EASA proposes first EU-wide regulation on ground handling

COLOGNE, January 16, 2024 – The European Union Aviation Safety Agency published the first-ever proposal to regulate ground handling across European Union airports, to increase the safety, cybersecurity and consistency of all the actions that happen on the ground before and after a flight, delivering benefits to passengers and their airlines. This Opinion, for the […]

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Kaunas Airport passenger terminal expansion to begin in early 2024

Lithuanian Airports is to begin expansion of the Kaunas Airport terminal in Q1 2024, with completion scheduled for mid-2025. This will double capacity to two million and include “technological advances”. Lithuanian Airports has signed a contract with INFES, which has won a public tender and will carry out expansion of the Kaunas Airport passenger terminal. […]

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flydubai enhances IFE with PressReader digital magazines

flydubai has enhanced its onboard experience with the introduction of PressReader digital magazines to the inflight entertainment system onboard 70% of its fleet “as part of commitment to improving CX”. flydubai has enhanced its onboard experience with the introduction of PressReader. Passengers now have complimentary access to a wide selection of PressReader’s digital magazines through […]

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Riga Airport streamlines security process for families

Riga Airport has introduced a separate screening line at the passenger security checkpoint for families travelling with children under the age of seven as part of efforts to “improve the travel experience”. Riga Airport has introduced a separate screening line at the passenger security checkpoint for families travelling with children under the age of seven.​ […]

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LGW launches project to phase in state-of-the-art security scanners

London Gatwick has announced a partnership Smiths Detection to supply state-of-the-art CT scanners. Once installed, passengers will no longer need to remove electrical items or liquids from hand baggage. London Gatwick has announced a partnership Smiths Detection to supply state-of-the-art scanners across the airport. Following an extensive trial, the HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX carry-on baggage CT X-ray scanners will […]

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Delta enhances IFE with debut of series in partnership with Spotify

Delta is enhancing its inflight entertainment with the debut of ‘The Passport Sessions’ series in partnership with Spotify. The series brings together songwriters, producers and artists from ‘twin cities’. Travellers and music lovers alike can pack their bags and get ready to stamp their musical passports as Delta and Spotify partner to release a brand-new […]

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Emirates embraces ‘Veganuary’ with new vegan dishes onboard

As global interest peaks in ‘Veganuary’, Emirates has noted a surge of 40% in customer demand for plant-based meals. To meet demand, it will introduce an array of new vegan dishes onboard and in lounges. As global interest peaks in ‘Veganuary’ – an initiative that has highlighted the benefits of a vegan diet for the […]

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Heathrow selects BEUMER to install new baggage system in T2

Heathrow Airport has agreed a deal with BEUMER Group – a Strategic Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – to design and install a state-of-the-art new baggage system in Terminal 2. Heathrow Airport has agreed a deal with BEUMER Group – a Strategic Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – to design […]

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12 tech trends that can enhance airline and airport operations

The beginning of a new year brings with it an opportunity, coinciding with this week’s CES 2024, to take a look at the trends, as well as the new and emerging technologies, which will shape the air transport industry over the next 12 months and beyond. This year, our list features 12 trends that will […]

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JFK Terminal One and Ink Innovation partner to reduce disruptions

JFK Terminal One Group Association and Ink Innovation are trialling a disaster recovery system to manage operational disruptions, aiming to ensure both uninterrupted operations and passenger satisfaction. JFK Terminal One Group Association (TOGA) and travel technology provider Ink Innovation have joined forces to run a trial for a disaster recovery system aimed at managing operational […]

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