Mott MacDonald Boosts Aviation Business
Mott MacDonald has reinforced its aviation, maritime and offshore practice by appointing Jason Buckland as aviation director and Kim Yates as sustainable aviation and green ports market lead. Buckland brings senior roles at British Airways, Etihad, GE and Arcadis, and will steer the UK‑Europe aviation portfolio for clients such as Heathrow and Manchester Airports Group. Yates, a 25‑year sustainability veteran, heads decarbonisation initiatives, including the Moata Carbon Portal and Heathrow’s 2050 net‑zero programme. The hires aim to deepen technical expertise and expand green‑transport services across Europe.
Swissport Strengthens Sofia Cargo Offering
Swissport has launched a 2,200 m² air‑cargo warehouse at Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport, adding 2,000 m² of storage capacity and a 2,000 m² fenced yard. The facility supports a broad cargo mix—including pharmaceuticals, perishables, e‑commerce parcels, live animals and high‑value items—and features temperature‑controlled...
Port Polska: Shaping Poland’s Next-Generation Multimodal Airport
Port Polska, the rebranded Centralny Port Komunikacyjny programme, aims to deliver a greenfield, multimodal airport between Warsaw and Łódź by 2032, integrating high‑speed rail, upgraded roads and a logistics hub. The facility is designed for 34‑44 million passengers annually, with scalable...
FAA Replaces Decades-Old Tower at XNA
On March 13, 2026, the FAA unveiled a new 140‑foot air traffic control tower at Northwest Arkansas National Airport, replacing the temporary 1998 structure. The tower is 2.5 times taller, offering controllers an improved line‑of‑sight and housing advanced weather‑monitoring, digital...
EscaTEQ Develops Cleaning Framework
Netherlands‑based EscaTEQ unveiled the EscaTEQ Method, a voluntary structured framework for escalator tread cleaning. Refined over ten years and deployed globally, the low‑moisture, surface‑controlled approach uses an ABC condition classification and defined restoration paths. EscaTEQ estimates more than 500,000 cleaning...
IST and Airbus Team up for Training
iGA Istanbul Airport has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Airbus, becoming the aircraft maker’s first direct training partner among airport operators. The deal creates the iGA Academy, a dedicated training and development centre that will deliver regional programmes blending...
JAA TO and Romanian CAA Launch Cooperation
The JAA Training Organisation (JAA TO) has signed a two‑year cooperation framework with the Romanian Civil Aeronautical Authority, granting Romania structured access to JAA TO’s specialised regulatory training programmes. The partnership, formalised at JAA TO’s High‑Level Training workshop, covers safety oversight, airworthiness, aerodromes,...
Bartow Deploys Frequentis Solution
Bartow Executive Airport has installed Frequentis' integrated communications platform to power its newly renovated Digital Tower Operations Center. The solution combines the Frequentis X10, GuardX recording, and smartATIS into a single digital suite, replacing legacy systems and supporting the airport’s...
Utah Chosen as Future Flight Testbed
Utah’s Department of Transportation, together with a coalition of public and private entities, has been chosen by the FAA as one of eight sites for an eVTOL integration pilot program. The initiative, called uFLY: America’s AAM Crossroads to the West,...
Heathrow Hires Telent to Help Flow
London Heathrow Airport has appointed Telent, backed by M Group, to maintain its traffic signal and pedestrian crossing network for three years. The contract includes preventative and corrective maintenance, 24/7 technical support, and a vendor‑agnostic model to reduce downtime. Solutions are...
MAG Opts for Airport Hive AODB Upgrade
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has chosen Azinq’s Airport Hive suite to replace its legacy operational systems at all three UK airports. The new platform will create a real‑time digital backbone, integrating flight data, boarding, A‑CDM, billing and reporting, and is...
MCBS and LYNEports Sign AAM MoU
Oman’s Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS) and LYNEports have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to foster education, research, and innovation in advanced air mobility (AAM). The agreement establishes joint programmes such as the Future Flight Academy and Smart...
MUC Boosts Checkpoint Inclusivity
Munich Airport opened Germany's first inclusive security checkpoint on March 9, 2026. The barrier‑free area is tailored for passengers with reduced mobility, non‑visible disabilities, and families with young children. Staff‑assisted boarding replaces automated readers, and the design includes child‑friendly films...
BlackRock’s GIP to Acquire TCR
Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), BlackRock’s infrastructure arm, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire TCR, the world’s largest independent lessor of airport ground support equipment, from 3i Infrastructure. The deal includes a co‑investment by TCR’s management team, underscoring confidence in...
MNAA Boosts Leadership Team
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority announced two senior leadership appointments. Caleb Douglas was promoted to director of operations planning and project coordination, where he will oversee the $3 bn New Horizon expansion at Nashville International Airport. Samantha Hamilton was named director...