Digital transformation

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Tackling aviation’s big air traffic management challenges

26 August 2024 | By Martin Rolfe

Martin Rolfe, NATS Chief Executive Officer, gives an overview of the challenges the aviation sector faces in the midst of one of the biggest periods of change in its history.

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Creating tailored experiences within the airport

23 August 2024 | By

International Airport Review hosted a webinar on leveraging data and technology in order to create a modern personalised airport experience for passengers. In this article, the speakers dive into some of the fantastic questions asked by the live audience.

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Bags of innovation, embracing the power of data in baggage handling

16 August 2024 | By Idar Sørgjerd

Idar Sørgjerd, Head of Baggage Handling for Avinor, the operator of 43 airports in Norway, spoke to International Airport Review about how they are innovating the baggage handling systems for their airports.

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Insights on air navigation services and innovations in UAE

8 August 2024 | By Ahmed Al Jallaf

Ahmed Al Jallaf, Assistant Director General of Air Navigation Services at the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), speaks to International Airport Review about how his organisation is looking to modernise airspace, drive technological change and innovation and entice the next generation into the industry.

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Addressing connectivity, decarbonisation and regulation for the future shaping of aviation markets

7 August 2024 | By Olivier Jankovec

International Airport Review’s Emily Budgen, caught up with Olivier Jankovec, Director General at ACI Europe, following his speech at the ACI Europe Annual Congress, hosted by iGA Istanbul Airport.

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Tallinn Airport’s new generation security screening equipment makes the passenger journey more convenient

5 August 2024 | By Tarvi Pihlakas

Tarvi Pihlakas, the Head of the Aviation Security Department at Tallinn Airport, provides an overview of the recently completed project that involved the replacement of all security screening equipment, resulting in a more convenient passenger experience.

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Creating an Easy Airport experience for passengers and employees at Aeroportos Uruguay

1 August 2024 | By Federico Cabrera

In this interview with Federico Cabrera, the Airport Operations and Customer Experience Manager at Aeropuertos Uruguay, he sheds light on how the airport has navigated the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and how it continues to enhance the airport experience for both passengers and employees.

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IoT and AI in aviation: reducing downtime and enhancing performance

31 July 2024 | By Eric Bearton

Eric Bearton discusses the myriad of ways in which IoT and AI are revolutionising the landscape of aviation and changing the way we fly.

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Meet DoraBot: Elevating the traveller experience at El Dorado

30 July 2024 | By Daniel Beltrán, Juan David Micolta, Luis Soto

El Dorado International Airport has revolutionised the experience of its passengers by introducing ‘DoraBot’, a new artificial intelligence (AI) powered virtual assistant that offers personalised attention throughout travellers' journeys. Luis Soto, Daniel Beltrán and Juan David Micolta explain more for International Airport Review.

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SITA improves baggage-processing in SFO Harvey Milk Terminal 1

24 July 2024 | By Emily Budgen

SITA has enhanced baggage-processing with an ADA-compliant solution at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

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Voice of the Industry: The International Air Cargo Association

19 July 2024 | By Glyn Hughes

The International Air Cargo Association’s (TIACA) Director General, Glyn Hughes, wrote exclusively for International Airport Review, on what he predicts will happen to air cargo throughout 2024, drawing upon analysis and the current challenges that the sector is facing.

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London Heathrow extends partnership with SITA

16 July 2024 | By Emily Budgen

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) have extended their partnership with technology provider SITA by five years.

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Integrating emerging technologies into airport operations

15 July 2024 | By Alessandro Fidato

Alessandro Fidato, Chief Operating Officer of SEA Milan Airports, explains how new technologies, like smart security, biometrics, and self-service, are providing seamless passenger experiences by reducing waiting times and empowering passengers to be in control of their own journey.

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Managing fear of change during an age of technology acceleration

12 July 2024 | By David Wilson

David Wilson, the Managing Partner of daa International, and International Airport Review’s Advisory Board member spoke to Editor, Holly Miles, about the challenges airports are facing with regards to skills, and the importance of change management when implementing new technologies. Wilson also details his trends to watch in 2024.

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The role of biometrics at Munich Airport

5 July 2024 | By Laura Pichler, Ute Barth

Ute Barth, the Senior Manager Product Development Ground at Lufthansa Airlines, and Laura Pichler, the Innovation and Digitalisation Manager at Munich Airport, explain the journey their companies have had in rolling out biometrics and delve deeper into its benefits and challenges.