The Ultimate Guide to Airports
A curated Kiwi 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.
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Regional stories with direct local relevance
Tauranga council considers future of city's airport
No final decision is due until the 2027/37 Long-term Plan, but a council working group will examine governance options for Tauranga Airport.
The big construction sustainability win that is often overlooked
Better planning and digital collaboration could cut construction waste, rework and embodied carbon far more than new materials alone.
Fulton Hogan opens new asphalt plant in Wellington
Capacity constraints in Wellington should ease as a 200-tonne-an-hour plant boosts asphalt supply for roads, ports and airports.
New Zealand eases runway safety rules for regional airports
Smaller airports could cut compliance costs as revised rules allow shorter runway safety areas and, in some cases, arresting systems.
Gentrack scales its global leadership across strategy, product and tech
Its expansion across energy and water markets has been backed by two acquisitions and three senior hires to drive an AI-first push.
Construction awards finalists for 2023 announced
Finalists from more than 50 entries will vie for the Toki Paraihe, with 32 projects shortlisted across six categories.
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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.
NZ hydrogen to play key role in Toyota’s decarbonisation efforts
The new schemes have already cut tonnes of CO2 in Auckland and are set to widen Toyota NZ's decarbonisation push beyond cars.
Entries open for 2023 infrastructure construction awards
New Zealand civil contractors are being urged to enter awards that judge projects as far afield as the Chatham Islands before 23 June.
Why we need to talk about facial recognition
Retail use of facial recognition is raising privacy concerns as New Zealand weighs whether its laws can keep pace with AI.
How we resolve infrastructure workforce challenges
New Zealand risks missing its infrastructure build-out unless it creates clearer entry points and training for civil construction workers.
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.
Who should be first in line for Covid vaccine?
The model could help authorities prioritise scarce doses by targeting places visited by likely superspreaders, researchers say.
Greater access regulation to become a new normal
Public buildings face tighter access controls as coronavirus drives demand for safer, greener entrance systems across Australia and New Zealand.
Loss in council revenue – what it means for us
COVID-19-driven revenue losses could force councils to cut infrastructure spending, hurting local economies and slowing recovery.
Electrical switch and plugs upgrades for the commercial sector
Commercial sites prone to damaged sockets and switches may cut repairs as Schneider Electric rolls out a tougher PDL Pro Series range.
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.
New Zealand’s new advanced communications network promises major industry benefits
Industries from ports to airports are set to gain safer, faster communications as a multimillion-dollar network rolls out nationwide.
How a fruit fly outbreak could devastate New Zealand’s horticulture industry
Two exotic fruit fly detections in Auckland have raised alarm over possible trade losses, with apples, citrus and berries most exposed.
Invercargill to roll out NZ's first digital air traffic control system
They work from above and keep travellers safe, but air traffic controllers in Invercargill may now be able to keep their feet on terra firma.
DJI launches new geofencing solution to protect planes from drones
Recently there has been a spate of 'drone attacks' on airports around the world, which DJI is looking to tackle with its latest solution.