Editor's letter

Welcome to the latest issue of Airport Industry Review magazine

The rate of acceleration in the eVTOL and UAM sector over recent years has been astounding. But, as operations begin shifting from the experimental to practical, one boundary remains: public opinion. In this issue's cover story, we look into how manufacturers and operators are considering the societal concerns that come with this nascent transportation mode.

Elsewhere, we discover how some airports are using technology to decarbonise their baggage handling operations, and how Schiphol's nature permit problem is developing.

We also consider whether airports are becoming luxury retail destinations in their own right, and learn about the growing trend of premiumisation at airports of all sizes.

For all of this, and more industry news, comment, and analysis from GlobalData, read on.

Peter Nilson, editor