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Finland’s Rovaniemi Airport rules over winter weather

26 May 2020 | By Johan Juujärvi - Rovaniemi Airport

Johan Juujärvi, Manager of Rovaniemi Airport, spoke to International Airport Review regarding the procedures that are in place to tackle winter weather at Finland’s third busiest airport.

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Against the clock: Removing snow from the runway within half an hour

25 May 2020 | By Pavel Rejlek - Prague Airport

At Prague Airport, blankets of snow often cover the runway and could pose challenges to plane movements. International Airport Review spoke with Pavel Rejlek, Manager of Airfield Maintenance and Operation at Prague Airport, to see how the airport deals with such an unpredictable challenge.

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Edmonton International Airport tests new water filtration system

23 April 2020 | By International Airport Review

The new filtration system will enable Edmonton Airport to remove de-icing fluid from accumulated airport storm runoff during the spring and summer of 2020.

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Issue 1’s Winter Operations In-Depth Focus

11 March 2020 | By International Airport Review

This in-depth focus provides an informative and detailed overview of some of the winter operations that occur to protect passengers and staff during the colder months of the year.

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CEO of Salzburg Airport hopes to be flying differently in the future

6 March 2020 | By International Airport Review

As part of International Airport Review’s exclusive CEO series, Bettina Ganghofer discusses how the future of aviation needs to become more sustainable in order to continue future growth.

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International Airport Review Issue 1 2020

24 February 2020 | By International Airport Review

Covering sustainability, winter operations, commercial opportunities, regulation and more, this issue of the magazine is a great start to the 2020 series.

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Low-carbon concrete project completed at Calgary International Airport

28 January 2020 | By International Airport Review

The new de-icing pad will reduce emissions at the airport by 160 tonnes a year; equivalent to 209 acres of forest absorbing carbon in the same time frame.

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Cologne Airport adds 12 snowploughs to winter fleet

16 December 2019 | By International Airport Review

The additions are part of a €5 million investment and will work to limit service disruptions and cancellations due to winter weather at the airport.

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Checklist: Winter operations pre-use checklist

27 November 2019 | By RTITB Airside

Download this free checklist to help you identify common components found on winter equipment, and ensure safe and efficient operations.

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What’s the secret to successful winter operations? IAR asks the experts

21 November 2019 | By Adrian Synoradzki, Gary Lydiate (Kilfrost), Lars Barsoe (Vestergaard)

Within our Winter Operations In-Depth Focus, International Airport Review, asked a panel: “What is the best advice you can give to an airport in regard to how to prepare for the winter season?”

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How does Helsinki Airport weather the storm?

19 November 2019 | By Kimmo Mäki (Finavia)

In Finland, there is nothing exceptional about harsh winter conditions. With snow typically covering the Helsinki region for almost a third of the year, we need to overcome the challenges of the constantly changing winter weather, explains Kimmo Mäki, President and Chief Executive Officer of Finavia.

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Unpredictable weather requires reliable procedures

18 November 2019 | By Moscow Domodedovo Airport

To ensure flight frequency is maintained during the winter season, Moscow Domodedovo Airport employs special technologies and measures across its operations. International Airport Review spoke to the airport to find out what can combat -54°C.

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Whatever the weather

15 November 2019 | By Throstur Soring (Keflavik International Airport)

Keflavik International Airport is Iceland’s gateway, but, as Throstur Soring, Director of Airport Operations, identifies, the tough climate zone that surrounds the airport means they must be well prepared for adverse weather, always.

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Battling low visibility, strong winds and fog

14 November 2019 | By Tim Morris (Christchurch International Airport)

Christchurch International Airport rarely gets more than a light dusting of snow, however, as Tim Morris, Manager Airfield Operations, details, the airport must face other extremes during New Zealand’s winters.

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New taxiway featuring remote de-icing facilities opened at Luton Airport

7 November 2019 | By International Airport Review

The second of three new taxiways has been completed ahead of schedule at Luton Airport, featuring one of the largest remote de-icing facilities in Europe.

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