FAA allocates $1B of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law fund to US airport terminals
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it will award almost $1 Billion from the Biden administration’s Bipartisan…
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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.
“Woeful”: Britain’s Jet2 hits out at airports for summer travel disruption
British leisure travel group Jet2 has issued some harsh words of criticism for airports and ground handlers over…
Heathrow faces further disruptions after plane refuelers vote to strike
London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) is set to face further disruptions during the busy summer period because workers at…
Spirit Airlines awarded 16 fought-over peak slots at Newark Airport
Spirit Airlines (S64) (SAVE) has beaten out rival carriers for 16 peak slots at Newark Liberty International Airport…
A century of operations: the 10 oldest airports in Europe
Can you believe that some airports in Europe are significantly older than the grandparents of those who work…
Edinburgh Airport publishes annual sustainability report for 2021
Scotland’s Edinburgh Airport (EDI) has published its annual sustainability report for 2021, which included the airport’s COVID-19 community…
Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport avoids protesting farmers’ fury
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) managed to avoid flight disruptions after becoming one of the focal points during a…
JFK airport evacuated after abandoned bag sparks security threat
4th of July weekend travelers at New York’s John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) were temporarily evacuated on July…
Staff at Paris airports to begin four-day strike; flight disruptions expected
Flight disruptions are expected in Paris as workers from two of its airports – Charles de Gaulle Airport…
ACI forecasts significant increase in global airport traffic during 2022
The Airports Council International (ACI) says global passenger traffic in 2022 will be significantly higher than during the…
UK CAA tells Heathrow passenger charges must come down over next few years
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has set out what charges London Heathrow can demand of its airline…
What can pilots do now to help reduce CO2 emissions?
What role can pilots play in helping to make the aviation industry more sustainable and reduce emissions? The…
Airbus and Linde to develop hydrogen infrastructure for airports
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus and a global industrial gases and engineering company Linde have signed a Memorandum of…
What measures are airports taking to help tackle the climate crisis?
Aviation’s impact on the environment is significant, meaning that the industry is often in the spotlight when it…
Helsinki Airport simplifies and centralizes operations in one new terminal
Helsinki Airport (HEL) announced that all airport operations will be done in one single terminal. The airport’s management…
Gatwick Airport to cut summer flights amid staff shortages
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) will reduce the number of flights ahead of the summer peak due to staff…
Falcon air patrols & goat landscapers – creative sustainability at airports
For quite some time, animals have been seen as a threat and a cause of disruption at airports. Wildlife unexpectedly…
Heathrow records busiest month since March 2020, reopens Terminal 4
London Heathrow Airport said that May 2022 was the busiest month since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. …