027, but as Ian Betteridge, Head of Content for International Airport Review, discovers, the real opportunity in implementing an AOP - whether you are mandated to or not - lies in breaking down data silos in your airport…

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European airports see slower Q1 2025 growth as post-Covid recovery enters stabilisation phase

6 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Passenger traffic rose 4.3% in Q1 2025 across Europe, signalling steady post-pandemic recovery despite global economic uncertainties.

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The future is here: Airports enter the age of automation

5 May 2025 | By Dr. Catya Zuniga

Erlangga Rudy Sunaryo, Aviation Researcher and Dr. Catya Zuniga, Associate Professor at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences discuss the rise of automation in airport operations, driven by the BrightSky Project at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

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Pittsburgh International Airport expands solar field to boost clean energy and regional sustainability

1 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Pittsburgh Airport adds over 11,000 solar panels, enhancing its microgrid and cutting regional carbon emissions significantly.

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Exeter Airport hosts UK’s first hydrogen-powered aircraft turnaround using green fuel and ground equipment

1 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

A ground breaking trial at Exeter Airport showcased green hydrogen-powered equipment servicing a TUI aircraft, advancing sustainable aviation goals.

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