FRA enhances sustainability and modernises ground power supply

Fraport is enhancing sustainability by overhauling its ground power supply at FRA. It is equipping more aircraft parking positions with ground power connections, with mobile GPUs to be exclusively electric. Fraport is pushing ahead with an overhaul of its ground power supply at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). As part of the Group’s climate protection strategy, the […]

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Kaunas Airport enhances security and CX with next-gen scanners

KUN has installed three CT-based scanners, making the security process faster and more convenient for travellers as they no longer need to remove any electronic devices or liquids from hand luggage. Kaunas Airport has installed three CT-based scanners, making the security process faster and more convenient for travellers as they no longer need to remove […]

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New ACRP project focuses on ‘Airport Common Use Program’

The Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) has released its latest project on ‘Developing a Holistic Airport Common Use Program’. This free resource is ready to help expand the scope of common use. The Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) – which is sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration and administered by the Transportation Research Board – […]

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daa unveils 20-point plan to accelerate environmental sustainability

daa – operator of ORK and DUB (a Headline Partner of the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events, Dublin, 11-13 June 2024) – has unveiled 20 environmental sustainability initiatives. daa – operator of Cork Airport and Dublin Airport (a Headline Partner of the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events, […]

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United adds new corporate partners to Sustainable Flight Fund

United has announced that Air New Zealand, Embraer, and Google have joined its Sustainable Flight Fund to reduce emissions and drive production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel through investments in startups. United has announced that Air New Zealand, Embraer, and Google have joined the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund – a first-of-its kind effort to […]

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CVG, PIT, ADR and LGW discuss how they are exploring robotics

We are in the middle of a robotics revolution. Robotics technologies and automation can help to solve some of the air transport industry’s biggest challenges, while facilitating more personalised customer experiences and enhancing operational efficiencies. In part 1 of our extensive focus on robotics and automation – ahead of the FTE Aviation & Robotics Summit taking […]

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Vienna Airport begins terminal expansion “to set new benchmarks”

Julian Jäger, joint Member of the Management Board, Flughafen Wien AG; Michael Ludwig, Mayor and Governor of Vienna; Johanna Mikl-Leitner, Governor of Lower Austria; and Günther Ofner, joint Member of the Management Board, Flughafen Wien AG, launched the intensive construction phase of the terminal extension. Photo: Vienna Airport Vienna Airport has started construction on its […]

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EASA publishes FAQs on Information Security

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published its first set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Information Security regulatory material (Part-IS): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/203, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/1645 and the related Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material (AMC & GM). As Regulation (EU) 2022/1645 becomes applicable on 16 October 2025 […]

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JAL and Panasonic Avionics reveal digital solutions for A350-1000s

Japan Airlines and Panasonic Avionics have revealed features of the inflight entertainment (IFE) system, digital solutions, and connectivity service installed on the carrier’s new Airbus A350-1000 fleet. Japan Airlines (JAL) and Panasonic Avionics Corporation have revealed features of the inflight entertainment (IFE) system, digital solutions, and connectivity service installed on the carrier’s new Airbus A350-1000 […]

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KLM deploying Artificial Intelligence to minimise food waste

KLM is minimising food waste using an AI programme that enables it to better predict how many passengers who have booked will actually board a flight. This means KLM achieves up to 63% less food waste. KLM is minimising onboard food waste using Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI programmes enable the airline to better predict how […]

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