NewsNew staff uniforms unveiled at Hamad International AirportDoha’s Hamad International Airport (DOH) has unveiled new uniforms for its army of customer service staff. The Qatari hub, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, believes that the uniforms reflect “a new approach towards its growth plans”, which are said to include empowering its people and enhancing the DOH customer service experience. Over 350 customer ...
Link (Airport World)Condor Selects State-of-the-Art JFK Terminal 6 for Operations in 2026Link (World Airline News)Boeing appears to confirm Lufthansa as 777-9 launch customer over EmiratesBoeing appears to have confirmed that German flag carrier Lufthansa will be the 777-9 launch customer during its…
Link (AeroTime)All change at AGS Airports as AviAlliance completes acquisitionGlobal airport operator, AviAlliance, has officially completed the acquisition of AGS Airports, the operator of Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports in the UK. The sale, agreed with Ferrovial and Macquarie late last year, values the UK airport assets at £1.53 billion. AviAlliance is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PSP Investments, one of Canada’s largest pension investors, ...
Link (Airport World)Spirit Airlines rejects second merger offer from Frontier Spirit Airlines has rejected a second offer by Frontier Group to merge, citing financial conditions. In a…
Link (AeroTime)Thank you to our partner website Bruce Drum Collection!Link (World Airline News)London City Airport seeks approval for Airbus A320neo operations to boost sustainable growthLondon City AirportLondon City Airport has applied to the CAA to allow Airbus A320neo operations, enabling sustainable growth, quieter flights, and expanded European destinations.
Link (International Airport Review)Record traffic volumes at Seattle-Tacoma International AirportThe growth of the Seattle region continues to be reflected at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) as passenger volumes reached record levels in 2024, breaking pre-pandemic marks, and forecasts predict that 2025 volumes will be even higher. “SEA Airport is one of the economic engines of the region, and the numbers show we’re back to where ...
Link (Airport World)New Pittsburgh International Airport Terminal 80 Percent Complete and Set for 2025 OpeningLink (World Airline News)UK government backs London Heathrow’s third runway as supporters highlight economic growth and critics raise environmental concernsLondon HeathrowThe UK government supports London Heathrow’s third runway, citing economic benefits, while opponents, including Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, warn of environmental and noise impacts.
Link (International Airport Review)SITA enhances cybersecurity offering to airportsSITA has reached a significant agreement to partner with Palo Alto Networks, a global cybersecurity leader, to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity protection for mission-critical airports applications. This partnership marks a key milestone with the addition of Palo Alto Networks’ AI-powered cybersecurity platforms into SITA’s CyberSecurity portfolio. SITA will provide the management and operation from its CyberSOC. ...
Link (Airport World)Sofia Airport’s transformation: A five-star visionSofia AirportAt the Customer Experience Global Summit, International Airport Review Editor, Holly Miles, spoke with Jesus Caballero, CEO and Chairman of the management board at Sofia Airport in Bulgaria.
Link (International Airport Review)Ontario International Airport passenger count soared past 7 million in 2024ONTARIO, Calif: Ontario International Airport (ONT) ended 2024 on a high note by welcoming more than 7 million air travelers for the year, it was announced at the meeting of Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) Board of Commissioners on Thursday (Jan. 23). The Southern California gateway reported 7,084,864 passengers in 2024, 10.2% more than 2023 and 27% more than ...
Link (World Airline News)REGENT breaks ground on new seaglider factory in Rhode Island REGENT, a US startup working on the development of a 12-passenger seaglider, a novel form of wing-in-ground vehicle,…
Link (AeroTime)ACI EUROPE urges bold EU action to secure aviation’s sustainable and competitive futureACI EUROPEAt the ACI EUROPE New Year reception, Armando Brunini urged EU policymakers to adopt forward-thinking strategies to address aviation security, decarbonisation, capacity, and market integrity challenges.
Link (International Airport Review)Stockholm Arlanda named Europe’s most punctual airport with 80% on-time departures in 2024ArlandaStockholm Arlanda Airport topped Eurocontrol's 2024 rankings for punctuality, achieving 80% on-time departures, surpassing Oslo and Copenhagen. International travel at Arlanda grew by 7%.
Link (International Airport Review)Stockholm Arlanda’s punctuality record best in EuropeStockholm Arlanda has been named Europe’s most punctual airport by Eurocontrol, a pan-European civil-military organisation dedicated to supporting European aviation. According to Eurocontrol, Arlanda had the best punctuality in 2024 for departing flights among the top 30 largest airports in Europe. “It is very gratifying that Arlanda was able to deliver the best punctuality for ...
Link (Airport World)LATAM transported a record 82 million passengers during 2024Santiago, January 10, 2025 — LATAM Group, Latin America’s leading airline conglomerate, has announced significant milestones for the year 2024, showcasing both passenger growth and expanded operations across the region. Record-Breaking Passenger Numbers in December In December 2024, LATAM transported 7.3 million passengers, reflecting a 5.4% increase compared to the same month in 2023. This ...
Link (World Airline News)Pratt & Whitney’s HySIITE shows water recovery potential in hydrogen propulsionPratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX, has provided an update on its Hydrogen Steam Injected, Inter-cooled Turbine…
Link (AeroTime)Donald Trump criticizes Biden for leaving NASA astronauts ‘abandoned’ in spaceUS President Donald Trump has criticized the Biden administration, accusing it of “abandoning” two NASA astronauts currently stranded…
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