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Dogs detect batteries in cargo
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) and Diagnose have pioneered the detection of undeclared shipments of lithium batteries by dogs in a six-month trial
SITA moves MEA BRS to the cloud
SITA and Middle East Airlines–Air Liban (MEA) have moved Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport's baggage reconciliation system to the cloud
Doncaster Sheffield to close permanently
The long-term future of Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) looks bleak after its owner, the Peel Group, confirmed the site is to close
Hermes boosts Changi cargo management
Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) has integrated tech partner Speedcargo’s solutions into its cargo management system at Singapore Changi Airport
Frankfurt runway to close for maintenance
From October 3, the Center Runway (25C/07C) at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) will close for a fortnight to enable essential maintenance to take place
Riga launches investor tender
Latvia’s Riga Airport has announced the launch of an international tender process to attract investors and developers to its RIX Airport City concept
Malé airport baggage system to receive upgrade
The operator of Malé International Airport has awarded a contract to French automated turnkey solutions firm Alstef Group for the upgrade of the facility’s baggage handling system (BHS).
Luton Airport reveals summer traffic figures
London Luton Airport welcomed 4.3 million passengers this summer as its post-pandemic recovery continues.
Stuttgart Airport tests autonomous snow removal equipment
Germany’s Stuttgart Airport has successfully tested new autonomous winter service equipment.
Strong summer of recovery for MAG airports
Manchester Airports Group (MAG), this summer, saw its strongest period of recovery since the pandemic began.