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Airport IT is the way forward

2 December 2015 | By

To transform the end-user experience at Miami International Airport, the airport is investing in sophisticated IT. Beacon technology is one of the latest initiatives designed to revolutionise the passenger experience and operations at the airport. Miami’s Director of Information Systems and Telecommunications, Maurice Jenkins, tells us more.

Embracing new technologies and enhancing security procedures

27 November 2015 | By

With many airports around the world planning to invest in IT-related projects to enhance traveller experience, plus airport security procedures and processes under constant review with heightened security checks across the globe of late, International Airport Review’s recently co-located Airport IT 2015 and Airport Security 2015 event was a great…

Airport security: tough questions still remain

19 November 2015 | By Martin Aggar, Aviation Director for G4S Risk Management

Martin Aggar, Aviation Director for G4S Risk Management, examines current airport security measures following the tragic events surrounding the ill-fated Metrojet flight departing Sharm el-Sheikh Airport.

Systematic Threat Assessment: how to adapt security measures

27 August 2015 | By

To prevent acts of unlawful interference against civil aviation, knowledge about new threats is of fundamental importance when it comes to the adaption of airport security measures in an efficient and effective way. But which sources have to be tapped into and how must different emerging threats be weighted? The…

Glasgow Airport’s investment in new security technology

26 August 2015 | By

With 30 airlines serving more than 110 destinations worldwide, including Canada, the US, the Caribbean, Europe, North Africa and the Gulf, Glasgow Airport is Scotland’s principal long-haul airport. In addition to being Scotland’s largest charter hub, Glasgow Airport serves more Scottish destinations than any other airport and is a key…

Airport Security supplement 2015

28 July 2015 | By Mark Johnston, Florian Schmid, Dave Bakker

In this Airport Security supplement, Mark Johnston gives an update on Glasgow Airport’s investment in new security technology, Florian Schmid explains how to adapt security measures based on the research on latest threats and Dave Bakkar makes the case for automated border controls...

Airport Security supplement 2015

20 March 2015 | By

In this Airport Security supplement, István Szabó explains how Budapest Airport's security has improved following the opening of its new terminal in 2011, and Marek Najman explains how Václav Havel Airport Prague has modernised to improve threat detection...

Aviation security: New challenges

16 February 2015 | By Peter Drissell, Director of Aviation Security, CAA

Peter Drissell, Director of Aviation Security at the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) explains the challenges facing the organisation in taking on its new responsibilities for the UK’s aviation security regulations...

MH17: Communication shot down

5 November 2014 | By

A critical breakdown in the information network was a key factor behind the shooting down of Malaysia airlines MH17 over Ukraine this summer, says Nico Voorbach, President of the European Cockpit Association