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London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Heathrow Airport in London is the UK’s largest and busiest airport as well as being the busiest airport in Europe and the seventh busiest in the world based on passenger traffic.

Located in the west of the city, in the London borough of Hillingdon, Heathrow hosts two runways and four operational terminal buildings. It is the primary hub for British Airways and the main operating base of Virgin Atlantic.

Approximately 80 airlines fly from London Heathrow, taking passengers to over 180 destinations around the world.

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Arrivals hall at Teesside Airport undergoes major transformation

2 September 2020 | By International Airport Review

With the aim of improving the passenger experience, the arrivals hall at Teesside Airport has undergone significant renovation.

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ACI Europe data for H1, Q2 and June 2020 shows devastating impact of COVID-19

7 August 2020 | By International Airport Review

ACI Europe's data outlines a decline of 93.2 per cent across the European airport network during June 2020, with recovery already slowing down.

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Open architecture promoted for airport security systems

30 July 2020 | By International Airport Review

Regulators and airport operators have joined forces to promote open architecture in airport security systems.

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Heathrow CEO says Britain is playing a game of quarantine roulette

29 July 2020 | By International Airport Review

Heathrow Airport calls on the UK government for a passenger testing regime to assist the recovery of airports post COVID-19.

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Heathrow Airport to test remote offsite access to electricity network

22 July 2020 | By International Airport Review

UK Power Networks Services will conduct an investigation into offsite access for the control of Heathrow Airport's electricity network.

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Heathrow deploys further measures to keep the UK COVID-19 secure

15 July 2020 | By International Airport Review

Some of the measures being rolled out include UV cleaning robots, anti-viral disinfecting wraps and sealants, and 100 hygiene technicians.

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Trials to improve public health safety for aviation staff begin

6 July 2020 | By International Airport Review

Organisations participating in these trials include ICAO, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Changi Airport, Heathrow Airport and British Airways.

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Vision-Box sponsors live debates on the effects of COVID-19 on the aviation industry

26 June 2020 | By Vision-Box

Vision-Box is set to host a series of live talks between leading representatives from government, travel, tourism and aviation.

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How to make airports sustainable and reduce the environmental impact

19 June 2020 | By David Leonard - BREEAM, Ian Nicholson - BREEAM

David Leonard and Ian Nicholson from BREEAM – a leading sustainability assessment method – detail how airport operators can improve the environmental performance of their assets.

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Is home baggage collection the future of airport baggage handling?

12 June 2020 | By Tara Nolan (International Airport Review)

Before the COVID-19 pandemic began, home baggage collection was being discussed by many. Now, could one argue its case is stronger?

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Embracing artificial intelligence at Heathrow Airport

3 June 2020 | By Steve Armitage - Heathrow Airport

Steve Armitage, Head of Innovation and Intelligent Automation at Heathrow Airport, discusses the implementation of artificial intelligence at the airport, along with the benefits, challenges and opportunities it brings.

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Data analytics are driving a bright future

28 May 2020 | By Floris Herrema - EUROCONTROL

For International Airport Review, Data Scientists at EUROCONTROL analysed recent studies, such as EUROCONTROL’s Challenges of Growth, to offer a glimpse into how data can be used in the future of ATC/ATM.

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Met Office supports airports through winter weather

27 May 2020 | By James Shapland - Met Office

James Shapland, the Met Office’s Aviation Operations Manager, explains how the Met Office works with airports to ensure operations run smoothly during the challenging winter period.

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Heathrow Airport trials COVID-19 thermal screening technology

21 May 2020 | By International Airport Review

The new temperature screening trials are currently being undertaken in Heathrow Airport's Terminal 2, but are set to be implemented in other areas of the airport should they be successful.

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UK airports and airlines oppose introduction of 14-day quarantine

12 May 2020 | By Tara Nolan (International Airport Review)

A letter signed by a number of airline and airport CEOs opposes the government's introduction of a 14-day period of quarantine.

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