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London Biggin Hill Airport lands new air ambulance service

London Biggin Hill Airport is proud to announce the arrival of its first dedicated air ambulance, marking a significant milestone in its aviation and healthcare offerings. Operated by SkyCare Repatriation the advanced Pilatus PC-12 NGX air ambulance is set to provide critical care transpor...

SITA delivers industry-leading cybersecurity in partnership with Palo Alto Networks

SITA has reached a significant agreement to partner with Palo Alto Networks 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...


The number of passengers at Riga Airport increased by 7% last year

In 2024, Riga Airport served 7.12 million passengers, representing a 7% increase compared to 2023. Transit passengers accounted for 22% of the total, and the overall number of flights reached 63,200. In December, nearly 582,000 passengers used Riga Airport for their travels, which is a 20% increase compared to December 2023. The total number of passengers in December slightly exceeded the fig...

Toronto Pearson reaches new milestone, adding eight new airlines in 2024

Toronto Pearson has reached a new achievement, welcoming eight new airlines in 2024, more than any other large airport in North America. Toronto Pearson continues to be a leader in airport connectivity as North America's best-connected airport for international destinations. The newly added carriers help provide a variety of direct flights to passengers and unlock destinations a...

Sweden's connectivity increases as SAS boosts domestic traffic

A new phase in Swedish aviation begins as SAS significantly expands its route network. Accessibility across the country improves, with domestic flights concentrated at one airport in Stockholm. For the first time, travelers will be able to fly within Sweden, as well as to the rest of the world, via the same airport. Together, SAS and Stockholm Arlanda Airport are ready to offer seamless and pleasa...

Etihad opens dedicated U.S. Preclearance Lounge at Zayed International Airport

Etihad Airways opened its new Etihad U.S. Preclearance Lounge at Zayed International Airport on 30 December, enhancing the travel experience for passengers flying to the United States. Located steps away from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Preclearance facility, the new lounge provides eligible guests with a serene space to unwind after completing their U.S. entry formalities and befo...

Zurich Airport and Synhelion sign pioneering offtake agreement for solar fuel

Zurich Airport signed a long-term offtake agreement for renewable diesel with Synhelion, a Swiss cleantech company producing solar fuels. From 2027, Zurich Airport will purchase 30’000 liters of solar diesel from Synhelion every year. In a first step, this renewable diesel will be used to power the passenger buses on the airport premises. Later, special vehicles without electric drives will...

Safran and Brussels Airport Company sign agreement for extension of Safran Aircraft Engine Services Brussels

Safran Aircraft Engines and Brussels Airport Company signed an agreement related to the construction of a new building at the Safran Aircraft Engine Services Brussels maintenance shop in the Brussels airport zone. The new facility spanning more than 11,000 square meters (≈ 118,000 sq.ft) will be dedicated to the maintenance of engine modules. It will be part of the new MRO shop inaugura...

SITA and Red Sea International Airport announce strategic partnership for main terminal building

SITA  announced a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia Red Sea International Airport (RSI), becoming one of the Specialized Airport Systems providers for the airport’s new Main Terminal Building. This marks a milestone in the growing collaboration between RSI and SITA, following SITA’s work on the successful deployment of the airport’s Air Taxi Terminal....

Jetex announced as the exclusive operator of Red Sea International Airport's private jet terminal

Red Sea Global, the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has celebrated a landmark aviation agreement. The new partnership will see Jetex operate the private aviation terminal at Red Sea International Airport. The collaboration was formalized through an agreement between Jetex and daa International, the operator of RSI, marking a new chapter in exceptional lux...

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

This strategic partnership with Avinor, the Norwegian air navigation service provider and airport operator, will enable the deployment of ​ Norway’s next-generation nationwide Unmanned Traffic Management system. This collaboration represents a major step forward in Norway’s airspace management, combining innovation with strict regulatory compliance. It also signifies a key milestone fo...

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 expertise in computer vision, combined with SITA’s expertise in baggage processing, improves o...

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 real-life conditions, such as weather influences or obstacles in the stairway’s driving area, w...

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...

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