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Shannon Airport invests in new recruitment programme
With a major investment and recruitment programme, Shannon becomes the first airport in Ireland to take delivery of two high-tech HRET fire tenders.
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Head of Aviation Security advises “close cooperation is the only way”
David Ryder, Head of Aviation Security at ACI EUROPE emphasises how there is no one particular threat in the aviation sector. If you let your guard slip in one aspect, then the whole system is vulnerable.
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Flights cancelled at Manchester Airport after fuel supply problems
Nearly 90 flights were cancelled at Manchester Airport as unexpected power issues within the airport created a fuel supply problem.
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Aviation integral to limiting the movement of foreign terrorist fighters
ICAO highlights the necessity of advanced passenger information and passenger name record in a bid to limit the movement of potentially dangerous people.
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Vancouver Airport hosts multi-agency training exercise
The training involved an emergency simulation which included nearly 500 participants from 25 different agencies.
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Aircraft water rescue training at Copenhagen Airport
Training aircraft firefighters for any eventuality is integral to the safety of passengers and crew on the aircraft, and although serious incidents are rare, these skills can be transferred to water rescues; increasing the chances of survival. Kim Olsen, Copenhagen Airport, tells us more.
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Disruptive passenger incidents remained steady in 2018 at UK airports
Following the 'One Too Many' campaign, individual airports reported a reduction in number of disruptive passenger incidents despite growth in passenger numbers.
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Boeing 737 MAX 8 update: Australian CASA suspends boeing operations
Following suit of the Chinese Civil Aviation Authority, The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority has temporarily suspended the use of all Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
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Chinese Civil Aviation Authority suspends use of Boeing 737 MAX 8
Following the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 crash, other airlines are suspending the use of the aircraft until further investigations are carried out to find the cause of the incident.
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Pakistan’s airspace has partially reopened, allowing some flights in and out
Pakistan's airspace has reopened in-part following a political dispute with neighbouring nation, India, which caused a complete closure.
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Government pledges to improve flying for those with nut allergies
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.
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IATA releases 2018 safety performance data for commercial airlines
The data from IATA reveals that commercial airline safety has kept on its upward trajectory in the long-term, but shows that there has been a slight increase in accidents from 2017.
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Drone sighting at Dublin Airport forces suspension of operations
Services at Dublin Airport are now back up and running, but the drone caused approximately 30 minutes of disruption.
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Product Showcase: World class fire training
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport’s Fire Training Research Centre has provided groundbreaking aircraft rescue firefighting and structural training services in an innovative learning environment for nearly 25 years. Assistant Fire Chief, Randall Rhodes, reveals how a combination of research-oriented, multi-lingual curriculum, immersive digital activities, and practical applications stand students in good…
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Government to give police new powers to tackle illegal use of drones
The proposed laws will give police officers the power to seize drones if they breach any of the new legislation.
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