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Tech failure at Gatwick Airport caused chaos during busy summer rush
A recent hardware dilemma by Vodafone at Gatwick Airport caused the flight announcement screens to crash, but is a manual contingency plan enough of a back-up for such a major UK airport?
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How to use IT infrastructure to fuel airport growth
Network managers that oversee IT infra- structure and cable management have as their objective to turn the airport into the hub of choice for travellers and airlines. In this paper, we’ll examine the role of technology in driving airport growth from their perspective...
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The integrated future of ground operations
Putting passengers first no longer means sacrificing other business goals. Rely on an integrated planning approach that delivers happy passengers while keeping operations smooth and costs low...
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Why 80%-fit solutions provide 0% value
It’s all or nothing ― especially when it comes to planning software. And here’s why...
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Pilot vacation issues: Putting the spotlight on planning technology
If you’ve ever travelled in Europe, odds are you’re familiar with Ryanair. The Ireland-based low cost carrier is ubiquitous with inexpensive flights connecting key locations across the region. However, the growing level of competition in the European low-cost market means that efficiency is vital to maintaining profitability. With this past…
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Hackers can buy access to a major airport’s security systems for just $10
The research team found the option to buy the remote desktop access on a Russian site.
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Changing the face of air traffic management for the better
In a matter of years, remote tower technology has re-written the rulebook on air traffic control. Initially conceived as a smart, safe and sustainable solution for airports with very low traffic density, remote towers are now becoming a reality at airports with significantly higher traffic movements, says Florian Guillermet, Executive…
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Airports’ IT spending to top $4.6 billion by 2023, new analysis claims
Biometrics, blockchain, analysis and artificial intelligence are all contributing to a growth in IT spending.
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Airports are ill-equipped to deal with a major cyber attack, says consultancy firm
A consultancy firm has concluded airports are ill-equipped to deal with major cyber attacks in a new report.
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Next-generation IT infrastructure goes into operation at Gatwick
As the number of passengers travelling by air continues to rise, so too does the data that accompanies those passengers. Many airports are currently using legacy IT infrastructure which, although being fit for purpose at the time of implementation, is now in need of a refresh. By future-proofing their IT…
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Aviation’s big data challenge – an interview with Huawei’s Frédéric Comtet
Aviation is booming. Pre-recession growth rates have reasserted themselves and airports are bracing for a coming flood. Often, this preparation is focussed on physical infrastructure, how they will create more space to accommodate the numbers. But airports ignore data at their peril. With a deluge of passengers comes a deluge…
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SITA to present on Hololens mixed reality work at IATA’s VR summit
SITA's Director of Emerging Technologies will speak about his company's research into mixed reality at the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) summit on virtual and augmented reality in Switzerland.
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Huawei announces strategic partnership with IATA
Telecommunications giant Huawei will play a key role in the advancement of the global aviation industry after joining IATA's Strategic Partnership Programme.
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