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Manchester United top MAG airport shirt sales league ahead of City, Liverpool and Arsenal

12 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Data from MAG’s Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports reveals Manchester United shirts were the most purchased nationwide.

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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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Aviation leaders urge EU to act as global competitiveness risks take centre stage in Brussels

29 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

European aviation must be prioritised as a strategic sector, industry leaders warn, or risk long-term economic and competitive decline.

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European tourism stays strong in 2025 despite global uncertainty and transatlantic travel concerns

14 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

European travel continues to grow in early 2025 as value-focused tourists drive off-season demand despite economic uncertainty.

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SAATM: The path to expanding and achieving Africa’s aviation potential

12 May 2025 | By Waheedah Lawal Suleiman

A comprehensive analysis of ACI Africa’s survey on The Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) implementation by African airport members.

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ACI Europe backs regional airports as they urge EU to act on critical connectivity challenges

30 April 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

ACI Europe supports Europe's regional airports as they call on the EU to address economic, policy and sustainability hurdles.

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Airport revenues lag behind traffic recovery as ACI World releases new economic performance data

28 April 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Passenger numbers neared pre-pandemic levels in 2023, but global airport revenues remained significantly lower, according to ACI World’s latest report.

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Europeans plan longer, higher-budget holidays in 2025 despite slight drop in travel intention

25 April 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

New ETC data reveals Europeans are prioritising longer trips, spending more, and exploring alternative destinations amid evolving travel preferences.

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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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Airports Council International supports Auckland Airport’s infrastructure plans and commerce commission’s pricing decision

4 April 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Airports Council International backs Auckland Airport’s $6.6 billion investment, highlighting its transparent consultation process and economic benefits while dismissing allegations of unfair pricing as misleading.

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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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Building Saudi “Hafawah” into King Salman International Airport

28 March 2025 | By Mammen Tharakan

At Routes 2024 in Bahrain, International Airport Review Editor, Holly Miles, caught up with Mammen Tharakan, Vice President, Investment & Partnerships at King Salman International Airport Development Company.

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Brisbane’s visitor spending hits record high as passenger numbers soar at the airport

26 March 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Brisbane sees a record $11.3 billion in visitor spending, driven by record-breaking passenger numbers and a booming tourism sector.

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Self-purchasing trend in travel retail rises as consumers seek indulgence and personal well-being

26 March 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Self-purchasing now accounts for 52% of travel retail transactions, driven by a desire for indulgence and personal well-being, according to new M1nd-set research.

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