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International Airport Review – Issue #2 2018

24 April 2018 | By International Airport Review

In this issue; innovative baggage handling at Istanbul New Airport, design solutions to create an accessible airport for all, and renewing and renovating Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

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AFFF hangar spill: Better outcomes, minimal environmental impacts

30 November 2017 | By Mike Willson (Fire Protection Consultant)

Extensive media coverage was given to a 22,000-litre spill of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) concentrate from an aircraft hangar at Australia’s Brisbane Airport on 10 April 2017. Much of the media coverage included headlines such as “Toxic foam spill”, “Calls for AFFF ban”, and “Toxic foam begins Class Action”,…

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International Airport Review – Issue #6 2017 – 20th Anniversary Edition

29 November 2017 | By International Airport Review

In this 20th anniversary edition of International Airport Review we celebrate the milestones that have shaped the industry and announce the winners of our successful inaugural Awards.

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Safety In-Depth Focus 2017

11 May 2017 | By International Airport Review

From ensuring airport fire and rescue services are optimal, to redefining operational aerodrome safety management systems, to keeping the skies above us safe and secure even with the pressure of increased air traffic – safety is a key issue in all areas of airport operations...

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Construction & Design In-Depth Focus 2017

11 May 2017 | By International Airport Review

With numerous interlinked functions, designed and operated by various stakeholders, passenger terminals are extremely complex buildings. Airports spend a lot of time and money on redeveloping their facilities and functionalities to ensure passenger comfort, operational performance and the security of the terminal are optimal.

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Can F3 agents take the fire security heat?

12 December 2016 | By Mike Willson (Fire Protection Consultant)

In this whitepaper, fire protection consultant Mike Willson provides in-depth analysis of a recent foam seminar that examines the transition from long-chain C8 fluorinated AFFFs towards short-chain C6 fluorosurfactant-based AFFFs and alternative fluorine free foams...

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Can F3 agents take the fire security heat?

17 November 2016 | By Mike Willson (Fire Protection Consultant)

Fire protection consultant, Mike Willson, provides in-depth analysis of a recent foam seminar that examined this point...

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3rd annual CBRNe SUMMIT EUROPE

6 January 2016 | By Intelligence-Sec Limited

Intelligence-Sec’s leading CBRNe Summit Europe conference and exhibition is just 2 months away. Do not miss out on being part of Europe’s largest gathering of CBRNe experts from across EMEA and the US...

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London City Airport installs new fire system simulator

13 August 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

London City Airport has installed a new fire system simulator allowing airport staff be trained in the latest aspects of fire safety.

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Fuel depot protection increased at Abu Dhabi International Airport

26 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

Abu Dhabi International Airport has enhanced its fire protection system at the newly extended aviation fuel depot.

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Airport fire & rescue services: Implementing and complying with new EASA rules

20 March 2015 | By Kim Olsen, Head of Copenhagen Airport’s Fire & Rescue Academy

New rules from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for airport rescue and firefighting services will soon begin to be implemented in European airports. This will be an interesting and demanding process to be certified by the new rules for many airports. Kim Olsen, Head of Copenhagen Airport’s Fire &…

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Edinburgh Airport reinforces commitment to fire safety with launch of Scotland’s biggest fire training simulator

29 October 2014 | By Edinburgh Airport Limited

The biggest aviation fire training facility in Scotland was officially opened this morning (29 October) at Edinburgh Airport – following a £1.3m investment...

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Aircraft recovery leadership: Silo of excellence or horizontal collaboration

14 October 2014 | By William Cussato, Chairman of the IATA Aircraft Recovery Task Force

The majority of disabled aircraft events occur at aerodromes, and when this happens, stakeholders need to work together. William Cusato, Chairman of the IATA Aircraft Recovery Task Force, suggests that horizontal collaboration is the way to restore normal operations.

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ARFF: Establishing a world-class firefighting facility

14 October 2014 | By Pierre Borrodier, Head of SSLIA Service at Lyon Airport

With the inauguration of Lyon Airports’ new Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Service training ground, the airport has become the first in France to offer training facilities to cope with real-life situations.

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ARFF & Recovery: World class fire safety in Papua New Guinea

19 December 2013 | By Jack Kreckie, ARFF Consultant, ARFF Professional Services LLC

Establishing a world-class aircraft rescue and firefighting department is no mean feat. Renowned ARFF Consultant Jack Kreckie documents the development of an aircraft rescue and firefighting programme in Papua New Guinea...

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