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Bombardier announces new paint facility at London Biggin Hill Airport

SUARDIAZ Group strengthens its presence in France with an office at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

SUARDIAZ Group which currently operates at Madrid-Barajas and Barcelona-El Prat airports, has opened a new office at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport to provide air cargo services in France as well. SUARDIAZ, which already has offices in Marseille and at the Nantes-St. Nazaire Port terminal, str...

VINCI Airports signs a strategic partnership with H2V and Hy2gen to study and implement a supply chain for e-SAF

H2V, Hy2gen and VINCI Airports have signed an agreement to study ways of producing and supplying sustainable synthetic aviation fuels, or e-SAF, by 2030, for commercial aviation companies operating out of Lyon-Saint Exupéry, Lyon Bron and Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airports. In a second phase,...

Cornwall Airport Newquay partners with Airport Coordination to enhance operations

Airport Coordination announced the commencement of a new three-year contract with Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY). Under the agreement, which started in December 2024, ACL will provide data collection services, ensuring more efficient and seamless operations as Newquay continues to grow as a key regional airport hub. NQY serves a mix of domestic and international routes and handled over 400,000 pas...

BelugaXL as a guest at Munich Airport

In the first five weeks of this year, the giant freighter named “Beluga” will be a regular guest at Munich Airport. BelugaXL is based on the Airbus A330-200F. It owes its name to its whale-like appearance. The Beluga mainly transports aircraft components between the various Airbus sites. During its current guest performance at Munich Airport, A350 fuselage sections manufactured...

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 transport for health services, insurance providers and self-funding patients. While the PC-12 NGX will prima...

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’s CyberSecurity portfolio. SITA will provide the management and operation from its CyberSOC....

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...

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