Avinor select Airport Hive Billing to automate the calculation and invoicing of aeronautical charges across Avinor’s network of 43 airports, replacing a legacy on-premise system with a modern SaaS platform.
Azinq, a UK-based airport software company, today announced that it has been awarded a contract by Avinor to deliver Airport Hive Billing, a cloud-based solution that will manage aeronautical charges and incentives across Avinor’s entire airport network in Norway.
Avinor, wholly owned by the Norwegian state, operates 43 airports and serves over 51 million passengers annually. The new Airport Hive Billing platform will replace Avinor’s existing on-premise invoice calculation system with a modern Software as a Service (SaaS) system, delivering greater automation, flexibility in the calculation and invoicing of airport charges and incentives.
The system will handle a wide range of fee types, including take-off charges, terminal navigation charges, passenger and security fees, noise charges, parking fees, and environmental levies. The solution will automate complex rules-based calculations, integrate seamlessly with Avinor’s existing financial system and Airport Operational Database (AODB), and provide extensive reporting and analysis capabilities.
A key requirement for Avinor was the ability to introduce new flexibility and discount schemes with minimal effort, supporting regulatory changes from the Norwegian Ministry of Transport as well as commercial incentive programmes for airlines. Airport Hive Billing’s configurable rules engine and multi-step calculation capabilities are designed to meet this need, while built-in audit trails and recalculation features ensure accuracy and traceability across the entire billing lifecycle.
A Trusted Partner for Aeronautical Billing
Chris Taylor, CEO of Azinq commented:
“This is a significant win for our team to be selected by Avinor for this important programme. Avinor operates one of the most extensive airport networks in Europe, and the sheer volume of aeronautical charges combined with the complexity of their regulatory framework demanded a solution that is both powerful and adaptable. Airport Hive Billing has been purpose-built for exactly this kind of challenge, and we look forward to working closely with the Avinor team to deliver a modern, efficient billing operation.”
Avinor Spokesperson Joachim Lupnaav Johnsen, EVP Commerciaat Avinor, said:
“We are highly satisfied with the selection of Azinq as the supplier of the Airport Hive Billing solution. Azinq has demonstrated professionalism, flexibility, and a remarkable ability to deliver innovative solutions tailored to Avinor’s requirements. The implementation will enhance our billing and revenue processes across the airports, and we look forward to continuing our strong and productive collaboration going forward”
Airport Hive Billing has been selected by major airport operators worldwide, including Manchester Airports Group and JFK Terminal 4, and is already deployed at major airports across the UK. As a commercial SaaS product backed by ongoing investment and regular updates, it offers Avinor a future-proof foundation that can evolve over time. New capabilities can be introduced incrementally, allowing the organisation to innovate while managing risk.
The solution will be tightly integrated with Avinor’s existing data sources and enterprise platforms through REST-based APIs, enabling real-time data exchange with the AODB and automated transfer of invoice data to the finance system. The platform supports Norwegian VAT legislation, multiple accounting dimensions, and flexible discount management, including route-based incentives, volume discounts, and environmental charges.
Both organisations share a commitment to innovation, operational excellence and sustainable aviation. As the partnership develops, Azinq and Avinor will work collaboratively to ensure the platform continues to evolve alongside Avinor’s business needs, with a shared ambition to set a new standard for aeronautical billing across the Nordic region and beyond.
Azinq
Azinq is a specialist airport technology company, founded in 2016 and headquartered at Sci-Tech Daresbury in the Northwest of England. Azinq provides airport technology expertise, data-driven innovation, and integration solutions to over 60 airports worldwide. Its flagship software, Airport Hive, is an Airport Management Suite which is trusted by airports of all sizes from regional facilities to some of the world’s busiest international hubs.
For more information please visit: Azinq
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About Avinor
Avinor is a wholly-owned state limited company under the Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications and is responsible for 43 state-owned airports.
Avinor has taken a leading role in reducing climate gas emissions from the aviation industry, including the development of electric aircrafts and supplying sustainable jet-biojetfuel.
Avinor provides safe and efficient travels for around 50 million passengers annually, half of which travel to and from Oslo Airport.
Over 3000 employees are responsible for planning, developing and operating an efficient airport and air navigation service. Avinor is financed via airport charges and commercial sales. The air navigation services is organised as subsidiary wholly-owned by Avinor. Avinor’s headquarter is in Oslo.
For more information please visit: Avinor
