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Orlando Airport launches Terminal C
Orlando International Airport has launched the long-awaited, new Terminal C, a $2.8 billion project which features 15 additional gates to increase the airport’s passenger capacity by 25 per cent annually.
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Baggage handling
Baggage handling is the process of transporting passenger luggage from a check-in counter at a departure airport, onto a plane cargo hold and then to a collection point at an arrival airport.
A baggage handling system (BHS) is made up of a number of different processes and checks. A BHS is designed to count bags, check weights of bags, balance loads, screen suitcases for security reasons, transport bags through an airport conveyor belt system and read bag information automatically.
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Baggage operations at London City Airport
Alison FitzGerald, Chief Operating Officer at London City Airport, tells International Airport Review about the airport’s unique baggage handling operations, which they choose to insource, rather than outsource.
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Changi Airport to launch departure operations at T2 Southern wing
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Changi Airport has revealed it will reopen the airport’s southern wing of Terminal 2 for departure operations from October 2022.
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Leonardo’s Customer Support & Services
Leonardo offers a complete range of operations and maintenance turnkey solutions that guarantee the operation and availability of the systems now as well as in the future.
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Encouraging air traffic volumes accelerates Gatwick’s recovery
Following the lifting of all UK travel restrictions in March 2022, London Gatwick Airport has experienced significant recovery, revealing the airport’s financial results for the first half of 2022.
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Leonardo’s Baggage Handling Systems References
Leonardo’s Customers include some of the main European airports as well as airports in the Middle East and Asia Pacific.
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Trends to watch in air travel this year: Mats Berglind, Swedavia
We caught up with the Innovation Manager at Passenger Terminal Expo 2022 in Paris to discuss travel trends.
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Tampa Airport achieves top awards for industry-leading innovations
Tampa International Airport (TPA) has been awarded four achievements for the airport's industry-leading innovations and efforts.
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Improvements at Heathrow following cap on departing numbers
Following the cap on departing passenger numbers at London Heathrow Airport, there has been major improvements to passenger experience, with fewer last minute flight cancellations, better aircraft punctuality, and baggage delivery.
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FCO welcomes new advanced carry-on baggage screening
Leonardo di Vinci International Airport has launched new, advanced computed tomography X-ray scanners in order for passengers to no longer have to remove liquids during the carry-on baggage screening stage.
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Inside SEA Milan Airports’ baggage handling systems
Alessandro Fidato, Chief Operating Officer of SEA Milan Airports, outlines how baggage handling systems are re-inventing the passenger experience across the airport network.
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Aeroporti Di Roma: A success story focused on people and innovation
Emanuele Calà, Innovation & Quality Vice President of Aeroporti di Roma, tells International Airport Review how they are humanising the journey of passengers at Fiumicino Airport in a digital era.
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Heathrow’s passenger results for the first six months of 2022
Over the last six months, London Heathrow Airport has experienced successful peaks over national holidays and continues to strive for a smooth and reliable passenger journey.
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Heathrow bolsters ‘Here to Help’ team to improve passenger experience
As part of its 'Here to Help' programme, London Heathrow Airport has unveiled that members of its non-operational staff will be volunteering 10,000 hours this summer to improve passenger journeys.
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Government of Canada continues fight to reduce airport delays
The Government of Canada and air industry partners are continuing the fight to take significant action to increase resources and streamline processes to ease airport congestion and delays.
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