Phu Quoc’s New Terminal 2 to Boast State-of-the-Art Technology
Phu Quoc International Airport is adding a new Terminal 2 that will be fully self‑service and biometric, targeting 24 million passengers annually by 2027 and scalable to 50 million. The project, backed by Sun Group and powered by SITA’s end‑to‑end passenger processing suite, will automate check‑in, bag drop and boarding. Operated with Singapore’s Changi Airports International, the terminal aims to set a blueprint for fast‑growth markets in Asia‑Pacific. The partnership also includes a framework for Sun Group’s future airport developments across Vietnam.
Digital Transformation for Fraport Greece
Fraport Greece has rolled out AirportLabs’ Airport Community App across its entire network of 14 regional airports, marking a network‑wide digital transformation. The mobile platform consolidates real‑time operational data, replacing fragmented legacy processes with a unified workflow for inspections and...
Incheon Expands Remote Baggage Screening to More US Airports
Incheon International Airport Corp. has rolled out its International Remote Baggage Screening (IRBS) service to Detroit and Minneapolis, shaving at least 20 minutes off minimum connecting times. The system transmits high‑resolution X‑ray images of checked bags from Incheon to TSA...
Massport Partners with Lyft and Uber to Launch New Shuttle Bus Service
Massport announced a new scheduled urban shuttle service at Boston Logan International Airport, delivered through Lyft and Uber platforms. Travelers can reserve individual seats on high‑occupancy vans that run on fixed routes between the airport and key city locations. The...
Border Control Remains an Obstacle to Seamless Travel
The aviation sector’s push for seamless travel is being throttled by outdated border control processes, despite the availability of mature biometric technologies. Valour Consultancy reports that the global biometric market for airports is projected to reach $15.8 billion over the next...
Autonomous Times
Airport World reports rapid expansion of autonomous ground vehicles across four major hubs. Singapore Changi Airport has moved two driverless tractors into live baggage service after 5,000 trial trips and plans a 24‑vehicle fleet by 2027, later adding cargo tow...
New Hotels Coming to Brisbane Airport?
Brisbane Airport is soliciting proposals from experienced hotel operators for two new mid‑to‑upper‑level properties, one adjacent to the International Terminal and another in the rapidly expanding Skygate precinct. The developments target rising demand from business, leisure and event‑driven travelers ahead...
Huge New Kinetic Sculpture Unveiled at iGA Istanbul Airport
Istanbul’s iGA Airport unveiled a 37.7‑metre kinetic sculpture by Hayri Karay, combining steel and choreographed light to create a dynamic visual experience. The two‑part installation sits at the terminal’s core, reflecting Anatolian cultural layers and inviting multiple audience interpretations. Airport...
Hong Kong Celebrates Its Recognition as World’s Busiest Cargo Airport
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) confirmed it handled 5.07 million tonnes of freight in 2024, retaining its title as the world’s busiest cargo hub for the ninth time since 2010. The Airport Authority Hong Kong highlighted ongoing capacity upgrades, including UPS’s...
Autonomous Wheelchairs Land at DTW’s Evans Terminal
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is piloting autonomous wheelchairs in its Warren Cleage Evans Terminal through a partnership with mobility‑tech firm Unifi. The AI‑driven devices, powered by Blueberry Technology, will ferry passengers to gates, restrooms and concessions while offering obstacle detection,...
Design Partners Chosen for Transformation Programme of AGS Airports
AGS Airports has appointed WSP and Pascall + Watson as design partners for the next phase of its £350 million (≈$440 million) AGS Reimagined transformation programme. WSP will act as lead development designer for Southampton Airport, while WSP and Pascall + Watson...
Spike in Transfer Traffic at Heathrow Due to Conflict in Middle East
Heathrow Airport saw a 10% jump in transfer passengers in March as airlines rerouted flights around Middle‑East airspace closures. The hub handled 6.6 million passengers, a 6.9% year‑on‑year increase, but its growth still lags behind many EU rivals because runway slots...
Stellar Summer of Traffic Growth for Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport reported a 22% jump in international passengers, handling 3.1 million travelers between November 2025 and March 2026. Australian visitors remained the largest group at 112,600, while Chinese arrivals more than doubled to 38,400 thanks to new visa arrangements and direct flights....
Legal Oversight
Airport modernization projects across Africa and the Middle East are reaching unprecedented scale, requiring terminals to stay operational while new infrastructure is built. R&A Legal Solutions emphasizes that legal expertise must be a core delivery discipline, integrating construction, financing, regulatory...
New NACO Report Highlights Value of Real Estate and Non-Aero Revenue
A new NACO white paper argues that airport real estate and non‑passenger revenues are essential for financial resilience, especially as nearly 90% of airport income remains tied to passenger traffic. The study shows the pandemic nearly erased earnings, highlighting the...