Dalaman Airport has become the first airport terminal globally to meet 100% of its electricity demand through rooftop solar power. The milestone sets a new benchmark for sustainable airport operations.


Dalaman Airport has become the first airport terminal globally to meet 100% of its electricity demand through rooftop solar power. The milestone sets a new benchmark for sustainable airport operations.

Ontario International Airport has expanded its sustainability programme with the addition of its first zero-emission fleet vehicle. The fully electric truck will support airport operations while reducing emissions and operating costs.

In this video interview at APEX FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing 2026, Vera Jakobsen, Vice President Digital, Munich Airport, shares insights into autonomous operations, AI enablement, airport operations orchestration, and much more.

DFW Airport and American Airlines have opened nine new gates at Terminal C as part of a major expansion programme, using modular construction to increase capacity and enhance the passenger experience.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has opened its new C Concourse Expansion, delivering a reimagined passenger experience with dining, retail, wellbeing spaces and sustainability-led design.

iGA Istanbul Airport has become the world’s first mega-airport to source 100% of its electricity from solar energy, marking a major milestone in aviation sustainability and accelerating its journey to Net Zero emissions.

Berlin Brandenburg Airport has enhanced its passenger experience and commercial offering with the opening of Brammibal’s Donuts, bringing one of Berlin’s best-known vegan brands to T1’s post-security market place.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has partnered with ReBokeh Vision Technologies to offer free assistive technology for low-vision travellers, supporting more independent and accessible navigation across the airport.

TAV Operation Services has secured the Business Lounge services contract at RIX Riga Airport, continuing its Primeclass partnership and advancing a more lifestyle-led approach to premium airport hospitality.

Fraport has launched a major modernisation programme for Frankfurt Airport’s Terminal 2, aiming to enhance operational efficiency, passenger flows and long-term hub capacity through a €1.5 billion investment.

Kansai International Airport has completed its Terminal 1 transformation, unveiling a new international retail zone featuring 24 outlets and Japan’s largest walk-through duty free store to enhance the passenger journey.

San José Mineta International Airport is enhancing accessible travel with The Nest by Nutanix, a sensory-friendly space designed to support neurodivergent children and families throughout their airport journey.

Travel Retail Vilnius has reopened a redesigned walk-through duty free store at Vilnius Airport, combining immersive retail experiences, local cultural influences and integrated passenger flows within the airport’s wider transformation.

Plaza Premium Group has opened The Maharaja Lounge for Air India at San Francisco International Airport, bringing a premium hospitality experience inspired by Indian heritage to one of the airline’s key global hubs.

Manchester Airport is set to enhance the passenger experience with a new 300-seat Aspire lounge opening in Terminal 2 in August 2026, offering dedicated spaces for dining, relaxation, socialising and work.

The co-located APEX FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing events took place in Dublin on 9 to 11 June 2026, with the theme of ‘Transformative Approaches & Business Models’. Take a look at our visual round-up of the key highlights.
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