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.

AirportPlugs - a great idea that would be even better with augmented reality
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AirportPlugs - a great idea that would be even better with augmented reality
By Kevin May | April 7, 2012
Ever been at an airport, sitting in the departure lounge sending a few emails or browsing the web, when suddenly the power bar on the laptop or mobile starts looking uncomfortably low? Read More
Airport Chatter wants to make the airport experience better via communities
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Airport Chatter wants to make the airport experience better via communities
By Kevin May | March 27, 2012
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based Airport Chatter, a new community and guide service for airport users. Read More
What else? EasyJet mobile, AMEX meetings, myTab friends, Mandarin airport apps
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What else? EasyJet mobile, AMEX meetings, myTab friends, Mandarin airport apps
By PhocusWire | February 27, 2012
EasyJet gets social with mobile, AMEX extends meetings planner tool, myTab conencts with friends, Euro airports translate apps for China. A round-up of other stories from across the industry. Read More
Amadeus outage caused by technical failure during upgrades at Erding data centre
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Amadeus outage caused by technical failure during upgrades at Erding data centre
By Kevin May | February 16, 2012
Details have emerged as to the reason for a technical failure at Amadeus two weeks ago which affected the systems behind dozens of airlines. Read More
Amadeus outage hit other GDSs as airline systems crashed
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Amadeus outage hit other GDSs as airline systems crashed
By Kevin May | January 31, 2012
The extent of a significant technology failure at Amadeus yesterday is beginning to unravel, as other systems across the industry are now known to have been affected. Read More
Amadeus technology outage hits major airline systems and agency bookings
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Amadeus technology outage hits major airline systems and agency bookings
By Kevin May | January 30, 2012
Amadeus says a major system failure which is understood to have affected thousands of passengers on Monday has been rectified. Read More
I have an NFC phone – why is it impossible to Tap-and-Go through the airport?
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I have an NFC phone – why is it impossible to Tap-and-Go through the airport?
By Viewpoints | January 24, 2012
Is NFC ready for prime time? 2011 saw just four articles on Tnooz tagged with NFC (Near Field Communication), one of which was a futuristic video. Read More
What happens to a bag after it is dropped off at the airport? [VIDEO]
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What happens to a bag after it is dropped off at the airport? [VIDEO]
By Kevin May | December 29, 2011
To promote a baggage tracker tool on its mobile app, Delta recently fitted a passenger bag with cameras to show exactly where every item has to go on a typical journey. Read More
Google takes Maps inside airports, see where all this could be heading?
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Google takes Maps inside airports, see where all this could be heading?
By Kevin May | December 9, 2011
Three months after Bing launched its version, Google has decided it is a good idea to give consumers on-the-go access to detailed maps of airports. Read More
Travel and cutting edge technology of the future [VIDEO]
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Travel and cutting edge technology of the future [VIDEO]
By Kevin May | November 1, 2011
Okay, so there's mobile travel as we know it today and then there's mobile travel taken to the extreme, probably some time in the reasonably near future. Read More
Heathrow Airport starts driverless transit service
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Heathrow Airport starts driverless transit service
By Linda Fox | October 6, 2011
Heathrow Airport is taking passenger transit to the next level with the full release of its driverless transport pods. Read More
Spin The Hamster - not animal cruelty but a game to ease the pain of flight delays
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Spin The Hamster - not animal cruelty but a game to ease the pain of flight delays
By Kevin May | October 4, 2011
Spin The Hamster. Blow The Propeller. Hold That Thought. Follow The Footsteps - four phrases consumers might associate with something very different from an airline mobile app. Read More
What are passengers doing on their mobile phones at airports?
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What are passengers doing on their mobile phones at airports?
By Kevin May | October 4, 2011
A survey earlier this week showed how passengers feel about the use of mobiles and the web on flights - and now tech provider SITA has looked at mobile trends in airports. Read More
Behold the virtual airport boarding agent
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Behold the virtual airport boarding agent
By Kevin May | August 19, 2011
Just a few days after actor Gerard Depardieu was caught short on a flight to Dublin, Orly airport in Paris is giving French travellers another reason to be stopped in their tracks. Read More
Sabre becomes part of project to develop next generation air traffic control
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Sabre becomes part of project to develop next generation air traffic control
By Kevin May | August 5, 2011
Sabre Airline Solutions has joined a group examining whether Europe can move to a "single sky" system for controlling movement of aircraft around the continent. Read More
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