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Smart security at Milan Linate: One year on
The new smart security has been operational at Milan Linate checkpoints since June 2021 and has now also been substantially completed at Malpensa Terminal 1.
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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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“This technology saved our lives last summer”: Milano Linate Airport’s smart security one year on
Watch this exclusive interview with the CEO of SEA Milan Airports talking about the innovative new smart security that they have implemented in their airports.
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Automated Baggage Handling System to transform passenger experience at Guwahati International Airport
For Issue 6 2022, Gaurang Harit, Deputy General Manager and Head – Airport Systems – Projects at Adani tells International Airport Review about the new integrated terminal building being built at Guwahati International Airport and the state-of-the-art baggage handling systems that will be central to handling the increase in passenger…
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In-Depth Focus…Baggage Transformation
International Airport Review’s In-Depth Focus on baggage transformation is now available to download!
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Two tickets to a digital future at YYC
Megan Gupton, Senior Director, IT and Chief Technology Officer at Calgary Airport Authority, outlines the digital passenger journey the airport is continuing to conquer, as the world looks beyond the pandemic and recovery.
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Issue 1 2023 International Airport Review
In this issue of International Airport Review we feature articles from industry experts on a range of topics including: airport leadership, airport construction & design, cargo, innovation, biometrics, plus In-Depth Focus supplements on airport experience and baggage transformation.
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Ground-breaking ground handling: Fraport tests autonomous baggage and cargo tractor
An eight-kilometre-long test route will be the driveway for Frankfurt’s self-driving electric cargo tractor. The airport hopes the vehicle will improve efficiency of operations.
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Top trends in baggage 2023: Darin Juby, Greater Toronto Airports Authority
How bags are tagged will be much thought about in 2023 according to the Director of Baggage Services.
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Project File: A closer look at the new departure terminal at Vilnius Airport
The new departure terminal at Vilnius Airport in Lithuania is currently under construction and will be open in 2025, the airport takes a closer look at the project and explains why the new terminal is going to set new standards of passenger experience and state-of-the-art technology.
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PHX Sky Harbor looks forward to welcoming Super Bowl LVII visitors
February 13, the day after Super Bowl LVII, is anticipated to be one of Phoenix Sky Harbor’s busiest days on record with a projected 50% increase in traffic.
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Talking baggage with Darin Juby, Greater Toronto Airport Authority
Watch this exclusive interview with the Director of Baggage Services,
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ABB: Engineering exceptional experiences into airports
Read ABB’s whitepaper to discover how digitalization is helping to meet rising passenger expectations, taking sustainability & efficiency to new heights.
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Schiphol details plans for baggage basement renovation
To continue guaranteeing baggage reliability, Schiphol will first install a completely new and working system elsewhere, after which, the existing systems that require updating can be tackled.
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Maximising security lane throughput
For this in-depth focus on airport security, Cyrus Dana, Head of Security, London Gatwick Airport, told International Airport Review’s Editor Holly Miles all about the airport’s new security lanes.
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