Development
Vilnius Airport completes €19m runway reconstruction
Vilnius Airport’s €19 million runway reconstruction has been successfully completed and it opened on 18 August with an official inaugural ceremony. Gediminas Almantas, CEO Lithuania Airports commented: “I am absolutely proud of the whole team of Lithuanian Airports – all of us were united and focused more than ever before. I believe this reconstruction became the biggest event in the whole Lithuanian aviation market.”
Interviews
Düsseldorf expanding long-haul connections to global economic centres
An interview with Thomas Schnalke, CEO Düsseldorf Airport. By Ross Falconer
Passenger
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol opens renovated Holland Boulevard
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has opened its newly renovated Holland Boulevard for passengers in transit. Located between Departure Lounges 2 and 3, the renovated public area has been designed to reflect Dutch art and culture.
Operations
Istanbul New Airport to boast intelligent airfield with ADB SAFEGATE
İGA has chosen ADB SAFEGATE to provide 35,000 intelligent LED lights powering the airfield runways and taxiways at Istanbul New Airport. The airport is expected to open in 2018 and will serve 200 million passengers and more than 350 destinations.
Security
Analogic’s ConneCT designed to lower airport screening costs, increase throughput and elevate security
Analogic’s ConneCT checkpoint security system features a new modular imaging system based on advanced medical imaging technology and an interoperable network architecture designed to maximise reliability and achieve the lowest total cost of ownership. Its threat detection software is engineered to allow passengers to keep liquids and electronics in their carry-on baggage, increase staff productivity and reduce false alarms.
IT
Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport to deploy robotic car parking technology
Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport has signed a strategic partnership with Stanley Robotics to deploy robotic valet technology in large outdoor car parks. The first experimental phase will launch next September.
Commercial
Auckland Airport partners with AOE to launch ‘multi-retailer mall’ in 2018
Auckland Airport has announced a new partnership with technology service provider AOE to create a new ‘multi-retailer mall’. Expected to launch mid-2018, the new retail experience will allow international travellers to purchase retail products and airport services via mobile and online.
Environment
Finavia achieves carbon neutrality at Helsinki Airport
Helsinki Airport has officially brought its carbon footprint to zero and it has received the international ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) certificate for this achievement.
ACI EUROPE Activities
At the gathering of the regionals
The 10th ACI EUROPE Regional Airports Conference & Exhibition took place on 15-17 May in Cork, hosted by Cork Airport. Over 170 representatives from airports, airlines, industry suppliers and institutional stakeholders participated in this year’s event, which was on the theme of ‘A New Era of Engagement and Digital Innovation’. Inês Rebelo reports.
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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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