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New ePassport gates launched at border control in Cardiff Airport
The latest ePassport gates, funded by the Welsh Government, will permit travellers with biometric passports to bypass manual inspections, allowing quicker entry into Wales.
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Five times the aviation industry championed gender equality in 2018
To mark International Women’s Day we examine five key developments for women in aviation in 2018, as the industry, historically dominated by men, continues its journey to gender equality.
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Off-airport activities: The future of baggage handling at Tomorrowland
Large events, such as festivals, can create a great burden for airports and airlines, who usually receive an abundance of passengers at the same time, all wishing to check in their luggage. Yorick Buys, Project and Process Manager, and airline spokesperson, Maaike Andries, reveal Brussels Airlines’ revolutionary pilot to provide…
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Paris Charles de Gaulle’s baggage handling systems from top to tote
A new baggage handling system at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, Terminal 2E saw the beginning of operations in May 2018. Airport operator Groupe ADP’s project scope was to create an automated sortation system that collected the baggage from the six eastern check-in groups in Terminal 2E for transport to Satellite…
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Lithuanian Airports records a sharp increase in checked baggage
With changes to the Ryanair and Wizz Air baggage regulations, concerning a limitation in free cabin baggage, Lithuanian Airports has seen a sharp increase in the percentage of checked baggage.
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ACI announces the winners of its Airport Service Quality Awards
ACI World’s globally-established Airport Service Quality programme reveals the best airports for customer service world wide, in the opinion of their own passengers.
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Glasgow Airport announces new £200,000 green vehicle fleet
Eight petrol and electric plug-in hybrid Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 4x4s arrive at Glasgow Airport to make airside operations more sustainable.
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Baggage handling: The secret life of luggage through the airport
It has been a busy few years for baggage. Resolution 753, which introduced baggage tracking as a common industry capability, came into effect on 1 June 2018. The run up to its introduction involved a lot of work ensuring that airlines and airports were aware of the new tracking requirements.…
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Major maintenance will see the runway at Schiphol closed for six weeks
The runway at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol will be closed for works on the taxiways, markings and lighting; flights will redirect to other runways to ensure as little disruption as possible.
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Orlando International Airport (MCO) leading the way in biometrics
Phil Brown, CEO of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, reveals how Orlando International Airport – the busiest airport in the state of Florida with more than 46 million annual passengers – has turned to biometric technology to enhance the passenger journey through the airport and seamlessly integrate into the airport’s…
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Initial design for terminal development at Pittsburgh Airport approved
The Airport Authority Board of Directors of Pittsburgh International Airport have approved a concept design for the terminal modernisation programme at the airport.
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Winter Operations In-Depth Focus 2019
As winter weather becomes increasingly unpredictable, airport winter operations teams need to ensure they have the ability and provision to keep the airport running as smoothly and seamlessly as possible. This In-Depth Focus examines the ways airports can ensure they are adaptable and prepared for all eventualities.
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Auckland Airport reveals plans to reduce prices to airlines
Auckland Airport has decided to reduce prices to airlines by $33 million over a five-year period, this equates to roughly 31 cents per passenger.
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Record-breaking January passenger numbers for Southwest Florida International
In January 2019, a total of 1,050,093 passengers travelled through Southwest Florida International Airport; an increase of 8.7 per cent compared to January 2018.
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CANSO honoured for improving safety and efficiency of airspace
CANSO's Director General, Jeff Poole, has been honoured with the inaugural Keramianakis Award for improving the safety and efficiency of airspace.
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