International Airport Review

HKIA’s new T2, redefining seamless travel at the hub of Asia

2026-08-05T13:32:00+01:00 Steven Yiu

Hong Kong International Airport has commissioned departure facilities at its redesigned Terminal 2, deploying AI-powered bag drop, facial recognition e-gates and smart security screening to deliver a seamless, technology-driven passenger experience.

Article
Testing the future of aviation at Cornwall Airport Newquay
2026-08-03T08:29:00+01:00 Gabriel Higgins
Cornwall Airport Newquay is leveraging its spaceport infrastructure and uncongested airspace to attract drone, spacecraft and future flight testing, creating new commercial opportunities.
Article
Building the data foundation for a predictive airport
2026-08-03T06:51:00+01:00
Every airport wants to move from firefighting disruption to predicting it, yet most are held back by fragmented systems and incomplete data foundations. International Airport Review explores what is possible once a robust foundation is built.
Airports
Computer vision and AI overlays at scale: building the foundations for real-time airport operations
2026-07-31T08:00:00+01:00 Chris Crist
Chris Crist, Chief Information Officer shares Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s computer vision journey, evaluating how to move from isolated pilots to enterprise-scale AI capabilities.

News

News
Airport Honour Awards 2026 Finalists Announced!
2026-08-05T07:32:00+01:00
From passenger experience and innovation to sustainability and leadership, the 2026 Airport Honour Awards finalists showcase the projects and people delivering measurable impact across global aviation.
News
Manchester Airport earns top accessibility rating from UK regulator
2026-08-06T08:51:00+01:00 Gabriel Higgins
The airport has achieved a ‘Very Good’ accessibility rating after enhancing support for passengers with reduced mobility and hidden disabilities.
News
Changi Airport expands autonomous wheelchair service for passengers with reduced mobility
2026-08-06T08:27:00+01:00 Gabriel Higgins
Changi Airport is introducing autonomous wheelchairs across its terminals to enhance mobility assistance and meet rising passenger demand.

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Airports must plan for volatility, but are leaders making the right moves?

2026-07-14T06:00:00+01:00Sponsored by NACO, Contributor Esther Kromhout

Esther Kromhout, Managing Director of NACO, explores how airport leaders can strengthen resilience, unlock capacity, and secure long-term growth through greater collaboration, flexibility and strategic investment.

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How cross-belt sorters remove the pain points from airport baggage handling

2026-06-29T07:09:00+01:00Sponsored by Leonardo S.p.A.

James Moody, Product Marketing Specialist at Leonardo explains how cross-belt technology is redefining baggage handling, combining proven reliability, compact design and operational flexibility.

Opinion and interviews

Opinion
The real test of EES begins this summer
2026-07-30T06:00:00+01:00
Interview
Baggage visibility and traveller trust: digitising the end-to-end bag journey
2026-06-03T08:00:00+01:00
Interview
The T4 state of mind: JFKIAT celebrates 25 years of T4, led by Roel Huinink
2026-06-01T07:52:00+01:00
Interview
Combining advanced AI and robotics: aligning technology, people and processes
2026-05-18T08:00:00+01:00
Interview
Airport baggage handling project: next generation systems transforming performance
2026-05-13T08:00:00+01:00
Interview
The energy transition at Frankfurt Airport: A Q&A with Michelle Sandbrink, Corporate Strategy and Sustainability Management at Fraport AG
2026-05-11T09:00:00+01:00
Interview
Driving human-centred design at Uruguay’s airports
2026-05-04T07:30:00+01:00
Opinion
Why jet fuel has become the aviation industry’s biggest headache during the Iran War
2026-04-23T09:34:00+01:00
Interview
The energy transition at Venice Marco Polo Airport: A Q&A with Davide Bassano, Director of Sustainability part 2
2026-04-13T12:54:00+01:00
Opinion
Advancing our skies: The digital transformation of air traffic management
2026-04-01T09:26:00+01:00

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