Airport News and Aviation Updates

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of airports, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more on airport facilities, their use of technology, passenger experience and relationships with airlines.

Airports are evolving into high-tech travel ecosystems, integrating smarter infrastructure, touchless technology, and advanced operations to enhance efficiency and the passenger experience. PhocusWire brings you the latest airport news and aviation updates, tracking how global hubs are responding to the demands of modern travel and future growth.

Airport operations, infrastructure developments, and global hubs

Our coverage highlights airport modernization efforts, sustainability strategies, and digital transformation initiatives taking place at key aviation hubs around the world. From biometric screening and baggage automation to terminal redesigns and mobility partnerships, we explore the innovations redefining airport functionality and service delivery.

Amadeus looks to future with ‘steady growth’ in first half of 2025
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Amadeus looks to future with ‘steady growth’ in first half of 2025
By Linda Fox | July 31, 2025
The company reported positive earnings for the second quarter of 2025 on the heels of a profit increase during Q1, despite global and economic uncertainty. Read More
United States airlines look to steady the skies in 2025
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United States airlines look to steady the skies in 2025
By Phocuswright Research | July 29, 2025
With consumer confidence plunging and international sentiment cooling, U.S. airlines are projected to eke out just a 1% revenue gain in 2025. Read More
KKR acquires minority stake in Etraveli Group
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KKR acquires minority stake in Etraveli Group
By Morgan Hines | July 23, 2025
Just under two years after Booking Holdings' failed attempt to acquire its flight tech partner Etraveli, the company has a new investment partner in KKR. Read More
Amex GBT, Chooose, Amadeus and more business travel news from GBTA 2025
News / Technology
Amex GBT, Chooose, Amadeus and more business travel news from GBTA 2025
By PhocusWire | July 23, 2025
At this year's GBTA Convention, business travel companies revealed new products, partnerships and innovations. Read More
The ongoing transformation of corporate travel—What's next?
News / Online
The ongoing transformation of corporate travel—What's next?
By Abby Crotty | July 23, 2025
Executives from TravelPerk, SAP Concur and Salesfore joined an executive panel at Phocuswright Europe last month, weighing in on the state of corporate travel and how ongoing trends are shifting the... Read More
All eyes on ground and sea transportation
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All eyes on ground and sea transportation
By Noam Toister - Travelier | July 22, 2025
Travelier co-founder and CEO Noam Toister says the coveted connected trip won't happen until intercity buses, rail and ferries are as easily integrated into the itinerary as the flight and... Read More
Industry leaders on the future of digital identity and AI agents
News / Technology
Industry leaders on the future of digital identity and AI agents
By Abby Crotty | July 14, 2025
During a session at Phocuswright Europe 2025, industry leaders discussed the impact of digital identity wallets and how AI will come into play. Read More
AiOla lands investment from United Airlines for voice AI tools
News / Technology
AiOla lands investment from United Airlines for voice AI tools
By Linda Fox | July 11, 2025
United Airlines is exploring various use cases with aiOla's voice and conversational AI. Read More
IndiGo Ventures kicks off with first investment
News / Startups
IndiGo Ventures kicks off with first investment
By Linda Fox | July 10, 2025
IndiGo Ventures is backing startups in aviation and related businesses including sustainability and digital solutions as well as advanced air mobility solutions and consumer facing travel platforms. Read More
15below acquires Airport AI to build unified passenger communications platform
News / Technology
15below acquires Airport AI to build unified passenger communications platform
By Linda Fox | July 8, 2025
The acquisition enables U.K.-based 15below to improve the passenger experience and will help Airport AI increase its global footprint. Read More
4 ways travel companies can build resilience
Opinion / Online
4 ways travel companies can build resilience
By Emily Weiss - Accenture | July 7, 2025
Accenture's Emily Weiss lays our four areas where travel leaders should focus their time, effort and resources in order to build resilience. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Casago, SITA, Duetto and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Casago, SITA, Duetto and more...
By PhocusWire | July 3, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Loyalty in transition: Why the right rewards and ancillaries matter
Opinion / Online
Loyalty in transition: Why the right rewards and ancillaries matter
By Aleksander Kaczmarek - CarTrawler | July 3, 2025
Aleksander Kaczmarek, vice president of loyalty partnerships at CarTrawler, discusses the need for travel rewards that drive loyalty and revenue. Read More
U.S. car rental: Cooling off or resetting the ride?
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U.S. car rental: Cooling off or resetting the ride?
By Phocuswright Research | July 2, 2025
With rental rates softening and average revenue per day dipping, companies are shifting gears from high-margin pricing to tighter fleet control and long strategy. Read More
Optimizing airline customer engagement: Integrating airline partners at every touchpoint
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Optimizing airline customer engagement: Integrating airline partners at every touchpoint
By Michelle Bruno | June 30, 2025
Partnerships enable airlines to optimize customer engagement at multiple touchpoints, contributing data and insights, closing service gaps, mitigating disruption, providing specialized services and... Read More
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