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Wellington Airport briefly closes due to drone obstruction
Wellington Airport was closed as the airspace was encroached upon by a drone, flying at 300-feet and within three kilometres of the runway.
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Regulation & Legislation
There are a multitude of regulations and legislation that impact the aviation industry. These can be focused on safety, workforce needs, the legal requirements of connecting countries, and more.
As new risks begin to threaten airports, new regulations come into play to protect the aerodrome environment and its inhabitants.
With multiple aviation authorities working within the industry, regs and legs are being continuously reviewed. Within this section of International Airport Review we hope to keep you up to date on the most recent amendments and rules.
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Embracing seamless travel: The tourism industry’s perspective
As tourism continues to grow and route availability continues to shrink, airports are turning to seamless travel initiatives to help passengers stay on the move and increase their satisfaction. Helena Bononi from the World Travel & Tourism Council reveals how the tourism industry is doing its bit for seamless travel.
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Annual crash and rescue exercise successfully conducted at HKIA
The annual crash and rescue exercise at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) was successfully completed on Friday 9 November, and took a total of five hours, to ensure the safety of everyone involved in the incident.
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How drones and artificial intelligence can be used together
They went mainstream only a few years ago, but drones are already making a big splash in the market. Thanks to the ability to buy them off of a shelf, drones are being adapted for commercial use. There are only so many human controllers can do though and, future drone…
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Virtual tower will improve situational awareness at Buenos Aires Airport
South America’s first remote virtual tower, at Buenos Aires International Airport, which will support the terminal expansion, will be provided by Frequentis.
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ACI welcomes ground-breaking amendment to ICAO standards
The amendment to the ICAO Annex 14 – Aerodromes, will provide a safe reduction in the minimum requirements for many important airfield dimensions.
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Training for India’s growing aviation sector to enhance potential
Indian aviation will now benefit from training available through the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE).
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Illuminated vehicle identity added to John Wayne Airport’s airside vehicles
Vehicles with illuminated identification have been added to the airside operations of John Wayne airport to enhance visibility for all.
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The biometric breakthrough within the security industry
Marcy Mason from the Office of Public Affairs at U.S. Customs and Border Protection reveals how CBP is meeting its mandate and keeping America safe.
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Leaders’ series: Exploring the sustainable future of air travel
As sustainability becomes more important to ensuring the longevity of the aviation industry, the Global Sustainability Aviation Summit brought together key players to ensure that the 2008 plan of action for combatting climate change was not in vain. Executive Director of the Air Transport Action Group, Michael Gill, provides an…
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Auckland Airport reviews Commerce Commission’s report
The Commerce Commission's report recognises the value Auckland puts upon their infrastructure and how this responds to the rapid passenger growth through the airport.
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Strategically positioning London Luton Airport for growth
“Can we change the way we’re perceived?” This was the question London Luton Airport (LLA) asked ico Design back in 2013. Little did the brand consultancy anticipate that this simple question would provide a succinct brief for a project that would result in one of the world’s most progressive airport…
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Government launches call for evidence in licensing laws for airports
The government has launched a call for evidence pertaining to the licensing laws within airports to asses the needs to change to the attitudes towards alcohol within airports.
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Edinburgh Airport’s request for airspace change, denied
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has denied Edinburgh Airport's request to change the airspace surrounding the airport.
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60 seconds with… our Advanced Processing webinar speakers
As the NEXTT webinar series continues with Advanced Processing, we asked the speakers, Brendan Sullivan and Massimo Cicetti some questions about their webinar to introduce them before the main event.
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