Development
Prague Airport receives approval for first stage of Terminal 2 expansion
Václav Havel Airport Prague has introduced its long-term concept and development strategy to 2035. The Ministry of Finance of the Czech Republic has approved an investment of over CZK 16 billion (€625m) for the first stage of the Terminal 2 expansion, with construction expected to be completed in 2028.
Interviews
New Midfield Terminal “redefining travel and reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a global hub”
An interview with Bryan Thompson, CEO Abu Dhabi Airports. By Ross Falconer
Passenger
Heathrow unveils Santa’s workshop underneath Terminals 2 and 5
Heathrow has unveiled a magical installation of periscopes at Terminals 2 and 5, with innovative 360-degree films giving passengers the chance to watch a range of elvish activity taking place right underneath them – with scenes from Santa’s Toy Factory, Department of Wrapping and Mail Room all acted out by Heathrow’s very own colleagues.
Security
Delivering a fast, secure, seamless journey to travellers
An interview with Prof. Zhiqiang Chen from Tsinghua University, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, NUCTECH. By Ross Falconer
IT
Providing the IT to effectively manage airport operations from terminal to airfield
SITA is a Platinum Sponsor at this year’s Abu Dhabi Airports-hosted ACI Airport Exchange. Ahead of the event, Roger Nakouzi, Vice President Sales, SITA, shared some thoughts with Ross Falconer.
Commercial
Zurich Airport to implement IDeaS system to enhance parking revenue performance
IDeaS Revenue Solutions is to implement its Car Park Revenue Management System at Zurich Airport. The partnership will apply analytics to automate optimised pricing decisions and enhance revenue performance across the airport’s 15,000 public parking spaces.
Environment
Birmingham Airport launches fully-electric bus fleet
Birmingham Airport has launched a fully-electric bus fleet to replace the current diesel vehicles in operation. The new fleet is made up of six 7900e single deck electric buses supplied by Volvo Bus UK, providing an 80% lower energy consumption than the equivalent-sized diesel bus.
ACI EUROPE Activities
ACI Airport Exchange 2019: “We cannot be radical enough – harnessing every action towards operating the zero-carbon airport”
The 13th ACI Airport Exchange, organised jointly by ACI EUROPE and ACI Asia-Pacific and hosted by Abu Dhabi Airports, took place in Abu Dhabi on 25-27 November 2019. The theme of this year’s event was “We cannot be radical enough – harnessing every action towards operating the zero-carbon airport”: Building less-impactful, smarter, secure and safer airports.
One bag rule severely impacting retail revenues
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Rutten of the Schiphol Group becomes President of ACI EUROPE
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Making RFID work – the most effective solution to lost baggage?
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Heathrow Airport launches public consultation on new runway expansion
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