World Airports

Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Delta Cargo expand network between the U.K. and United States
aerobd.news : Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines are boosting flights between the U.K. and U.S. from next summer, in a move which sees Delta join Virgin Atlantic at Gatwick

Denver International and TSA unveil new screening technology
aerobd.news : In partnership with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Denver International Airport has become the first US airport to operate next-generation Enhanced Advanced Imaging Technology (eAIT) for checkpoint screening.

New security system trialed at Luxembourg Airport
aerobd.news : The University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) has tested a high-tech airport security system at Luxembourg Airport. The trial hopes to test the

Emirates to launch ‘biometric path’ at Dubai International Airport
aerobd.news : Emirates is to launch the world’s first biometric path, which will offer its customers a seamless airport journey at the airline’s hub in Dubai International airport. Utilizing the

UK Power Networks Services deploys EVs at London airports
aerobd.news : Energy solutions company UK Power Networks Services has introduced the first electric vehicles (EVs) and chargepoints into its fleet at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted Airport depots, and EV

Gatwick Airport unveils plans for using emergency runway for routine operations
aerobd.news : London Gatwick Airport has published a new draft masterplan that outlines plans to use its standby runway for routine operations, to help unlock capacity at the airport. Gatwick

Heathrow Airport to undertake world’s largest deployment of biometric technologies
aerobd.news : London Heathrow Airport has unveiled its plans for a full-scale roll out of new biometric services from the summer of 2019. The development will streamline the passenger journey

ACI’s carbon reduction efforts save 350,000 tons of CO₂ in last year
aerobd.news : Members of ACI World’s Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program have saved nearly 350,000 tons of CO₂ between them in the last year. Speaking at the Global Sustainable Aviation

World’s largest Hampton by Hilton hotel opened at Dubai Airport
aerobd.news : Hospitality firm Hilton is celebrating its first Hampton by Hilton hotel in the Middle East with the opening of a new facility at Dubai International Airport, UAE. The

Sydney Airport reveals 20-year masterplan
aerobd.news : Sydney Airport has released its Master Plan 2039, outlining its strategic direction for the development of the hub over the next 20 years. Master Plan 2039 refreshes the

Dutch airports to be completely powered by wind farms by 2020
aerobd.news : Dutch airport operator Royal Schiphol Group has announced that all of its airports will run on sustainable power generated in the Netherlands from the start of next year.

Abu Dhabi International Airport join passengers in Celebrating Pakistan’s and India’s Independence Days
AEROBD.NEWS : Passengers travelling to or coming from Pakistan or India this week were treated to a terminal-wide festivities at Abu Dhabi International Airport, marking the Pakistan Independence Day on