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International Airport Review Issue 2 2022

5 May 2022 | By International Airport Review

In this jam-packed issue we feature articles from industry experts on a range of topics including: passenger experience, sustainable airports, accessibility, drones, unruly passengers, and ATC/ATM, as well as three supplements on contactless technology, baggage handling and remote digital towers.

COVID-19 impacts on Queensland Airports

4 May 2022 | By Amelia Evans

Queensland Airports Limited Chief Financial Officer, Amelia Evans, spoke to International Airport Review about the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had on Queensland Airports and the measures and initiatives taken to overcome and adapt from the crisis.

Closure of Dubai Airport’s northern runway shifts capacity to DWC

3 May 2022 | By International Airport Review

During the planned temporary closure of Dubai International Airport, Dubai Airports will leverage the capacity and infrastructure of Dubai World Central, to ensure a seamless passenger experience.

A look back on London City’s digital ATC tower one year on

2 May 2022 | By International Airport Review

London City Airport and NATS look back over the last year since the pair announced the successful launch of the airport’s first digital air traffic control tower.

FAA invests $1 billion of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding into ATC

29 April 2022 | By International Airport Review

The Federal Aviation Administration has begun investing the first $1 billion of $5 billion into the U.S.'s air traffic control system, made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Bowman Field Airport receives funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

27 April 2022 | By International Airport Review

Bowman Field Airport has welcomed historic funding as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, that will provide a once-in-a-generation investment.

Heathrow’s traffic growth kickstarted in 2022, but volatility remains

26 April 2022 | By International Airport Review

London Heathrow Airport has welcomed 9.7 million passengers in Q1 2022 in line with its forecasts, yet traffic volatility remains post-COVID-19 pandemic.

Austrian airspace welcomes new traffic management system for drones

20 April 2022 | By International Airport Review

Austrian airspace has welcomed a new drone traffic management system to be implemented in 2023, which will ensure that drones continue to travel safely in the future.

FAA issues largest fines ever against two unruly passengers

19 April 2022 | By International Airport Review

The Federal Aviation Administration has levied the largest-ever fines of $81,950 and $77,272, against two passengers for alleged unruly behaviour.

Critical infrastructure projects to improve passengers’ experience

18 April 2022 | By Geoff Ritchie

Geoff Ritchie, Senior Manager, Airport Development of Kelowna International Airport, explains how the airport’s new funding for critical infrastructure projects will ensure that passenger expectations of safety and security, significantly impacted by the pandemic, will be achieved.

Sydney Airport’s domestic air travel to hit post-COVID-19 peak

14 April 2022 | By International Airport Review

As the Easter weekend approaches, Sydney Airport (SYD) has forecasted that, on 14 April 2022, 82,000 passengers will pass through its domestic terminals, surpassing peak post-COVID-19 results from 8 April 2022.

What does the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law mean for U.S. airports?

11 April 2022 | By International Airport Review

Over 3,000 U.S. airports will be benefitting from this once-in-a-generation funding which will give airports an opportunity to build safer and more sustainable airports. This will be the central theme of IAR’s upcoming summit.

After record year for private aviation, will demand continue upward trend in 2022?

6 April 2022 | By David Gitman

No longer perceived as a luxury, flying private these days is a necessity in many regions where commercial aviation is still lacking proper itineraries. David Gitman, President of Monarch Air Group, believes that the rise in popularity in private aviation will continue in 2022, as he tells International Airport Review.

AMD to assist passengers through AI-based surveillance system

5 April 2022 | By International Airport Review

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport has launched an artificial intelligence-based surveillance service, 'Desk of Goodness', to help passengers who need additional support.