International Airport Review

Are we building operationally resilient airports?

2026-09-02T14:21:00+01:00

With capacity stretched to the limit, explore why provable resilience is the top priority for airport leaders at the IAS 2026 roundtables.

Article
Managing geopolitical disruption: lessons for airport crisis governance
2026-09-02T07:00:00+01:00 Darryl Dowd
Geopolitical disruption can quickly become an airport operating issue. Recent regional experience shows that resilience depends on people, communication, co-ordination, and sound decisions when events outside the airport create direct operational consequences. Darryl Dowd, Vice President, Safety, Security and Operations at Airports Council International (ACI) World explains more.
Interview
The next phase of quieter, sustainable growth for London City Airport
2026-08-27T07:43:00+01:00 Andy Cliffe
International Airport Review Editor, Holly Miles, sat down with Andy Cliffe, CEO of London City Airport, to discuss the future of the airport and their exciting growth plans.
Article
The cost of competitiveness: why airport economics matter more than ever
2026-08-26T08:00:00+01:00 Waheedah Lawal Suleiman
Waheedah Suleiman, Manager of the Economic Committee for ACI Africa, shares an industry perspective on the economics behind airport competitiveness in Africa.

News

News
UK aviation records strongest second quarter despite Middle East disruption
2026-09-02T08:30:00+01:00
Strong demand for leisure travel and low-cost carriers helped UK airports surpass 81 million passengers during the second quarter of 2026.
News
Western Sydney International advances operational readiness with first Jetstar trial flight
2026-09-02T08:25:00+01:00
Passenger and airline trials are intensifying at Western Sydney International as the airport prepares to launch commercial services in October 2026.
News
Hong Kong International Airport strengthens sustainability, resilience and digital operations through 2025/26 initiatives
2026-08-28T10:36:00+01:00 Gabriel Higgins
Airport Authority Hong Kong has released its Sustainability Report 2025/26, highlighting progress across environmental, operational, economic and people-focused initiatives.

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Airports must plan for volatility, but are leaders making the right moves?

2026-07-14T06:00:00+01:00Sponsored by NACO, Contributor Esther Kromhout

Esther Kromhout, Managing Director of NACO, explores how airport leaders can strengthen resilience, unlock capacity, and secure long-term growth through greater collaboration, flexibility and strategic investment.

Opinion and interviews

Opinion
Are we building operationally resilient airports?
2026-09-02T14:21:00+01:00
Interview
The next phase of quieter, sustainable growth for London City Airport
2026-08-27T07:43:00+01:00
Opinion
The real test of EES begins this summer
2026-07-30T06:00:00+01:00
Interview
Baggage visibility and traveller trust: digitising the end-to-end bag journey
2026-06-03T08:00:00+01:00
Interview
The T4 state of mind: JFKIAT celebrates 25 years of T4, led by Roel Huinink
2026-06-01T07:52:00+01:00
Interview
Combining advanced AI and robotics: aligning technology, people and processes
2026-05-18T08:00:00+01:00
Interview
Airport baggage handling project: next generation systems transforming performance
2026-05-13T08:00:00+01:00
Interview
The energy transition at Frankfurt Airport: A Q&A with Michelle Sandbrink, Corporate Strategy and Sustainability Management at Fraport AG
2026-05-11T09:00:00+01:00
Interview
Driving human-centred design at Uruguay’s airports
2026-05-04T07:30:00+01:00
Opinion
Why jet fuel has become the aviation industry’s biggest headache during the Iran War
2026-04-23T09:34:00+01:00

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