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Australian businesses seize opportunities in Advanced Air Mobility
A new Advanced Air Mobility industry collaboration platform is paving the way for Australian businesses to make their move towards supporting the future of aviation.
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Baggage handling
Baggage handling is the process of transporting passenger luggage from a check-in counter at a departure airport, onto a plane cargo hold and then to a collection point at an arrival airport.
A baggage handling system (BHS) is made up of a number of different processes and checks. A BHS is designed to count bags, check weights of bags, balance loads, screen suitcases for security reasons, transport bags through an airport conveyor belt system and read bag information automatically.
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Tech Talk: Departure Control Systems
The aviation industry is full of systems each with its own acronym, along with its own vitally important role and responsibility within the passenger journey. Here we take a look at Departure Control Systems and the role that plays in the smooth operation of airlines and airports across the globe.
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International Airport Review Issue 2 2022
In this jam-packed issue we feature articles from industry experts on a range of topics including: passenger experience, sustainable airports, accessibility, drones, unruly passengers, and ATC/ATM, as well as three supplements on contactless technology, baggage handling and remote digital towers.
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Building a new Baggage Logistics Centre in Geneva’s fully operational airport
In this feat of engineering and project management, Geneva Airport is building a new Baggage Logistics Centre whilst keeping the airport fully operational.
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Putting Teesside Airport back on the map
Phil Forster, Managing Director of Teesside International Airport, tells International Airport Review, about the complete redevelopment of the airport’s terminal building, creating a more seamless, stress-free, and enjoyable experience for passengers, and what they have in store for 2022.
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Viewing the passenger experience as a patchwork quilt
Daniela Fantinati, Head of Quality Management and Customer Experience at Aeroportos Brasil Viracopos S.A., believes that to achieve a positive passenger experience, much like a patchwork quilt, attention must be paid to all stages of the journey, starting from booking their flight to the moment the air passenger arrives at…
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America’s friendliest airport: Transforming Phoenix Sky Harbor
As Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport prepares for the grand opening of its state-of-the-art concourse, Heather Shelbrack, Special Projects Administrator for the City of Phoenix Aviation Department, explains what makes the transformation so special – with a passenger-centric goal at the heart of the development.
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Washington Dulles International Airport proposes new 14-gate concourse
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority has proposed a new 14-gate concourse at Washington Dulles International Airport, which will replace current outdoor boarding areas, expand passenger amenities, and support new jobs.
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ATL welcomes Spirit Airlines’ self-bag drop and passenger biometrics
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has welcomed Spirit Airlines new automated self-bag drop with a biometric photo solution, to ensure a frictionless check-in experience for passengers.
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The future airport experience: An even bigger focus on passengers
Michael Eggenschwiler, CEO of Hamburg Airport, believes that there will be an even bigger focus on the passenger experience in the future. In response to this, Hamburg Airport has set up a dedicated business unit on passenger management.
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Next generation technology to transform Helsinki Airport
Finavia is to introduce next generation, state-of-the-art technology at Helsinki Airport, centralising all flights to one terminal to ensure the passenger security and control experience is seamless and faster.
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Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 commits to health and safety agreement
Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 has signed a ‘Healthy Airports’ agreement with the International Transport Workers’ Federation, focusing on the prioritisation of worker and passenger health and safety.
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Technology can take airports to new heights
Brian Roche, Director of Information Technology at George Best Belfast City Airport, gives his opinion on which technology will be disrupting the airport sector in the future.
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Embracing innovation and new ways of working in airport security
For International Airport Review, Jonathan Coen, Security Director at London Heathrow Airport, talks about the future airport security experience the way he sees it.
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Aeroporti di Roma and FS Italiane to develop sustainable intermodality
Aeroporti di Roma and Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane have signed an agreement to develop sustainable intermodality and integration between both the rail and aviation sectors.
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