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.

Johannesburg airport gets aircraft technology upgrade in time for World Cup
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Johannesburg airport gets aircraft technology upgrade in time for World Cup
By Kevin May | June 11, 2010
Technology at Johannesburg Airport in South Africa (OR Tambo) was upgraded last month to improve aircraft-to-ground crew communications. Read More
Point Inside brings detailed airport maps to iPhone and iPad
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Point Inside brings detailed airport maps to iPhone and iPad
By Kevin May | May 27, 2010
Retail outlet guide for mobiles, Point Inside, is unveiling a major upgrade of its service with detailed maps of airports across North America for Apple devices. Read More
UK coalition government scraps extra runways, triggers end of web-led campaigning
By Kevin May | May 12, 2010
The historic - and, some say, surreal - new coalition government now running Great Britain has quickly put a stop to a string of new runway projects at London's airport. Read More
Communication tips for the Modern Road Warrior [not helped by daft software]
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Communication tips for the Modern Road Warrior [not helped by daft software]
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | April 26, 2010
Many people who read Tnooz are technically proficient, but all know from deep experience that coders get lazy or have bad habits when it comes to certain issues. Read More
Volcanic ash cloud and European travel - live blog
By Kevin May | April 16, 2010
This was Tnooz's live blogging of the extraordinary impact on the travel industry following the spread of the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud. Read More
Travel technology tips for the Modern Road Warrior
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Travel technology tips for the Modern Road Warrior
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | April 13, 2010
So you get on the road and you have to choose what to do. You want to stay connected and you want to reduce the amount of time spent FIXING things. Read More
Northwest 253 - How European hubs and airlines differ on comms strategy
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Northwest 253 - How European hubs and airlines differ on comms strategy
By Kevin May | December 27, 2009
Fresh from the Eurostar incident just ten days ago, you might expect major airlines and the large transatlantic hubs in Europe to be using every communication strategy available to warn passengers about... Read More
Technology has led to travel in Europe being almost free from human interaction
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Technology has led to travel in Europe being almost free from human interaction
By Siew Hoon Yeoh | December 23, 2009
If technology providers have their way, we would have zero human interaction when we travel. I think we’re halfway there already in Europe. Arriving in Berlin at zero degrees close to midnight, after a... Read More
Technology spend by airports accounts for just three per cent of revenue
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Technology spend by airports accounts for just three per cent of revenue
By Kevin May | November 3, 2009
The world's top airports spent 3.2% of their overall revenue on investment in software and hardware in 2008, a survey by aviation technology specialist SITA has found. The figure is a decline of 0.3% on... Read More
Four in five passengers use self-service check-in at Atlanta Airport
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Four in five passengers use self-service check-in at Atlanta Airport
By Kevin May | October 1, 2009
Figures from the latest annual SITA report into passenger habits at six major airport hubs around the globe were released today and make interesting reading. The study, SITA-Air Transport World... Read More
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