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New law putting tighter safety restrictions on drone users comes into force
New drone laws require users operate them below 400 feet and not within one kilometre of an airport boundary, in bid to improve safety of drones - but is this enough?
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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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ACI World and IATA have their #eyesopen to human trafficking
"We have our #eyesopen do you?" IATA and ACI have shown their commitment to raising awareness, helping to train staff to recognise the signs of trafficking with their #eyesopen campaign.
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Safety series: performance-based regulations have changed oversight responsibilities
When it comes to regulating the aviation industry, focusing on an organisation’s performance can pay large safety dividends, says Stephanie Shaw, the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s Head of Performance Based Regulation, in this the final article in our July safety series.
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Consultation to discuss safer use of drones across the UK
Baroness Sugg said the Government is holding this drone consultation to ensure the potential of drones is harnessed by the UK, whilst appropriately addressing the risks
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Inquiry into the Civil Aviation Authority’s power to change airspace zones
An all-party parliamentary group will conduct an inquiry into the CAA's power to write airspace rules 'with no democratic filter'.
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New partnership between the EU and Latin America aims to improve aviation safety
The EU has begun a new project, estimated to cost €7 million, with Latin America, to improve aviation security and strengthen partnership between the two.
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Airbus partners with European and Asian aviation bodies on rules for urban drones
Unmanned aircraft systems safety regulations are being discussed by aviation bodies, The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Airbus, in the hope of establishing industry-wide standards.
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People targeting planes with lasers could now face jail as new laws come into force
Tougher penalties for people who target vehicles including train, planes, cars and boats with lasers will now result in jail time, and/or a fine.
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European Commission launches probe into state aid at French airport
The Commission will be examining whether the Ryanair received money from the French state to publicise Montpellier and the surrounding area as a tourist destination.
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ACI EUROPE re-elects Dr Michael Kerkloh as President
The news of the CEO of Munich Airport's reappointment came as part of the joint ACI EUROPE-World Annual Assembly and Congress in Brussels.
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Integrated smart security in the Melbourne Airport redevelopment
Melbourne Airport is Australia’s busiest 24/7 airport, welcoming more than 35 million travellers annually. Chief of Aviation, Simon Gandy, explains the fundamental role security will play in enabling the airport’s continued growth and vision for the future, not least through the expansion of the airport’s international security screening facility.
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Coordinating the highly complex communications in aviation
Transportation accounts for the largest share of critical communications adopted in the business-critical sector. Tony Gray, Chief Executive of The Critical Communications Association (TCCA), reveals the role that critical communications plays in the airport industry.
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Cooperation is key to airside ground handling operations
Crowded ramps are commonplace in today’s airports, and with limited or no space available to expand, airports are increasingly turning to existing resources to help relieve ramp pressures. Ricardo Aitken, Stuart Matheson and Ronald Schaefer from IATA Consulting, reveal four strategic controls for managing multiple ground handling stakeholders.
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Committing to innovation to assist with airside operations
As one of the world’s largest air services providers offering ground handling, in-flight catering and cargo across five continents, dnata is no stranger to the challenges of airside operations. In an exclusive interview, Janis Balkens, dnata’s VP of Commercial at International Airport Operations, reveals how ground handlers can prepare for…
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A world-first for the air traffic control industry based in Sweden
December 2019 will see the opening of Scandinavian Mountains Airport – the world’s first new airport to be built without a traditional tower. The airport will instead use remote tower services based at Sundsvall Timrå Airport, approximately 350km to the east. Brett Weihart, CEO of Scandinavian Mountains Airport AB, reveals…
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