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Passenger Processing In-Depth Focus 2018

12 June 2018 | By

From the ever-increasing use of self-service, to the streamlining of security processes, to the deployment of innovative new technologies such as robotics and artificial intelligence, the way that airports process their passengers is changing. This In-Depth Focus profiles some of the innovative ways airports are embracing new technology to the…

Ground Handling In-Depth Focus 2018

11 June 2018 | By

The pressure exerted on to ground handling companies is ever-increasing in today’s busy airport environment, so the question remains of how ground handlers can enhance their efficiency, whilst keeping operations safe and within budget. Whist some are turning towards automation, others are championing a joined-up approach to airside operations.

Being naive is not an option: the threat of terrorism to the aviation industry

30 May 2018 | By

As the civil aviation industry continues to deal with the threat of terrorist attacks, Roni Tidhar, Head of International Consulting - Security and Safety, Ben-Gurion Airport, Commerce and Business Development Division, Israel Airports Authority (IAA), explores some key factors that every airport director or manager must address and preferably take…

Community app: The cure for airport campus fragmentation

8 May 2018 | By

Although it looks like a single entity from the outside, airports are mini cities hosting a collection of independent organisations including airlines, ground handlers, retailers, restaurants, police, immigration agencies and hotels. Getting the right information to the right person at the right time is crucial for the airport ecosystem to…

The airport of tomorrow

1 May 2018 | By

Already one of Europe’s most important international hubs, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has embarked on a renewal and renovation project which, when complete, will enable an additional 14 million passengers to travel through the airport. Bernardo Gogna, Director of the Capital Programme at Royal Schiphol Group, reveals the plans.

Mitigating wildlife hazards

1 May 2018 | By

The world’s increasingly busy airports face a growing threat of birdstrikes and wildlife hazards, partly due to expanding urban environments and bird populations, but also due to the global growth of airport traffic. Lee Pannett, Director at the Scarecrow Group, reveals how bio-acoustic technology can successfully mitigate the issue.

Interview Spotlight: Suhail Kamil Kadri, Vice President of Information Technology, Hamad International (HIA)

30 April 2018 | By

Hamad International (HIA) has recently embarked on a number of projects to improve the airport’s communication structure, ease the passenger flow and to ensure the notion of seamless travel deployed. In an exclusive interview for International Airport Review, Suhail Kamil Kadri, Vice President of Information Technology, reveals the airport’s journey…