Memphis closes concourse to allow for “milestone” modernisation
In a significant step in its concourse modernisation project, Memphis International Airport (MEM) closed its B Concourse for construction on Wednesday, April 4.
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Edinburgh Airport says goodbye to secondary runway
Two Royal Air Force veterans who learned to fly at Edinburgh Airport have marked the closure of the airport’s secondary 12/30 runway.
London Heathrow to auction off memorabilia and equipment from defunct Terminal 1
Forty six years of history will be up for grabs in an auction of the contents of Heathrow Terminal 1 nearly three years after it closed to allow for the expansion of Terminal 2.
Transport critical comms market to top $3 billion by 2021
New research from market intelligence firm IHS Markit has projected that total critical communications revenues associated with transport will be worth more than $3 billion by the end of 2020.
PICTURES: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s new pier construction gets underway
The Schiphol Group has revealed images of how its new pier at Amsterdam Airport will look when it reaches completion before then end of 2019. Construction can now begin after the foundation stone was laid.
Groupe ADP to trial autonomous shuttle in traffic-dense environment
The airport giant Groupe ADP has announced Charles de Gaulle will become the first airport in France to trial autonomous shuttle busses.
Air cargo thesis wins graduate IATA FACE-UP award
A recent university graduate who wrote her thesis on air cargo has been honoured by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
America’s Federal Aviation Administration gives $117 million contract to boost ATC system
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded at $117 million contract to leading science and tech firm Leidos to enhance its air traffic control system.
Half of flights in Europe’s air traffic network delayed due to system failure
The second systems error at Eurocontrol in 20 years slashed Europe's air traffic network capacity by 10 per cent, delaying around 14,750 flights.
Etihad Airways eliminated 195,000 tonnes of carbon emissions in 2017
A series of changes and updates to flight plans, aircraft and descent manoeuvres has meant Etihad Airways has successfully slashed its carbon footprint.
US Department of Transportation proposes new flights to Cuba after carriers hand theirs back
After travel restrictions were relaxed by President Barrack Obama in 2016, several airlines were given awarded approval to run services between the USA and Cuba - but many soon handed them back. Now the Department of Transportation has announced a new run of services will replace those carriers chose to…
Monarch collapse debacle inspires UK Government review
The episode that led to the biggest peacetime repatriation of all time has encouraged the Government to consider a range of options to protect consumers in the event that the airline they use collapse.
New solar power farm opens at Dublin Airport
The Dublin Airport Authority in partnership with ESB has installed 268 solar panels on top of the airport's reservoir system which will provide more than half of the reservoir's annual energy requirements.
London City Airport records busiest ever week with more than 100,000 flyers
Figures published by London City Airport have revealed that it has seen busiest week ever in the history of the airport, topping the 100,000 passenger mark for the first time.
Long haul duty rise a “tax grab” to swell Treasury coffers, says Airlines UK
UK Air Passenger Duty (APP) is set to increase on long haul flights on April 1, cementing the UK's position as by far the highest charger of this kind of tax in Europe.
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