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Lima will host the most important global gathering of airport leaders in 2026

Source: ACI-LAC Global airport assembly to convene in Lima, Peru, 25–29 September 2026 Airports Council International (ACI) World and Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean today announced that Lima Airport Partners will host the ACI Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC)/World General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition (WAGA) from 25–29 September 2026 in Lima, Peru. WAGA is the most important global gathering of airport leaders. It brings together senior executives from across the aviation ecosystem to advance solutions in capacity, safety, passenger experience, sustainability, and airport economics. Why Lima, why now The Latin America and the Caribbean region is forecasted to reach ~789 million passengers in 2025 (+4.1% YoY), propelled by strong leisure demand, low-cost carrier expansion, and growing [...]

2025-10-29T18:09:15+02:00October 29th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

FIFA World Cup 2026 merchandise arrives at Houston’s airports

Source: Houston Airports From new retail to nonstop connections, Houston Airports builds momentum ahead of December 5 team announcements and the 2026 global tournament. Official FIFA World Cup 26 merchandise has arrived at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), giving travelers an early glimpse of the global celebration already taking shape in Houston. The gear, produced in partnership with Adidas and FIFA, features bold designs and multilingual nods to the world’s most popular sport—football, soccer, fútbol. The limited-edition items serve as a preview of what’s to come, from expanded retail offerings to terminal-wide activations. The new merchandise follows the August launch of a bold marketing campaign by Houston Airports designed for soccer fans traveling through [...]

2025-10-28T19:16:36+02:00October 28th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

Aruba Airport marks reopening of Taxiway Golf

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) is proud to announce the reopening of Taxiway Golf after an extensive rehabilitation, marking a major milestone in the airport’s ongoing commitment to safety, efficiency, and infrastructure modernization. Originally constructed in 1997, Taxiway Golf has undergone a full-scale renovation to extend its operational lifespan by another 20 years. The project included two advanced pavement reconstruction techniques: full-depth reconstruction and mill-and-pave. These methods ensured the structural integrity and surface quality of the taxiway, aligning with international aviation standards The rehabilitation project was carried out in three phases, with Phase 1 now completed—covering approximately 75% of the total scope of work. Phase 1    focused on rehabilitating the straight section connecting the aircraft stands [...]

2025-10-27T19:57:52+02:00October 28th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

New global guidelines for airport development concession agreements amid record air travel growth

Source: ACI-LAC  ACI World and ACI Latin America and the Caribbean chart a clear path for successful private-sector involvement at airports Amid record air travel growth, Airports Council International (ACI) World and ACI Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) today released Airport Development Concessions Agreements: Global Approaches and Guidelines for Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).  The resource provides clear, practical guidance on structuring and implementing private-sector involvement at airports for concessionaires, investors, lenders, advisors, governments, and grantors. Today, more than 850 airports in over 90 countries involve private-sector participation, and investment continues to expand, with 132 transactions at various stages in the global pipeline as of January 2025. Increasingly, concessioning of airport assets has become a widely used model to finance long-term [...]

2025-10-27T19:17:50+02:00October 27th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

LAX Previews An Overhaul Of Airport Identity To Provide World-Class Experience

Source: LAWA Concept for new LAX branding (subject to change). Courtesy of Los Angeles World Airports. The new unified vision will drive ongoing transformation, including design and construction upgrades, to better serve passengers and employees  Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) recently unveiled a new identity and narrative at Los Angeles International airport (LAX). This will infuse all elements of LAX with the spirit of Los Angeles, better reflecting the region’s culture, neighborhoods and creative energy. These enhancements will provide employees and passengers with an improved experience, unite the multi-faceted and ongoing $30 billion Capital Improvement Program, and evolve LAX from a point of transit to a destination that feels welcoming, intentional and distinctly L.A. "As we prepare to host major [...]

2025-10-23T21:23:33+03:00October 24th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

British Airways opens brand-new lounge at Miami International Airport

Source: MIA British Airways has proudly celebrated the launch of its new lounge design concept with the opening of the new lounge at Miami International Airport, marking a significant step change in the airline’s premium offering. Working in partnership with global architecture and design firm Gensler, the opening showcases the airline’s new design concept that will serve as the basis for future lounge developments. "I proudly congratulate British Airways on opening its second-largest lounge in the world at MIA and expanding its presence at MIA. The stunning new British Airways lounge joins our growing list of premium services now available to passengers flying with our oneworld airline partners at MIA," said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. "We’re thrilled to [...]

2025-10-22T20:56:20+03:00October 22nd, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Angeline Fleming from Aruba Airport Re-elected Director of Health and Sustainability for the Airport Council International Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) Board 2026 – 2027

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport Authority N.V. proudly announces the re-election of Angeline Flemming, Director of Health and Sustainability for the Airport Council International Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) Board 2026 – 2027. During the ACI-LAC Annual Conference held in Trinidad and Tobago earlier this month, the ACI-LAC Board of Directors 2026 – 2027 was elected as representation for the ACI-LAC region. AAA’s Angeline Flemming was first elected for the Board of Directors of 2024 – 2025 and has now been re-elected for a second term as member of the Board of Directors for ACI-LAC for 2026-2027. ACI-LAC develops programs, standards, policies and practices, with the aim of raising the industry’s professional standards. ACI-LAC has over 350 member airports in [...]

2025-10-21T05:23:00+03:00October 20th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

Miami-Dade County Mayor announces $94 million in FAA grants for MIA modernization projects

Source: MIA Miami International Airport (MIA) has been awarded a combined $94 million in grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to accelerate critical improvements as part of its landmark Future-Ready Modernization in Action (M.I.A.) maintenance and capital program. The FAA announced a $70 million Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant for MIA immediately after the airport ha received $24 million in Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) funding. These back-to-back investments will help fund key projects within MIA’s multi-year, multi-billion-dollar modernization program, which is designed to strengthen infrastructure, enhance passenger experience, and meet the demands of record-breaking travel growth. “MIA is the gateway to our community and one of our greatest economic engines, so securing nearly $100 million in FAA grants [...]

2025-10-14T18:28:44+03:00October 15th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

oneworld’s Seoul Incheon lounge named “Asia’s Leading Airline Lounge – Business Class” at World Travel Awards

Source: oneworld Travellers vote for alliance's first-ever branded lounge, offering high quality, service excellence and contemporary design oneworld's first-ever branded airport lounge at Seoul Incheon Airport has landed the coveted title of "Asia's Leading Airline Lounge - Business Class" in the World Travel Awards. The award was announced at an event in Hong Kong on October 13. The accolade comes as the alliance continues its thoughtful growth and innovative approach to alliance strategy, which includes plans to expand the number of oneworld-branded lounges worldwide. "We are delighted that our inaugural airport lounge in Seoul has been recognised with this prestigious award in only its second year of operation. This is testament to the team on the ground and our shared commitment to delivering an [...]

2025-10-14T18:24:29+03:00October 15th, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, AROUND THE WORLD, News|

Aena Group airports recorded almost 35 million passengers in September

Source: Aena 2.7% more than in the same month of 2024 Between January and September, the number of passengers exceeded 294 million, 4.1% up on the same period in 2024 In the ninth month of the year, more than 299,292 aircraft movements were carried out 132,905 tonnes of freight were transported Within Spain, airports handled 30.4 million passengers The airports of the Aena Group (comprising the 46 airports and two heliports in Spain, London Luton Airport and 17 airports in Brazil) closed the month of September 2025 with 35,760,852 passengers, 2.7% more than in the same month of 2024; they handled 299,292 aircraft movements, 2.4% more than in 2024; and they transported 132,905 tonnes of cargo, 9.9% more than last [...]

2025-10-13T16:32:31+03:00October 13th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|