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Winter Operations In-Depth Focus 2017

7 February 2017 | By International Airport Review

With airports striving to ensure their operations are seamless and remain undisrupted whatever the weather, winter operations remain a critical airport process. Numerous factors contribute to a successful winter season including forecasting technologies, efficient preparation and the ability to learn from previous experiences. Read on to find out more...

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A new winter season begins: SXF and TXL airports are well prepared

14 January 2017 | By Aleksandra Rudnik

October 2016 saw the start of the winter flight plan and therefore the preparations for the winter period. Once again, Berlin’s airports at Schönefeld (SXF) and Tegel (TXL) are well prepared for the winter season: almost 400 employees and more than 70 specially-designed vehicles are ready to tackle snow and…

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Winter operations – Developing weather forecast capabilities

13 January 2017 | By Jon Dutton

Jon Dutton, Met Office Aviation Business Manager explores how developments in forecasting capability combined with a detailed understanding of airport challenges and operations enables confident decision making in the lead up to, and during, high-impact weather events.

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In-depth focus winter operations: World-class snow removal

12 January 2017 | By Bruce Goetz

Last year Denver International Airport (DEN) was hit by a historic storm which tested its snow-removal operations to the limit. Director of Airside Operations, Bruce Goetz, reveals how the airport used those events to further refine its world-class snow programme.

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Christmas delays put pressure on airlines to invest in next-generation technologies

5 December 2016 | By International Airport Review

According to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), last winter more than 3,000 flights in and out of the UK were delayed for over three hours...

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Keeping the airport moving during winter

16 November 2016 | By Dan Meincke, Director of Traffic and Airside Operations, Copenhagen Airport

With more than 26 million passengers travelling through annually, Copenhagen has a duty to ensure its passengers can reach their destinations in all weather conditions. Dan Meincke reveals how a first class snow alert crew and cross-functional collaboration ensures on-time best performance...

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Preparing for winter at Berlin’s Schönefeld and Tegel airports

8 November 2016 | By International Airport Review

Preparing for winter at SXF and TXL. With almost 400 employees and more than 70 dedicated ice and snow clearance vehicles...

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FAA bring in new airport runway requirements for winter safety

3 November 2016 | By International Airport Review

Airports across the US and Michigan will henceforth have to adhere to new requirements on reporting runway conditions this winter...

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US aviation community readies for winter weather

30 September 2016 | By International Airport Review

As winter approaches, the U.S. airport and aviation industry will begin using new Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA) methods...

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Forecasting tool upgrade boosts aviation efficiency

6 September 2016 | By International Airport Review

An upgrade to aviation forecast product will enable airports and airlines to make better informed decisions in all conditions...

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A new winter season begins: SXF and TXL airports are well prepared

Winter operations – Developing weather forecast capabilities

In-depth focus winter operations: World-class snow removal

Christmas delays put pressure on airlines to invest in next-generation technologies

Keeping the airport moving during winter

Preparing for winter at Berlin’s Schönefeld and Tegel airports

FAA bring in new airport runway requirements for winter safety

US aviation community readies for winter weather

Forecasting tool upgrade boosts aviation efficiency