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BAA’s collaborative approach

16 July 2009 | By Colin Wood, Director of Airside and Baggage Operations (BAA Heathrow)

Heathrow is the world’s busiest international airport, handling approximately 471,000 air traffic movements annually and employing over 72,000 people, of which a large number are airside workers. The scale and importance of ensuring efficiency among such a vast number of organisations is clear.

Landmark synthetic jet fuel specification action creates opportunities for airports

16 July 2009 | By Richard L. Altmanm, Executive Director, Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI)

In the Nov 07’ issue, International Airport Review readers were introduced to the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI). CAAFI’s genesis, its structure and its accomplishments were listed. Readers were left with the question “Will aviation be the last to wean itself from petroleum fuel or will it be a…

Airport security – CCTV takes off

16 July 2009 | By John Bates, Chief Executive, British Security Industry Association (BSIA)

Advances in technology and increasing risks are driving an unprecedented level of change in security and nowhere more so than in the application of closed-circuit television surveillance systems in the airport environment. John Bates, Chief Executive of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), looks at the evolution of the security…

Expansion of airport takes off

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Work on a second terminal at Bahrain International Airport is due to start early next year. It will almost double the current capacity of the airport - allowing it to handle 12 million passengers every year, up from seven million at present. Bahrain Airport Company Chief Executive Officer Dr Osama…

The Middle East’s industrial future is “up in the air!”

16 July 2009 | By Zeyad Al Majed, Senior Project Advisor for the Al Ain Cluster Development Programme, ADAC

A quick search on the internet will undoubtedly reveal that much of the business news emanating from the United Arab Emirates over the past few years has, unsurprisingly been attributed to either the federal or commercial capitals of the UAE's seven-emirate federation - Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Dubai Airports looks to a bright future

16 July 2009 | By His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority; Chairman, Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group

As we reflect on an amazing 2008, it is clear that the next few years will mark a historic and exciting period for Dubai, Dubai Airports and the aviation industry. The Emirate's economy remains on a fast track, despite the global economic turbulence that has battered advanced economies and emerging…

The birdstrike risk

16 July 2009 | By Ray Elgy, Head of Aerodrome Standards, UK CAA

From the beginning of aviation history, aircraft have faced the hazard posed by birdstrikes. The first known birdstrike occurred in 19051, from the Wright Brothers diaries, "Orville ... flew 4,751 metres in 4 minutes 45 seconds, four complete circles. Twice passed over fence into Beard's cornfield. Chased flock of birds…

Prevention of Runway Incursions at Joint Use Aerodromes

16 July 2009 | By Goran Redzepovic, Eurocontrol Military Expert

Runway Safety is a vital component of aviation safety as a whole. The predicted growth in air traffic implies that the actual numbers of incidents may rise, unless held in check by preventive actions such as those recommended in the European Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Incursions (EAPPRI).…

ICAO – Regulators – Friction issues

16 July 2009 | By Armann Norheim, Advisor for Avinor & Leader, ICAO Friction Task Force

Reporting the conditions of the critical tyre/surface in a way relevant to aircraft performance has been a long sought goal. There have been a lot of challenges for the aviation industry since the first reporting systems emerged and the regulating bodies have their role to play in achieving the goal…

Engineering Sciences Data Unit (ESDU)

26 May 2009 | By Mr Ken Balkwill, Consultant to Engineering Sciences Data Unit, London, United Kingdom

The role of the Engineering Sciences Data Unit (ESDU) in Modelling Performance of Aircraft Tyres on Contaminated Paved Surfaces.

Aircraft Recovery – Exciting Times: Trends, Innovations & Developments

26 May 2009 | By John A. Olsen, Senior Program Manager for International Activities, Fraport AG Fire Training Center

It's an exciting time in the world of aircraft recovery and it is worth sharing this excitement, some of the trends, innovations and new developments with the aviation community. Most airlines and airports would prefer that aircraft recovery not be a part of their normal business, because, when we talk…

A visibly strong force at the UK border: UK Border Agency – a year of achievement and strategic objectives

26 May 2009 | By Lin Homer, Chief Executive of the UK Border Agency and Brodie Clark, Head of the Border Force for the UK Border Agency

Immigration has been high on the political and media agenda for the last fifteen years. The government is committed to modernising and strengthening UK Border controls. On 1 April 2009 the UK Border Agency became a full executive agency of the Home Office. This follows a successful year as a…

KLIA: Enhancing the travel experience

26 May 2009 | By Dato' Seri Bashir Ahmad, MD & CEO, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad

World's Best Airport for three years running and Green Globe Certified for four consecutive years - As KLIA troops into its eleventh year of operations, the challenges we face are different, but so are the rewards. The key to a successful airport business is always evolving with the times and…

APAC Regions continue to grow

26 May 2009 | By Mokhtar Awan, Regional Director, ICAO Asia and Pacific Office, Bangkok

The current global financial crisis notwithstanding, worldwide annual growth in passenger and freight traffic has been quite impressive over the past 10 years, with a cumulative growth of around 46 percent. The Asia and Pacific Regions (APAC) were solid contributors to this impressive achievement and could well overtake the European…

“Going to the North Hub Riga”

26 May 2009 | By Richard Piper, Commissioning Editor

The aim of the conference was to discuss current global trends in the aviation industry, with a specific focus on the Baltic region. This would also include discussions and presentations looking at the development of RIX, on its way to becoming an important air traffic hub.