Airports News

Quito bolsters its connectivity to receive more tourists
Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito is celebrating its tenth anniversary operating as the main gateway for tourists entering Ecuador.

Ontario International Airport welcomes 30 millionth passenger since return to local ownership
When Jessica Burchett arrived at Ontario International Airport (ONT) last Thursday, she had no idea she was about to become an instant celebrity as the 30 millionth passenger since the transition of the airport to local ownership six years ago.

Record-breaking growth in airports worldwide reducing carbon emissions by 8.1%
Airports Council International (ACI) released the annual airport climate action results for Airport Carbon Accreditation, the global carbon standard for airports founded and managed by ACI EUROPE on behalf of airports worldwide

Airlines join forces, urge courts to safeguard the future of Schiphol Airport
The airlines are challenging the Dutch government’s decision to cut flight movements at Schiphol, confident they can reduce noise levels and emissions while maintaining a network of destinations for the millions of passengers they carry annually to and from Schiphol.

Hamad International Airport receives Airport Carbon Accreditation renewal for emissions reductions
As part of the global airport industry response to the challenge of climate change, MATAR, the Qatar Company for Airport Operation and Management, successfully renewed its ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation Level-3 “Optimisation” for one more year.

Heathrow’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Incentive Scheme Triples Use in 2023
Greener, cleaner jet fuel has become a hot commodity at Heathrow as the airport embarks on the second year of its Sustainable Aviation Fuel incentive scheme.

80 Years of Ivalo Airport and 70 Years of Oulu Airport
This year, Finavia celebrates the major anniversaries of two of its airports. Ivalo and Oulu airports will celebrate their 80th and 70th anniversaries, respectively.

Biometric Technology Takes Over: Seamless Travel from Check-In to Boarding at Frankfurt Airport
Beginning this year, passengers traveling through Frankfurt Airport (Fraport) can breeze through the various steps in the journey – from check-in to boarding – simply by scanning their faces at biometric touchpoints across the airport. This solution will be rolled out and available to all interested airlines at the airport

Finavia to Invest Over EUR 15 Million in Upgrading Airports for Improved Sustainability and Safety
This year, airport company Finavia will invest more than EUR 15 million in the renovation of runways at the Helsinki Airport, Kuopio Airport and Kuusamo Airport. Some of the money will be spent on water protection and energy efficiency.

Kansas City’s Largest Infrastructure Project Completed on Time and on Budget
Mayor Quinton Lucas, the Kansas City Aviation Department, and its development partners have announced the new terminal at Kansas City International Airport will open on February 28, 2023—delivering Kansas City’s largest ever infrastructure project on time and on budget.

Hamad International Airport Launches Next-Gen Wi-Fi 6
Hamad International Airport (DOH) has announced the launch of the next generation Wi-Fi service, empowered by Cisco technologies, across its state-of-the-art terminal to further enhance the airport’s passenger experience.

Heathrow Launches New Giving Back Program to Benefit Local Community
Heathrow has today published its new Giving Back Programme, reasserting its commitment to the local community to make the area a great place to live and work.