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Airport Leader’s Forum Report 2025

10 March 2025 | By International Airport Review

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Navigating the turbulent skies: Insights from the Airport Executive Forum at the International Airport Summit 2024

The Airport Executive Forum keynote panel at the International Airport…

17 December 2024 | By International Airport Review

The Airport Executive Forum keynote panel at the International Airport Summit 2024 provided a captivating glimpse into the multi-faceted world of airport leadership, examining the pressing challenges, emerging opportunities, and strategic imperatives shaping the aviation industry.

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IAR Spotlight on International Airport Summit 2024 Speakers

We take a closer look at some of the speakers…

4 September 2024 | By International Airport Review

We take a closer look at some of the speakers confirmed for the International Airport Summit and what they will be speaking about during their panels.

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Manchester Airport announces £440 million investment

New facilities will provide a great airport experience and attract…

25 January 2023 | By International Airport Review

New facilities will provide a great airport experience and attract new routes to the UK’s global gateway in the North.

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Predicting 2020 trends and disruptors for the aviation industry

This roundtable reviews 2019, makes predictions for 2020, and provides…

28 February 2020 | By Tara Nolan (International Airport Review)

This roundtable reviews 2019, makes predictions for 2020, and provides exclusive advice for airports from four industry leaders.

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Gatwick Airport implements a seamless flow ecosystem

Vision-Box’s Orchestra Services Platform and associated technology has been selected…

12 February 2020 | By Vision-Box

Vision-Box’s Orchestra Services Platform and associated technology has been selected by Gatwick to meet increasing passenger demand and planned growth.

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AITS 2019: Developing an effective security culture

With an inspiring keynote speech from Chris Woodroofe, and Richard…

25 September 2019 | By International Airport Review

With an inspiring keynote speech from Chris Woodroofe, and Richard Duncan's Chair address, the security stream of AITS is officially open.

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Gatwick Airport unveils new independent accessibility panel

A new panel helping shape Gatwick’s strategy and services for…

19 September 2019 | By International Airport Review

A new panel helping shape Gatwick’s strategy and services for disabled passengers will complement the work of the airport's Accessibility Forum and Passenger Advisory PRM Group.

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Letter from the Editor: Collaborative thinking and shared learning is key to developing IT and security in our industry

With airports constantly challenged to keep up with the opportunities…

13 August 2019 | By Tara Nolan (International Airport Review)

With airports constantly challenged to keep up with the opportunities and associated risks brought about by advances in technology, Tara Nolan looks ahead to this year's Airport IT & Security conference for some answers.

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Gatwick recognised for improving services for passengers with reduced mobility

Gatwick's recent award recognises its investment into staff training as…

1 July 2019 | By International Airport Review

Gatwick's recent award recognises its investment into staff training as the airport focuses on giving every passenger an equal opportunity to fly.

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Face-to-face with Chris Woodroofe, Gatwick’s Chief Operating Officer

In an exclusive video interview with Chris Woodroofe, International Airport…

24 June 2019 | By Tara Nolan (International Airport Review)

In an exclusive video interview with Chris Woodroofe, International Airport Review’s Editor, Tara Nolan, discusses the COO’s career path, how the Gatwick community has been brought together and the strategy that is in place for the forthcoming decade.

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Gatwick trials new assistance system for passengers with additional needs

Blind and visually-impaired passengers can now access free 24/7 assistance…

29 April 2019 | By International Airport Review

Blind and visually-impaired passengers can now access free 24/7 assistance at Gatwick Airport via the camera on mobile phones.

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Gatwick Airport ‘Official Airport Partner’ for Airport IT & Security 2019

We are delighted to announce that Gatwick Airport is on-board…

21 March 2019 | By International Airport Review

We are delighted to announce that Gatwick Airport is on-board as an Official Airport Partner for Airport IT & Security 2019, which will be held in London on 25-26 September.

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Flights suspended at Gatwick Airport after drones spotted

Flights at Britain’s second busiest airport, London Gatwick, remain suspended…

20 December 2018 | By International Airport Review

Flights at Britain’s second busiest airport, London Gatwick, remain suspended today (Thursday 20 December) after several sightings of drones flying near its airfield. The closure has caused disruption to thousands of people travelling before Christmas.

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Drones will soon be banned from flying within 1km of airports in the UK

Another amendment to the Air Navigation Order 2016, through which…

30 May 2018 | By International Airport Review

Another amendment to the Air Navigation Order 2016, through which the new rules are being carried, will require the pilots of drones weighing more than 250 grams to register and take a test - or face a £1,000 fine.

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