Aviation

Dubai International (DXB) retained its position as the world’s busiest airport for international customer numbers for the fifth consecutive year with annual traffic for 2018 surpassing 89.1 million.

Airports Council International (ACI) World launched the first ACI Certificate in Smart Security which will introduce participants to the core concepts of this globally-established programme.

Qantas is launching a new direct flights from Sydney to Fiji, meeting a growing demand from customers wanting a premium travel option to the islands.*

SWISS is expanding its route network from Geneva by offering a new connection to Larnaca (Cyprus) from 3 July. This coastal resort joins the list of new summer destinations announced by SWISS in December.

Airports Council International (ACI) Word found that, despite small monthly fluctuations, the general passenger traffic growth trend between August and November in 2018 was quite stable, hovering between 5% and 5.5%. ACI recorded a 5.0% increase in global passenger traffic in November as the year drew towards its conclusion.

Future airports will be more and more automated and remotely controlled, and drones are expected to be integrated with daily operations.

To celebrate the launch of Qatar Airways’ new direct service to Gothenburg, Sweden, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, hosted a press conference today at the Clarion Post Hotel in Gothenburg.

Continuing in the hype of the New Year’s celebrations, new age carrier Vietjet officially welcomed a new service linking Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) with Van Don.

The national airline of the United Arab Emirates, Etihad Airways has appointed APG, the world's leading network for airline services, to be its General Sales Agent (GSA) in Mexico.

All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan's largest and 5-star airline for six consecutive years, is opening up lounges in Osaka (Itami), Fukuoka and Okinawa (Naha) Airports that have been revamped by renowned designer Kengo Kuma.

Vienna Airport continued breaking records in 2018. The threshold of 27 million passengers was surpassed at Vienna Airport in 2018 for the very first time.

The Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots will face off in this year's Super Bowl after winning the NFC and AFC conference championships, respectively. Delta is offering Rams and Patriots fans additional flights from Los Angeles and Boston to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

Qatar Airways will host aviation industry leaders from across the globe next month for the inaugural ‘CAPA Qatar Aviation, Aeropolitical and Regulatory Summit’, taking place in Doha from 5-6 February 2019.

Airports Council International (ACI) World has today delivered the 100th review in its Airport Excellence (APEX) in Safety programme which promotes best safety practices in airport operations, utilizing the expertise and cooperation of the community of Airports.