Issue 3’s Accessibility In-Depth Focus
Many passengers face differing challenges when navigating an airport; requiring a multitude of solutions and discussions to ensure the airport environment is an accessible one.
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Many passengers face differing challenges when navigating an airport; requiring a multitude of solutions and discussions to ensure the airport environment is an accessible one.
Securing seamless travel experiences is no easy task, however one that many airports are striving to achieve.
The baggage handling sector – like all areas of aviation – is evolving as new technologies emerge.
This in-depth focus provides an informative and detailed overview of some of the winter operations that occur to protect passengers and staff during the colder months of the year.
From passenger-assisting robots to runway monitoring, airports are continuously finding new ways to utilise AI technology.
Air traffic control and management is at the forefront of many airport's minds as the modernisation of airspace begins.
With passengers expecting real-time information and reliable connectivity at their fingertips, applications for smartphones and portable devices are frequently being introduced by airports.
Within this baggage handling in-depth focus, a sustainable, cost-efficient, customer-centric baggage operation is investigated; a first-of-its-kind robotic system evaluated; and new Baggage Acceptance Rules detailed.
Digital tools like virtual and augmented reality are being more frequently used in businesses to optimise operations, aid training and avoid construction mistakes. Airports are not exempt from this.
The concept of seamless travel – a vision all airports are working to secure – relies on the flow of passengers through the terminal being uninterrupted and without delay.
Within our Construction & Design In-Depth Focus from Issue 5, we witness three airports that are embracing both the challenges of construction and design.
Screening procedures are intended to prevent prohibited items and threats from entering the secure area of the airport. However, as cyber-threats and malicious intentions evolve, so must the technologies that provide this protection.
Daily operations within an airport are complex and stressful on a regular basis. However, when the winter season hits, snow, ice and other dangerous conditions can make running an airport a formidable task. Our Winter Operations In-Depth Focus from Issue 4 hears from four airports across the globe regarding how…
All stakeholders within the aviation industry are presently faced with the challenge of minimising their impact on the environment. From carbon emissions, noise levels, water usage and waste, all aspects of airport operations need to be considered with a sustainable mindset.
Many believe biometric technology holds the key to seamless travel and can offer quicker, safer and more enjoyable experiences throughout an airport. Despite this, there are doubts surrounding cyber-security risks, and a wariness to part with personal identification data. Where do you stand?