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Passengers at Britain’s five biggest airports rate their security experience

7 September 2017 | By Department for Transport, International Airport Review

More than 20,000 flyers responded to a questionnaire carried out by the British Government with Gatwick landing on top.

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Dealing with drones

1 September 2017 | By David Harrison

Drones are here, and they are here to stay. There are a myriad of exciting and smart ways in which drones can be used for both commercial activities and public service – from delivering medical supplies to remote locations, through to surveying pipelines and delivering parcels – as well as…

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TBS at Heathrow and beyond

1 September 2017 | By Andy Shand (General Manager of Customer Affairs at NATS)

Can the implementation of air traffic controller tools increase the resilience and capacity of airports? Andy Shand, General Manager for Customer Affairs at NATS believes so and in this article he showcases the proven use of Time Based Separation (TBS) at London Heathrow – the world’s busiest two-runway international airport…

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Passenger Experience In-Depth Focus 2017

6 July 2017 | By International Airport Review

When considering passenger experience, consideration must be given to design and flow, the efficiency of checkpoint areas and the usefulness of apps and digital services if airports want to satisfy the modern day passenger. This In-Depth Focus explores some current passenger experience developments and opportunities...

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Jeff Halliwell appointed to scrutinise Heathrow’s consumer engagement

7 February 2017 | By Roy Manuell (International Airport Review)

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Heathrow Airport Ltd, and the Heathrow airline community are pleased to confirm the appointment of Jeff Halliwell as the chair of the Consumer Challenge Board (CCB)...

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A focus on PRMs: Passengers with restricted mobility and their rights

31 January 2017 | By Digital Editor, Roy Manuell (International Airport Review)

Passengers with restricted mobility (PRM) represent a significant demographic for airports and airlines. But how do we define a PRM passenger, and what rights do they have?

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Christmas delays put pressure on airlines to invest in next-generation technologies

5 December 2016 | By International Airport Review

According to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), last winter more than 3,000 flights in and out of the UK were delayed for over three hours...

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Heathrow Hub calls for a new Independent Noise Regulator

29 September 2016 | By International Airport Review

Heathrow Hub has called for the creation of an Independent Noise Regulator to monitor and control noise at UK airports...

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Airport Operators Association launches inaugural UK Airports Safety Week

19 September 2016 | By International Airport Review

The Airport Operators Association launched the inaugural AOA UK Airports Safety Week, which is supported by the Civil Aviation Authority...

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Last orders for drinking at airports?

8 September 2016 | By Tim Colehan, Assistant Director, Member and External Relations, IATA

Tim Colehan Assistant Director, Member and External Relations for IATA provides IAR with an exclusive analysis of the current polemic regarding the sale and consumption of alcohol in airports...

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UK airports excellent when serving disabled passengers say CAA

12 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has revealed in a new report the excellent approach taken by UK airports towards passengers with disabilities.

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Security: Achieving assurance in an uncertain world

11 August 2016 | By Andy Blackwell

Andy Blackwell, former Head of Security at Virgin Atlantic and now a registered independent security consultant specialising in transport security, looks at how Security Management Systems (SeMS) help airports and airlines achieve assurance of their security robustness.

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Electronic boarding passes to be accepted at Sangster International Airport

24 November 2015 | By Kate Douetil

MBJ Airports Limited, the operator of Sangster International Airport, has announced that electronic boarding passes will be accepted as part of the security screening process.

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CAAi introduces online licensing system for aviation authorities

30 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

A new online licensing system for aviation authorities has been unveiled by CAA International (CAAi) enabling aviation professionals to apply, renew and manage licences.

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CAA launches Dronecode initiative

22 July 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched a new drone awareness initiative including a Dronecode promoting safe recreational drone usage in the UK.

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