2026 marks a pivotal year for the sector’s sustainability and digital transformation. From renewable energy microgrids and SAF infrastructure, airports are rapidly adopting technologies that promise safer operations, reduced emissions and seamless travel experiences across the global network.
The aviation industry is experiencing a 600% year-on-year increase in cyber-attacks, driven by artificial intelligence that enables faster, more automated threats. Industry experts argue that zero trust security frameworks—mirroring aviation’s rigorous safety protocols—are now essential to prevent breaches before they occur, protecting interconnected airport systems from ransomware, espionage and supply chain disruption.
London Stansted is undergoing an extensive five-year programme to develop the airport, with the project consisting of a significant terminal expansion and the installation of new security technology
European airport and airline bodies have issued renewed warnings over mounting operational pressures from the Schengen Entry Exit System rollout, with border waiting times now frequently reaching two hours during peak periods.
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport’s Terminal 3 (T3) in Lucknow has set a new standard for passenger experience in India – blending technology, local culture and operational efficiency into a seamless journey for millions of travellers annually.
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Manchester Airport deploys Amadeus biometrics in Terminal 2, enabling domestic and international passengers to share infrastructure while improving efficiency and capacity.
In today’s competitive airport industry, passenger experience fundamentally depends on well-planned and executed terminal operations.
London Gatwick highlights strong financial performance, operational innovation and major investment plans supporting future growth and expanded capacity.
Ahead of their involvement in PTE World Richard Thompson of Smiths Detection explores how airports are shifting towards integrated, connected screening systems as CT, AI support and open architecture redefine security performance, throughput and resilience across checkpoints and hold baggage.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has opened a U.S. Customs and Border Protection preclearance facility, enabling passengers to complete border inspections before departure. The facility streamlines travel to the United States and unlocks new transborder routes from Toronto’s downtown airport.
SITA integrates Google Find Hub location sharing into WorldTracer to help airlines recover delayed baggage faster using passenger authorised tracking data.
This week’s picture of the week highlights guide dog puppies training inside Houston’s largest airport to prepare for navigating busy terminals and supporting blind travellers.
Hong Kong International Airport tested emergency readiness during a large scale overnight crash exercise involving 1,000 participants under three runway operations.
As part of IAR's PTE Preview Series, Point FWD reveals what they are going to be discussing and demonstrating at the show.
Flight disruption across the Middle East continues to affect airlines and routes as new data shows more than half of scheduled departures cancelled since late February.
Ahead of PTE World in London, speaker Brian Cobb, Chief Innovation Officer of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), shares his thoughts on technologies that are disrupting the aviation space and how they are being leveraged at his airport.
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The deadline for the full implementation of the Europe's Entry/Exit System (EES) is April 10 2026, but the European Commission has said that Member States are able to "partially suspend" EES during the summer travel peaks amid concerns over travel disruption.
Ezeiza Airport has completed a full airport wide AI rollout to strengthen ramp safety, turnaround performance and operational efficiency at Argentina’s primary international gateway.