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.

Rapid Fire with Filip Filipov of OAG
News / Online
Rapid Fire with Filip Filipov of OAG
By Morgan Hines | May 27, 2025
As we count down to Phocuswright Europe, PhocusWire is shining the spotlight on a selection of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. Read More
4 scenarios on the future of agentic AI in travel
Opinion / Technology
4 scenarios on the future of agentic AI in travel
By Mario Gavira | May 22, 2025
Mario Gavira outlines future scenarios amid the evolution of agentic AI in travel—and provides key recommendations for how OTAs can respond. Read More
Amadeus acquires travel intelligence company ForwardKeys
News / Online
Amadeus acquires travel intelligence company ForwardKeys
By Morgan Hines | May 20, 2025
Amadeus will share more information regarding the acquisition “in due course,” a spokesperson said.  Read More
Startup Stage: VanityPass aims to redesign loyalty rewards for younger travelers
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: VanityPass aims to redesign loyalty rewards for younger travelers
By Morgan Hines | May 19, 2025
VanityPass is working to revolutionize the travel perks that often come as part of a credit card loyalty program. Read More
Amadeus reports Q1 profit increase despite global instability
News / Technology
Amadeus reports Q1 profit increase despite global instability
By Linda Fox | May 8, 2025
Amadeus reported revenue increases across its air distribution, air IT solutions and hospitality technology business units in the first quarter of 2025. Read More
Rapid Fire with Irra Ariella Khi of Zamna
News / Online
Rapid Fire with Irra Ariella Khi of Zamna
By Morgan Hines | May 6, 2025
As we count down to Phocuswright Europe, PhocusWire is shining the spotlight on a selection of conference speakers in a series of Q&As.   Read More
How can airlines leverage offer, order, settlement and delivery to drive revenue?
News / Distribution
How can airlines leverage offer, order, settlement and delivery to drive revenue?
By Mark Frary | May 6, 2025
Airlines need to embrace an end-to-end experience in order to be true retailers, industry leaders say. Read More
SKY Leasing acquires JetBlue Ventures
News / Startups
SKY Leasing acquires JetBlue Ventures
By Morgan Hines | May 5, 2025
JetBlue will serve as a strategic partner to the venture branch and its portfolio companies. Read More
North American airlines focused on cybersecurity, AI investments
News / Technology
North American airlines focused on cybersecurity, AI investments
By Morgan Hines | May 5, 2025
Seventy-seven percent of airlines in North America identified cybersecurity as one of their “top three IT priorities” for investment in 2025, according to a report from SITA. Read More
How can DMOs address changing destination perception?
News / Online
How can DMOs address changing destination perception?
By Morgan Hines | April 23, 2025
While it’s not clear how inbound travel will change in the long term, in the near term, travelers’ understanding of what it means to book a trip to the U.S. is evolving. Read More
Rapid fire with Olaf Backofen of Lufthansa Group
News / Online
Rapid fire with Olaf Backofen of Lufthansa Group
By Morgan Hines | April 18, 2025
Olaf Backofen, head of retail partnerships for Lufthansa Group, said the company's priorities for 2025 include leveraging AI to improve the customer experience. Read More
Lufthansa Innovation Hub brings robots to Munich Airport Terminal 2
News / Technology
Lufthansa Innovation Hub brings robots to Munich Airport Terminal 2
By Morgan Hines | April 17, 2025
To kick things off, the pair is piloting two of Ottonomy's autonomous robots at Munich Airport. Read More
Latin America-based corporate travel startup Onfly raises $40M
News / Startups
Latin America-based corporate travel startup Onfly raises $40M
By Morgan Hines | April 15, 2025
Brazil-based Onfly, founded in 2018, aims to streamline and digitize corporate travel and expense management, now working with more than 2,000 companies. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, IATA, Fora Travel, Directo and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, IATA, Fora Travel, Directo and more...
By PhocusWire | April 11, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
CEO Spotlight: Somit Goyal of IBS Software
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Somit Goyal of IBS Software
By Morgan Hines | April 3, 2025
IBS Software provides solutions for airlines, hotels, cruise lines and other travel companies, focusing on areas like retailing, passenger services, distribution and loyalty. Read More