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Symposium highlights urgent need to assess runway conditions
ACI and ICAO's Global Reporting Format is key to greater airfield safety, efficiency and capacity, as air traffic continues to rise.
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Brussels Airport’s February numbers severely impacted by national strike
With a slight decrease of 0.5 per cent due to strike action which made air travel impossible for 24 hours, Brussels Airport's numbers were not where they were expected to be from this time last year.
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The Biometric Institute has released ethical principles for biometrics
Biometrics have been integral to reducing queues at airports, and increasing the passenger experience, but is the use of biometrics always ethical?
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London Stansted welcomes Government decision on planning permission
Following the decision from Uttlesford District Council to allow the expansion of Stansted Airport, the Government have decided that the local government is the best body to grant permissions on the project.
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ICAO Secretary General highlights future capacity challenges for aviation
ICAO's Fang Liu has stated that the future of aviation depends on the actions we take now, to ensure the longevity of the industry, especially when it comes to both passenger and freight capacity.
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Disruptive passenger incidents remained steady in 2018 at UK airports
Following the 'One Too Many' campaign, individual airports reported a reduction in number of disruptive passenger incidents despite growth in passenger numbers.
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Construction begins on new Terminal 5 gates at Chicago O’Hare
Construction at Chicago O'Hare's Terminal 5 has begun, the new project is expected to increase terminal capacity by 25 per cent, creating a more seamless journey.
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February figures show that UK air traffic growth continues
UK ANSP, NATS has released figures which show that February 2019 saw an increase of 2.8 per cent on air traffic in UK airspace from 2018, an additional 4,769 flights in a year.
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Airport showcase: Istanbul Airport, the biggest and the best
It was a truly historic event: Heads of State, Prime Ministers and high-ranking officials from around the world attended the grand opening ceremony. Just 42 months after the start of construction, on 29 October 2018, at the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey, President Recep Tayyip…
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iTEC and EUROCONTROL develop Single European Sky initiative
A strong collaboration in delivering a Single European Sky, and the signing of the Collaboration Agreement, sees the partnership between iTEC and EUROCONTROL continue to grow.
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Estonian Air Navigation Services (EANS) introduces remote digital towers
A new partnership between EANS and Cybernetica has led to a remote air traffic control tower solution, which allows air traffic at several aerodromes to be controlled simultaneously.
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Stobart Group named as new operator of Tees Valley Airport
Under its previous owner, Tees Valley Airport was losing nearly £2.5 million per year, but with new owner, the Stobart Group which has previously restored Southend Airport, and a £513 million investment fund it is hoped that Tees Valley will follow suit.
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UK signs post-Brexit air safety agreements with the U.S.
As details of the terms of the UK's exit from the EU still remain a mystery, the UK's CAA has put into place contingency plans ensuring trade between the UK and the U.S. remains as uninterrupted as possible following the UK's exit from the EU.
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Now is the time for a revolution in air traffic service provision
Martin Rolfe, NATS’ Chief Executive Officer, reveals the challenges posed by managing air traffic in today’s world, with rapidly increasing pressure to maximise capacity, resilience and performance in the face of growing demand and customer expectation.
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Interview Spotlight: Engr. Badr Al Meer, Hamad International Airport
Engr. Badr Al Meer, Chief Operating Officer at Hamad International Airport (HIA), discusses seamless travel initiatives, the key to customer satisfaction in the airport setting, and the launch of the Smart Airport programme in place at HIA.
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