Queen Alia International welcomes AnadoluJet inaugural flight
Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) received the first AnadoluJet flight from Trabzon on Sunday 6 June, 2021.
Airports
in Airports Abu Dhabi Airports and Masdar complete largest solar-powered car park
Posted 1 June 2021
Abu Dhabi Airports, the owner and operator of the emirate’s five airports, and Masdar, a renewable energy company, have announced the completion of Abu Dhabi’s largest solar-powered car park, which will save
in Events / Airports Airport Show: OCEM offers full solutions
Posted 25 May 2021
As the region begins to see its aviation business growing again, OCEM Airfield Technology is offering technical solutions for airport operations and remote maintenance, helping operators respond to issues as they arise. The OCEM augmented
in Events / Airports AIRPORT SHOW: TKH takes lighting to the next level
Posted 25 May 2021
TKH Airport Solutions is revolutionising airfield ground lighting (AGL). The company does supply traditional AGL to airports around the world, but now also offers a completely new solution.
in Events / Airports AIRPORT SHOW: Prediction and collaboration in the cloud from Thales
Posted 25 May 2021
French technology company Thales has launched two new cloud-based products at the Dubai Airport Show under its TopSky banner.
in Events / Airports AIRPORT SHOW - show return a pleasant surprise
Posted 25 May 2021
ADB Safegate has been attending the Airport Show in Dubai for some years. As the show was cancelled last year, the company agreed to attend this year as a show of support for the industry, but with fairly low expectations. According to Asfa Butt,
in Events / Airports AIRPORT SHOW: Amber light for green moves
Posted 25 May 2021
The ITW-GSE team are present at the Airport Show for a number of reasons. They are here to support Dubai and the UAE, to show confidence in the industry and demonstrate that the company is very much still working and successful, with a number of
in Airports Orthogon joins FREQUENTIS Group in first step of L3Harris acquisition
Posted 25 May 2021
Frequentis portfolio benefits from Orthogon software, capable of reducing air traffic controller workload and carbon emissions.
in Events / Airports AIRPORT SHOW: Raven swoops to protect against bird strikes
Posted 25 May 2021
At the far side of the Airport Show exhibition is a large shiny black Mercedes Sprinter, with extraordinary large red antennae blossoming from the roof. This is the Raven Black stand, and the vehicle is a mobile unit designed to
in Events / Airports / ATM & Regulatory AIRPORT SHOW: GAL gone GANS gain
Posted 25 May 2021
Abu Dhabi-based air navigation service company GAL rolled out its new brand at the Airport Show in Dubai with a number of key speakers at the conferences. The company is now showing as Global Air Navigation Services (GANS).
in Events / Airports AIRPORT SHOW: Honeywell is adapting technology for new needs
Posted 25 May 2021
By Jill Stockbridge - While Honeywell has provided end-to-end digital solutions to airports for many years, the pandemic has brought a different emphasis, with existing technologies being developed for new roles. The
in Events / Airports AIRPORT SHOW: Creating confidence and bubble-wrapping customers
Posted 24 May 2021
The past 12 months have had a major impact on dnata, with ground handling dropping to around 50% of normal levels. While this is not a bad figure compared to other hubs, it did mean the company had to adjust - they ‘right-sized’
in Events / Airports AIRPORT SHOW: Opening the GATE for airport innovation
Posted 24 May 2021
The German Airport Technology and Equipment organisation (GATE) is hosting a number of its members at the German pavilion at the Dubai Airport Show. While it is fewer than at previous events, Jens Reinhard, managing director, feels
in Airports / ATM & Regulatory AIRPORT SHOW: Digital towers will aid integration of UAS into UTM
Posted 24 May 2021
Digital towers will be much more efficient at detecting and integrating drones and managing unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in the future, agreed the air traffic management panel at today’s Airport Show.
in Events / Airports AIRPORT SHOW: BBHS ringing in the changes at Changi
Posted 24 May 2021
In many airports, baggage handling has not changed significantly since the 1950s, with sorting and loading still a predominantly manual operation requiring large numbers of physically able manual workers. At Terminal 4 at Changi
in Events / Airports / ATM & Regulatory AIRPORT SHOW: GANS on look out for UAE locals for navigation scholarships
Posted 24 May 2021
Abu-Dhabi based GANS is exhibiting at the Airport Show, promoting its range of professional air navigation services, but also looking to attract UAE nationals to their scholarship programme.
in Events / Airports AIRPORT SHOW: Kazakhstan extends safety-critical voice and data network with Frequentis
Posted 24 May 2021
Kazaeronavigatsia, Kazakhstan's national air navigation services provider announced at the Airport Show today that it has taken the next step in its ATM-grade network infrastructure
in Events / Airports Airport Show-2021 takes off
Posted 24 May 2021
The Airport Show has opened today and will run until May 26th at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) as the ICAO paints the ‘most optimistic scenario’ of the industry’s global recovery by June 2021 and the start of the journey to regain the lost pace of growth.
in Events / Airports AIRPORT SHOW: French out in force to reach airports market
Posted 24 May 2021
French companies are out in force at the Airport Show which opened in Dubai today. Under the umbrella of Business France 10 French companies are presenting at the In-Person experience and networking sessions.
in Airports Milas-Bodrum becomes Airport Carbon Accredited
Posted 20 May 2021
Operated by TAV Airports, a member of Groupe ADP, Milas-Bodrum in Turkey has joined the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme.
in Airports Abu Dhabi International Airport ACI accredited by ACI
Posted 18 May 2021
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) has successfully received the Airport Health Accreditation from Airports Council International (ACI).
in Airports Queen Alia International workers receive COVID-19 Vaccine
Posted 18 May 2021
Airport International Group announced that 7,575 Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) workers - 90 percent of whom hold frontline positions - have received the COVID-19 vaccine.
in Airports Dubai Airports welcomes a Serene Air flight from Lahore
Posted 13 May 2021
Dubai Airports has welcomed a Serene Air flight from Lahore to Dubai.
in Airports DXB recognised for ACI Airport Health Accreditation programme
Posted 6 May 2021
Dubai International (DXB) has received recognition in the form of an accreditation in the Airport Council International’s (ACI) Airport Health Accreditation programme ensuring the health and safety of passengers and
in Airports TAV takes over operations at Almaty Airport
Posted 4 May 2021
Turkey’s TAV Airports and Kazakhstan Infrastructure Fund have completed the buy-out of Almaty Airport, Kazakhstan’s main aviation gateway and an important junction on the modern Silk Road.
in Airports Menzies Aviation’s MASIL joint venture launches cargo operations at Baghdad
Posted 26 April 2021
Menzies Aviation has announced that MASIL, its joint venture with Iraqi Airways, has commenced cargo operations at Baghdad International Airport, with the launch of its ‘Cargo Go Live’ initiative and
in Airports SITA slashes passenger processing time at Istanbul Airport
Posted 19 April 2021
SITA has announced the results of its biometric-enabled Proof of Concept (PoC) designed to support a low-touch passenger experience and optimise passenger processing at Istanbul Airport (IGA).
in Airports Muscat International receives CEIV Pharma and CEIV Fresh cargo accreditations
Posted 16 April 2021
Muscat International Airport has received IATA’s CEIV Pharma and CEIV Fresh cargo accreditations as a community facilitator.
in Airports TAV Technologies receives IDC award for passenger flow management solution
Posted 9 April 2021
The Passenger Flow Management Platform developed by Turkey’s TAV Technologies received the highest accolade in the category of customer experience during the CIO Summit, organised by International Data
in Airports Dynamic Advanced Training opens doors to Film Industry
Posted 7 April 2021
Dynamic Advanced Training has opened its doors to the film industry, with the support of The Dubai Film and TV Commission (DFTC), making it the first aviation themed filming location in the UAE and Middle East region.
in Airports TAV Airports helps open new terminal at Batumi Airport
Posted 30 March 2021
Turkey’s TAV Airports has opened the new terminal at Batumi Airport in Albania.
in Airports SITA helps to solve the issue of lost property at airports
Posted 29 March 2021
SITA has launched WorldTracer Lost and Found Property, an artificial intelligence-enabled solution that it says solves a million-dollar headache for the air transport industry of lost items by passengers.
in Airports Smiths Detection to supply screening equipment to Kuwait International Airport
Posted 26 March 2021
Smiths Detection will supply a full suite of passenger baggage screening equipment for Kuwait’s new International Airport Terminal 2, which is currently under construction.
in Airports DXB partners with Magzter to become world’s first ‘smart reading airport’
Posted 25 March 2021
From today, customers flying through Dubai International (DXB) now have free access to Magzter’s collection of more than 7,000 leading magazines, newspapers, journals and comics, making DXB the world’s
in Airports Abu Dhabi Airports launches PCR testing laboratory within an Airport
Posted 9 March 2021
Abu Dhabi Airports, in partnership with Pure Health and Tamouh Healthcare, has launched the region’s first PCR testing laboratory within an airport.
in Airports TAV’s two airports among Europe’s best in service quality
Posted 2 March 2021
Zagreb and Skopje airports have received the prestigious Airport Service Quality (ASQ) award by ACI World. Skopje is also recognied as one of the top airports with the best hygiene measures in Europe. The airports are operated by
in Airports Queen Alia International wins ‘Best Airport by Size and Region: Middle East’
Posted 2 March 2021
For the third consecutive year and the fourth time in its history, Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) has been awarded the title of ‘Best Airport by Size and Region: Middle East’ for airports serving
in Airports TAV Airports served 27 million passengers in 2020
Posted 26 February 2021
Turkey’s TAV Airports has announced its full-year 2020 financial and operational results revealing it served 14.3 million domestic and 12.7 million international passengers in 2020, with a total of 70% decrease compared to the
in Airports Istanbul Airport receives International Certificate for carbon management activities
Posted 24 February 2021
Istanbul Airport has been recognised with Level 1 ‘Mapping’ by Airports Council International (ACI) as part of Airport Carbon Accreditation.
in Airports Saudi Ground Services migrates to Oracle Cloud across its airports
Posted 16 February 2021
Saudi Ground Services (SGS), the national ground services company in Saudi Arabia, operating in 28 airports across the country, has chosen Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to migrate its IT services locally.
in Airports SITA adds low-touch solutions into Bahrain International Airport
Posted 10 February 2021
Bahrain International Airport's (BIA) newly opened Passenger Terminal is better prepared to respond to the changing demands of travel during the COVID-19 pandemic due to SITA technology.
in Airports TAV Airports signs MoU to develop Uzbek airports
Posted 4 February 2021
Turkey’s TAV Airports has signed an MoU with the Ministry of Innovative Development to cooperate in the modernisation of airports and the implementation of a joint investment project for the construction of a new airport in the capital
in Airports Thales delivers phase 1 of new Bahrain International Airport
Posted 3 February 2021
Thales has successfully delivered phase 1 of the new Bahrain International Airport as part of this important modernization project.
in Airports Emirates self-check-in and bag drop kiosks go touchless
Posted 3 February 2021
Emirates’ self-check-in and bag drop kiosks at Dubai International (DXB), which made its debut in September last year, have now gone touchless.
in Airports Emirates SkyCargo and Dubai Airports help distribute vaccines
Posted 1 February 2021
Dubai today launched the Vaccine Logistics Alliance to speed up distribution of COVID-19 vaccines around the world through the emirate.
in Airports IATA welcomes opening of new terminal at Bahrain International Airport
Posted 28 January 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has welcomed the opening of the new terminal at Bahrain International Airport.
in Airports Iraqi CAA awards international ground services operating license to MASIL
Posted 21 January 2021
Menzies Aviation has announced that the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) has awarded the exclusive contract for the delivery of a full suite of ground handling, cargo and fuelling services at Baghdad
in Airports Dnata inaugurates cargo complex at Manchester Airport
Posted 21 January 2021
Dnata, part of the Emirates Group. has opened a new, state-of-the art cargo complex, Dnata City North, at Manchester Airport (MAN).
in Airports Gulf Air signs MoU with Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
Posted 19 January 2021
Gulf Air has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RAK International Airport), aiming to build connectivity between the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah and the Kingdom of Bahrain.
in Airports Gulf Air to move operations to New Bahrain International Airport Terminal
Posted 12 January 2021
Gulf Air will to move its entire operations for inbound and outbound flights to the new Bahrain International Airport terminal on January 28.
in Airports Dubai Airports and GMR-Hyderabad form logistics corridor
Posted 6 January 2021
Dubai Airports, operator of Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), and GMR Hyderabad (GMR-HYD) have joined forces to create a Covid-19 vaccine distribution corridor.
in Airports Istanbul Airport certified as "5-Star Airport" by Skytrax
Posted 16 December 2020
Istanbul Airport has been certified as a "5-Star Airport" by aviation institute Skytrax.
in Features / Airports Sea change for Saudi project
Posted 11 December 2020
Saudi Arabia’s drive to establish itself as a tourist destination is taking another step forward with the construction of The Red Sea Project – with its own international airport.
in Airports Keyvan Aviation supplies protective uniforms at Istanbul Airport
Posted 9 December 2020
Turkey’s Keyvan Aviation has produced antimicrobial and antibacterial uniforms for the 'Hygiene Team' of Istanbul Airport.
in Airports GALF: Covid-19 impact and ATC Privatisation under the spotlight
Posted 1 December 2020
The sixth edition of Global Airport Leaders’ Forum (GALF) will be hosted online at Airport Show Digital+ in December under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation
in Airports DUBZ offers home check-in services to Emirates passengers
Posted 30 November 2020
DUBZ, dnata's baggage technology and logistics company, has partnered with Emirates and now offers its popular home check-in services to the leading international airline's passengers, too.
in Airports Emirates re-opens worldwide lounges beginning with Cairo
Posted 26 November 2020
Emirates is re-opening its lounges around the world beginning with the Emirates lounge in Cairo International Airport.
in Airports Swissport expands its services in Saudi Arabia
Posted 25 November 2020
Swissport International has added Al-Qassim to its growing network in the Middle East. Last week, a first flight of Pakistan International Airlines has been handled successfully at Prince Naïf Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ) in
in Airports SITA and Orange Business Services implement edge connectivity at airports
Posted 24 November 2020
SITA and Orange Business Services have implemented a multi-tenant edge SD-WAN platform at more than 60 airports globally through SITA’s shared connectivity platform AirportHub.
in Airports Abu Dhabi International to introduce new ‘Smart Travel’ features
Posted 16 November 2020
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is trialling a new enhanced ‘Smart Travel’ system, developed by Abu Dhabi Airports in partnership with ConvergentAI and powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), to shorten
in Airports Serco to support Sharjah Airport’s Emiratisation programme
Posted 5 November 2020
Serco Middle East has been appointed to support Sharjah International Airport’s Emiratisation programme, which will reach 47% of the total Sharjah ATC workforce by 2025.
in Airports TAV Airports served 21 m passengers in nine months
Posted 3 November 2020
Turkey's TAV Airports announced its operational and financial results pertaining to the first nine months of the year.
in Airports Bahrain International Airport receives Airport Health Accreditation
Posted 2 November 2020
Bahrain International Airport (BIA) became the latest airport in the Middle East to receive Airport Health Accreditation from Airports Council International (ACI) World, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC)
in Airports Cavotec to supply fuel systems to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Posted 26 October 2020
Cavotec has won a contract to supply its in-ground fuelling systems to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
in Air Transport / Features / Airports / People How outsourcing can help save the air transport sector
Posted 25 October 2020
Peter Mohring, Managing Director of Transport, Serco Middle East, explores why it has never been timelier for the air transport sector to embrace outsourcing to help with post pandemic recovery.
in Airports Emirates launches integrated biometric path at DXB
Posted 23 October 2020
Emirates' has launched an integrated biometric path at Dubai International airport (DXB). The contactless airport experience is now open to Emirates passengers travelling from and through Dubai.
in Airports TAV reinforces pledge to provide a safe travel experience
Posted 20 October 2020
Turkey’s TAV Airports is to join the Airports Council International’s (ACI World) Airport Health Accreditation programme for 11 airports operated by the company.
in Airports Airport Show announces new Digital Event in 2020
Posted 19 October 2020
The organisers of The Airport Show have unveiled plans to hold a new 'digital only' event in 2020 to keep the aviation community connected ahead of the Hybrid+ event planned in May 2021.
in Airports Sharjah Airport expansion and revamp backs revival plans
Posted 16 October 2020
Sharjah Airport has made good use of the downtime caused by the Coronavirus lockdown by undergoing a $11 million expansion and a major maintenance programme which included a redesign of the entrance to arrivals, refreshing
in Airports Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority appoints National Aviation Services
Posted 15 October 2020
The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) has assigned National Aviation Services (NAS) to upgrade and operate passenger-handling services and processes at the Baghdad International Airport.
in Airports Dubai Airports celebrates its 60th anniversary
Posted 12 October 2020
Dubai Airports last week marked the 60th anniversary of the official opening of Dubai International (DXB).
in Airports Turkish Technic opens one of the largest maintenance hangars in the world
Posted 12 October 2020
Turkish Technic has completed the construction of new hangars at Istanbul Airport.
in Features / Airports Big changes on the way in the post-Covid world
Posted 9 October 2020
As the airline industry begins to emerge from its Covid-19 hibernation, airports are going to be very different places for the foreseeable future.
in Airports Dnata implements integrated, temperature-controlled cool chain
Posted 8 October 2020
Dnata has enhanced its pharma handling capabilities in Singapore by launching cool dollies in its operations.
in Airports Emirates Group Security receives UK delegation
Posted 7 October 2020
Emirates Group Security has hosted a meeting with Deputy British Ambassador to the UAE, Sophia Brecknell and The British Consul General to Dubai, Andrew Jackson, along with a delegation of UK law enforcement and aviation security
in Airports Marhaba opens new airport lounge in Manila
Posted 7 October 2020
Marhaba has opened an airport lounge at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila. Philippines.
in Airports Emirates enhances airport self check-in kiosks in Dubai
Posted 30 September 2020
Emirates has introduced self check-in and bag drop kiosks at Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport.
in Airports Istanbul Airport construction documentary released
Posted 29 September 2020
A documentary film narrating the story of Istanbul Airport as the largest project in the history of the Republic, from its initial stages of gestation, to the airport’s shift to operation at full capacity - 'A Monument of Victory:
in Airports Abu Dhabi International introduces new Fast Track Flight Connections initiative
Posted 21 September 2020
Abu Dhabi International Airport has launched a new initiative for international transfer passengers, facilitating shorter connection times by increasing the speed of transiting through the
in Airports SAL starts operations of customs security areas at Saudi’s main airports
Posted 10 September 2020
Saudi Arabian Logistics (SAL), a member of the Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation, has officially begun running the operations of customs security areas across most of the Kingdom’s airports.
in Airports Look no hands! Collins launches no touch check in.
Posted 2 September 2020
Collins Aerospace has eliminated the need to physically touch kiosk screens during airport check-in and baggage drops.
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / Airports Guide to Asian aviation in one book
Posted 1 September 2020
SP’s Civil Aviation Yearbook follows the tradition of the publisher’s Military Yearbook which was first published 55 years ago.
in Airports Abu Dhabi Airports welcomes passengers from MEA
Posted 21 August 2020
Abu Dhabi Airports has welcomed Lebanese travellers arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) with special gifts upon their disembarkation from Middle East Airlines (MEA) flight ME418.
in Airports Istanbul first airport to achieve top health safety status.
Posted 19 August 2020
Airports Council International (ACI) World has announced that Istanbul Airport has become the first airport to be accredited through its new Airport Health Accreditation programme.
in Airports Sharjah Airport becomes first carbon-neutral airport in GCC
Posted 18 August 2020
Sharjah Airport has become the first carbon-neutral airport in GCC and the second in the Middle East.
in Airports Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone sees increase of customers
Posted 17 August 2020
Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ) has recorded a 109% increase in the number of companies registering with the free zone authority in the first half of 2020, as compared to the same period in 2019.
in Airports ADAFZ bucks the trend with upturn in tenants
Posted 16 August 2020
Despite the concerns over the aviation and aerospace industries Abu Dhabi is witnessing growth in an area that acts as an indicator of the future health of the industry
in Airports Rafic Hariri International suffers damage after huge blast
Posted 5 August 2020
Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport suffered major damage to its roof after the catastrophic blast at a warehouse packed with explosives at the Port of Beirut six miles from the airport on Tuesday.
in Airports PCR test mandatory before entering Lebanon
Posted 3 August 2020
Middle East Airlines have said that PCR Test is mandatory before entering Lebanon from any country.
in Airports TAV served 11.4m passengers in 1H 2020
Posted 28 July 2020
Turkey’s TAV Airports served 11.4 million passengers in the first half of 2020.
in Airports SITA: A secure walk-through travel experience at airports
Posted 21 July 2020
SITA and NEC Corporation have announced a global partnership to develop solutions that enable a secure walk-through travel experience at airports, leveraging NEC’s I:Delight identity management platform together with
in Airports SITA: Runway for future operations
Posted 21 July 2020
SITA has released a new paper outlining the company’s vision for the immediate future of air travel.
in Airports / Route Planning & Tourism New Saudi Red Sea airport contracts awarded
Posted 16 July 2020
Saudi developers have let a fast turnaround major contract to build a new international airport for a 100% sustainable tourist resort on the Red Sea.
in Airports Dnata takes on new roles to support airline customers
Posted 15 July 2020
Dnata has taken on new roles to support and create value for airline customers and local communities amid COVID-19 challenges.
in Airports Etihad expands hand baggage only ‘Deal Fare’
Posted 15 July 2020
Etihad Airways has expanded its hand baggage only ‘Deal Fare’ which allows travellers to purchase lower fares in Economy Class if no checked baggage is required, to include destinations across Europe and Asia.
in Airports TAV commits to EASA aviation industry charter
Posted 7 July 2020
Turkey’s TAV Airports has committed to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) charter to implement the operational guidelines to protect the health and safety of staff, crews and passengers in light of COVID-19.
in Flight Services & Support / Airports SGS enjoying benefit of digital transformation with SAP award
Posted 6 July 2020
Saudi Ground Services,(SGS), Saudi Arabia’s major ground handling service provider has been pushing forward with its digital transformation across many of its departments and services in order to improve efficiency and
in Airports Marhaba reopens popular airport lounges at DXB
Posted 2 July 2020
Marhaba, Dnata's airport hospitality brand, has reopened two of its popular airport lounges at Dubai International's (DXB) Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 (Concourse "B") with enhanced safety measures.
in Airports Smiths Detection to supply security-screening equipment to Kuwait airport
Posted 30 June 2020
Smiths Detection will supply hold-baggage screening equipment for Kuwait’s new International Airport Terminal 2, which is currently under construction.
in Airports Emirates resumes on-ground services for premium customers
Posted 30 June 2020
From 1 July, Emirates' premium customers can once again enjoy the airline's signature Chauffeur Drive service (CDS) and airport lounge at its Dubai hub.
