Melbourne Airport Unveils Details of $4.5 Billion International Terminal Expansion
Melbourne Airport announced a A$4.5 billion expansion of its international terminal, adding five new gates, extra aircraft stands and enlarged check‑in, baggage‑claim and retail areas. The programme will roll out in stages, tied to new pick‑up and drop‑off zones at the T123 Transport Hub and the airport’s third runway slated for 2031. Work begins after the new road network opens in September, addressing record summer demand and projected passenger growth. The upgrade aims to boost capacity for airlines and improve the traveler experience.
Work Underway on Stations for Melbourne Airport Rail Project
Early design packages for the A$4.1 billion West Footscray‑to‑Albion rail upgrade have been released, marking the first phase of Melbourne Airport Rail. The plan redevelops Sunshine Station into a multi‑modal "superhub" with extra platforms and a new pedestrian‑cycling bridge, while a...
UK Aviation Sector Currently Experiencing Busiest Period in History
The UK Civil Aviation Authority reports a record‑breaking 302 million passenger journeys in 2025, a 2 % rise over 2024 and the highest level since the sector began tracking data. Passenger traffic has tripled since 1989, and a third of travelers plan...
London Southend Airport to Allow 2 Litres of Liquid in Cabin Baggage
London Southend Airport announced that passengers can now carry up to two litres of liquid in cabin baggage, thanks to the installation of C3 screening technology. The same system also permits laptops, iPads and tablets to remain inside bags during...
Birmingham Airport Publishes New Sustainability Strategy
Birmingham Airport (BHX) has unveiled its 2026‑2030 sustainability strategy, organized around ten strategic themes that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The plan builds on a 30% reduction in direct emissions achieved since 2019 and reinforces the airport’s...
Neste & World Fuel Services to Expand Availability of SAF
Neste and World Fuel Services have signed a five‑year extension to broaden the supply of Neste‑produced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) across more than 100 airports in the UK and Europe. The agreement aligns World Fuel’s extensive distribution network with Neste’s...
Pan American World Airways® Chooses Amadeus Technology
Pan American World Airways has signed a Letter of Agreement with Amadeus to serve as its strategic technology partner for the airline’s comeback. Amadeus will provide integrated IT and distribution solutions, covering everything from booking and inventory management to day‑of‑travel...
Hawaii: Three New Electric Transit Trams to Join HNL Shuttle Service
The Hawaii Department of Transportation is adding three MotoEV electric trams to the Wiki Wiki Shuttle at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, beginning 15 February. The new units will run between gates C and G and Terminals 1 and 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,...
Bahrain Launches National Aviation Strategy for 2026–2027
Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications unveiled a National Aviation Strategy for 2026‑2027, aligning civil‑aviation development with the Bahrain Economic Vision 2030. The plan seeks to expand the kingdom’s air‑connectivity from 66 to 100 destinations by 2030 and to deepen the...
Sunshine Coast Airport Opens New Outbound Baggage Facility
Sunshine Coast Airport has inaugurated a new outbound baggage facility, a cornerstone of its AU$170 million terminal transformation. The upgrade introduces Rapiscan CT screening and higher‑efficiency processing to accommodate rising passenger numbers and tighten security compliance. Construction now moves to the...
Avinor Trials Multiple Operations at Remote Tower Centre in Bodø
Avinor has launched a trial at its Remote Tower Centre in Bodø that lets a single AFIS representative manage multiple airports from one workstation. The pilot covers four airport pairs – Rørvik‑Namsos, Mehamn‑Hasvik, Vardø‑Berlevåg and Røst‑Svolvær – and operates under...
Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport Redevelops Arrivals Area
Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport is modernising its decades‑old arrivals area, with construction slated for completion in spring 2026. The project expands the arrivals lobby, upgrades the customs corridor and adds new service counters for car‑rental firms. Retail space is being enlarged,...
Jacobs and PA Consulting to Continue Work on UK Transport Security
Jacobs and PA Consulting have secured a four‑year extension from the UK Department for Transport to lead the National Security Science and Research (NSSR) programme. The consortium, which also includes QinetiQ, TNO, Iconal Technology, Cambridge University Technical Services and Prometheus...
Animation Reveals Design of O’Hare International Airport Concourse D
Chicago released a two‑minute animation unveiling the $1.3 billion Concourse D, part of the ORDNext terminal redevelopment. The new concourse, designed by SOM, Ross Barney, Juan Gabriel Moreno Architects and Arup, will feature 19 flexible gates, skylit multi‑level spaces, lounges, retail and landscaped views of...
PHX Launches Early Bag Check Service
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) launched an Early Bag Check service on February 11, allowing travelers to drop off luggage before reaching the terminal. The free service, operated by Bags, is available for domestic flights on Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier,...
ARFF Station 92 Opens at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport unveiled a new 21,000‑square‑foot Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) facility, Station 92, on February 6. The modern station replaces the older unit and joins two existing fire stations, providing round‑the‑clock coverage for the airport. Featuring six...
Heathrow Records Busiest January to Date
Heathrow Airport logged its busiest January on record, moving 6.5 million passengers – a rise of more than 2 % versus January 2025. The hub introduced new security lanes across all terminals while maintaining its reputation as Europe’s most punctual airport. Passenger...
