Ground handlers will now be able to update turnaround events hands-free and give ramp teams real-time voice alerts thanks to a new partnership between Assaia and Frontier Audio that brings the latter’s AI interface to aircraft turnarounds.

Ground crews already communicate operational facts throughout the turnaround, from pre-arrival briefings and safety checks to coordinating pushback with the cockpit. Frontier Audio’s platform, through its intelligent headset and handheld, captures and timestamps these operational events as they are spoken, then passes them to Assaia’s ApronAI system, alongside events independently detected by Assaia’s computer vision technology.

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DHL Global Forwarding has announced it will open a dedicated healthcare logistics facility at Changi Nexus One in the Changi Airfreight Centre to handle value, time- and temperature-sensitive healthcare and life sciences cargo at Changi Airport.

The new 3,047m2  DHL Singapore Coldchain Hub will be equipped with temperature-control capabilities and direct airside access and is part of DHL Group’s €2bn (US$2.3bn) investment in DHL Health Logistics under Strategy 2030.

Praveen Gregory, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, said, “Healthcare supply chains across Asia-Pacific are evolving rapidly as demand grows for biologics, specialty medicines and other temperature-sensitive products that require greater precision, resilience and speed.

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The first airport-based Mountain Culture craft brewery venues are set to open at Western Sydney International (Nancy Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), Australia’s new 24-hour global gateway.

In fact, the acclaimed Blue Mountains brewer will have two sites in WSI’s integrated terminal, servicing both domestic and international passengers in a partnership with Airport Retail Group Australia (ARGA).

According to WSI CEO Simon Hickey, the Mountain Culture venues will help bring an authentic sense of place to the terminal.

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Passengers at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) can now enjoy two new lounges from Plaza Premium Group in Terminal D, including the first ever Plaza Premium First location in the USA.

According to the company, the Plaza Premium First lounge provides a refined, bespoke experience with personalized service at its core and is the brand’s most elevated offering to date. Upon arrival guests are welcomed by a dedicated lounge ambassador and escorted to their table where they can enjoy a full sit-down dining experience.

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Travelers at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) can now enjoy the new Lego store, which opened in the airport’s B/C Connector on November 25 and is the retailer’s largest travel location in the Americas.

The 93m2 store, which is being run by Airport Retail Stores, provides an interactive retail experience for customers and includes a Philadelphia Lego Mummer sculpture composed entirely of Lego bricks. The Mummers Parade is a family-friendly celebration that has entertained visitors from Philadelphia and beyond for more than 120 years.

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Engineering, management and development consultancy Mott McDonald has been appointed Airports Masterplan Framework consultant by Matarat Holding to advise on airport development across Saudi Arabia.

Over the next two years, Mott McDonald will provide reviews and updates to existing masterplans for 25 Saudi airports and develop robust strategies for future growth and investment. The airports include two major hubs, Riyadh Airport and Jeddah Airport, five airports focused on international travel and tourism, six regional airports, six domestic airports and six remote airports, which serve a social or developmental purpose.

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A new virtual tower (vTWR) has gone into operation at Hamad International Airport (HIA) – the first large-scale digital tower system to be certified by safety regulators in the Middle East.

The vTWR, which officially went live in February 2025, has been provided by Searidge Technologies in partnership with ADB Safegate and NATS. The companies have collaborated closely with the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) and the HIA team to support the Western Taxiway and Stand Development Project – an ambitious expansion that significantly increased the complexity of airside operations.

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Leidos has announced a new partnership with x-ray diffraction imaging (XRDI) and detection technology provider Quadridox to develop advanced checked baggage screening technology aimed at increasing security while keeping luggage moving quickly during the screening process.

The new agreement combines Leidos’s Examiner 3DX CT with Quadridox’s Delphi XRDI technology to provide airports with deeper insights into potential threats and better position them to keep pace with evolving regulatory requirements.

“Separately, these technologies provide high levels of threat detection,” said Nik Karnik, vice president and global security products division manager within Leidos’s commercial and international sector.

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Abu Dhabi Airports (ADA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with SITA to explore the co-development of an AI-driven, intelligent total airport management (iTAM) platform at Zayed International Airport that brings real-time data, insights and operational decisions together across the entire airport ecosystem.

Under the MoU, both organizations will explore a shared operational data platform that integrates information from airlines, ground handlers, ATC, government agencies and airport systems.

According to ADA, the system would help it to build a more connected and resilient operating model that is capable of earlier disruption detection, better resource optimization and smoother passenger journeys.

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Passengers at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) can now enjoy burgers, fries, shakes and cocktails thanks to the new Bobby’s Burgers By Bobby Flay restaurant which opened on November 22.

Developed with Grove Bay Concessions, the new food outlet continues the brand’s expansion into non‑traditional venues with RDU its second airport venue after Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

“RDU is a smart fit for our approach to airport dining. We focus on strong operations, quick service in tight footprints and partnerships that travelers recognize and trust – and Bobby’s Burgers checks every box as the best-in-class fast casual burger brand,” said Ignacio Garcia-Menocal, co-CEO of Grove Bay Concessions.

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