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Dubai Airports pledges to ban single-use plastics by 2020
As the war on plastics rages on, Dubai Airports plans to do more, with single-use plastics banned in both DXB and DWC from next year.
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Regulation & Legislation
There are a multitude of regulations and legislation that impact the aviation industry. These can be focused on safety, workforce needs, the legal requirements of connecting countries, and more.
As new risks begin to threaten airports, new regulations come into play to protect the aerodrome environment and its inhabitants.
With multiple aviation authorities working within the industry, regs and legs are being continuously reviewed. Within this section of International Airport Review we hope to keep you up to date on the most recent amendments and rules.
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ICAO and IATA launch new guidance on unruly and disruptive passengers
ICAO and IATA have officially launched new ICAO legal guidance on the management of unruly and disruptive passengers.
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The EASA has published new EU wide regulations on drone usage
The new regulations will ensure the safe, secure and sustainable operation of drones across Europe, with all states adhering to the same rules.
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Case study: Secure your country with API/PNR data
API/PNR provides advanced data on travellers entering and exiting countries, allowing governments to anticipate threats and assess risks.
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Schiphol looks to accelerate innovative operations through the airport
In collaboration with Delft University of Technology, Schiphol will act as a 'living lab' for the next five years as the partnership aims to develop innovation throughout the airport.
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‘One Too Many’ campaign returns to UK airports in 2019
For the second summer in a row, those travelling from the UK’s airports are warned of the cost of disruptive behaviour with the 'One Too Many' campaign.
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Heathrow becomes first UK airport to invest in CT security equipment
An investment of over £50 million could see passengers keeping their liquids and laptops inside their cabin baggage when passing through security.
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Gatwick Airport’s noise footprint shrank by seven per cent throughout 2018
New aircraft in service at Gatwick are up to 50 per cent quieter than the aircraft they replace and are set to become the ‘workhorses’ of Gatwick’s fleet; helping to reduce the airport's noise footprint.
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Mitigating the critical risks of airport privatisation
Dr. Féthi Chebil, Airport PPP Expert, details how the relentless air traffic growth, which shows no sign of lessening, will cause many new countries to open up their airports for private investments. However, this brings with it a multitude of risks.
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On standby: Winter operations at Frankfurt International Airport
With the unpredictability of weather forecasts, and the little warning Frankfurt Airport often receives before the onset of snow, grounds operations team must be ready for all eventualities. Here, Fraport AG reveals how winter operations are streamlined at Frankfurt Airport.
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Winter operations: Working together to keep the world moving
With below average snowfall, and above average ice conditions throughout the winter, winter operations at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport are evolving with the weather. Airfield Maintenance Manager, Zaramie Lindseth, reveals how with over 33,000,000ft2 of pavement to de-ice, the operation must be streamlined, succinct and most importantly, safe.
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CANSO release plans to mitigate capacity restraints over summer 2019
Following the challenging summer of 2018, where a record number of flights placed a strain on parts of Europe’s air traffic management network, ANSPs across Europe are stepping up their collaboration.
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New ATC simulator to be implemented in universities and research centres
A new version of EUROCONTROL's ESCAPE air traffic control simulator will facilitate academic research around the world and improve future training.
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New mentor programme will support development of airport professionals
To help tackle the skilled-workforce shortages that are predicted, the AAA launches a mentoring programme focused on sharing expertise with the next generation of airport professionals.
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Air traffic control: Making the best of your assets – a runway package
The EUROCONTROL ‘Challenges of Growth 2018’ study predicts there will be a lack of capacity at European airports in 2040 preventing around 1.5 million flights from flying. Such a lack of capacity could mean 160 million passengers would not be able to travel with a potential economic loss of around…
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