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Edinburgh Airport launches consultation into aerospace changes

31 May 2018 | By International Airport Review

Scotland's main airport has launched a public consultation to gauge what local communities think of a proposed flight path in its Airspace Change Programme (ACP) application.

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New air traffic control tower at Dublin Airport to be one of the tallest structures in Ireland

28 March 2018 | By International Airport Review

The new Irish Aviation Authority ATC tower at Dublin Airport will facilitate parallel runway operations by 2021. Excluding a number of radio masts and chimneys, the new tower will be one of the tallest structures in Ireland.

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BULATSA and IATA to develop an airspace strategy for Bulgaria

1 March 2018 | By International Airport Review

BULATSA and IATA have said they will strengthen their existing cooperation through a new initiative, aimed at delivering benefits to the travelling public while supporting national economic growth and the competitiveness of the Bulgarian aviation sector.

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Major step towards unifying Australia’s civil and military air traffic systems

28 February 2018 | By International Airport Review

The CEO of Australia's Government-owned air navigation service provider, Airservices Australia, has hailed a contract which will blend civil and military air traffic control systems as "probably the biggest development in the safe management of Australia’s skies since aviation began" in Australia.

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Virtual tower test successful with control centre 400km from airport

5 February 2018 | By International Airport Review

A successful virtual remote tower trial at a small airport in Germany has opened the door to live operations by the end of 2018 after the German Federal Supervisory Authority for Air Navigation Services (BAF) has given its approval.

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Smart air traffic control tower to go up at Changi Airport courtesy of a UK company

22 November 2017 | By International Airport Review

A British air traffic control provider will develop a smart digital tower prototype at Singapore’s Changi Airport, the biggest so far trialled.

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Insider threats to be combated in Australian airports with closer scrutiny on workers

23 October 2017 | By International Airport Review

Since a foiled plot in July, the Australian Government has been ramping up airport security with various measures. The latest tackle insider threats.

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Eurocontrol appoint new Director for regional hub

3 October 2017 | By International Airport Review

The organisation that provides air traffic control services to most of Europe has appointed a new head to a regional control centre.

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Passenger demand for Wi-Fi is now sky-high when choosing an airline

26 July 2017 | By International Airport Review

This is the conclusion from the third annual global Inflight Connectivity Survey, published today by Inmarsat.

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First airline in Latin America to announce in-flight internet

22 June 2017 | By International Airport Review

Avianca and Inmarsat today announced the signing of an agreement that will allow travellers to enjoy the most advanced broadband technology onboard its aircraft.

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Personalising ancillary sales all the way through to mPOS

20 June 2017 | By Simon Pont | CEO | ECR Retail Systems

Personalisation and passenger experience are key. Here's an analysis as to whether the ancillary payment processes in place are fit for purpose...

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Is British Airways flying towards a no-frills future?

6 April 2017 | By Roy Manuell, Digital Editor

In a world increasingly-dominated by low-cost airlines, the recently-scorned British Airways are making a brave step towards the future...

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Just how safe is Europe’s ‘ultra-safe’ aviation industry?

27 March 2017 | By European Cockpit Association

Members of the European Parliament, researchers and pilots gathered last week (22 March) for a breakfast debate.

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Offical update on national restrictions on electronics ban

23 March 2017 | By International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

A number of ICAO Member States have begun to set out new restrictions on electronic items which can be carried on board passenger flights originating from other States.

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Laptops banned on flights from Middle East to US and UK

21 March 2017 | By International Airport Review

The United States government has declared a ban on large electronic devices on passenger flights from eight predominantly-Muslim nations.

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