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May 2008 Articles
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May, 2008EC Finally making an approach on Airport Capacity?
The never-ending escalation of fuel costs and the consequences of the global credit crunch have already taken their toll on aviation. Although Europe appears to be in a better position compared to the US, the near future definitely looks grimmer. The decision of Ryanair to ground 20 of its aircraft for this year’s winter season is quite revealing, not least because it will directly impact upon several European airports and their communities.
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May, 2008‘Ensuring there is one ATM process in Europe’
EUROCONTROL is in a period of transition, including several management changes, not least the appointment of David McMillan as Director General at the beginning of this year. He spoke with Ross Falconer about his vision for EUROCONTROL going forward and the crucial issues, such as the second Single European Sky package, that are on the agenda in 2008.
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May, 2008T5 to enable Heathrow’s transformation
While London- Heathrow’s Terminal 5 experienced much-publicised baggage problems on opening, it is widely acknowledged that it is a world class facility and one that was notably delivered on time and on budget. Significantly, it also creates room for major transformation of the rest of the airport. Ross Falconer reports.
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May, 2008East Midlands – making bold environmental gains
East Midlands Airport made an ambitious commitment in its 2006 Master Plan – to be carbon neutral in all its ground operations by 2012. Central to this aim is the plan to install four wind turbines on site, which will be up and running by the end of 2008. Ross Falconer spoke with Neil Robinson, Environment and Safeguarding Manager, about the airport’s innovative environmental strategy.
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May, 2008Alitalia’s MXP withdrawal ‘a window of opportunity’ for SEA restructuring
Albert Einstein famously said “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” Alitalia’s recent decision to withdraw 250 daily flights from Milan Malpensa and refocus on its Rome Fiumicino hub means the airport has effectively lost its own hub status. Ross Falconer spoke with Giulio Demetrio, Director General, SEA Aeroporti di Milano, about the consequences of Alitalia’s decision, the challenges and the opportunity it now presents the airport.
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May, 2008PRM Notification Tool – advice for airports
From 26 July this year, EU airports will become responsible for providing assistance to passengers with reduced mobility (PRMs). This assistance must be provided to PRMs departing, arriving and transiting at EU airports. Efficient implementation of the new Regulation requires the creation of smooth communication channels for the transmission of PRM information from airlines/tour operators/travel agents to airports. As such, a PRM Notification Tool was approved at the IATA Reservation Committee on 10 October 2007 and has become an IATA Recommended Practice Document. Ross Falconer reports.
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May, 2008EC working actively with US, Canada and Australia on LAGs exemption
Singapore remains the only country to have been granted exemption from the rules on the carriage of liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) by passengers transiting at EU airports. The European Commission is in contact with several third countries, however, not all of them have fully understood the requirements to be fulfilled. Ross Falconer spoke with Eckard Seebohm, Head of Aviation Security Unit, DG-TREN, European Commission.
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May, 2008ACI EUROPE task force on border control and RT programmes
The ACI EUROPE task force on border control and registered traveller programmes was launched on 21 April. Nanne Onland, director, Dartagnan, is leading the task force on behalf of Schiphol Group. He told Ross Falconer what is on the agenda.
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May, 2008Innovative Multiview X-ray screening
Rapiscan’s new Multiview X-Ray security screening machines provide an advanced and reliable alternative to standard dual energy, single view X-ray machines by providing multiple views of objects within bags from multiple angles. Further, it is capable of automatically detecting liquid and other IED threats. Michelle Meineke reports.
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May, 2008Iris Reader: Near impossible to counterfeit
Spurred through healthy competition between airport security companies to develop innovative technologies that guarantee the safety and security of thousands of passengers, Panasonic Biometrics BM-ET200 Iris Reader offers a reassuringly low failure rate. Michelle Meineke reports.
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May, 2008Manchester airport introduces biometric staff access
The airport has partnered with Human Recognition Systems and the Department for Transport (DfT) to implement the UK’s first iris biometric access control portal. The state-of-the-art technology is part of Manchester airport’s drive to tighten staff access to the restricted zone.
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May, 2008T3: Dubai’s latest infrastructural marvel
“There are hardly any two points on the planet that you cannot connect to via Dubai Airport,” said Paul Griffiths, Dubai Airports CEO, in reference to the airport’s ambitious slogan – ‘Where the world connects’. The new Terminal 3 was a $4 billion (€2.5bn) development, which took a mere four and a half years to complete. As Griffiths explains, the terminal boasts a unique complexity, which marks it as one of Dubai’s latest unprecedented infrastructural achievements. Michelle Meineke reports.
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May, 2008New routes from EU airports
Airports in the EU’s 27 member states continue to offer an ever widening range of destinations to their customers according to analysis of the latest OAG data for scheduled airlines. Comparing information for the third week of April in 2008 with the corresponding week in 2007, shows that airports in the EU have increased the number of scheduled routes on offer by 5.9% with the net addition of 518 new routes.
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May, 2008Realising the ‘impossible’
Architect Foster & Partners, engineer Arup and planner NACO, each confessed that, given the timeframe for Beijing’s new Terminal 3, they thought the task was “impossible”. Yet, a mere four years later, one of the world’s biggest and grandest airport terminals is successfully operational; an example of how fellow airport developments can excel at no sacrifice to speed or style. Michelle Meineke reports.
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May, 2008New Hyderabad: India’s first A380-capable airport
Supported by an industry friendly State Government and its ideal geographic location, the city of Hyderabad is witnessing a phenomenal growth in air traffic, which is expected to increase further due to the city’s booming IT, biotech and pharmaceutical industries. The recently completed New Hyderabad International Airport is the perfect engine to facilitate the region’s growth, both locally and internationally. Michelle Meineke reports.
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