Manchester Airport contracts Spanish firm to install boarding bridges as part of £1bn redesign
As the airport gears up to take on 20 million more passengers, contracts are going out to specialist companies that can help them get there.
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Insider threats to be combated in Australian airports with closer scrutiny on workers
Since a foiled plot in July, the Australian Government has been ramping up airport security with various measures. The latest tackle insider threats.
Scholarship created to encourage women to pursue careers in aviation
Currently women account for only a quarter of those working in the aviation field. A new scholarship created by a technology company and the Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) sets out to change that.
Australian part-owners of Newcastle Airport expand their empire with a new purchase
AMP Capital has announced the purchase of Leeds Bradford International in a deal reportedly worth £220 million.
Virtual air traffic control tower on Channel Island makes British Isles first
As remote ATC starts building momentum, tech firm Frequentis help the Jersey Airport become the first in the British Isles to set up a remote virtual tower.
British Government announces £3 million to support innovation in explosive detection
Holidaymakers in the UK could be spared the hassle of removing laptops and tablets from hand-luggage when passing through airport security, as government seeks to revolutionise aviation screening.
Airplane WiFi firm joins cyber security information sharing centre – corrected
Inmarsat has announced it has joined the Aviation Information Sharing and Analysis Center (A-ISAC), an international membership association for sharing cybersecurity information targeted at the aviation sector.
Campaign to cut airport carbon emissions makes great strides according to annual report
Momentum is growing behind Airport Council International's Carbon Accreditation scheme with the number of participating airports around the world up 21 per cent on last year, and African subscribers up by more than three times.
Constant threat of mass shootings prompts call for better training
Joining workers at Denver airport, an airport security expert and disability rights campaigner advocated for a 'community approach' to emergency preparation.
‘Hub and Spoke’ system at Belfast airports a UK first
NATS successfully transitioned Belfast International and Belfast City airports from paper to electronic flight strips earlier this year following a 10-month programme using new Hub and Spoke system architecture.
Drone smashes into passenger plane in ‘North American first’
Passengers on a small domestic flight had a lucky escape after a drone flying illegally close to Quebec's Jean Lesage International Airport struck their plane.
American firm chosen to help make Indian airports sustainable as passenger numbers rise
The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has selected Landrum & Brown to prepare a sustainability master plan for Kolkata and Lucknow international airports.
American state puts up $18 million grant for projects at major international airport
The Indianapolis Airport Authority announced it has received $18 million in federal and state funds to assist with critical infrastructure, safety and sustainability projects at both the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and IAA’s reliever airports.
Cargo hub aims to become world leader in pharmaceuticals handling
Changi Airport Group (CAG) announced that it has formalised the Pharma@Changi initiative, together with its partners from the air cargo supply chain.
Lufthansa Group make offer to buy troubled Italian airline
A season of widespread upheaval across the European airline sector has caused potential buyers of Italy's troubled Alitalia to hesitate, according to the nation's economic development ministry.
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