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Amsterdam Schiphol Airport pioneers autonomous GPU connection robot

8 December 2025 | By International Airport Review

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is testing self-driving ground power units to cut emissions and improve turnaround times on the apron.

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Madrid-Barajas Airport: The aviation laboratory of the future

1 December 2025 | By Luis Cañón

Luis Cañón, Innovation & Customer Experience Director at Aena, outlines how the operator is leveraging the latest cutting-edge technologies within Madrid Airport’s operations to revolutionise the airport experience.

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Picture of the Week: AutoFlight unveils world first sea and air eVTOL mobility solution

28 November 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

This week’s Picture of the Week features AutoFlight launching a zero-carbon water vertiport and eVTOL network, enabling rapid, sustainable low-altitude mobility for commuters, tourism, emergency response, and marine operations.

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Emirates SkyCargo partners with LOOD autonomous to advance next generation unmanned air cargo solutions

25 November 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Emirates SkyCargo and LODD Autonomous have signed a new agreement to trial autonomous VTOL cargo aircraft and explore future commercial deployment across the airline’s global network.

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eReport: Airport Industry Intelligence Handbook 2026

24 November 2025 | By International Airport Review

Access this FREE eReport from International Airport Review to read about how industry leaders are tackling challenges around scaling airport operations sustainably, modernising air traffic management, securing cargo logistics, and overcoming financial and regulatory barriers to net zero infrastructure.

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What is a smart airport?

24 November 2025 | By Holly Miles

The use of the term “smart airport” is prolific, but what does it mean? International Airport Review’s Holly Miles finds out that it’s about more than just technology.

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Executive leadership, sustainability and smart tech dominate day two of the International Airport Summit 2025

21 November 2025 | By International Airport Summit

The second day of IAS2025 explored how airport leaders are navigating turbulence, embracing automation and delivering inclusive, data-driven passenger experiences.

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Digital transformation and innovation take centre stage on day one of International Airport Summit 2025

20 November 2025 | By International Airport Summit

From digital transformation to sustainability and passenger experience, day one of IAS2025 showcased the airport sector’s most pressing challenges and boldest solutions.

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International Airport Summit 2025 kicks off this week uniting global airport leaders

17 November 2025 | By International Airport Summit

Industry leaders will gather in Berlin to explore the future of airport innovation, sustainability and passenger experience.

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How game-changing future technologies are driving benefits as well as inconsistency amongst the airports of the future

11 November 2025 | By Sam Whitehead

Sam Whitehead, Managing Consultant - Strategy and Operational Improvement at AtkinsRéalis explores how next-generation security technologies are reshaping airports—and why global standardisation is essential to unlocking their full potential for passengers and operators alike.

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Brussels Airport’s Head of Baggage, Yorick Buys on smart technology and sustainable design | International Airport Summit 2025 Preview

22 October 2025 | By Holly Miles, International Airport Summit, Yorick Buys

Yorick Buys, Head of Baggage at Brussels Airport and a speaker at this year’s International Airport Summit in Berlin, spoke exclusively to Holly Miles about how his airport is modernising its baggage handling system and the top technology trends he is watching.

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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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Redefining the airport experience: from transit hub to a sense of place | International Airport Summit 2025 preview

15 October 2025 | By George Ioannou

George Ioannou, Director of Innovation at King Salman International Airport (KSIA) - a speaker at this year's International Airport Summit - shares how the standout future airport experience will be defined by how invisible innovation, human connection and cultural storytelling coming together to make travel effortless, personal and worth remembering.

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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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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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