U.S. aims to use facial recognition on nearly all departing air travelers within four years
The United States Department of Homeland Security says U.S. Customs and Border Protection is working toward implementation of biometric exit technology to cover more than 97% of departing commercial air travelers within the next four years. The goal is outlined in the department’s “Fiscal Year 2018 Entry/Exit Overstay Report.” As of September 2018, 15 U.S. […]
Philippines’s Clark Airport closed after earthquake
Philippines’ Clark International Airport has closed temporarily following a strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake that struck the main island of Luzon the night of April 22. Part of the departure hall’s roof has collapsed, injuring seven, and there are cracks in the control tower. All airlines have halted operations to and from the airport, with over […]
Chetumal airport terminal expansion to add 2,500 square meters
The Chetumal International Airport terminal will be expanded this year to meet the needs of an increasing number of passengers. Airport operator Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares (ASA), a federal government-owned corporation, announced a competitive tendering process for companies interested in adding almost 2,500 square meters of space to the terminal in the Quintana Roo capital. […]
Peru President orders assessment of Oxapampa airport construction
President Martin Vizcarra on Monday announced he has ordered an assessment of the Oxapampa Airport construction in order to improve the connectivity of this province. During his work visit to the area, the Head of State indicated a professional technical team —including Transport-Communications Ministry and State-run Peruvian Corporation of Airports and Commercial Aviation (Corpac) officials— […]
Renowned Companies Interested in Airport Hub in Bolivia
The seven companies interested in building the hub of the Viru Viru International Airport in Santa Cruz city, Bolivia, are Friday among the 14 best in the world in this sector. The Minister of Development Planning, Mariana Prado, reported that the project to expand the air terminal, in addition to building a larger runway for […]
The Bahamas’ Long Island Eyes a New Airport
A new airport could be coming to Long Island in The Bahamas. The Bahamas’ government has already launched the process toward the creation of the airport, according to Bahamas Tourism Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar. Indeed, the government is already reviewing tenders from a recent RFP for architectural and engineering services for the airport. The Bahamas will […]
Houston and Cabo Frio airports team-up to target energy sector
Houston Airport System and Cabo Frio Airport are teaming up to target air cargo flows between two of the largest oil, gas and energy clusters in the Americas. The two airport groups said the co-operation would promote the air cargo traffic between the airports; identify synergies with potential partners, clients, and products; share knowledge and […]
LATAM Airlines has started to operate the new direct route between Quito and Santiago from Mariscal Sucre Airport
LATAM Airlines Ecuador has launched its inaugural flight on the new direct route between Quito and Santiago at a special event for passengers and city authorities. The new direct flight to the south of the continent is served by an Airbus 320neo, which departed from Quito at 09:55 a.m. and was scheduled to arrive in […]
These are the world’s best airports for 2019
What makes an airport a «world’s best»? High-tech facilities? Friendly staff? Great leisure amenities? Speedy immigration service? According to Skytrax World Airport Awards, being a global travel leader means constantly striving to improve, innovate and impress. And so for 2019 — and for the seventh time in a row — Singapore Changi Airport is crowned […]
Funding and Reforms for Screening a Positive Move for Air Travellers
Canada’s airports today welcomed the Government of Canada’s commitment in Budget 2019 to invest in improving security screening at Canada’s airports for the coming government fiscal year, and looks forward to discussions with government on a new corporate structure for CATSA. Canada’s airports have sought permanent structural changes to how the Canadian Air Transport Security […]
