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dnata has been re-awarded a ground handling license at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in the Netherlands, reinforcing its position at one of Europe’s most important aviation hubs. The award follows a competitive public tender by the airport operator and enables dnata to continue providing high-quality ground handling services at AMS for the next seven years, as Schiphol moves into the next phase of its ground handling operations.

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FlyORO Technologies Pte. Ltd, to support sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) distribution. Menzies will use its experience in fuel operations and its footprint of more than 16 airports in Europe to support the management of FlyORO’s AlphaLite blending solution.

Assaia is today announcing that Hokkaido Airports Co. (HAP) is deploying its technology across its international terminal at New Chitose Airport to optimise aircraft turnaround operations. Facilitated by Marubeni Corporation, the partnership marks the first fully Japanese-supported implementation of ApronAI, Assaia’s flagship AI-powered turnaround management solution. It also marks the first full-scale deployment of a computer-vision-based turnaround management solution in Japan.

Adacel has secured a contract from the Barbados Government to deliver advanced air traffic control simulators that will strengthen controller training and aviation safety at the Barbados Civil Aviation Training Centre (BCATC). The global provider of air traffic management (ATM) systems and air traffic control (ATC) simulation technology will supply three integrated MaxSim Aerodrome and Radar simulators under an agreement with the Barbados Ministry of Tourism and International Transport.

Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) is marking its 47th anniversary with a continued commitment to developing the nation’s airports to accommodate the growth of the aviation industry and international travel. The Company aims to strengthen Thailand’s position as a World-Class Aviation Hub while enhancing passenger experience and satisfaction through service excellence and the highest levels of safety in accordance with international standards.

As Saudi Arabia accelerates its transformation into a global aviation hub under Vision 2030, Global Airports Forum 2026 is set to return for its fifth edition with an expanded strategic focus centred around expansion, innovation, and collaboration across the global aviation ecosystem.

The world’s leading airport operations exhibition, inter airport Europe, will relocate from Germany to Italy and adopt a new global identity from 2027, organisers have announced. Exhibition organiser RX said the event will move to Fiera Milano in Milan and be rebranded as inter airport Global, reflecting the increasingly international nature of the airport operations industry and the growing complexity of managing modern aviation infrastructure.

Dublin Airport has announced a significant ramping up of its renewable energy ambitions, which will see around 30% of the airport’s electricity needs generated through onsite solar farms before 2030.

Located on Addu Atoll in the southern Maldives, Gan International Airport is one of the country’s international gateways and plays a vital role in supporting tourism, trade and regional connectivity. Operated by Addu International Airport Pvt. Ltd, the airport is currently undergoing a significant programme of expansion and modernisation aimed at transforming the former military airfield into a modern aviation hub capable of handling 1.5 m passengers per annum.

Dubai Airports has unveiled the new design of its Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower at Dubai International (DXB), transforming one of the airport’s most recognisable landmarks into an expression of national pride at Dubai’s global front door. The tower now places the UAE flag at the heart of the airport, visible to every guest arriving at and departing from the city. The unveiling was marked by a special ceremonial airside event, featuring a Dubai Police parade with the ATC tower as its backdrop.