“Let’s Make Congonhas Airport International,” Says São Paulo Governor
The governor of São Paulo, João Doria, said on Monday, December 16th, during the inauguration of the executive airport São Paulo Catarina Airport (SPCA), that the government intends to internationalize Congonhas Airport, located in the southern zone of the capital. Doria said he had discussed the issue last Friday, 13th, with the Ministers of Economy […]
Airports of the future: 10 predicitions for the next decade
SITA unveils 10 bold predictions about the technology shaping how passengers will move through the airport of the future, based on unique insights, driving industry forces and emerging technologies. The airport experience has morphed dramatically in the past 10 years with the introduction of biometric security, mobile check-in, and baggage tracking. And there is much […]
Toronto Pearson Welcomes Deborah Flint as New President and CEO
The Board of Directors of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) today announced the appointment of Deborah Flint as President and Chief Executive Officer of the GTAA. Ms. Flint will commence her new role in April 2020 following more than 4 years as CEO of Los Angeles World Airports and 24 years serving in executive […]
SITA upbeat airport biometric solutions will take off
It promises to shave off about one-third of travellers’ time at the airport, from check-in to boarding, and is premised on one concept: that your face is your boarding pass. That is what SITA’s newest technological concept Smart Path promises to travellers, as it makes use of biometric technology to help save time. For airports, […]
Geneva Airport releases findings from waste characterisation campaign
Geneva Airport manages all waste from the 200 companies active at the airport, and has found that in 2018, 3,700 tonnes of garbage passed through the seven waste stations spread across the site – a slight improvement from 3,900 tonnes in 2017. In order to fulfil its commitment to increase its recycling rate to 50 […]
Southwest Airlines Expanding Presence at Denver International Airport
Southwest Airlines will be expanding its impact on Denver International Airport after the carrier received $12.5 million in tax credits. According to The Associated Press, Southwest will receive the credits for a major expansion over the next eight years that could bring 1,000 new jobs to the Denver airport. The airline chose the Colorado city […]
New Terminal One at JFK Airport receives approval of proposed lease
The New Terminal One project at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) has entered the next phase of progress after receiving approval from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s board to enter into a lease agreement to design, construct, finance, operate and maintain the redevelopment of the current terminal. The new facility […]
Delta Airlines to use facial recognition at Seattle-Tacoma Airport
Delta Airlines is set to introduce facial recognition technology at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in the US by the end of this year. The technology will be implemented for international travellers. Seattle Times reported that passengers boarding a flight will be photographed by the airlines and cross-matched with their visa or passport photo in the US […]
Quiport begins the Quito International Airport expansion
From 2019 to 2020, Corporación Quiport, Quito International Airport operator, will expand the passenger terminal and apron, with an investment of US$ 60 million. A total of 16,000 m2 under roof expansion of passenger terminal will be built improving the travel experience for passengers while the passenger apron will increase by about 24,000 m2 with […]
Stansted developing new baggage delivery system
As London Stansted marks two years since the start of its multi-million-pound transformation project, one of its most complex and important projects is progressing at pace behind the scenes. Stansted is investing £59 million in a brand-new baggage delivery system, updating the huge network of conveyor belts, lifts and chutes underneath the main terminal which […]
