Technology integration is a critical part of designing an airport. Grace Hardy speaks to industry experts to discuss futureproofing, smart airports, and the use of AI in design. This article,”Innovation...
Small airport FBOs are less likely to interest the major FBO chains, leaving many to remain fiercely independent. Paul Eden spoke with executives at Banyan Air Service, Groupe Aéroports de...
With Cebu’s airport looking to position itself as a transfer hub in the Philippines, Julius Neri tells Edward Paine why he is on a mission to ensure seamless connections for...
As passenger behaviour continues to evolve and airport terminals reimagine the customer experience afresh, airport seating has a surprisingly pivotal role to play, as Chloë Greenbank discovers. This article was...
With hydrogen considered to be a key element in decarbonising aviation, regional airports are likely to provide proving grounds for critical related technologies. However, hydrogen is not a straightforward solution...
Real-time baggage tracking, robotics to assist with lifting and loading/unloading of heavy luggage, and wearable scanners. Paul Sillers reports on the changing landscape of baggage handling. This article, ‘Bags of...
From bank cards to train tickets and even car keys, the digital wallet is transforming how we carry essential items. Grace Hardy investigates how this technology is set to revolutionise...
Paul Sillers goes behind the scenes with airport suppliers, Thales and Vision-Box, to get their perspective on what the EU’s Entry-Exit system (EES) means for airports. This article was published...
The EU’s Entry/ Exit System (EES), set to be implemented in 2025, will add an extra checkpoint for non-EU nationals entering Europe for short stays. Paul Sillers looks at the...
Wayfinding tools have transformed to provide passengers with more personalised and interactive guidance to, from and inside airport terminals. Chloë Greenbank navigates through the latest trends and identifies where airports...
Aircraft hangars at regional airports are undergoing transformative changes driven by technological advancements, evolving operational needs, sustainability considerations and client demands for efficient and environmentally friendly structures. Paul Sillers gets...
As demand for air travel strengthens, the daunting task of assembling and maintaining a skilled workforce is one that airports continue to grapple with. Tom Batchelor reports on the challenges...
Times have changed and revenue streams for airports are no longer all about the aircraft. Alan Dron asks suppliers how airports can best maximise their non-aeronautical revenues, from food &...
Airports are falling short when it comes to enhancing accessibility for all travellers. Chloë Greenbank reports on the need for greater awareness and consistency when catering for passengers with disabilities. This...
British Aviation Group Chair, Matthew Butters, shares his perspective on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the UK’s airport sector. This article, “Facing the future”, was written by...
There has been a paradigm shift in the approach to airport terminal design in recent years with an increasing focus on prioritising passenger wellbeing. Chloë Greenbank reported in the Regional...
From his childhood in Jamaica and his background in IT to working in the aviation sector and leading Seattle-Tacoma Airport, Lance Lyttle tells Chloë Greenbank why he wouldn’t change a...
Airport Regions Council’s Director General, Sergi Alegre, on the need to future-proof the relationship between an airport and the region it serves. While regional airports offer numerous benefits in terms...
Having made the move from airlines to airports, Laila Odina has fully embraced her role as Chairperson of the Board at Riga Airport in Latvia. As the airport gears up...