Source: Houston Airports 90-day resurfacing and lighting upgrade on Runway 9/27 keeps four runways open while improving friction, visibility and long-term performance. One of the longest and most heavily used runways at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) will soon undergo a carefully planned upgrade designed to strengthen safety and extend the life of critical airport infrastructure. Houston Airports has temporarily closed Runway 9/27 — a 10,000-foot runway made up of approximately 1.5 million square feet of concrete — for a 90-day resurfacing and lighting improvement project. Rather than repaving the runway, crews will grind approximately one-half inch off the existing concrete surface, retexture it and then regroove the runway. The process restores friction and drainage performance, helping aircraft maintain better [...]

Source: Aruba Airport Removing Shoes Is No Longer Necessary Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) is pleased to announce an important enhancement to the passenger security screening process at Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA Airport). Already enforced, departing passengers will no longer be required to remove their shoes during security screening. This improvement aligns with AAA’s efforts to adhere to and ensure it evolves with international aviation security standards and reflects AAA’s continued commitment to enhancing passenger comfort while maintaining the highest levels of safety and security. The updated procedure streamlines the screening process, reduces wait times, and improves the overall airport experience — all without compromising security protocols. AAA collaborates closely with its aviation security partners to ensure that safety [...]

Source: Santiago de Chile International Airport Cirium, the international aviation analytics firm, awarded the Chilean airport for its operational efficiency, as it registered more than 87% of its departures and 84.5% of its arrivals on time during 2025. This milestone is related to the new infrastructure, technologies and a management system that assigns airlines by zones and flights prioritizing their efficiency. Santiago de Chile International Airport, a company managed by Groupe ADP, VINCI Airports and Gestione Concessioni, was officially recognized as the most punctual large airport in the world (over 25 million passengers per year) by the international analytics company Cirium, a leader in aviation data and analysis. The award ceremony was led by the new Minister of Public Works, [...]