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CLEAR launches eGates at MIA ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Source: MIA MIA, CLEAR, and TSA officials cut the ribbon for CLEAR’s eGates at MIA.     CLEAR, the secure identity company, launched its biometric eGates at two of Miami International Airport’s busiest passenger screening checkpoints in December, just before the airport’s bustling winter holiday travel season and ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 games. With eGates, CLEAR+ members can verify their identity in under five seconds, bypassing the TSA podium and proceeding directly to physical screening. This innovation represents a significant leap in modernizing security checkpoints with automation – especially critical during the holiday travel rush, as TSA recently recorded its busiest day ever, screening more than 3.1 million travelers. CLEAR’s goal with eGates is simple: help travelers win the day [...]

2026-01-16T19:35:43+02:00January 16th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

Aena Group airports exceed 384.8 million passengers in 2025

Source: Aena An all-time record that’s 4.2% higher than in 2024 Over 3.2 million aircraft movements carried out Over 1.5 million tonnes of freight transported Over 321.6 million passengers handled by airports in Spain in 2025, 3.9% more than the previous year Aena is in the final stages of defining the investment plans required by Spain’s airports over the coming years, with the objective of ensuring, as it has consistently done, the necessary capacity to guarantee optimal operations The record traffic levels achieved in recent years clearly underscore this need and anticipate the scenario that will unfold in the coming years, where infrastructure must adapt to available capacity and accommodate ambitious expansion and modernization projects The airports of the Aena [...]

2026-01-13T19:44:40+02:00January 13th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

Refresh of Tom Bradley International Terminal set to take off at LAX

Source: Los Angeles World Airports   Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has announced plans and unveiled renderings for the modernization of the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in time to welcome the world to Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The project received approval from the Board of Airport Commissioners at the Dec. 18 meeting, allowing construction to begin in January 2026. "The modernization of the Tom Bradley International Terminal invests in the local workforce and emphasizes that LA is ready to compete and win when it comes to global tourism," said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. "With Los Angeles getting ready to welcome the world, this is just one of the [...]

2026-01-07T02:10:58+02:00January 7th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

Green Aviation Business Certification is achieved at Aruba Airport

Source: Aruba Airport JET-TNCA FBO By Aruba Airport Authority N.V.: Achieves NATA Green Aviation Business Certification Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) has announced that JET-TNCA, operated as the Fixed Based Operator for general aviation at Aruba Airport, has successfully achieved the Green Aviation Business Certification by the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Sustainability Standard for Aviation Business. The NATA Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses allows NATA member organizations to complete a self-certification process that is designed for organizations to take incremental steps to reduce their Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions (including CO2), increase the use of more environmentally friendly energy sources, reduce waste and embed sustainability in all areas of operations. The NATA Sustainability Standard certifications include four levels. JET-TNCA started [...]

2026-01-06T06:19:39+02:00January 6th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

Aruba Airport Authority N.V. Partners up with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and iProov to Introduce Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) for U.S.-Bound Travelers.

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA), in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and iProov, is pleased to announce that Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) is now live at Aruba’s U.S. Pre-Clearance facility. After completing hardware installation earlier this week, CBP began processing U.S. citizens using EPP on Tuesday. EPP brings a modern, biometric departure experience designed to make the Pre-Clearance process faster, smoother, and more efficient. Already in use at airports such as Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Dublin Airport, EPP securely verifies traveler identity in seconds, reducing wait times and creating a more seamless flow for departing U.S. citizens returing home.. How EPP Works Through a brief facial biometric scan, EPP matches a traveler to [...]

2025-12-31T17:58:19+02:00December 31st, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

MIA Galleries launched new digital guide

Source: MIA Free online guide helps visitors explore MIA’s award-winning art program Miami International Airport has launched a new digital guide for its award-winning arts and exhibitions program, MIA Galleries, on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies. MIA Galleries is now more accessible for both on-site and off-site visits via the online guide’s photo, audio, and video content and wayfinding maps, which provide updates on current exhibitions and artwork on display, upcoming artist demonstrations, performances, and cultural events, past exhibitions, and selections from Miami-Dade County’s Art in Public Places collection at MIA. The MIA Galleries guide also features best-in-class accessibility options, including screen reader support, zoom and font size adjustments, transcripts, subtitles, alternative text, and [...]

2025-12-26T20:03:26+02:00December 26th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

CATSA’s CT Technology now at Edmonton International Airport

Source: Edmonton International Airport The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) introduced CT X-ray technology at Edmonton International Airport’s (YEG) Domestic/International checkpoint. Line 2 was the first to be upgraded, marking the beginning of a broader rollout across all screening lines at YEG. This installation is part of CATSA’s national strategy to upgrade screening systems across Canadian airports over a multi-year period. Passengers travelling through screening lines equipped with CT X-ray are no longer required to remove bags with permitted liquids, aerosols and gels (100 ml or less), medical devices, or large electronics—including laptops—from their carry-on bags. To help travellers stay informed, CATSA offers an interactive CT X-ray map on its website. The map shows which airports and checkpoints across Canada are equipped with [...]

2025-12-24T19:44:33+02:00December 24th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

OMA announces approval of Master Development Program for its 13 Airports for the 2026-2030 period

Source: OMA Ps.16,005 million investment plan approved for OMA’s 13 airports. MDPs prioritize capacity expansion, operational modernization, technology, and sustainability. Mexican airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V., known as OMA (NASDAQ: OMAB; BMV: OMA), announced that it has received approval of the Master Development Program (MDP) for each of its airports for the 2026–2030 period, granted by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT) through the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC). The 2026–2030 Master Development Programs contemplate committed investments of Ps.16,005 million, expressed in December 2024 pesos, aimed at comprehensively strengthening the infrastructure and operations of OMA’s airport network. The programs prioritize the expansion and modernization of terminal facilities, the development and rehabilitation of aeronautical [...]

2025-12-22T16:43:01+02:00December 22nd, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

Aruba Airport Spreads Hope At School Caiquetio

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport Authority N.V.’s (AAA)Wings of Hope (WoH) team was recently invited by Scol Caiquetio for a special celebration highlighting the donations made to the school. Scol Caiquetio is an elementary school dedicated to nurture, educate, and empower students with diverse learning needs. Their mission is to create an inclusive environment where every child feels heard, supported, and celebrated. As part of the school’s daily routines and educational activities, audiovisual communication plays a vital role in delivering instructions, hosting presentations, celebrating achievements, and enhancing classroom experiences. Back in September, Wings of Hope received a donation request to provide Scol Caiquetio with the necessary sound equipment for their class, enabling better communication and a more immersive way of [...]

2025-12-22T16:24:45+02:00December 19th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

2025: A year of transformation at Houston Airports

Source Houston Airports From new technology to record demand, 2025 reshaped how Houston moves the world. Houston Airports spent 2025 doing what airports rarely get credit for — improving almost everything at once. Across George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), and Ellington Airport (EFD), progress was evident in new infrastructure, advanced technology, streamlined operations and a renewed focus on delivering a more predictable and Houston-friendly passenger experience. It was a year defined not by one project or one achievement, but by a steady, systemwide lift that touched nearly every part of the organization. This was a year of construction cranes and glass installations, of polished floors and new terminal spaces, of a reorganized workforce and a [...]

2025-12-19T20:03:09+02:00December 17th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|