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Andem lays the foundation for Gabon transformation

19 August 2025

The Gabonese authorities have officially launched the construction of the new Andem International Airport and “Libreville 2”, a modern eco-urban…

Air transport

Etihad Cargo marks two years of operations at Ezhou Huahu Airport

07 August 2025

Etihad Cargo is celebrating two successful years of operations at Ezhou Huahu Airport, marking a significant milestone in its strategic collaboration…

Airports

The airfield of dreams

06 August 2025

A new greenfield airport is under construction - designed to deliver an African hub for eight million passengers annually.

Airports

IndiGo starts construction of its MRO facility at Kempegowda Airport

05 August 2025

IndiGo today commenced the construction of its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility with a ceremony at Kempegowda International Airport,…

Airports

Menzies Aviation to expand MASIL operations at Mosul International Airport

05 August 2025

Menzies Aviation will deliver ground, air cargo and fuelling services at Mosul International Airport (OSM) in Iraq through MASIL, its joint venture…

Air transport

Saudi aviation reports record-breaking H1 passenger growth

01 August 2025

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has announced ‘record-breaking’ performance by the Saudi aviation sector and strategic progress for the…

Airports

TAV Airports announces US$ 941 million revenue in H1 2025

01 August 2025

Turkey’s TAV Airports saw international traffic rise by 5% to 30.3 million passengers and domestic traffic reach 17.4 million with a 3% increase…

Airports

Ethiopian Airlines Group opens newly constructed Wollo Kombolcha Airport

01 August 2025

Ethiopian Airlines Group has unveiled a global standard airport in Wollo Kombolcha, north-central part of Ethiopia.

Airports

DXB marks busiest H1 with 46m guests despite regional headwinds

29 July 2025

Dubai International (DXB) said it welcomed 46 million guests in the first six months of 2025, marking its busiest first half on record.

Airports

Gulf Air and The New Terminal One enter strategic partnership

23 July 2025

Gulf Air and the New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport have unveiled a long-term strategic partnership, positioning the…

Airports

‘Emirates First’ officially opens at Dubai International Airport

21 July 2025

‘Emirates First’ has officially opened at Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB), offering a ‘luxurious’ airport experience for Emirates’ First-Class…

Events

Airport leaders line up for Aviation India Summit 2025

18 July 2025

The biggest names in India’s airport and services sector will bring the country’s fast-growing airport story to the 2nd Aviation India & South…

Airports

Reopened Mosul Airport expects commercial flights by mid-September

18 July 2025

A rebuilt Mosul Airport (OSM) has been formally reopened by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, reports Aviation Week.

Airports

iGA Istanbul Airport wins ‘World’s Best Airport’ award

17 July 2025

iGA Istanbul Airport has won ‘World’s Best Airport’ as voted by readers of the international travel magazine Travel + Leisure.

Airports

dnata rolls out autonomous vehicles in airport operations

15 July 2025

Dnata has deployed a fleet of autonomous vehicles at Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International (DWC), introducing next-generation technology in…

Airports

KAIA's e-gateway to a global hub

11 July 2025

Saudi Arabia's holistic development strategy is bearing fruit with King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah reaching a historic milestone…

Air transport

AFRAA: Africa's aviation industry remains resilient

11 July 2025

A report by AFRAA has revealed Africa's aviation industry remains resilient, with sustained growth in passenger traffic and enhanced operational…

Airports

Saudia retains growth target for 2025; happy with orderbook for now

10 July 2025

Saudia is maintaining its traffic growth forecast at 7-8% in 2025 after reviewing the impact on travel demand following the Iran-Israel missile…

Airports

Dubai Airports launches QR code-based pickup service at Terminal 3

09 July 2025

Dubai Airports has launched DXB Greet & Go, a new smart pickup service at Dubai International (DXB) Terminal 3.

Route planning and tourism

Kenya Airways commences services to London Gatwick Airport

03 July 2025

Kenya Airways landed into London's Gatwick Airport from Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on July 2.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways celebrates first flight to Atlanta

03 July 2025

Etihad Airways has touched down in Atlanta for the first time, expanding its U.S. footprint.

Technology

flydubai partners with emaratech to introduce smart biometric gates

03 July 2025

flydubai has partnered with emaratech, a leading technology organisation in the UAE, to implement smart border control solutions for its pilots and…

Airports

Manchester delights in winning IndiGo’s new Mumbai link

02 July 2025

The UK’s Manchester Airport fought hard to become IndiGo’s first European long-haul destination, Chris Woodroofe, managing director of Manchester…

Air transport

Elbers stresses safety priority at IndiGo European route launches

02 July 2025

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers restated the air transport industry’s “relentless focus” on safety, answering questions about IndiGo’s response to the 12…

Airports

Zayed International expects seven million travellers over the summer

27 June 2025

Etihad Airways said it is preparing to welcome more than seven million guests at Zayed International Airport over the busy summer travel period.

Airports

ACSA rolls out infrastructure maintenance and expansion across its airports

25 June 2025

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is implementing a comprehensive infrastructure maintenance and capital expansion programme across all nine of its…

Airports

Air Transat begins flights to Istanbul

25 June 2025

İGA Istanbul Airport is set to welcome its first airline from the Americas - Canada's Air Transat.

Airports

TAAG Angola to fully transfer all international flights to new airport

24 June 2025

It's a big change for TAAG Angola Airlines as it prepares to fully transfer its operations from Luanda's 4 de Fevereiro International Airport to Dr.…

Airports

Saudi Arabia and the UK sign one-stop security agreement

24 June 2025

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the United Kingdom (UK) have signed a One-Stop Security…

Airports

Serco secures Dubai Airports contract extension

19 June 2025

Serco has announced a significant contract extension with Dubai Airports running until December 2030.

Airports

iGA Istanbul Airport takes lead in global hub air connectivity

19 June 2025

iGA Istanbul Airport takes the top spot globally in hub connectivity, surpassing Frankfurt in this year’s rankings.

Air transport

Air Peace to commence services between Abuja and London Heathrow

19 June 2025

Nigerian carrier Air Peace has been given the green light to commence direct flights between Abuja and London Heathrow from 26 October 2025.

Technology

Queen Alia International reveals new automated cargo handling system

12 June 2025

A new cargo warehouse at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA), equipped with cargo handling technology by Lödige Industries for Aviation Handling…

Air transport

KAHL and Lift Cargo to improve efficiencies in cool chain management

11 June 2025

Kenya Airfreight Handling Limited (KAHL) has entered a partnership with Lift Cargo Limited, a prominent home-grown company in the perishables supply…

Airports

DA and Etihad ESCO enhance sustainability with final phase of key project

11 June 2025

Dubai Airports has signed an agreement with Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad ESCO) to launch the final phase of its airport-wide lighting…

Airports

New coach service for Emirates’ economy customers at Clark International

11 June 2025

Emirates is introducing a new coach service exclusively for Economy Class customers flying to and from Clark International Airport in the…

Airports

iGA Istanbul Airport achieves ACI Level 5 accreditation

11 June 2025

iGA Istanbul Airport has achieved the highest level in the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Customer Experience Accreditation. 

Airports

Red Sea Global partners with Saudi Ground Services

10 June 2025

Red Sea Global (RSG) and daa International, the operator of the Red Sea International Airport (RSI), has been awarded a five-year agreement to Saudi…

Airports

Air India integrates self-check-in baggage drop facilities

10 June 2025

Air India has rolled out an integrated self-check-in and baggage-drop service for its passengers flying from India to all destinations operated by the…

Airports

IndiGo selects Bangalore for major MRO expansion

31 May 2025

IndiGo has signed an MoU with Bangalore International Airport to build a new maintenance hangar at the airport.

Airports

Tanzania can be a springboard for Çelebi's African expansion

30 May 2025

Turkey’s first private ground handling company, Çelebi Aviation, has sealed a new partnership with Turkish Airlines to expand its global footprint.

Airports

IndiGo and BIAL sign MoU to build ‘world class’ MRO facility in Bengaluru

30 May 2025

IndiGo has signed an MoU with Bangalore International Airport (BIAL) as part of the airline’s sustained commitment to enhancing its operational…

Flight services and support

Emirates Flight Catering investments in 53 aircraft catering trucks

29 May 2025

Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) has signed an agreement with Mallaghan, Al-Futtaim Auto and Machinery Company (FAMCO) and Volvo to purchase 53…

Technology

SITA launches satellite service helping airports stay connected

27 May 2025

A new satellite service is helping airports and airlines stay connected as SITA launches Managed Satellites.

Air transport

Emirates A350 makes its debut in Amman

21 May 2025

The Emirates A350 touched down at Queen Alia International Airport on May 20, marking the start of its regular service on the second daily flight…

Air transport

Uganda Airlines launches first European route and announces A320 lease plan

20 May 2025

Uganda Airlines kicked off the launch of services between Entebbe and London Gatwick on 18 May, the flag carrier’s first foray into Europe.

Airports

IGA Istanbul Airport welcomes Air Europa

16 May 2025

One of Spain’s leading airlines, Air Europa, has started operating flights to iGA Istanbul Airport.

Airports

SANS to adopt “Intelligent Approach” system at Saudi airports

15 May 2025

Saudi Air Navigation Services (SANS) is set to deploy Intelligent Approach at Riyadh, Jeddah, and Madinah airports.

Air transport

IATA launches 10-year Global Baggage Roadmap

14 May 2025

IATA launched a 10-year Global Baggage Roadmap to modernise baggage operations during the IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) which opened in…

Airports

Emirates confirms its busiest year for baggage handling

12 May 2025

Between April 2024 and March 2025, Emirates handled more than 2.8 million bags each month, averaging at 100,000 per day, from Dubai to 140 global…

Events

Dubai Airport Show witnessed an unprecedented African presence

09 May 2025

The 24th edition of the Dubai Airport Show concluded yesterday after calling to effectively adopt and invest in new technologies and to ‘grab’ the…

Airports

Southend offers access to London for business flights

08 May 2025

With congested airspace around London a new star is shining for the business aviation community for flights close to the capital.

Airports

Al Maktoum International Airport ‘will be delivered on time’

08 May 2025

“We remain fully committed to delivering Al Maktoum International Airport on time, as a future-ready, world-class gateway” said His Excellency Khalifa…

Events

Airport Show 2025 highlighted digital technologies redefining airports

08 May 2025

The 24th edition of Airport Show is about to conclude after showcasing and introducing new technologies and services that are redefining airports.

Airports

Royal Air Maroc to begin operations at The New Terminal One at JFK

07 May 2025

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is set to begin operations at The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport in 2026.

Technology

Smiths Detection screening technologies to help secure DXB

07 May 2025

Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects has awarded a formal contract to Smiths Detection to deploy advanced checkpoint screening technologies across all…