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TSA to enforce REAL ID rules from 7 May at all US airport checkpoints

14 April 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

From 7 May, US passengers must show REAL ID-compliant ID at TSA checkpoints or face delays and possible denial.

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Global airport rankings reveal resilience as major hubs grow passenger numbers and reclaim top positions

14 April 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

ACI World’s 2024 rankings highlight airports’ strong recovery, with Atlanta, Dubai and Shanghai leading international passenger growth and global connectivity.

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Patricia Vitalis on Schiphol Airport’s operations, sustainability, and future challenges

14 April 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

At the International Airport Review's 2024 Summit in Amsterdam, Editorial Assistant, Gabriel Higgins, spoke to Patricia Vitalis, Executive Director of Schiphol Operations,

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Venice Marco Polo Airport advances zero emissions plan with new pneumatic waste collection system

10 April 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Venice Airport installs innovative Envac waste system, cutting emissions and improving efficiency as part of its 2030 sustainability goals.

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Gatwick and Veovo Partner on Predictive Control System

9 April 2025 | By Veovo

London Gatwick and Veovo are partnering to build an AI-powered Integrated Airport Control System to predict disruption and improve airport-wide decisions.

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Easter travel chaos looms at London Gatwick Airport as workers strike over unpaid pensions and delayed wages

9 April 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

London Gatwick Airport faces severe Easter weekend disruption as Red Handling staff strike over pensions, late pay, and unsafe shift patterns.

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Drones at BH Airport: Innovation and safety in airport management

9 April 2025 | By

Since their implementation at Belo Horizonte International Airport (SBCF) in 2021, drones have significantly transformed the management of airport operations and infrastructure. With applications ranging from pavement inspections and operational safety to fence monitoring and institutional image capturing, this technology has become an essential tool for modern airports. For International…

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Six Brazilian airports awarded Airport Carbon Accredition certification as Aena Brasil ramps up sustainability efforts

8 April 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Aena Brasil’s six northeastern airports earn Level 1 carbon accreditation, marking a major step in their climate action strategy.

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Vienna Airport signs support deal with Ukraine to boost airport recovery and donate equipment

7 April 2025 | By

Vienna Airport will support Ukrainian airports with technical donations and expertise as part of a new cooperation agreement.

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Airports Council International supports Auckland Airport’s infrastructure plans and commerce commission’s pricing decision

4 April 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Airports Council International backs Auckland Airport’s $6.6 billion investment, highlighting its transparent consultation process and economic benefits while dismissing allegations of unfair pricing as misleading.

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London Luton Airport expansion approved, bringing jobs, economic growth, and sustainability commitments

4 April 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

London Luton Airport will expand passenger capacity to 32 million, creating 11,000 jobs and boosting the economy by £1.5 billion annually while prioritising sustainability through a Green Controlled Growth framework.

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Collaboration: the key ingredient to minimising waste at Auckland Airport

4 April 2025 | By Colinda Rowe

Colinda Rowe, Waste Minimisation Manager at Auckland International Airport in New Zealand, writes exclusively for International Airport Review

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Regional Airports Embrace Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) for Enhanced Operations

3 April 2025 | By STR-SpeechTech Ltd.

Regional airports are embracing Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) to improve operational efficiency and safety through automation.

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London Heathrow Airport warned of power supply vulnerabilities days before major outage disrupted 300,000 passengers

2 April 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

MPs were told that London Heathrow Airport's power issues were raised just days before a major outage, affecting 300,000 passengers and costing airlines £100 million.

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The future of passenger experience: industry leaders set to discuss airport innovation in Madrid

2 April 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Join industry leaders on 9 April 2025 in Madrid for an exclusive briefing on airport innovation and enhancing the passenger experience. Limited complimentary passes available.

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