Cologne Bonn and Düsseldorf airports hit by 24-hour strikes
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), the largest airports in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, have been hit by…
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An airport is a complex of runways, buildings, and facilities dedicated to the takeoff, landing, and ground movement of aircraft. Airports serve as vital hubs for commercial aviation, facilitating passenger and cargo transportation on a global scale. They accommodate a wide range of aircraft types and are equipped with air traffic control towers, navigation aids, and ground support infrastructure. Airports play a crucial role in connecting cities, countries, and continents, fostering economic growth and international trade.
In pictures: British Airways opens revamped exclusive airport lounge in Seattle
British Airways has reopened its lounge at Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) after an extensive refurbishment that forms…
Massive fire erupts at aerospace facility in Abington Township near Philadelphia
A large fire has erupted at an aerospace facility in Abington Township, located in Montgomery County near Philadelphia,…
Going circular: How Groupe ADP created a marketplace for used airport equipment
The aviation industry is currently dealing with a number of environmental challenges. While much of the effort and…
Heavy storm dumps 34 cm of snow in Ottawa, grounds flights in Canada: pictures
Heavy snowfall has covered Quebec, Ontario and surrounding areas in Canada, affecting air travel across the country. On…
London-Heathrow announces multi-million dollar investment in infrastructure
In a major address delivered by the Chief Executive Officer of London-Heathrow Airport, Thomas Woldbye, on February 12,…
All flights in and out of Belgium canceled as national strike begins
The aviation industry in Belgium has ground to a halt after a national strike affecting sectors from across…
Top 10 busiest airports in the world by flights
Aviation continues to grow, and in 2024, total airline capacity exceeded 2019 levels for the first time since…
Heathrow Airport: boost in trans-Atlantic flights contributes to record January
London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) saw record levels of passengers using the aviation hub during January 2025, with an 8%…
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic attack UK Government over Heathrow third runway
Executives running two of Britain’s largest long-haul carriers which equate to a substantial proportion of aircraft and passenger…
Japan’s Kansai Airport is sinking into the sea: How much time is left?
When Japan’s Kansai International Airport (KIX) opened in 1994, it was considered an engineering marvel. It is the…
Abu Dhabi Airports saw passenger numbers rise by 28% to 29.4M in 2024
Abu Dhabi Airports, the operator of the emirate’s main commercial airport, Abu Dhabi-Zayed International Airport (AUH), announced its…
GCAA names 33 partners for ICAO’s 2025 Global Implementation Support Symposium
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced 33 key partners for the ICAO 4th Global Implementation Support Symposium…
Manchester Airport unveils first look at $1.6 billion terminal transformation
After 10 years in the making Manchester Airport’s (MAN) Terminal 2 is nearing the end of its £1.3…
Beyond pilots: Unconventional paths to a successful aviation career
When it comes to the sky, it is usually the pilot and flight attendant roles that get romanticised.…
Vilnius Airport opens new passenger departure terminal: pictures
Lithuanian Airports (LTOU) has opened a new passenger departure terminal at Vilnius Airport (VNO). Infrastructure development and modernization…
Unstoppable: Dubai Airport records busiest year to seal ten years of dominance
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has recorded its busiest ever year to seal ten years of dominance at the…
Ryanair reveals seven new London-Stansted routes, wants UK airport tax scrapped
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost carrier, has announced a raft of new routes from the largest base on its…