Top five fastest growing European airports of 2017
This year's figures have been released showing the popularity of air travel continues its post-crash surge with the top five airports welcoming 18 million more passengers than 2016.
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Virtual tower test successful with control centre 400km from airport
A successful virtual remote tower trial at a small airport in Germany has opened the door to live operations by the end of 2018 after the German Federal Supervisory Authority for Air Navigation Services (BAF) has given its approval.
First plane in EU-China customs data-sharing project touches down at Schiphol
The World Customs Organisation (WCO)-backed pilot is aimed at reducing lead times and costs, and boosting secure supply chains, through cooperation between customs in China and the EU.
British Airways chief: break up Heathrow monoploy to cut costs
The CEO of International Airlines Group has said that airlines and other third parties should be allowed to run terminals at Heathrow Airport as they do in the United States.
Augmented reality brings new dimension to ATC controllers with SESAR project
The RETINA “Resilient Synthetic Vision for Advanced Control Tower Air Navigation Service Provision” is a research and innovation project that deals with the development of innovative tools for the airport control tower. The project grabs the idea of augmented vision and investigates its application to the on-site control towers.
Auckland Airport uses road traffic data from city centre to help maximise capacity
New Zealand's biggest airport has set up a scheme that uses traffic data from the centre of the capital city to help create a comprehensive picture of movement patterns.
Dallas Fort Worth becomes the latest TSA Innovation Site
The Transport Security Administration (TSA) will now trial new tech and solutions at Dallas Fort Worth International, adding the Texas airport to a growing list of innovation sites.
Bordeaux Airport sees record numbers in 2017
Bordeaux Airport is reflecting upon record passengers and growth throughout 2017.
Cork Airport sees increase in January passenger numbers
Cork Airport has recorded a 5% increase in passenger numbers in January compared to the same period in 2017.
Munich Airport establishes centre to fight cyber crime
Like many airports, the threat of cyber attack is ever present for Munich International Airport. In a move designed to combat it, its operator has set up a unique centre to develop defensive strategies and train people from inside or outside the aviation industry.
‘Momentous decision’ – African Union launches single air transport market
Nearly twenty years after its signing, a historic step has been made towards seeing the free aviation market enshrined in the Yamoussoukro Decision become a reality.
Foundation stone laid in $191 million Assam airport terminal build
31 January 2018 | By
Indian officials have gathered to mark the beginning of works on an ambitious terminal build at the biggest airport in the Assam region, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport.
Vilnius Airport to start its €60 million terminal modernisation in February
After completing its runway reconstruction last summer, Vilnius Airport is moving inside with the reconstruction of its passenger terminal.
Heathrow routes to China add £510 million per year to UK
The CEO of Heathrow has used a report that highlights the economic significance of its routes to China to bolster the case for a third runway, saying it is "an opportunity the UK cannot afford to miss".
BEUMER Group wins contract to extend Helsinki baggage handling system
Nearly 10 years on from the original installation of its baggage handling and transfer system in Helsinki Airport Terminal 2, BEUMER Group has won the contract to extend it.
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