Qatar Airways begins flights to Zambia and Zimbabwe
The airline now operates to 27 African cities, including six new destinations which were introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic
Auckland Airport reassesses its priorities in new infrastructure plan
The proposal will see four major projects remaining on hold while enabling work to start on a new $1bn domestic jet facility
DFW set for Terminal C upgrade
The airport has undergone multiple construction projects over the last 18 months, supporting more than 4,000 jobs
Melbourne Airport prepares for T3 redevelopment
The works are expected to be competed mid-next year, with the toilet facilities and security screening amongst the amenities under reconstruction
Miami airports set for modernisation works
A five-year contract has been awarded to provide support to aviation hubs in the region
Gulf Air resumes double daily Heathrow services
The airline is restoring operations after a loosening of entry restrictions by the UK government
Siemens launches Baggage 360 software
According to the firm, the new solution provides airports with constant luggage flow monitoring, whilst utilising AI technology
Orlando International records traffic growth
Over the last six months the airport has experienced increased traveller numbers as demand continues to rise
BLR Airport inaugurates cargo temperature monitoring solution
The new platform is expected to enhance the hubs position as a major freight gateway in southern India
Fiumicino Airport opens renovated check-in area
The new facility in Terminal 1 is part of the ongoing upgrade initiative, which is set to incorporate a new boarding area ready for use from next summer
Swedavia’s airports record increased flight demand
Although all ten hubs are still experiencing losses, passenger figures are increasing every month
Emirates returns to Glasgow
The resumption of services comes as the UK government relaxed Coronavirus restrictions previously in place for the UAE
Air New Zealand opens new regional lounge in Napier
The airline is also adding more than 17,000 additional seats in and out of Hawke’s Bay Airport from mid-August to October
Norwegian sees increased passenger demand in July
Demand has been driven by easing travel restrictions and the increasing levels of vaccination
Ryanair announces Newcastle base
The airline is set to introduce two new aircraft to the gateway, increasing its network from seven to 19
Tegel Airport returned to original owners
The site officially ceased operations in November last year and is set to be transformed into an industrial park for urban technologies
ACI launches new guidance on developing airport cargo operations
The intention of the advice is to enable airports to better understand and identify opportunities for development of cargo strategies
Emerald Airlines confirmed as Aer Lingus Regional franchise partner
The deal comes following the collapse of the airline’s original partner, Stobart Air
Shannon Airport gains six new Ryanair routes
The carrier is set to introduce two other services this week from the Irish hub to Corfu and Gran Canaria
Brandenberg exceeds one million monthly passengers for first time
The airport attributes the boost to the summer holiday travel boom
Heathrow lands new Virgin route to the Bahamas
The new connection comes as the airline increases flights to Barbados by 60%
Thales set to deploy new ILS at Hong Kong
The solution is set to support the airport’s three-runway development scheme to help improve capacity
IATA stats confirm 2020 was worst year on record
Recent airline industry figures show 2020 was the toughest year on record thanks to effects of the pandemic
Boost for Bristol as Jet2 unveils next winter’s schedule
The first flights from the firm’s tenth UK base began last month
Positives for San Francisco as vaccine tourism takes off
Improvements for San Francisco International Airport as 30,000th vaccine administered
TSA begins testing drone detection technology at MIA
The tests will determine an effective solution that mitigates the risks posed by unauthorised UAS operations
Southend Airport shows its support for military community
The London hub has signed the covenant which is set to ensure those within the armed forces are treated fairly
JetBlue advances major terminal project at JFK Airport
The new Terminal 6 building will seamlessly integrate with the airline’s current Terminal 5, while expanding its footprint further into the north side of the airport
Newcastle International set to submit solar farm plans
The airport plans to become a net zero emissions hub by 2035, with plans to construct the new facility between 2022 and 2035
Qantas stands down 2,500 staff as Covid halts domestic flights
The news comes as the country's most populous city, Sydney, continues to be hit hard by rising infections