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Low-carbon concrete project completed at Calgary International Airport
The new de-icing pad will reduce emissions at the airport by 160 tonnes a year; equivalent to 209 acres of forest absorbing carbon in the same time frame.
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Cologne Airport adds 12 snowploughs to winter fleet
The additions are part of a €5 million investment and will work to limit service disruptions and cancellations due to winter weather at the airport.
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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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What’s the secret to successful winter operations? IAR asks the experts
Within our Winter Operations In-Depth Focus, International Airport Review, asked a panel: “What is the best advice you can give to an airport in regard to how to prepare for the winter season?”
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How does Helsinki Airport weather the storm?
In Finland, there is nothing exceptional about harsh winter conditions. With snow typically covering the Helsinki region for almost a third of the year, we need to overcome the challenges of the constantly changing winter weather, explains Kimmo Mäki, President and Chief Executive Officer of Finavia.
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Unpredictable weather requires reliable procedures
To ensure flight frequency is maintained during the winter season, Moscow Domodedovo Airport employs special technologies and measures across its operations. International Airport Review spoke to the airport to find out what can combat -54°C.
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Whatever the weather
Keflavik International Airport is Iceland’s gateway, but, as Throstur Soring, Director of Airport Operations, identifies, the tough climate zone that surrounds the airport means they must be well prepared for adverse weather, always.
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Battling low visibility, strong winds and fog
Christchurch International Airport rarely gets more than a light dusting of snow, however, as Tim Morris, Manager Airfield Operations, details, the airport must face other extremes during New Zealand’s winters.
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New taxiway featuring remote de-icing facilities opened at Luton Airport
The second of three new taxiways has been completed ahead of schedule at Luton Airport, featuring one of the largest remote de-icing facilities in Europe.
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Ensuring the stability of Gatwick Airport in the face of the unknown
Safety and security are necessary elements to secure passenger satisfaction, but weather, fuel spillages and unplanned occurrences can cause massive disruptions. International Airport Review asked Gatwick Airport’s Incident Operations Manager how he prepares for unprecedented events.
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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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Emergency rescue drills at Pulkovo St. Petersburg test airport readiness
The Russian airport practices one of the most complicated rescue drills, including spilled fuel on fire, engines on fire and the possibility of flames spreading into the cabin.
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In-Depth Focus 2019: Battling the elements in winter operations
Daily operations within an airport are complex and stressful on a regular basis. However, when the winter season hits, snow, ice and other dangerous conditions can make running an airport a formidable task. Our Winter Operations In-Depth Focus from Issue 4 hears from four airports across the globe regarding how…
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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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International Airport Review Issue 4 2019
In this issue, find out how to get the most out of your runway; how a car parking robot can increase capacity by 40 per cent, and how aerodrome safeguarding is one of the best kept secrets in aviation.