Detection systems from L-3 Security & Detection Systems (SDS) will feature in the introduction of fully automated baggage handling and sorting at Rio de Janeiro’s Galeão International Airport and São Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport.

The completion of Malaysia’s planned new low-cost carrier airport – dubbed KLIA2 – has been delayed, its operator has said.

London City Airport has installed solar-powered lighting systems at runway entry points.

Christchurch Airport has introduced Chinese, Japanese and Korean signs – in an attempt to make its Asian passengers feel more welcome.

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has chosen Clear Channel Airports to provide digital media installations based on local themes in an $80-million agreement.

British Airways (BA) has picked Manston Airport in East Kent for preparing to fly B787s and A380s.

Aéroports de Paris (ADP) has completed an 18-month overhaul of the satelllite complex at Pariis CDG's Terminal 1.

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is constructing a 310-foot (94.5m) air traffic control tower.

The Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) has launched a major initiative to improve runway safety at airports.

Haikou Meilan International Airport has opened Hainan Province’s first Burger King.