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Avinor selects Thales to deploy Norway’s next-generation nationwide Unmanned Traffic Management system

SITA and IDEMIA to transform baggage handling

Following the recent announcement of their collaboration to enhance digital travel credentials and biometric solutions in border management, SITA and IDEMIA Public Security are expanding their partnership to tackle key challenges in baggage handling and airport operations. Leveraging IDEMIA’s...

Munich Airport and Lufthansa Group drive innovative projects

Munich Airport is driving technological innovations to optimize operational processes in collaboration with the Lufthansa Group and the jointly operated Terminal 2 company. Since mid-October, the use of a remote-controlled passenger bridge has been tested. During the six-month pilot phase, various r...

SOF Connect partners with SITA to revolutionize operations at Sofia International Airport

SOF Connect announced a strategic partnership with SITA - the global leader in air transport technology, to transform Sofia Airport’s operations through the design and implementation of a cutting-edge Airport Operations Management System. Jesus Caballero, CEO of SOF Connect commented: “This partnership with SITA represents a transformative step forward for Sofia...

Riga Airport reaches Level 3 in the Global Airport Carbon Accreditation programme

By demonstrating a reduction in carbon emissions and its ability to operate sustainably, RIX Riga Airport has been awarded a Level 3 certificate by the global Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. Level 3 of the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, "Optimisation," requires airports not only to reduce their own emissions but also to engage third parties in managing their carbon...

Eurowings grows in the capital region 42 attractive destinations in the 2025 summer flight schedule

Eurowings is significantly expanding its range of attractive direct destinations from BER: In the 2025 summer flight schedule, travellers can choose from 42 attractive destinations via Germany’s largest holiday airline. The Lufthansa subsidiary, in particular, is expanding connections to popular holiday regions in southern Europe: For the first time, Eurowings will be flying from BER to ...

Norse Atlantic Airways to establish at Stockholm Arlanda Airport – will launch a direct route to Bangkok

Norse Atlantic Airways will establish at Stockholm Arlanda Airport ahead of winter 2025 with a direct route to Bangkok. Norse Atlantic will be an important addition to Stockholm Arlanda, further connecting Sweden with the important markets in Thailand. The route will be operated two times a week, on Wednesdays and Sundays. Founded in March 2021, Norse Atlantic Airways is an airline sp...

Taipei Taoyuan International Airport chooses SITA to unlock the future of passenger processing

SITA is partnering with Taipei Taoyuan International Airport to revolutionize its passenger processing solutions. TPE will install SITA’s game changing check-in kiosk solutions, allowing passengers to fly through the airport and on to their destination faster than ever before. The kiosks bring innovation to the check-in desk, helping passenger processing become a state-of-the-art featur...

SITA and IPS launch gold standard offer with intelligent passenger solutions

SITA announced the formal integration of IPS Intelligent Passenger Solutions into its SITA Airports portfolio. The move further positions SITA as the market leader in airport technology and innovation. Under its new name, ‘IPS a SITA company’ delivers a strengthened range of products deliver intelligent passenger solutions including self-service bag drop systems, kiosks, touchless scan...

First electric plane charger at UK regional airport

Saxon Air and RenEnergy announced the installation of a pioneering electric plane charging port at Saxon Air Business Aviation Centre, located at Norwich Airport. This purpose-built infrastructure, designed and installed by RenEnergy, establishes a new standard for regional airports and demonstrates both companies’ commitment to leading the charge in sustainable aviation. Damian Bake...

Riga Airport handled 6 million passengers this January–October

According to preliminary data on the company performance, this January–October, RIX Riga Airport handled 6 million passengers, which is 5 % more than in the corresponding ten months of 2023. In October, 667 thousand passengers used Riga Airport for their trips, which is 7 % more than last October. The number of direct passengers last month exceeded 531 thousand, which is...

Discovering the Airports of the Netherlands: Beyond Schiphol

When planning a trip to the Netherlands, most tourists immediately think of Schiphol Airport. As one of Europe’s busiest airports, Schiphol is a hub for international travelers, offering numerous connections to cities across the globe. However, many visitors are unaware that the Netherlands is home to several other airports that provide convenient alternatives to Schiphol. One of the largest...

The number of flights and available seats at Riga Airport will Increase during the winter flight season

During the winter flight season, which runs from 27 October to the end of March, Riga Airport anticipates a 10 to 11 % increase in planned passenger flights and available seats compared to the previous winter. Airlines operating at Riga Airport will provide flights to over 80 destinations, an increase of five routes compared to the previous winter season. Significant news is expected fro...

Nuremberg airport: baggage handlers test a connected robotic exoskeleton

Teams of baggage handlers at Nuremberg Airport in Germany were able to test the latest software update for German Bionic's Apogee exoskeleton for a week. The German deeptech company specializing in robotics and wearable technologies was thus able to obtain first-rate feedback prior to the official wide-scale roll-out of this new update. It significantly increases the amount of compensated load...

Airbus, Kansai Airports, Kawasaki Heavy Industries to accelerate readiness of hydrogen aircraft operations

Airbus, Kansai Airports, and Kawasaki have signed a MoU to study the feasibility of hydrogen infrastructure at three airports operated in the Kansai region - Kansai International Airport, Osaka International Airport, and Kobe Airport. With this MoU, the three parties will conduct an initial feasibility study for the introduction and operation of hydrogen aircraft as part of the “Hy...

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VINCI Airports celebrates the completion of the extension and renovation of Kansai International Airport, as well as the 10th anniversary of the concession

Kansai International airport (KIX) reaches new milestone in its development with the inauguration of the completed international trade zone. This completion marks the conclusion of the extensive renov...

Kuala Lumpur, Houston, Singapore: Starting in October, Lufthansa will begin flying to new destinations with Allegris

Lufthansa is focusing more than ever on premium service: Following the introduction of the new in-flight service on all long-haul flights in early May, the number of destinations where passengers can...