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Los Angeles World Airports Recognises Major Airlines For ‘Flying Quieter? At LAX

Source: LAWA Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) recognized nine airlines operating at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as part of the LAX Fly Quieter Program. The program recognizes efforts by airlines to reduce aircraft noise through voluntary operational and technical measures, as well as community engagement. "What makes the LAX Fly Quieter Program unique is our emphasis on collaboration because it allows LAWA, along with our surrounding communities and airline partners, to continue learning about and recognizing opportunities to minimize aircraft noise impacts," said Crystal Lee, Deputy Executive Director for Sustainability, Energy, Environmental and Development Services, Los Angeles World Airports. "Making the choice to fly quieter supports our shared commitment to safe, efficient and sustainable operations. LAWA congratulates the 2024 [...]

2025-07-28T22:47:08+03:00July 29th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

Pop-up studio creates a layover for art lovers at MIA

Source: MIA Live artist demo is the first in a series of customer engagement events Last week, travelers and employees inside Miami International Airport’s Concourse D were treated to a hands-on art experience when the airport kicked off its Artist Demo Summer Series. For two hours near gate D37, renowned Miami artist and illustrator Brian Reedy demonstrated how he brings his bold woodblock prints to life. He then got visitors into the act by teaching them how to create their own works of art so they could take a memento of Miami’s art culture home with them. "I am proud to see MIA continue to elevate the passenger experience through creative and memorable moments like the new Artist Demo Series. [...]

2025-07-28T20:39:47+03:00July 28th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

IAH Terminal B Marks Milestone in Modernization

Source: Houston Airports Final beam signals structural completion, celebrates 1,300 workers and underscores Houston’s growing global reach. The sky was the limit, and then the beam met it. Leaders from Houston Airports, United Airlines, Manhattan Construction and dozens of project partners gathered at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to mark a major milestone in Houston’s largest active infrastructure project, the $2.55 billion transformation of IAH Terminal B. The Topping Out Ceremony celebrated the placement of the final steel beam in the structural framework of the new Terminal B North concourses, marking the physical halfway point in a transformational redevelopment. Terminal B is one of IAH’s original terminals, dating back to the airport’s opening in June 1969. This redevelopment—set for completion [...]

2025-07-24T07:02:20+03:00July 25th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

El Dorado became the first airport in Latin America to implement A-CDM system

Source: SITA OPAIN and SITA bring collaborative airport management to the region for the first time El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá has become the first airport in Latin America to implement an Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) system. This initiative, undertaken by airport operator OPAIN in partnership with the leading transport technology provider SITA, marks a significant step in collaborative airport management within the region. By improving real-time data sharing among airlines, ground handlers, and air traffic control, the A-CDM system allows for more accurate aircraft turnaround time predictions. This increased coordination leads to more efficient use of ground resources and runway slots, helping reduce delays, cut fuel consumption, and improve on-time performance. "El Dorado has experienced unprecedented growth [...]

2025-07-23T16:14:47+03:00July 23rd, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, SUPPLIERS|

MIA and PortMiami fuel Miami-Dade’s economy with record $242.8 billion impact

Source: MIA Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava (center), County Commissioners J.C. Bermudez and Keon Hardemon, Miami-Dade County Chief Operating Officer Jimmy Morales, MIA Director and CEO Ralph Cutie, and PortMiami Director and CEO Hydi Webb at World Trade Center Miami’s 2025 State of the Ports luncheon. MIA’s economic impact increases to $181.4 billion Miami International Airport’s (MIA) economic impact has reached a record $181.4 billion in statewide business revenue and now supports 842,703 jobs, reaffirming its vital role as one of Florida’s largest and most powerful economic engines. The milestone, detailed in MIA’s 2024 economic impact study by consulting firm Martin Associates, was unveiled today at the World Trade Center Miami’s annual State of the Ports luncheon. MIA and [...]

2025-07-20T23:43:19+03:00July 21st, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

KLM adds two more weekly flights to Aruba from Amsterdam

Source: Aruba Queen Beatrix International Airport Aruba Airport Authority Welcomes Expansion of KLM’s Winter Schedule with Additional Amsterdam Flights Oranjestad, Aruba – July 2025 – Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) is excited to welcome the expansion of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines’ winter schedule, which includes two additional weekly flights between Amsterdam and Aruba via Bonaire. This milestone strengthens Aruba’s air connectivity with Europe and highlights Aruba Airport’s ongoing commitment to route development and strategic partnerships. The added service will operate on Fridays and Sundays from December 15, 2025, through March 27, 2026, bringing the total number of KLM flights to Aruba to nine per week during the winter season. The new flights will be operated using Airbus A330-200 aircraft, each [...]

2025-07-18T21:18:48+03:00July 18th, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Aena Group airports recorded over 35.7 million passengers in June

Source: Aena 3.8% more than in the same month of 2024 During the first half of the year, the number of passengers reached 181 million, 4.7% up on the same period in 2024 In the sixth month of the year, 300,606 aircraft movements were handled 119,475 tonnes of freight were transported In June, the 17 airports of Aena Brasil reached 3,660,196 passengers while in Spain, Aena airports handled almost 30.5 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 June 2025 with 35,758,181 passengers, 3.8% more than in the same month of 2024; they handled 300,606 aircraft movements, 2.9% more [...]

2025-07-15T03:10:32+03:00July 15th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

World’s Busiest Airports Revealed in Final Global Rankings

Source: ACI World New rankings derived from 2,800+ airports worldwide across passenger, cargo, and aircraft movement categories – representing largest dataset ever Airports Council International (ACI) World has released the 2025 Edition of its World Airport Traffic Dataset, the industry's most comprehensive and authoritative resource for global airport rankings. The new data confirms the world's busiest airports in 2024 across three major categories: passenger traffic, air cargo volumes, and aircraft movements. Built from over 2,800 airports across 185+ countries and territories, the dataset provides a comprehensive snapshot of global air transport demand and activity over the past year. Passenger Traffic Highlights Global passenger traffic hit a new high in 2024, surpassing 9.4 billion travellers — up 8.4% from 2023 and [...]

2025-07-15T02:14:47+03:00July 14th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Aruba Airport Achieves LEED Gold Certification

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) is proud to announce that Queen Beatrix International Airport’s Gateway 2030 Phase 1A Terminal Expansion project (GW 2030 Phase 1A) has achieved the esteemed LEED Gold Certification as the 1st Airport Terminal in the Caribbean and the 1st LEED Gold Certified new building in Aruba. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the airport's commitment to sustainable growth and environmental stewardship. To commemorate this remarkable achievement, Aruba Airport held a small reception on June 26, 2025. The event was attended by the Minister of Tourism, Transport and Labor, Mr. Wendrick Cicilia, members of the Board of Supervisory Directors of Aruba Airport Authority N.V., and Aruba Airport employees who contributed to the realization [...]

2025-07-02T09:31:02+03:00July 2nd, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

Ostend-Bruges Airport and Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics (IML) Take Top Honors

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) was proud to present awards to the winners of the seventh edition of the Air Cargo Sustainability Awards, in partnership with CHAMP Cargosystems. These awards celebrate innovative approaches and impactful initiatives making the air cargo industry more sustainable and socially responsible. Two categories were judged: Start-Up/Small Business and Corporate. A panel of seven esteemed industry leaders and sustainability experts evaluated entries based on their innovation, impact, feasibility, and long-term value. Chris McDermott, CEO at CHAMP Cargosystems said, "To everyone who participated, your great innovations are driving air cargo towards a more sustainable future, proving that environmental responsibility and industry progress go hand in hand. Congratulations to all of the finalists, and a [...]

2025-06-27T11:28:14+03:00June 27th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|