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Attempted hijacking of Aeroflot plane en-route to Moscow
A drunk passenger on Aeroflot flight to Moscow attempted to divert the plane to Afghanistan, but how does this happen in an age of such tight security measures?
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Drone chaos at Gatwick still having repercussions for airlines
The drone chaos at Gatwick still continues to effect the aviation industry, as easyJet reveals the disruption cost them in excess of £10 million.
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ACI World delivers 100th APEX safety review in Abu Dhabi
The ACI programme APEX promotes safer airport operations and cooperation throughout the industry, with Abu Dhabi receiving the 100th review.
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Miami Airport closes terminal amid government shutdown
Terminal G at Miami International, the quietest terminal in the airport was closed on 10 January 2019 as the U.S. Government shutdown leaves hundreds of workers without pay.
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What technology trends should airports look out for in 2019?
Technology has always been at the forefront of progression in the aviation industry, but what can we look forward to in 2019? Here are 10 of the technologies set to make a big impact...
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The Australian Airports Association calls for sustainable security funding
The AAA has renewed calls for the establishment of a AU$100 million Regional Airport Infrastructure Fund - the fund would help address the $170 million aeronautical infrastructure deficit that regions already face.
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Hamad International Airport launches 2019 safety week
Hamad International Airport (HIA) has launched its 2019 safety week, which will focus on industry best practise, and bringing this to HIA.
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Shannon Airport welcomes the opportunity to extend U.S. preclearance
The third busiest airport in Ireland, and the first in Europe to have biometric screening, is planning to extend their U.S. preclearance services to executive jet customers.
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The aviation industry drives economic growth in Jordan
With an expected four per cent increase in Jordan's aviation growth each year, the government of Jordan must prioritise safety according to IATA.
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Drone sightings ground more flights, this time at Heathrow
There seems to be no relief from drone disruption as now Heathrow, the UK's busiest airport, has fallen victim to drones as flights are left grounded for nearly an hour.
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Government to give police new powers to tackle illegal use of drones
The proposed laws will give police officers the power to seize drones if they breach any of the new legislation.
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Mitigating and preventing the effects of a security breach with a simple bowtie
Following the Airport IT & Security conference at the end of 2018, Emma Verschoor from CGE Risk Management Solutions, discusses how CGE's bowtie diagram highlights threats in an airport to mitigate and prevent the effects security breaches can have.
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New payment method for air tickets possible with open banking
IATA has launched a new payment system through which an instant direct payment can be made to airlines for flights, making the process safer and faster.
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Gatwick and Heathrow will invest millions in anti-drone equipment
Gatwick and Heathrow will spend millions of pounds defending their airfields from drone disruption, following the events at Gatwick just before Christmas.
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