AIRPORT WORLD 2026, ISSUE 03 - https://t.co/NQk0PaVGuI
Airport Profile: Hong Kong (HKG)
Special Report: Hotels & Sleep Pods
Plus: IT Innovation; Airport Design; Cleaning Robots & Business Exchange
@hkairport is marking a milestone year: expanded T2 capacity, passenger volumes up around 13%, continued cargo strength and further progress on sustainability and SKYTOPIA. https://t.co/uUpZjIsYbj #AirportOperations#AirCargo
Robotic dog joins inspection team at LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B - ABM has launched the use of a robotics programme at LaGuardia Airport’s award-winning Terminal B.
https://t.co/ov0mAdVFj7
New passenger milestone for fast growing Tweed New Haven Airport - Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) has welcomed its five millionth passenger since the launch of expanded commercial service in 2021.
https://t.co/oRrUJ2QuZo
New Sensory Corner opens at Hong Kong International Airport - Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) has become the latest gateway to open a sensory area for people with hidden disabilities.
https://t.co/gcO3QjRvzw
London’s Heathrow Airport unveils new geospatial mapping system - London Heathrow has gone live with s new geospatial mapping system designed to modernise workflows for 3,000 staff.
https://t.co/HmH8kVYZBG
Mixed second quarter for traffic at Singapore Changi - Singapore Changi Airport handled 17.2 million passengers in Q2 2026 – down 1.5% on the corresponding period last year.
https://t.co/cGyApQD7L7
Robotic parking launched at London Gatwick - Stanley Robotics is partnering with London Gatwick to launch the UK’s first robot valet parking service!<br id="isPasted">
What does it mean for motorists?
https://t.co/nCtAFHVDzk
Brazil’s Salvador Bahia Airport enjoys healthy Q2 growth - Salvador Bahia Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, reports that it closed the second quarter of 2025 with “positive operational results”.
https://t.co/MWJzwRY5eY
Business exchange - We provide a snapshot of the latest news stories and features from some of the companies that support the growth and development of the world’s airports.
https://t.co/7szknmKbbO
Sydney Airport to transform international duty free shopping - Sydney Airport and Heinemann have agreed on a joint initiative to transform the international duty free shopping experience at the gateway.
https://t.co/u7VE4LXm4P
For the record - Cintoo’s Simon Shaw argues that data capture will be key for airports as they race to expand and modernise to meet demand and stay competitive.
https://t.co/qCcZp0r9ik
Building resilience - Netcompany’s Daniel Ezban wonders whether it’s time for major international airports to rethink their operational technology as passenger numbers grow and operational complexity increases.
https://t.co/QwhYct75By
Steps to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport gathering pace - The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has given the go-ahead to proceed with a public consultation about reinstating airspace around Doncaster Sheffield Airport.
https://t.co/zCGUeTRZxu
Hydrogen power - Dr Lee Juby looks at the growing momentum around hydrogen-powered ground support equipment (GSE) and the pilot projects that are leading the way.
https://t.co/3NIEwY1hN9
Big moves in airport construction - Modular construction is reshaping how airport terminals are being built across the globe, writes Corgan’s Jonathan Massey.
https://t.co/v6nvn8wMAB
Queenstown Airport breaks ground on biggest-ever airfield investment - The first sod has been turned on Queenstown Airport’s new heavy taxiway, marking a major milestone in the largest infrastructure investment programme in the airport’s history.
https://t.co/SFdEGT8hyz
First cargo flight handled at Western Sydney International Airport - Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) has handled its first cargo flight as part of the trials being conducted at the gateway before its opening.
https://t.co/ZscEqIBNIr
Heathrow traffic down in June but North America bright spot - Traffic to North America remained a bright spot for Heathrow last month, which handled 1.97 million outbound passengers to the region alone.
https://t.co/PtmlevgVYo
London Luton Airport welcomes back Costa Coffee - Costa Coffee has returned to London Luton Airport, investing over £750,000 in the opening of a brand-new 24/7 store.
https://t.co/imzNxfX9dP