Bangkok played host to the global aviation scheduling community from 9 to 11 June, as the 158th IATA Slot Conference took place at the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre. The three-day event brought together more than 1,300 delegates from over 250 airlines and 300 airports worldwide, making it one of the largest gatherings of […]
June 12, 2026 | Air Service Event News, News & Analysis
The ongoing war in the Middle East has seen the loss of life, the separation of families, and serious economic and political disruption. From the perspective of the air transport sector, the war has posed a great risk to those wishing to travel or ship via air: airspace closures, reduced airport operations, major re-routings, and […]
June 9, 2026 | Airlines, Airports, News & Analysis
By Jurgen Renner, International Air Transport Association As global air transport demand continues to evolve, airports face increasing pressure to balance infrastructure limits with operational needs. Robust Airport Capacity Studies are becoming an essential instrument for ensuring that airports can accommodate demand efficiently while maintaining high operational standards. Why Airport Capacity Studies Matter As […]
Copenhagen Airport (CPH) is in the midst of its most significant infrastructure expansion in decades, ensuring capacity keeps pace with sustained traffic growth while maintaining operational performance. At the centre of this is the DKK 5 billion expansion of Terminal 3, scheduled for completion in 2027. The project will increase annual capacity to more than […]
Keflavík Airport is in the midst of a busy summer season, as airlines ramp up operations and introduce new routes in response to a notable rise in passenger demand. During the peak summer months, the airport will offer an extensive and varied network, with 28 airlines connecting Iceland to 80 destinations across Europe and North […]
Launching a new route shouldn’t be a leap of faith. In Billund, we provide a commercial head start by connecting your route to our network of 75+ travel agencies and mobilizing significant marketing funds. While an airline operates the route, our mission is to activate the markets. Our support ecosystem is comprehensive, and here we […]
The Thai aviation sector continues to recover from the lingering effects of the coronavirus pandemic, with 2025 bringing an additional 4.9 million passengers across the country’s airports compared to the previous year, alongside an improvement in passengers per flight. In total, Thailand’s airports handled 145.1 million travellers in 2025, up from 140.6 million a year […]
Northern Italy’s Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) is undergoing another phase of expansion during the ongoing 2026 summer season, with a notable increase in available seat capacity, a raft of new routes, and continued investment in on-site infrastructure aimed at strengthening its long-term competitive position. Over the summer 2026 season, Milan Bergamo Airport will offer travellers […]
With record passenger growth, expanding long-haul connectivity and a multibillion-euro infrastructure plan aimed at accommodating up to 100 million travellers annually, operator Aeroporti Di Roma is positioning Fiumicino Airport as one of Europe’s leading hubs. The airport is also broadening its transfer role and targeting new markets, while benefiting from the evolving role of its […]
June 7, 2026 | Airports, Europe, News & Analysis, Top Story