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Tech Talk: Load and Balance Systems – (LBS)
23 May 2022 | By
Here we take a look at Load and Balance Systems (LBS). The final piece in the jigsaw that ensures that the plane gets off the ground (also called weight and balance).
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Tech Talk: Baggage Reconciliation Systems – (BRS)
23 May 2022 | By
The Baggage Reconciliation System is responsible for making sure only the correct bags are loaded onto aircraft. Below we tell you a little more about how that is done.
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Tech Talk: The Role of Baggage Handling Systems – (BHS)
23 May 2022 | By
The baggage handling system is arguably the most important part of the bag journey. Below we talk through what it is, what it does, and why it is so critical to airport operations.
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Upward revision of European traffic forecast comes with hefty warnings
Airports Council International Europe has revealed an upwards in its passenger traffic forecast for the year 2022 and beyond, with a base case for Europe’s airports to fall, 22 per cent below 2019 levels.
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Accessible travel is possible at iGA Istanbul Airport
Hilal Kahraman, Passenger Experience Chief of iGA Istanbul Airport, discusses the award-winning accessibility practices that the airport has introduced and is continuously expanding to provide a positive experience for all passengers.
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Airport aeronautical revenues plummeted 65 per cent in 2020 according to ACI World data
The latest ACI data provides new insights into airports' financial health during the first year of the pandemic
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Piksel Airport Takeoff is your business companion to burst airport non-aeronautical revenues
A ready to use solution: web portal, iOS/Android mobile App and a complete set of digital services for all required integrations with the airport ecosystem and partners.
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Landmark alliance between UK and U.S. to launch new era of spaceflight
UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg have signed a landmark partnership agreement, to collaborate on future commercial spaceflight missions.
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A global leader in drone innovation
Myron Keehn, Vice President, Air Service and Business Development discusses how Edmonton International Airport is modernising cargo delivery and airport operations through leading drone innovations.
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BIAL introduces multi-payment methods for passengers
Bangalore International Airport has welcomed an innovative omnichannel payment solution across the airport ecosystem for its passengers, which is a first-of-its-kind initiative undertaken by any airport in India.
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Tech Talk: Departure Control Systems
The aviation industry is full of systems each with its own acronym, along with its own vitally important role and responsibility within the passenger journey. Here we take a look at Departure Control Systems and the role that plays in the smooth operation of airlines and airports across the globe.
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Aviation aims to accelerate sustainable, safe, digital European sky
At the latest SESAR 3 JU programme, SEA Milan Airports, together with the other key members and European representatives, have committed to a new partnership to accelerate a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable ‘Digital European Sky.’
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HIA witnesses 162 per cent surge in Q1 2022 passenger traffic
Hamad International Airport has experienced a strong increase in passenger traffic during Q1 2022, with a 162 per cent surge compared to figures from the same period in 2021.
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MBHS HD (Heavy Duty): the new sorter evolution
The new MBHS-HD (Heavy Duty) is now able to overcome gradients of up to 15° and a vertical difference of over 8 meters.
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MBHS: Leonardo’s cross belt sorter for baggage handling
The Multisorting Baggage Handling System (MBHS) is Leonardo’s cross belt sorter, that ensures optimum handling for all items