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The story so far of developing Manchester Airport City

20 August 2014 | By Charlie Cornish

Since 2009, Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has been working to make ‘Airport City’ a reality. Charlie Cornish, CEO at MAG, details the vision and progress to date.

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Abu Dhabi Airport: A world-class experience

7 August 2014 | By Tony Douglas, CEO, Abu Dhabi Airports

Abu Dhabi Airports is a highly diverse business with two central themes – exceeding passenger expectations and achieving economic diversity, explains Chief Executive Officer, Tony Douglas.

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Prestigious Pristina: Kosovo’s most prestigious landmark

20 April 2014 | By Feyiz Genç

As the most modern airport in the Balkans, Pristina International Airport Adem Jashari is considered to be Kosovo’s most prestigious landmark. Feyiz Genç, General Manager of operator Limak, provides an overview of the airport’s €140 million investment programme.

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GIS software: A strategic tool for planning, passengers and retail

21 January 2014 | By Vickie Withnell

Vickie Withnell, Group GIS Advisor at Manchester Airports Group, explains how GIS software has become a strategic tool, helping with a range of complex issues relating to planning, passengers, retail and the environment.

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Untapped potential in passenger flow technology & business intelligence

21 January 2014 | By International Airport Review

Passenger flow technology and business intelligence is not a new concept but it is a technology which is coming of age. International Airport Review looks at how airports are just beginning to tap in to its potential.

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ICAO’s global harmonisation during winter operations procedures

21 January 2014 | By Miguel Marin

ICAO is working hard to develop globally implementable winter operations procedures. Technical Officer for Flight Operations, Miguel Marin, provides an overview.

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Always be prepared: The importance of forecasting during winter

21 January 2014 | By David Gibbs

David Gibbs, the Met Office’s Aviation Business Manager, explores the role of forecasts in helping to ensure airports and airlines remain open during challenging winter weather.

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IATA establishes new office to serve Gulf Region

14 March 2013 | By IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the conclusion of an agreement with the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the establishment of its Gulf Area office in Abu Dhabi, effective 1 June.

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Raytheon providing world-leading air traffic management technology for Dubai

14 November 2011 | By Hill and Knowlton

Raytheon Company is on track to provide Dubai with one of the world’s most modern air traffic management systems...

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Behind the scenes of a baggage handling system

11 April 2011 | By Michael Rumpf, Senior Project Consultant, Baggage Operations at Muscat and Salalah airports, Oman

When planning for a new BHS (Baggage Handling System) I recommend looking at your bags as if they were customers. Similar to a study on passenger profiles for a new terminal, an analysis of bags should be done. The dimensions, typical shapes, materials, per Pax ratio, even content will get…

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Northrop Grumman builds on air traffic management system success in Dubai

7 January 2011 | By CANSO

Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems, continues to grow its international sales in the Middle East region...

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The MENA Challenge: Coping with Growth

20 October 2010 | By IATA (International Air Transport Association)

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for coordinated efforts to deal with the challenges of growth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

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CANSO Welcomes Dubai Airports and Nokia Siemens Networks as Associate Members

13 October 2010 | By CANSO

CANSO, the global voice of ATM, has welcomed Dubai Airports and Nokia Siemens Networks as its newest Associate Members.

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Indra wins €85 m contract to modernise Oman’s airports and air traffic control systems

31 August 2010 | By Indra

Oman has awarded Indra the contract to install their new air traffic control system.

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A global aviation hub in the making

16 July 2009 | By His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority; Chairman, Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group

Dubai’s strategic plan for 2015 lays specific emphasis on travel and tourism, trade and transportation and logistics, among others, as highly conducive sectors for future economic growth. The value of investments in Dubai’s tourism, hospitality, leisure, entertainment and real estate projects over the next five to seven years is estimated…

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