IATA has called on Thailand to strengthen its aviation foundations as passenger numbers are forecast to grow nearly 4 percent annually until 2043. The country’s air travel demand has already recovered to 88 percent of pre-pandemic levels, with further growth expected from 2025. IATA’s Regional Vice President for North Asia and Asia-Pacific, Dr Xie Xingquan,
Queenstown Airport has been awarded Level 4+ Airport Carbon Accreditation from the Airports Council International, recognising its significant progress in reducing carbon emissions. The accreditation is the second-highest tier in the programme, which independently assesses airports’ efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Only 46 out of more than 40,000 airports worldwide have achieved Level 4+ or
Airports Council International (ACI) World has announced that Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport will host the 2025 ACI World Airport Experience Summit from 8-11 September in Guangzhou, China. The announcement was made at the closing ceremony of the 2024 ACI World Customer Experience Summit and Exhibition. Justin Erbacci, ACI World Director General, said Guangzhou Baiyun International
A group of ten leading international airport operators has formed the “Airports for Innovation” (A4I) network, launching an open innovation program to attract new solutions from start-ups worldwide. Munich Airport has joined the initiative, which was originally established in May 2021 by Spanish airport group Aena and Aeroporti di Roma. Dr. Jan-Henrik Andersson, Chief Commercial
Sweet Aviation is set to expand its presence in Northern Indiana by assuming the role of Fixed Base Operator (FBO) at Goshen Municipal Airport (KGSH). The Goshen Board of Aviation Commissioners approved Sweet Aviation’s request to take over the contract held by Goshen Air Center since 1992 at their August meeting. Sweet Aviation will
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has received the last four train cars for its Automated People Mover (APM) system, marking a significant milestone in the airport’s modernisation project. The arrival of these final cars brings the total number on site to 44, completing the fleet for the new transportation system scheduled to begin operations in
