US TSA selects MIA to test drone detection systems
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has selected Miami International Airport (MIA) as a test site to trial drone detection technology to keep airports safe.
Airports
SITA and AOKpass partner to aid international travel recovery
Air transport industry technology provider SITA has partnered with the health pass platform and app...
Schiphol Airport replaces X-ray machines with CT scans at security filters
Schiphol Airport (AMS) in the Netherlands has installed computed tomography (CT) scans in all departure and transfer filters to enhance...
SOMO consortium to begin runway renovation at Luxembourg Airport
SOMO Findel Airport consortium is set to begin the main works of the runway renovation at Luxembourg Airport (LUX) next...
Farnborough airport: A long history of aviation successes
Farnborough Airport recently won an aviation prize for the 15th year consecutively, but the hub’s history of successes goes back...
LAX reopens Runway 7R/25L following renovation work
LAX stated that the overhaul including the runway has not only been completed before time but also on budget. The work involved the removal and replacement of the asphalt surface…
Fraport Greece rejuvenation: a catalyst for tourism
Fraport Greece has finalised its four-year infrastructure development project at 14 regional airports three months ahead of schedule. The redevelopment of these sites will see the introduction of new services,…
Japan’s Kansai Airport to start renovation project by end of May
Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Japan is set to commence extension and renovation work by the end of May. After the completion of the project, KIX will be able to…
NAS renews contract for Aqaba ACT at Jordan’s King Hussein Airport
National Aviation Services (NAS) has renewed its contract to continue to serve Aqaba Air Cargo Terminal (AACT) at Jordan’s King Hussein International Airport (AQJ). The contract renewal with the Aqaba…
The robots taking over the world’s airports
A survey carried out by Air Transport IT Insights recently found that almost half of global airlines and 32% of airports are currently looking for partners to further develop their…
India extends international flights ban amid jump in Covid-19 cases
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India has extended the ban on scheduled international passenger flights till 31 May as the country battles to contain the second wave…
