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Smart Airports: From Curb to Runway

5 September 2025 | By International Airport Review

Unlock insights from leading smart airports on data-driven operations, automation, and passenger-centric innovation. Access for free today.

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How Airports of Rome is embedding open innovation from the inside out

1 September 2025 | By Giovanni Gennaro

Giovanni Gennaro, Head of Open Innovation at Aeroporti di Roma (ADR), and a speaker at this year's International Airport Summit, spoke with Holly Miles to share how the airport group is driving transformation through collaboration, start-up engagement and internal ownership.

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The sky’s the limit for Hong Kong International Airport

13 August 2025 | By Holly Miles, Steven Yiu

Steven Yiu, Airport Operations Executive Director of Airport Authority, Hong Kong, spoke with Holly Miles about how Hong Kong International Airport is entering a transformative new era powered by a third runway, a bold Airport City strategy and cutting-edge technology.

AI and robotics at international Airport Summit

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Automation, AI and robotics under the spotlight at International Airport Summit 2025

10 July 2025 | By International Airport Summit

Join us at the International Airport Summit in Berlin to engage in discussions with airports over the integration of AI, automation and robotics and how it is helping them drive operational efficiency, improve passenger experience and reduce reliance on manpower.

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Watch Out opens AI micro-factory centre at Mirabel to revolutionise Quebec’s aerospace manufacturing

23 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Watch Out launches a new R&D and assembly centre at Mirabel, accelerating smart aerospace manufacturing and addressing labour shortages in Quebec.

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Abu Dhabi showcases first public eVTOL test flight as part of future mobility strategy

16 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Abu Dhabi hosts a groundbreaking passenger eVTOL test flight, marking a major step towards autonomous, zero-emission urban air transport.

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UrbanV and Future Flight Global to launch electric air mobility services starting in Rome

3 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

UrbanV and Future Flight Global partner to deploy electric aircraft and vertiports, beginning in Rome and expanding to global urban mobility markets.

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Global airports unite to trial startup tech aiming to transform sustainability, AI and passenger experience

27 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Ten leading airports select innovative startups to pilot solutions in AI, luggage handling, navigation, and green energy across real-world environments.

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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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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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UrbanV and Speedbird Aero partner to launch advanced drone logistics network across Italy

13 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

UrbanV and Speedbird Aero join forces to accelerate drone delivery and advanced air mobility services across Italy, starting with pilot programmes in 2025.

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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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London Gatwick Airport’s innovation journey: autonomous tech, robotics and smart airport solutions

30 April 2025 | By Abhi Chacko

In an exclusive interview at the International Airport Summit 2024, Abhi Chacko, Head of Innovation at London Gatwick Airport, shared insights into the airport's forward-thinking approach to innovation and autonomous technology, and its impact on the airport ecosystem.

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eReport: Next generation baggage operations for a new era of air travel

1 April 2025 | By International Airport Review

Download this FREE eReport from International Airport Review on next generation baggage operations for the new era of air travel. Explore how cutting-edge technologies are transforming baggage handling and improving operational efficiency in air travel.

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Future energy needs, AI-powered sign-language and robotics at CVG Airport

26 March 2025 | By Brian Cobb, Holly Miles

Watch this exclusive interview with the Chief Innovation Officer of CVG Airport.

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