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Airport Honour Awards judging panel announced!

30 June 2025 | By International Airport Summit

International Airport Summit has just announced the judging panel for its prestigious Airport Honour Awards, read on to find out who will be picking the winners of the 10 award categories.

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Miami Airport breaks ground on concourse K as part of major passenger-focused expansion programme

26 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

MIA begins construction on concourse K, a key project in its £9 billion modernisation and sustainability-driven expansion.

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Malpensa airport’s Re-MXP project showcased in Brussels as a model for climate-resilient infrastructure

26 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Malpensa airport’s Re-MXP project showcased in Brussels as a model for climate-resilient infrastructure

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Most UK airports rated good or very good for accessibility in latest CAA annual report

25 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

The CAA’s 2025 accessibility report finds rising demand and strong overall performance, though Heathrow, Edinburgh, and Prestwick need improvement.

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Taipei Songshan Airport transforms check-in with biometrics, self-service, and mobile-first passenger experience

25 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Taipei Songshan Airport is upgrading check-in with biometric kiosks, mobile access, and self-service bag drops to improve speed and passenger satisfaction.

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Sydney Airport completes major apron expansion to boost international capacity and future-proof operations

24 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Sydney Airport has finished a $169 million apron expansion, increasing layover capacity and improving efficiency for future international growth.

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ACI EUROPE calls for urgent EU aviation strategy to fix competitiveness and support decarbonisation goals

23 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

ACI EUROPE urges the EU to reset aviation policy, warning of competitiveness decline and major risks to decarbonisation progress.

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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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European aviation leaders unite in Athens to defend fair, legal process for airport noise regulation

20 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Airports and airlines urge governments to enforce the Balanced Approach and protect connectivity from unjustified, politically driven aircraft noise restrictions across Europe.

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iGA Istanbul Airport named world’s most connected hub, overtaking Frankfurt in global rankings

19 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

iGA Istanbul Airport leads globally in connectivity, topping ACI EUROPE’s 2025 report and retaining Europe’s top direct connection spot.

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Europe’s air connectivity still lags behind 2019 despite passenger growth and shifting travel demand

18 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

ACI EUROPE's 2025 report reveals connectivity remains -9% below 2019, highlighting policy, market and geopolitical challenges impacting recovery.

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Malpensa Airport begins €30 million terminal upgrade ahead of Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

18 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Malpensa Airport is investing €30 million to enhance Terminal 1 for Olympic passengers, athletes, and delegations arriving for Milan-Cortina 2026.

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New international roadmap to streamline certification of advanced air mobility aircraft across five nations

17 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

A new global roadmap will harmonise certification standards, ensuring safer, faster approval of next-generation air mobility aircraft worldwide.

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Heathrow Airport: Unlocking lasting improvements in punctuality

17 June 2025 | By PA Consulting

Heathrow improved punctuality (OTP) via a data-driven programme with PA Consulting, enhancing customer experience, safety, and efficiency for all stakeholders.

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Heathrow Wilson James strike suspended as PRM staff consider new improved pay offer from employer

16 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

London Heathrow Airport strikes paused as Unite ballots 800 PRM staff on a revised Wilson James pay offer this week.

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