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.

IATA calls for accelerated adoption of digital ID to improve security, operational efficiency
News / Technology
IATA calls for accelerated adoption of digital ID to improve security, operational efficiency
By Morgan Hines | March 24, 2025
IATA said it is “widely accepted” among industry leaders that digital identity can bring benefits, including stronger document integrity, building global trust and providing operational efficiency. Read More
Virgin Atlantic partners with Joby for U.K. electric air taxi service
News / Technology
Virgin Atlantic partners with Joby for U.K. electric air taxi service
By Linda Fox | March 17, 2025
The companies hope to offer zero-emission, short-range journeys across the UK, starting with regional and city connections from Virgin Atlantic’s hubs at Heathrow and Manchester airports. Read More
Air France-KLM partners with Accenture for cloud move
News / Technology
Air France-KLM partners with Accenture for cloud move
By Linda Fox | March 12, 2025
The multi-year initiative sees the airline group move applications from its three existing data centers in a bid to improve operations and increase agility.  Read More
British Airways-parent IAG plans €200M investment in airline innovation
News / Startups
British Airways-parent IAG plans €200M investment in airline innovation
By Morgan Hines | March 11, 2025
The corporate venture branch will invest the funding over the next five years, focused primarily on early-stage opportunities. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Arcube helps fliers convert loyalty points to ancillaries
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Arcube helps fliers convert loyalty points to ancillaries
By Morgan Hines | March 11, 2025
Arcube's platform also works to analyze a passenger’s travel history, market data and other factors to predict and increase the likelihood of a passenger returning to an airline. Read More
Corsair Capital acquires majority share of IDnow
News / Technology
Corsair Capital acquires majority share of IDnow
By Morgan Hines | March 7, 2025
IDnow, which was founded in 2014, creates artificial intelligence-powered identification verification technologies that cater to brands across sectors including the travel sector. Read More
Travel websites littered with accessibility issues
News / Online
Travel websites littered with accessibility issues
By Morgan Hines | March 6, 2025
The 2025 Digital Accessibility Index found an average of 297 accessibility issues per webpage during Q4 of 2024 across 400,000 pages on 15,000 websites in different industries including hospitality. Read More
Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity: How worried should travel brands be?
News / Technology
Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity: How worried should travel brands be?
By Mark Frary | March 5, 2025
IT budgets are increasing but some experts say they may not be focused on the right areas. Read More
Alexa+ could earn “top-of-the-funnel” spot in travel research
News / Technology
Alexa+ could earn “top-of-the-funnel” spot in travel research
By Morgan Hines | March 4, 2025
Travel brands including Tripadvisor and Uber have partnered with Amazon for the debut of its reimagined voice assistant. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TravelPerk, Airbnb, Expedia Group, SWA, Hostaway and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TravelPerk, Airbnb, Expedia Group, SWA, Hostaway and more...
By PhocusWire | February 28, 2025
Here's our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Read More
Airline IT spend hits $37 billion in 2024
News
Airline IT spend hits $37 billion in 2024
By Linda Fox | February 26, 2025
SITA's latest airline investment report reveals cybersecurity, data analysis and passenger management are the top areas carriers plan to devote IT resources to this year. Read More
Less than 10% of airlines have invested in startups
News / Startups
Less than 10% of airlines have invested in startups
By Morgan Hines | February 25, 2025
A new report from Lufthansa Innovation Hub found airlines tend to be conservative when it comes to investing in startups, but those that do are prioritizing startups working in sustainability and AI.... Read More
Air travel investment needed as US preps for visitor influx
News / Technology
Air travel investment needed as US preps for visitor influx
By Johanna Jainchill - Travel Weekly | February 24, 2025
The U.S. Travel Association is recommending a White House task force be set up to focus on what's needed to accommodate the upcoming decade of events. Read More
Evolution in eVTOL — are they finally taking off?
News / Technology
Evolution in eVTOL — are they finally taking off?
By Mark Frary | February 19, 2025
While some eVTOL companies have struggled, others are continuing to grow and targeting widespread launches with the hope consumers will get on board. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Volantio, Blockskye and more
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Volantio, Blockskye and more
By PhocusWire | February 7, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
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