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MAG is first UK airport operator to sign up to the Slave-Free Alliance

1 August 2019 | By International Airport Review

MAG is also working to create its own internal processes to identify and combat the risk of modern slavery within its airports.

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RFID and modern baggage messaging: Where we are and what’s next

31 July 2019 | By International Air Transport Association (IATA)

To conclude IATA’s 2019 webinar series dedicated to baggage tracking, RFID and modern baggage messaging, this last session focused on where the industry is at and what can be expected as we move towards 2020. Participants were given an overview of the important milestones achieved in 2019, which notably included…

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Modern baggage messaging standards

30 July 2019 | By International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Following on from the first two webinars of this series - which introduced the IATA RFID priority and highlighted some successful deployments - this session will cover the messaging aspect as baggage is moved according to messages that are sent from the airline Departure Control System (DCS) to the baggage…

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Extinction Rebellion call off planned disruption at Heathrow Airport

26 July 2019 | By Eve De Clerk (International Airport Review)

In a statement on their website, Extinction Rebellion have called off the proposed action at Heathrow following new alliance with XR Youth.

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Gatwick Airport offers more sustainable public transport options

26 July 2019 | By International Airport Review

Bus access through Gatwick Airport is improved with a £3.8 million upgrade including new facilities for people with reduced mobility.

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Sustainability Series: Kenya’s environmental policy

26 July 2019 | By Naomi Njeri Gitau

Kenya's Airport Authority (KAA) is taking massive steps to mitigate the impact their airports have upon the environment; Naomi Njeri Gitau, Environmental Manager at KAA explains some of the measures implemented across the nation.

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Shannon Airport invests in new recruitment programme

24 July 2019 | By International Airport Review

With a major investment and recruitment programme, Shannon becomes the first airport in Ireland to take delivery of two high-tech HRET fire tenders.

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Eligible organisations invited to join cyber-security group

24 July 2019 | By International Airport Review

ECCSA was initiated in response to a call to action by the European Commission and aviation stakeholders and is supported by EASA.

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From finance through to aviation: Eleni Kaloyirou’s journey to CEO

24 July 2019 | By Eleni Kaloyirou (Hermes Airports Ltd), Tara Nolan (International Airport Review)

International Airport Review’s Editor, Tara Nolan, explored the career path of Hermes Airports Ltd.’s CEO, investigating her time as a female in aviation, and her perception of the industry now.

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ACI dismisses call to close regional European airports

23 July 2019 | By International Airport Review

Do you agree that airports which do not make a profit within five years should close and no longer rely on state aid?

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Gatwick gets overwhelming support for use of standby runway

22 July 2019 | By International Airport Review

Two-thirds of respondents to public consultation support Gatwick’s intention to build capacity by making best use of existing runways. Consequently the airport is no longer actively pursuing plans for an additional runway.

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia announces first sustainability-linked loan

19 July 2019 | By International Airport Review

The operator of Gold Coast Airport will be incentivised to reduce carbon emissions under an innovative new financing agreement with the Commonwealth Bank.

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India’s answer to a capacity problem country-wide: Digi Yatra

18 July 2019 | By Suresh Khadakbhavi

As passenger numbers continue to rise, airports are developing solutions to pressure points. In India, the use of Digi Yatra has ensured that despite the increase in passengers, efficiency and reliability have not been compromised. This can only continue to aid terminal operations and create a more seamless journey for…

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Stronger regulation of powerful airports needed to protect consumers

16 July 2019 | By International Airport Review

IATA concurs with the EC that tighter economic regulation could see the full benefits of the Airport Charges Directive being fulfilled, protecting consumers from the power of the major airports.

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Heathrow launches new partnership with First Bus to take cars off the road

15 July 2019 | By International Airport Review

The new service is set to provide a sustainable transport alternative to Heathrow for passengers and staff, saving thousands of car journeys every year.

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