The Ultimate Guide to Airports
A curated Australian edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Airports.
What to know about Airports
Airports sit at the intersection of transport, infrastructure, security and digital service delivery. Stories under this tag explore how terminals, runways and airside operations are being reshaped by cloud platforms, automation, data analytics, biometrics, self-service systems and smarter operational tools. Readers can follow how airport operators use technology to reduce delays, improve baggage handling, support collaborative decision-making and make travel smoother from check-in to boarding.
This tag also highlights the wider challenges airports must manage, from cyber risk and drone threats to sustainability, capital works and the demands of growing passenger volumes. Alongside passenger experience upgrades, these stories examine air traffic control innovation, construction and expansion projects, security modernisation and the business systems that keep complex facilities running. It is a useful place to understand how airports are evolving into highly connected environments where digital resilience, safety and operational efficiency matter just as much as movement.
Australian Airports News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Brisbane 2032 anchors Australia's transport investment
Australia's next transport wave is expected to be driven by Olympic-linked works, with AUD $7.1 billion committed to Brisbane 2032.
AI could ease Australia's 150,000 engineer shortage
Software tools are helping engineers save time as Australia braces for a shortfall of about 150,000 staff over the next decade.
Millibeam unveils Rakurai handheld counter-drone system
Backed by federal funding, the Australian-made device aims to give soldiers and security teams a lighter way to disrupt fast-evolving drone threats.
Arcadis enhances site inspections with Autodesk Build
Arcadis has adopted Autodesk Build to streamline site inspections in Australia, cutting reporting times by over 50% for major projects like Western Sydney Airport.
Fake Wi-Fi hotspots in Australian airports threaten data security
Free Wi-Fi networks at Australian airports have been found to be set up with malicious intent to steal data, warns SearchInform's analyst Sergio Bertoni.
Melbourne Airport elevates passenger experience with Azure
Melbourne Airport is reimagining the passenger experience with new and powerful data reporting capabilities powered by Microsoft Azure.
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Accenture launches Construct for capital project services
The move targets a USD $260 billion market as owners seek one partner to cut delays, overruns and accountability gaps on major projects.
Accenture launches Construct for global capital projects
Greater scrutiny will follow major infrastructure programmes as Accenture combines 5,000 specialists into a new capital projects unit.
Asia, Middle East airports face USD $240 billion buildout
Airports across the two regions must balance new capacity with live operations, labour shortages and cyber risks as spending accelerates.
Adelaide Airport picks Amadeus for cloud check-in system
Passengers at Adelaide Airport will gain more self-service options as a cloud-based check-in and bag-drop overhaul replaces fixed counters.
Munich Airport uses Celonis to track baggage delays
Near real-time alerts could help the German hub spot bottlenecks earlier, reducing knock-on baggage delays for passengers and aircraft turnarounds.
NRMA Insurance gains exclusive airport ad presence with JCDecaux
NRMA Insurance secures exclusive advertising at Sydney and Adelaide airports through JCDecaux deal, reaching over 50 million passengers yearly.
Melbourne Airport engages KPMG for managed IT services
KPMG will support Melbourne Airport's Microsoft Dynamics implementation across financials, supply chain, sales, customer service and marketing.
Airline CIOs look to technology to aid in COVID-19 recovery
Airport and airline CIOs are increasing IT budgets to support recovery from COVID-19, with digitalization and sustainability as key priorities.
Darwin International Airport invests in Elenium Automation self-service solutions
Elenium Automation has been selected by Darwin International Airport to deploy its self-service technology and improve passenger experience.
Japan rolls out more facial recognition gates at airports
More airports around Japan will soon be rolling out automated facial recognition gates for travellers passing through immigration and passport control.
Eaton brings first lithium-ion UPS to ANZ
Designed for distributed IT and edge computing, the UPS offers increased network security and battery life, and remote management capabilities.
DJI tightens drone no-fly areas around Europe's airports
If you're heading to Europe and taking your drones with you, you might want to stay away from Europe's airports if you have any DJI equipment.
Interconnected systems work towards vision of a smart Melbourne airport
Operators, planners, managers and external providers will be supplied with real-time information to support collaborative decision-making.
Serko Mobile to change the way employees travel
Serko Mobile is the first purpose-built mobile app that allows business travellers to make real-time changes to their travel plans using their mobile.