UK campaigns have officially reduced the number of disruptive passengers
The aviation industry has praised new initiatives that highlight the effects of disruptive passenger behaviour airside and on board.
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The aviation industry has praised new initiatives that highlight the effects of disruptive passenger behaviour airside and on board.
Following the 'One Too Many' campaign, individual airports reported a reduction in number of disruptive passenger incidents despite growth in passenger numbers.
As details of the terms of the UK's exit from the EU still remain a mystery, the UK's CAA has put into place contingency plans ensuring trade between the UK and the U.S. remains as uninterrupted as possible following the UK's exit from the EU.
Andy Taylor, Chief Solutions Officer for Digital Towers at NATS, reveals how industry collaborations are revolutionising digital tower offerings to challenge assumptions and pave the way for smarter digital airport operations.
As of today, the 13 March 2019, no-fly zones around UK airports have been extended to five kilometres to try and mitigate the impact rogue drones have upon an airspace.
The UK Government has confirmed that in the event of a no-deal exit from the EU, flights will not ground to a halt.
At the Airport Operators Association (AOA) annual dinner, Chris Grayling explained that reforming UK airspace is vital to meet the growing needs of the industry.
Following a meeting with airlines and allergy sufferers, the Government wants to see improved clarity and consistency in how the aviation industry deals with allergies.
A landmark deal on airport charges, worth several hundred million pounds, heralds a new phase of airport and airline commercial cooperation supporting growth at Heathrow Airport.
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.
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.
In his second instalment for International Airport Review, Lee Mansell describes how sensor technology can detect, track and identify drone activity.
Turkmenistan Airlines have been banned from flying over European airspace by the EASA due to concerns over safety standards.
The artificial intelligence technology could reclaim 20 per cent of lost capacity caused by low cloud and reduced visibility from the control tower.
The CAA has published its latest UK Aviation Consumer Survey, which reveals where passengers within the UK are the most satisfied.