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Checklist: Winter operations pre-use checklist
Download this free checklist to help you identify common components found on winter equipment, and ensure safe and efficient operations.
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Ground handling is the process of servicing an aircraft when it is parked, usually between flights whilst the plane is at the airport terminal gate.
Ground handling is frequently subcontracted by airlines to the airports they use, to third-party agents or to other airlines.
The ground handling team is made up of staff who perform a wide range of functions including:
- Ramp handling: guiding the plane into position and operating
- Servicing vehicles on the tarmac
- Refuelling and maintenance of the aircraft
- Clearing of the cabin and restocking of the catering supplies
- Check-in and boarding at the terminal gate
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How can pervasive broadband wireless communications optimise your airport operations?
26 October 2019 | By Nokia
Understand the deployment options and private wireless solutions utilised to enhance airport operations.
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Smaller airports must invest in GSE if they wish to compete
Aging GSE risks being not just a liability but a serious barrier to future growth, and so smaller airports determined not to be left behind must consider alternative investment opportunities. Jay Lucas, Aviation Specialist at Arkle Finance, provided more information.
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Denver Airport celebrates “topping out” of gate expansion project
New gates will be added on all three concourses to allow DEN’s airlines an opportunity to grow and for DEN to accommodate new airlines.
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Toolbox talk – sterile cockpits in ASUs and GSE
In the latest RTITB Airside Toolbox Talk, we discuss keeping your GSE and vehicle cabs clear to improve safety.
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Optimising passenger flow with a holistic approach to resource management
4 October 2019 | By Dassault Systèmes
ABOUT THIS WEBINAR The right resource allocation is key in improving passenger flow at your airport. But without an holistic view on the operations, inefficient or even counter-productive decisions are easily made. In this webinar Dassault Systèmes explain how a passenger flow model can be used to determine the optimal…
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A day in the life of seamless travel – the next chapter of modern aviation
24 September 2019 | By Vision-Box
Join us on the 6 November as industry experts explore the current developments of seamless travel around the world through real-life implementation, lessons learned and subsequent best practice.
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Case study: Brussels Airport
What makes a great experience for passengers at the airport? Learn how Brussels Airport improved their passenger satisfaction.
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What today’s airlines need to lead tomorrow’s market
Discover how to make use of data analytics to make smarter decisions when it matters most – in real time.
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Video: The value of integrated ground operations
Optimise the passenger experience with optimal assignment of gates, stands, check-in desks and other airport resources through all planning stages.
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Video: Southwest Airlines: How to satisfy 175 million passengers annually
How does Southwest Airlines mobilise a 21,000-strong workforce to serve 175 million passengers every year? Find out in this video.
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Video: How Virgin Atlantic maximises their passenger experience
Virgin Atlantic is on track to realize its vision of offering the best passenger experience while keeping staff happy and costs low.
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Ensuring safety within ground operations during the age of automation
Safety is supposed to be everyone’s top priority in the world of airports, airlines and ground service providers. However, as Wayne Anaka, President of AVCON, highlights, in reality safety is having to compete with on-time performance and profitability.
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Checklist – hazards and occurrences in airside operations
Download the free checklist to help you identify and report safety issues and observations in your airside operations.
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Enhanced video analytics for airport operators
5 August 2019 | By IDEMIA
The growing number of travellers passing through airports consequently increases the number of tasks airport operators must complete, whilst enhancing potential threats. However, an enlarged amount of traffic cannot be at the expense of security. Video analytics can enhance the capacity of existing infrastructure and video management systems. Video analysis…