Development
Gatwick’s continued investment to “put passengers at heart” of exciting new chapter
London Gatwick has announced a new chapter in its ownership, with VINCI Airports completing the purchase of a 50.01% stake in the airport. Global Infrastructure Partners continues to manage the remaining 49.99% interest. The new partnership promises continued investment to put passengers at the heart of Gatwick’s future plans.
Interviews
New Leeds Bradford CCO advancing airline partnerships, commercial offering and passenger experience
An interview with Joanna Wild, Chief Commercial Officer, Leeds Bradford Airport. By Ross Falconer
Passenger
Innovation Showcase – Autumn 2019
In response to growing passenger numbers, airports around Europe and beyond are implementing a raft of technologies to streamline the passenger experience – from digital signage and chatbots to reusable RFID bag tags. Report by Marta Dimitrova
Security
“Providing an intuitive experience throughout the screening process”
An interview with Mark Elliott, Director Products and Partners, Vanderlande PAX Solutions. By Ross Falconer
IT
Digital airport: Control rooms went from analog to IP, now they need to shift from IP to data
By Maarten Wings, Global Vertical Manager Airports, Bosch Security Systems
Commercial
Prague Airport selects Lagardére Travel Retail for 10-year duty free contract
Lagardére Travel Retail has won a new duty free concession at Václav Havel Airport Prague, with 24 business units covering 4,372sqm. The operator will bring a much wider offer tailored to individual passenger segments, new exclusive brands, stylish and modern shop design, digital sales elements, new sales channels, and expansion of the local range of products.
Environment
The airport’s sustainability agenda – contributing positively to a better planet and AVSEC
By Panagiotis Kambouroglou, Founder & Managing Partner, Aero Iasion Development Ltd.
ACI EUROPE Activities
Hermes Airports’ award-winning vision to be an Employer of Choice
An interview with Natasa Iacovides, Senior HR Manager, Hermes Airports. By Ross Falconer
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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Airport operators highlight importance of airside safety strategies
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