Runway refurb at DXB will see the southern runway closed for 45 days
While the runway at Dubai International Airport (DXB) is out of action for much needed refurbishment, traffic at Dubai World Central (DWC) is expected to increase by 700 per cent.
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UK government extends drone ‘no-fly’ zone around airfields
The UK government has extended the drone ‘no-fly’ zone around airports from one kilometre to five kilometres and will introduce a stop and search policy for people suspected of using drones maliciously.
Stansted Airport invests in new seating area within the departure lounge
As part of the £600 million transformation project at Stansted Airport, seating capacity in the departures lounge has been increased with the addition of 550 new seats.
Manchester Airport becomes UK’s first 5G connected airport
Manchester Airport has had its 5G capabilities switched on by Vodafone, with other travel locations set to follow suit in the coming weeks.
CANSO honoured for improving safety and efficiency of airspace
CANSO's Director General, Jeff Poole, has been honoured with the inaugural Keramianakis Award for improving the safety and efficiency of airspace.
Vancouver Airport sees record-breaking passenger numbers in 2018
With a 7.3 per cent increase on 2017, 2018 saw nearly 26 million passengers pass through Vancouver International Airport, a new record for the airport.
Work begins on new North Runway project at Dublin Airport
The new runway is part of the Government’s €116 billion Project Ireland 2040 plan to modernise the infrastructure, and will create more than 31,000 Irish jobs.
Preventing terminal closures effectively: Dallmeier’s solution
The problem is familiar to airport operators: Unauthorised individuals enter the security area every day, for example when passengers go back to the airside from the land side after passing through customs or wander between "clean" and "unclean" zones inside the security area.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol starts facial recognition boarding using Vision-Box platform
Cathay Pacific passengers have the opportunity to board via facial recognition with technology from Vision-Box - this pilot will set the grounding for the technology to be used airport-wide in Schiphol in the future.
Iberia airlines to offer virtual reality in-flight entertainment
From the depths of the Red Sea to city travelogues, passengers can now experience a new type of in-flight entertainment with the help of virtual reality.
Airservices Australia begins use of Deloitte and McLaren digital technology
The digital-twin programme ensures that every known eventuality has been planned for, ensuring that air traffic management is optimised.
Edinburgh Airport to employ new drop and go service for parking
New innovative technology will put valet parking at the heart of Edinburgh Airport’s parking approach to use its space more efficiently.
January UK air traffic figures continue to show positive growth
With fewer delays, and continued positive growth, 2019 could be a very busy year for air traffic controllers at NATS in the UK.
WFS to build state-of-the-art pharma facility at Copenhagen Airport
Construction of a new pharma facility at Copenhagen Airport will begin in April, with temperature-controlled facilities for a wide range of pharma products.
Drone sighting at Dubai International Airport temporarily suspends flights
More passengers have seen the effects of drone interference at airports, this time at Dubai International Airport, as drones halt operations for around half an hour.
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