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The importance of the slot relief policy in aviation’s recovery

13 October 2021 | By

Lara Maughan, IATA’s Head of Airport Slots, usually works to ensure airlines can get fair and non-discriminatory access to congested airports. But since the start of the crisis, her work has been focused on slot use waivers. Now, as the fourth season in a row requires slot relief, Lara explains…

Christchurch Airport’s sustainability journey

11 October 2021 | By

Malcolm Johns, Chief Executive of Christchurch Airport, explains how the airport is already ahead of its target to reach net zero by 2050, and how their work has expanded to assisting other airports, with the aim of decarbonising the entire industry.

Creating a culture of diversity and inclusion

4 October 2021 | By

RJ Steenstra, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fort McMurray Airport Authority (FMAA) shines a spotlight on the importance, and value, of equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) at the airport, to the benefit of both its staff and passengers.

Using biometrics to increase the safety and efficiency of airport processes

22 September 2021 | By ,

Carlos Souza, Integrated Planning Coordinator and Felipe de Sousa, Operational Performance Coordinator at the Brazilian Ministry of Infrastructure, explain how the Safer Boarding Project will help Brazilian airports to achieve operational efficiency, create a seamless and personalised passenger journey and, ultimately, lead to revenue increases.

Delivering an efficient and sustainable air traffic flow

21 September 2021 | By

Air traffic flow management and collaborative decision-making are key drivers of efficient aviation. Balancing demand against capacity and increasing operational coordination, they are critical procedures for air navigation service providers, airlines and airports in delivering synchronised, seamless and sustainable air transport, says Coleen Hawrysko, Operations Programme Manager at CANSO.

Travelling in ‘DigiYatra’ style

16 September 2021 | By

Satyaki Raghunath, Chief Strategy and Development Officer at Kempegowda International Airport, explains the vision behind the contactless travel ‘DigiYatra’ programme in creating a pan-Indian solution to be used across the entire travel and transportation ecosystem in India and beyond.