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Marrying art with utility

29 September 2009 | By V P Agrawal, Chairman, Airports Authority of India

It gives me great pleasure indeed to present the Indian Regional Focus in International Airport Review. At the outset, I would like to compliment IAR for the yeoman service they are rendering to the Global Aviation fraternity by keeping us up to date with developments the world over.

Best connections for the Berlin region

29 September 2009 | By Dr. Rainer Schwarz, CEO, Berlin Airports

Berlin Airports provides essential aviation infrastructure for the entire Berlin-Brandenburg region around Germany's capital city. In September 2006, work started to transform and extend Schoenefeld Airport into the new Berlin-Brandenburg International Airport (BBI). From 2011, all air traffic in the region will be focused on the new airport in south-east…

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

29 September 2009 | By Christine E. Klein, Deputy Commissioner of Aviation, Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF)

Many changes have occurred at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) since the early 1960's, when the Anchorage airport was first recognised as the "Air Crossroads of the World." Today, a newly renovated airport terminal facility is a showcase of architecture and achievements, welcoming Alaskans and visitors as they…

Keeping up with the pace of rapid globalisation – “A challenge for the Airport Fire Service”

29 September 2009 | By Peggy Hinkel, Senior Executive Manager, Fire Training Centre, Fraport

As we look at airports around the world, we see the effects of globalisation. Airports are no longer airports. Globally, airports are evolving into “Airport Cities” pulsating with major development and expansion projects. They are becoming the “Market Places of today’s Economy” becoming “job generators” and the business place of…

Airline baggage and freight – reducing the risks

29 September 2009 | By Chris Pinder, Regional General Manager, British Security Industry Association

Recent publicity over the release from custody of the convicted Lockerbie bomber has provided a potent reminder of the continuing importance of airline baggage and freight security. Chris Pinder, British Security Industry Association's Regional General Manager, looks at some of the current procedures and developments in this vital area.

Military airfield operations in an emergency environment

29 September 2009 | By Joanie Campbell, Airfield Lighting Systems Engineer, HQ Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency (AFCESA)

Airfield Lighting Systems and Navigational Aids are the lifelines thrown to pilots every day. For military pilots, proper operation of these systems touches more than safety of the crew. It affects hundreds of military personnel and the security of the nations they represent. Aircraft entering expeditionary locations carry military members,…

NATS delivers world-first in virtual control towers

29 September 2009 | By Des McKeon, Commercial Director, NATS Services Ltd

NATS has achieved a breakthrough in airport control contingency by putting into service the world's first full safety certified back-up virtual operations room. The Virtual Contingency Facility (VCF) was developed following discussions with BAA and the airlines, who wanted to improve Heathrow's resilience.

The FBI launches a Biometric Center of Excellence to reach its “Desired Path”

16 July 2009 | By Jerome M. Pender, Deputy Assistant Director, Operations Branch for the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services Division

The aviation term “desired path” refers to setting a course and then following clear guidance to reach a specific objective. This simple term seemed fitting for an article about how the FBI’s work in biometrics could also bolster aviation security. Semantics aside, whether you carry a badge, pin a pair…

A global aviation hub in the making

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

Dubai’s strategic plan for 2015 lays specific emphasis on travel and tourism, trade and transportation and logistics, among others, as highly conducive sectors for future economic growth. The value of investments in Dubai’s tourism, hospitality, leisure, entertainment and real estate projects over the next five to seven years is estimated…

A winter day at Zurich Airport

16 July 2009 | By Urs Haldimann, Deputy Head Airport Operations & Head De-icing Coordination, Unique (Flughafen Zurich AG)

During the mid-90's, the planning of the new Midfield Terminal started and during the planning process the idea was born to create two de-icing pads, allowing a remote treatment of the aircraft, replacing the difficult to handle and more time consuming on-stand process. As a requirement for this so-called "fifth…

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.