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Airports across New Zealand and Australia welcome quarantine-free trans-Tasman travel

19 April 2021 | By International Airport Review

For the first time in over a year, airports across New Zealand and Australia have gladly begun welcoming international passengers again.

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One year on: ACI Asia-Pacific’s reflection on the COVID-19 pandemic

3 March 2021 | By Stefano Baronci

Almost a year since his participation in International Airport Review’s Coronavirus Roundtable, Stefano Baronci, Director General of ACI Asia-Pacific, looks back on 2020 and what the coronavirus pandemic has meant for aviation, and considers how this will affect the aviation sector’s recovery in the immediate future.

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Airports take prime position in sector’s climate ambitions

2 March 2021 | By Marina Bylinsky

The Airport Carbon Accreditation programme - the global carbon standard for airports led by Airports Council International - has extended its framework to include two new, more ambitious levels. Marina Bylinsky, Head of Sustainability at ACI EUROPE, thinks that, despite the pandemic, airports are more willing than ever to step…

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ACI publishes interim report showcasing latest airport carbon programme results

5 February 2021 | By International Airport Review

The interim report outlines that 34 airports became first-time accredited and another 31 progressed to a higher level in the ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation programme during 2020, contributing to the further decarbonisation of the aviation industry.

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Cleaner, Greener Airports: Making Aviation More Sustainable – Christchurch Airport

5 February 2021 | By Claire Waghorn

In the first instalment of International Airport Review’s new and exclusive sustainability series, Claire Waghorn, Sustainable Transition Leader at Christchurch Airport, discusses how the Maori concept of kaitiakitanga best describes the airport’s approach to sustainability, and how its Green Transition Plan will support ambitious emission reduction targets.

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Christchurch Airport achieves Level 4 Transformation of ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation

24 November 2020 | By International Airport Review

Christchurch Airport has become the first airport in the Asia-Pacific region and in the world to reach the Level 4 Transformation.

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Christchurch Airport uses virtual training for emergency realities

10 January 2020 | By Christchurch Airport

Christchurch Airport turned to virtual reality technology to aid the training of airport fire fighters: An example of innovative evolution within airport operations.

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Battling low visibility, strong winds and fog

14 November 2019 | By Tim Morris (Christchurch International Airport)

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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Humanoid robots begin operating in Christchurch Airport’s terminal

14 October 2019 | By International Airport Review

Technologies such as humanoid robots, autonomous shuttles and virtual reality are all being trialled at Christchurch Airport.

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Christchurch Airport continues to see substantial growth

23 August 2019 | By International Airport Review

Over the past two years, Christchurch's growth has not faltered and the airport has seen a 17 per cent increase of profits compared to FY18.

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In-Depth Focus 2019: Battling the elements in winter operations

21 August 2019 | By International Airport Review

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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Christchurch Airport reports growth, despite national trend of New Zealand

22 July 2019 | By International Airport Review

Christchurch Airport sees a strong growth in May; its visitor arrival growth between July and May growing to 8.5 per cent.

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New Zealand’s first autonomous shuttle debuts at Christchurch Airport

21 June 2019 | By International Airport Review

Autonomous, electric and in part 3D printed, the autonomous vehicle at Christchurch Airport reveals what the future of airport movement could look like.

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Christchurch Airport resumes operations after New Zealand earthquake

24 February 2011 | By Nick Jackson

International and domestic flights have resumed following a 24 hour suspension after Tuesday's earthquake.

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Towards a quieter future: The Christchurch example

16 June 2006 | By K McAnergney, Manager - Airport Planning, Christchurch International Airport

Summary of an address to the Aviation and Environment Summit 2006 by K McAnergney, Manager - Airport Planning, Christchurch International Airport. Christchurch International Airport Ltd (CIAL) is the Airport that provides the main aviation gateway to the South Island of New Zealand. But where on earth is New Zealand? Comprising…

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