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SITA becomes leader in airport solutions following completion of regulatory formalities and legal procedures in the acquisition of Materna IPS

SITA has completed the regulatory formalities and legal procedures to acquire Materna IPS. This strategic move will reshape the aviation industry, resulting in the world’s most powerful passenger portfolio for airports and digital travel. The acquisition represents an unprecedented accele...

London Heathrow transforms airport operations with Genetec

Heathrow Airport' multi-year investment in Genetec solutions is enabling them to continuously innovate and transform operations. The joint effort provides Heathrow with a unified view across large-scale airport operations that is securing people and assets, bringing efficiency, and enhancin...


Use contactless services with BER Biometrics - additional service for passengers at BER Airport

Flughafengesellschaft Berlin Brandenburg is offering its passengers at BER an additional digital service since 1 July 2024: BER Biometrics means all travellers can now use various stations when departing from Terminal 1 via facial recognition and, therefore, contactless without showing their boarding pass. This includes printing baggage labels at selected self-service machines, use of the BER Runw...

Riga Airport to completely rebuild one of its aprons with EU support

With the co-financing of the European Union, Riga Airport will implement an ambitious aerodrome reconstruction project over the next few years, which will include the complete reconstruction of Apron 4 to provide a dual-use TEN-T infrastructure for civil and military purposes. The contract signed with the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency for the financing...

Edeis and Moove develop new air mobility solutions from regional airports

EDEIS airports digitalize access to on-demand aviation to offer new mobility solutions, joining forces with French start-up Moove to better meet regional needs. From now on, the 17 regional airports will offer a digital tool to simulate and book customized flights. This technology, aimed primarily at the thousands of SMEs and ETIs based in the regions, allows to compare different m...

First QantasLink A220 touches down in Tasmania as the airline invests in new Hobart airport lounge

Qantas Group next-generation Airbus A220 aircraft landed in Tasmania for the first time today, bringing a new level of passenger comfort and sustainability to the Apple Isle. The inaugural A220-operated Melbourne to Hobart service landed at 11:20am with the Flying Kangaroo today also announcing plans for an all-new Qantas Club at Hobart Airport. The flight was operated by the QantasLink A220...

Munich Airport, Lufthansa and Miles & More form a unique partnership

Munich Airport and Lufthansa Airlines are launching a new partnership with Miles & More. This unique cooperation between an airport, an airline and a loyalty program offers travelers and visitors to Munich Airport an even more attractive shopping experience. From now on, participants can collect and redeem miles in many stores at the airport. From July 1 - just in time to celebrate the 21st...

dnata awarded contract for Air India’s long-awaited return to Zurich

dnata has won a multi-year contract with Air India at Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Switzerland, as India’s national carrier returns to the city for the first time in 27 years. The partnership will see dnata provide its range of passenger, ramp, and baggage services to the airline which will operate a four-weekly service between Zurich and Delhi on a Boeing 787-8 aircraft. dnata’s dedic...

VINCI completes acquisition of 50.01% of Edinburgh Airport

VINCI Airports, a subsidiary of VINCI Concessions, has finalised the acquisition of a majority shareholding (50.01%) in Edinburgh Airport, alongside Global Infrastructure Partners, which manages the remaining 49.99%, under a model similar as London Gatwick Airport. Edinburgh Airport is a premier infrastructure asset: the largest airport in Scotland and the 6th airport in the United Kingdom with tr...

Farnborough Airport unveiled Domus III, £55 million investment state-of-the-art 175,000 sq. ft hangar facilities

Farnborough Airport announced the grand opening of Domus III. The state-of-the-art 175,000 sq.ft hangar facility sets a new benchmark in aviation hangar infrastructure, with sustainability at the very heart of its modern and progressive design. Back in August 2022, Farnborough Airport embarked on a bold £55m investment programme, to significantly enhance its facilities and infrastructure by...

Sedona Airport introduces sustainable aviation fuel with Avfuel partnership

Sedona-Oak Creek Airport Authority in partnership with Avfuel Corporation, and Red Rock Aviation announce Sedona Airport now offers an emissions-reducing fuel option: sustainable aviation fuel. The airport is Avfuel first location to offer SAF in the state of Arizona, positioning it as a leader in eco-conscious aviation operations. While the fuel is available for sale to general aviation...

Thales modernizes Bahrain’s Airspace with TopSky Aeronautical Messaging Handling System

In a significant stride towards modernizing Bahrain airspace further, the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications’ Civil Aviation Affairs recently implemented the latest version of the Thales TopSky Aeronautical Message Handling System. This upgrade marks a pivotal moment in enhancing operational efficiency and safety standards. Deployed by Thales, this system integration...

Air transport industry improves baggage handling despite surge in passenger traffic - SITA

SITA announced an improvement in air transport industry’s rate of mishandled baggage. Newly launched SITA Baggage IT Insights 2024 reports the number of bags mishandled by the industry falling from 7.6 to 6.9 per 1,000 passengers in 2023. This is despite passenger numbers rising above 2019 levels for the first time in five years, growing to 5.2 billion. The long-term trend underlines the pos...

Well prepared for the start of EURO 2024 BER welcomes all guests

Dobro došli! Bienvenido al BER! Welcome to Berlin Brandenburg Airport! Football teams and numerous fans will be landing at BER on charter and scheduled flights over the next few days. The airport company is expecting a slight increase in the number of travellers during the UEFA EURO 2024. Ten charter flights, mainly from Spain and Croatia, with teams and fans are expected at BER on Friday a...

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dnata plates up full Air China Group portfolio in Singapore with Air Macau addition

dnata Catering & Retail Singapore commenced inflight catering services for Air Macau at Singapore Changi Airport, further expanding its long-standing partnership with the Air China Group. Und...

Riyadh Air launches first domestic service to Jeddah

Riyadh Air officially launched its domestic operations to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah. The milestone marked a significant step in the airline’s network expansion fr...

Kraków and Palma de Mallorca are now on the map: Etihad Airways lands in two of Europe's most beloved destinations

Etihad Airways announced the launch of two new European routes this June: direct services to Kraków, and Palma de Mallorca. These additions mark a significant milestone in Etihad’s e...