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Reimagining passenger flow: Kobe Airport’s journey from domestic gateway to global hub

Once serving only domestic routes, Kobe Airport is transforming into a vital regional hub that bridges Japan with key Asian destinations. Located just 20 minutes from central Kobe, it is recognized as one of Japan’s best-connected city airports. As passenger traffic continues to rise across th...

Aviator renews partnership with SAS for ground handling services across five airports in Norway and Sweden

Aviator Airport Alliance has renewed its long-standing partnership with SAS Scandinavian Airlines to continue delivering full ground handling and de-icing services at five strategically important airports in Norway and Sweden. The renewed agreement covers three Norwegian airports: Troms&ou...

How to plan stress-free group airport transfers for business trips

Business trips are often planned around flights, hotel bookings, and meeting schedules, but one part of the journey is still underestimated: the airport transfer. When several colleagues are traveling together, poor transfer planning can quickly lead to delays, confusion, and unnecessary stress. A smooth group transfer starts with early coordination. In many cases, companies choose a pre-arranged...

Neste extends relationship with World Fuel Services ensuring the availability of SAF at over 100 airports in Europe

Neste and World Fuel Services extended their existing relationship with a five-year agreement that will expand the availability of Neste-supplied sustainable aviation fuel at more than 100 airports across World Fuel’s UK and European network. The extended agreement helps support World Fuel's ability to secure SAF supply and comply with regulatory requirements, including the ReFuelEU...

Lufthansa City Airlines opens new base in Frankfurt

Lufthansa City Airlines officially commenced flight operations from Frankfurt Airport, the Lufthansa Group's largest hub. Following its successful launch in Munich in summer 2024, the opening of the new base in Frankfurt marks another milestone in the expansion of the Group's newest airline. “With our new base and the targeted expansion of our short-haul network, we are simultaneousl...

flydubai launches double-daily service to Bangkok, expanding presence in Thailand to 28 weekly flights

flydubai announced the launch of double-daily flights to Bangkok, bringing its operations to Thailand to 28 weekly flights. The new service will commence on 15 September 2026, operating from Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok. The addition of double-daily flights to Bangkok marks flydubai’s second destination in Thailand, complem...

The Bahamas welcomes first-ever U.S. nonstop service to Bimini via American Airlines

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation proudly announced a new era of connectivity for Bimini, welcoming the launch of the first-ever nonstop service from the United States via American Airlines. Beginning 14 February 2026, the new flight from Miami International Airport (MIA) to South Bimini Airport (BIM) provided travelers with seamless, nonstop access to the vibrant island...

BGS subsidiary Gulfstream Oil extends aviation fuel supply cooperation with Mavi Gök Airlines at Riga Airport

Baltic Ground Services announced that its subsidiary, Gulfstream Oil, has extended its aviation fuel supply cooperation with Mavi Gök Airlines (MGA) at Riga International Airport (RIX).The agreement has been extended for another year, covering the period from April 2026. GSO first began fueling MGA’s aircraft at Riga International Airport in April 2025, supporting the airline&rsquo...

Dohop and Wizz Air boost airport connectivity across Europe

Wizz Air has launched WIZZ Link, a new digital platform developed in partnership with travel technology company Dohop, enabling passengers to book multi-leg journeys in a single transaction. The new platform marks a milestone in Wizz Air's effort to make multi-city, low-cost travel simpler and more accessible. Many travellers, especially across Europe, build routes not through d...

Gama Aviation opens New Sharjah Airport facility

Gama Aviation announced the opening of its purpose-built Business Aviation Centre at Sharjah International Airport. The Business Aviation Centre constitutes a significant enhancement to the airport’s infrastructure, offering aircraft owners, operators and aircrew an exceptional standard of service, including: ·      A meticulously designed VVIP te...

SITA case study - seconds, not minutes: Thai Airways’ leap in baggage handling

For more than six decades, Thai Airways International has stood as a symbol of national pride and global connectivity. Since its first commercial flights in 1960, the airline has grown from a regional operator into a global carrier with a reputation for warmth, excellence, and technical capability. Today, the airline carries more than 16 million passengers annually and serves as a critical connect...

Longest flights for holiday goers

Long haul travel has become an exciting part of modern holidays, especially for travellers seeking faraway destinations and once in a lifetime experiences. Some of the longest flights in the world now connect continents directly, allowing holiday goers to reach distant locations without stopovers. These ultra long journeys are not just about distance, but also comfort, endurance, and planning. Und...

Etihad Airways launches first-ever nonstop flights between the Middle East and Calgary

Etihad Airways launches of the first-ever nonstop flights between the UAE and Calgary, creating a new strategic air link between the Middle East and Western Canada. Launching on 3 November 2026, the route marks another step in Etihad’s global expansion and supports Abu Dhabi’s long-term ambitions to drive international trade, tourism and investment. The new service directly lin...

VINCI Airports celebrates the completion of modernization works in Cape Verde Airports and launches a new phase of ambitious investments

VINCI Airports marks a major milestone in Cape Verde. During a ceremony attended by Prime Minister José Ulisses Correia e Silva, Deputy Prime Minister Olavo Avelino Garcia Correia and Nicolas Notebaert, President of VINCI Airports, the Group announced the completion of the first phase of airport modernization and the launch of an ambitious new investment program to continue supporting air t...

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Thales and Ankaa to deliver multi-mission Air Traffic Surveillance radars for Oman, capable of supporting both civil and military operations

Thales, in partnership with Omani prime contractor Ankaa, has been awarded a contract by the Oman Civil Aviation Authority to design, supply, install, and commission its latest-generation TRACSIG...

ACL reaches 80th airport milestone with Bucharest slot coordination agreement

  Airport Coordination Limited has reached a significant global milestone with the signing of Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) as the 80th airport in its worldwide portfolio....

Before the freeze: prepare for de-icing season by robo-washing your aircraft

While de-icing is essential for winter flight safety, there’s a preventive strategy that can reduce both its frequency and intensity: keeping aircraft exteriors clean. Not every winter flig...

Uzbekistan Airports signs landmark SAF and e-SAF MOU with Allied Biofuels Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan Airports JSC and Allied Biofuels signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fueland electro-synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Uzbekistan. Under th...

Neste extends relationship with World Fuel Services ensuring the availability of SAF at over 100 airports in Europe

Neste and World Fuel Services extended their existing relationship with a five-year agreement that will expand the availability of Neste-supplied sustainable aviation fuel at more than 100 airpor...

Thales and ENAC join forces to shape the air traffic management of the future

Thales and ENAC (École Nationale de l’Aviation Civile), the French Civil Aviation University, announce a strategic partnership aimed at shaping the future of air transport, focu...

Longest flights for holiday goers

Long haul travel has become an exciting part of modern holidays, especially for travellers seeking faraway destinations and once in a lifetime experiences. Some of the longest flights in the world now...