All articles by Gabriel Higgins – Page 30
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NewsEtihad Airways has developed new digital tool ‘Skypad’ to enhance on board passenger experience
Etihad Airways has announced that it will begin to implement its new innovative in-house digital tool, ‘Skypad’, designed to enhance the inflight experience for passengers
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NewsPassengers for TAP Air Portugal can vote in its first Altitude Film Fest
TAP Air Portugal will allow passengers to vote for their favourite film out of a selection of ten from its aircraft’s entertainment systems, with the deadline 31 October 2024.
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NewsLondon Stansted Airport announced a five-year investment plan worth £1.1bn
London Stansted Airport has announced a five-year £1.1bn investment programme, with the centrepiece of the plans being a £600m extension to the airport’s existing terminal, which will create a bright spacious environment.
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NewsEurocontrol’s publication on aviation data show flight and economic trends grow
Eurocontrol, the civil-military organisation dedicated to supporting European aviation, has released data on its ‘Seven-Year Forecast’, revealing trends of flights and economic factors.
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NewsFour out of ten of Swedavia’s airports are now level 5 certification for the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme
Two of Swedavia’s airports Stockholm Arlanda Airport and Ronneby Airport achieved level 5 in the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, the highest possible, joining Göteborg Landvetter Airport and Malmö Airport which reached Level 5 in December 2023.
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NewsBelfast City Airport has completed a £3m instalment of high-tech security scanners
Belfast City Airport has completed its £3m investment project that has significantly enhanced security checks, the new security screening technology will enable passengers to keep liquids, gels, and pastes, including toiletries and cosmetics, up to 100ml.
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NewsNew data show global passenger demand has risen compared to last year
The International Air Transport Association has released data showing an increase in global passenger demand for August 2024, compared to August 2023.
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NewsOntario International Airport has completed its $90 million revamp of its southern runway
Ontario International Airport has completed its $90m project of revamping the airport’s southernmost runway 8R-26L, along with the rehabilitation of adjacent taxiways, the elimination of two adjacent taxiways, and the construction of a new Taxiway S8.
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NewsToyota invest $500 million in Joby Aviation to help develop electric air taxis
Toyota will invest $500m in the Californian company Joby Aviation, which is developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service.
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NewsHelsinki Airport has begun preparing for the winter season with over 200 vehicle fleet at its disposal
Helsinki Airport has begun preparations for the winter season with seasonal workers for winter maintenance and trained permanent and new employees, along with a fleet of 200 winter vehicles.
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NewsAirlines and airports react with dismay to new French government proposals to raise aviation tax
European airlines and airports, represented by Airlines for Europe and Airports Council International Europe, have reacted with dismay to new French Government’s tax increase on aviation.
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NewsWestern Sydney International Airport to build 24-hour Cargo Precinct
Western Sydney International Airport is constructing an integrated 24-hour Cargo Precinct, with Qantas Group and Menzies Aviation signing up to operate at the premier precinct, which will increase cargo capacity by 33%.
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NewsGrants worth over $220,000 to be given to aviation companies to propel technologies and solutions
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority, in partnership with other organisations, will give grants of over $220,000 to seven aviation companies to propel technologies and solutions.
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NewsGovernment officials of Canada and the U.S. reaffirm plans to bring preclearance to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
Officials from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, the Government of Canada, and the U.S. gathered to reaffirm the commitment to bring preclearance to the airport, which will boost passenger experience and both economies.
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NewsMidland’s aerospace industry gathered for discussions about the future of aviation
The UK Civil Aviation Authority hosted a meeting with 22 delegates from across Midland’s aerospace industry for talks about the future of aviation, with the event taking place at Collins Aerospace in Wolverhampton.
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NewsLargest airport solar array in U.S. is being built for John F. Kennedy International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport begins construction of a 12-megawatt energy system to help power its new Terminal One, as part of its efforts towards making the airport environmentally sustainable.
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NewsSalvador Bahia Airport offers passengers a virtual tour of its Sustainability Complex
Salvador Bahia Airport offered passengers a virtual tour of its Sustainability Complex, which has reduced its carbon emissions by 89% and water use by 40%, since 2018.
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News29 Asia Pacific nations agree to reduce the impact aviation has on the environment
In New Delhi, a landmark conference has resulted in 29 Asia Pacific nations to commit to The Delhi Declaration, which sets to make future aviation sustainable and reduce its negative impact on the environment.
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NewsComputed tomography technology will be installed across several Canadian Airports
The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority has announced that it will install computed tomography technology across several Canadian airports over the next few years.
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NewsPassengers can experience the Kelp Forest now at Ontario International Airport’s Terminal 4
Ontario International Airport has in collaboration with the California Science Centre, set up an event for passengers to experience the Kelp Forest, as part of its efforts to create unique experiences for travellers.