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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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February, 2008The re-invention of Brussels Airport – a story of proactive partnership
Recently released figures show that passenger traffic at Brussels Airport grew 7% in 2007 to 17.8 million, thereby exceeding the European average for the first time since 2001. The airport has come a long way since that tumultuous year when the bankruptcy of home carrier Sabena also coincided with investment in major terminal development. New branding, innovative airline relations and a proactive approach to marketing and route development have all contributed to this success, as Wilfried Van Assche, CEO, The Brussels Airport Company, explained to Ross Falconer.
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February, 2008Delivering a better performing European aviation system
The European Commission Conference ‘Towards a More Performing European Aviation System’ took place in Brussels on 22 January. Relevant stakeholders engaged in frank and open dialogue on the significant challenges facing the European air transport sector, covering areas including capacity, safety, security, efficiency and the environment. Ross Falconer reports.
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February, 2008ESRIF to deliver public-private dialogue on security research
The European Security Research and Innovation Forum (ESRIF) is a European strategy group in the civil security research domain that was established in September 2007. Its main objective is to develop a mid and long-term strategy for civil security research and innovation, through public-private dialogue, by 2009. Ross Falconer reports.
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February, 2008Revised EU regulatory framework for aviation security agreed
The European Parliament and Council of the European Union reached agreement on the revision of the regulatory framework for aviation security in January, after lengthy conciliation negotiations. ACI EUROPE has welcomed the news, which paves the way for an overhaul of the 2002 legislation.
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February, 2008Ljubljana expanding to achieve goal of being region’s leading airport
Slovenia’s accession to the EU in May 2004 has stimulated consistent growth at Ljubljana Airport. Throughput reached 1.5 million in 2007 and double-digit growth is expected this year. This success has necessitated significant infrastructure investment, with €135 million earmarked for projects to 2015. It is Ljubljana’s goal that by this time it will be the leading airport in the region, as CEO Zmago Skobir explained to Ross Falconer.
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February, 2008Ryanair announces 25th base at Birmingham International
After choosing Birmingham International as its latest base, Ryanair has announced 20 new routes from the airport and forecasts it will be carrying five million passengers per year from Birmingham by 2013. Ross Falconer spoke with Peter Vella, business development director, Birmingham International Airport.
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February, 2008Ultima – ensuring compliance of bird control data records
Scarecrow’s Ultima is a Bio-acoustic bird control unit that autonomously collates compliant data records of any bird control activity. It centres on a vehicle-mounted Tablet PC, GPS receiver and a bio-acoustic processor unit, containing the distress calls of 14 species, loaded to the airports specification. Scarecrow has supplied Ultima to several airports, including Delhi International and Christchurch International, in the 10 months since its launch.
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February, 2008bagport: UK’s first concession based trolley scheme at Bristol
bagport has signed a five-year concession-based trolley contract with Bristol International Airport and plans to lead the innovative ‘bagweighahead’ system into the international market.
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February, 2008Opscom delivering tailor made innovations
Focused on improving operations and safety at regional airports, Tore Mosand, director of sales and marketing at Opscom, gives his view on the level of efficiency at European airports and describes the management system innovations that Opscom will be exploring in 2008.
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February, 2008Airport parking – harnessing the internet to drive revenues
The role of pre-booking and the internet in airport parking is currently huge and shows no sign of decreasing. The UK has led the charge – first in call-centre reservations, and now in internet services. “It’s probably no exaggeration to say that in peak season, most people who have parked in long stay parking at UK airports will have pre-booked their space,” said Theresa Hughes, managing director, Chauntry. Ross Falconer reports.
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February, 2008SSP Finland secures Helsinki-Vantaa contract
SSP Finland has won the competitive tender at Helsinki-Vantaa’s domestic terminal, which will see it operate four airside and landside units, including a restaurant, café and bars. SSP has also announced plans to open a number of additional bars and cafés in the airport’s international terminal. Ross Falconer reports.
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October, 2007Dubai’s strategy – to become the world’s aviation hub
The importance attached to aviation in Dubai was amply demonstrated recently, with the announcement that a total of US$82 billion (£58bn) will be invested in the emirate’s aviation sector as part of the Dubai Government’s Strategic Plan 2015. Ross Falconer met HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) and Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airline and Group, to discuss how aviation is valued in the emirate and his strategy for continued success.
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