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Aena launched its advertising tender for the network’s airports, with a business value of over 1 billion euros

Source: Aena This project offers one of Europe’s largest advertising platforms, with high impact and visibility covering more than 9 million square metres The tender is for a single lot and shall have a term of 10 years (except for the Balearic Islands airports, which shall be 11.5 years) Aena is committed to transforming airport advertising based on digitalisation, the intelligent use of data and the implementation of advanced solutions Aena's Board of Directors has approved the launching of a tender for a new advertising model for the network in Spain. It presents a unique opportunity in the sector, thanks to the significant possibilities of airports as an advertising medium with national, international, continuous and concentrated visibility within a single [...]

2026-02-11T07:03:58+02:00February 11th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

Miami International Airport soars to sixth-straight record year in cargo growth

Source: MIA Passenger traffic surpasses the 55-million mark again in 2025 Cargo shipments at Miami International Airport (MIA), the busiest U.S. airport for international freight, skyrocketed by 13.6% to nearly 3.5 million tons in 2025, giving the air cargo hub of the Americas six straight years of record-breaking growth. Passenger traffic at MIA surpassed the 55-million mark for the second consecutive year, reaching 55.3 million travelers in 2025 — just 1% below the airport’s record set in 2024. The second-busiest U.S. airport for international travel served 24.8 million passengers and 30.5 million domestic passengers, underscoring sustained demand for Miami-Dade County’s global gateway. Even as North America experienced a 2% decline in domestic air travel in 2025, according to the most [...]

2026-02-10T10:48:15+02:00February 10th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

Airports Council International Grants International Carbon Management Certification to 11 More Aena Brasil Airports

Source: ACI-LAC ACI-LAC is pleased to announce that the 11 airports operated by Aena Brasil have just received Level 1 certification under the ACA program Airports Council International – Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to announce that 11 airports operated by Aena Brasil in the states of São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso do Sul, and Pará have just received Level 1 certification under the ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program. This level is awarded to airports that map their carbon footprint, identify emission sources, and calculate annual emissions. The certified terminals are: Congonhas International Airport (SP), Campo Grande International Airport (MS), Uberlândia International Airport (MG), Santarém International Airport (PA), Corumbá International Airport (MS), Ponta Porã International Airport [...]

2026-02-03T05:03:14+02:00February 3rd, 2026|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

The only global airport carbon certification program expands its network in the Amazonia

Source: ACI-LAC ACI-LAC announces that Tabatinga, Tefé, and Cruzeiro do Sul airports have achieved Level 1 Airport Carbon Accreditation, highlighting their commitment to carbon emissions management. Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) celebrates the recent progress in carbon management practices by the Concessionaire of Amazonia Airports, part of the Vinci Airports network and member of ACI-LAC. Tabatinga Airport and Tefé Airport, both in Amazonas, as well as Cruzeiro do Sul Airport, in Acre, have just received Level 1 certification under the ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation program, demonstrating their commitment to measuring and managing carbon emissions. Meanwhile, Manaus (AM), Porto Velho (RO), Boa Vista (RR), and Rio Branco (AC) airports have reached Level 3 certification. This achievement means [...]

2026-01-31T14:29:41+02:00February 2nd, 2026|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Houston Airports Ready before the freeze

Source: Houston Airports Behind the scenes, Houston Airports employees worked long shifts to keep operations moving. Houston doesn’t see many freezes, but when it does, the airports feel it first.Outside, temperatures had dropped below freezing — an uncommon stress test for a region built for heat, humidity and hurricanes. Inside, travelers rolled suitcases, paused at information desks and adjusted plans in real time. Houston Airports employees in bright orange jackets were already in place, answering questions and pointing the way forward. That steadiness did not happen by accident. Nearly a week earlier, as forecasts began to harden, Houston Airports leadership initiated preparations that most passengers would never see. Equipment was rehearsed. Plants and pipes were protected. Staffing plans were adjusted. [...]

2026-01-30T06:09:50+02:00January 30th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

ACI World releases global airport traffic forecasts as long-term demand growth continues to reshape aviation

Source: ACI World 10.2 billion passengers forecasted in 2026; 18.8 billion by 2045, confirming sustained long-term demand Airports Council International (ACI) World has released its World Airport Traffic Forecasts 2025–2054, the industry’s most comprehensive and authoritative outlook on global airport traffic. Key highlights Global passenger traffic forecasted to reach 10.2 billion in 2026 (+3.9% YoY). Long-term demand remains strong with global passenger traffic projected to double by 2045 and reach 18.8 billion (3.4% CAGR). Although demand shows structural strength, it is increasingly uneven across regions, with mounting capacity constraints. Sustained growth outlook holds The long-term outlook is firmly positive. Global passenger traffic demand is projected to more than double by the mid-2040s, driven primarily by emerging and developing markets. However, this growth [...]

2026-01-29T06:24:11+02:00January 29th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Spring into your 2026 travel plans with the MIA Discover guide

Source: MIA MIA Discover, the airport’s new 3D route map and destination guide MIA’s 191 nonstop routes are just one click away Need help making your travel plans to or from Miami International Airport in 2026? Travelers can see all their airline options and book their next flight to any of MIA’s 191 nonstop destinations in just a few keyboard clicks with MIA Discover, the airport’s 3D route map and destination guide. Built by FlightPath3D, the online tool puts MIA’s vast global network in the palm of the user’s hands with interactive features that turn and swivel the globe for their destination of choice and then zoom in for tips and reviews about local attractions from travel experts. Selecting “See [...]

2026-01-27T11:55:35+02:00January 27th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

VINCI Airports has completed expansion and modernisation of Terminal 2 at Lisbon Airport

Source: VINCI Airports   VINCI Airports has completed the expansion and modernisation of the Schengen departure area of Terminal 2 at Lisbon Airport, reinforcing its commitment to service quality and operational efficiency. Inaugurated early January, this latest phase represents an investment of €12 million, bringing the total investment in Terminal 2 to €20 million since 2020. This project is part of the wider UPGRADE plan, through which more than €300 million of investments are currently underway at Lisbon Airport. These include the creation of a new departure area, Pier Sul, and the expansion of Terminal 1 by an additional 33,000 m², with 10 new boarding gates and a complete redesign of the terminal’s central core. Terminal 2 at Humberto Delgado [...]

2026-01-21T08:59:14+02:00January 23rd, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

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|