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San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and renewable fuels company Neste have delivered the first batch of sustainable aviation fuel to the airport via pipeline, where it will be used by major airlines to reduce carbon emissions. The delivery is the culmination of...

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) this week announced a new large-scale investment with Alpin Sun to create Airport City Solar, the largest airport-based solar farm in the world. The deal calls for European-based Alpin Sun to develop a 627-acre, 120-megawatt solar...

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) this month launched a new Virtual Assistance pilot program to assists passengers via a two-way video monitor at airport information booths. Now available in LAX Terminal 2, the technology enables travelers to have real-time...

Airport e-commerce platform provider Grab this week launched its "bring your own device" Order at Table (OAT) technology at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The new technology will be available at the Flying Saucer Draught Emporium restaurant, opened by...

Ingrid Hairston, long a champion of concessions and diversity at airports, has joined Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) as its new vice president of properties and business development. Hairston brings more than 30 years of experience in...

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and its Airport Innovation Lab this week launched four new test concepts at the airport, including virtual reality (VR) headsets and smart waste bins. Four companies have been working with the airport and lab virtually since...

Orlando International Airport (MCO) has installed new vending machines to provide the traveling public with easy access to a variety of face masks, hand sanitizers and other personal protective equipment. The machines and their inventory help the airport comply with...

The Las Vegas-headquartered Marshall Retail Group (MRG) this week opened DepARTures, an all-new, art-immersed retail store at San Francisco International Airport’s (SFO) Harvey Milk Terminal 1. Developed exclusively for SFO passengers and featuring cityscapes from...

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao this week said the Trump Administration will award nearly $800 million in airport safety and infrastructure grants through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to 46 states, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto...

HMSHost Corp. is bringing a touch-free passenger experience featuring artificial intelligence to the Kansas City International Airport (MCI) Farmers Market. The new technology, powered by AI-checkout solution provider Mashgin, lets passengers grab a drink, sandwich...