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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.

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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