Operations

Airport operation as priority one

BEUMER Group UK with Crisplant – a leading global supplier of automated baggage handling systems – has been awarded a portfolio of prestigious baggage system projects at London Heathrow Airport.

Self-tagging made easier

Self-tagging made easier

Self-service technologies are playing an important role in empowering travellers, and a fast, seamless bag drop process has benefits both for airports and their passengers. Borry Vrieling, Founder and Managing Director, eezeetags, outlined the advantages of intuitive tagging to Airport Business.

State-of-the-art simulation enhances airport decision-making

State-of-the-art simulation enhances airport decision-making

Airport Research Center GmbH is an independent global provider of professional airport planning and decision support services, which are designed to optimise investments and reduce operational costs. Michael Laubrock, Managing Partner at Airport Research Center, outlined the myriad capabilities of its CAST 3D airport simulation software to Ross Falconer.

Cameroon airports shape their future in Lyon

Cameroon airports shape their future in Lyon

Aéroports de Lyon is renowned the world over for its expertise in the development, operation and management of airport services. Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport is making a €180 million investment in the redesign of its Terminal 1 and innovation increasingly influences its exemplary service culture.

Audacity in the dust

Audacity in the dust

Over the past century, the global air transport system we enjoy today was built on the spirit of bold development, iconic machines and people with ambition and courage. One airport stands out as a place where you can you see the past, present and future interacting. Robert O’Meara reports on a visit to Mojave Air & Spaceport and his meeting with its CEO & General Manager, Stuart Witt.