Operations

Airline capacity increases clearly favour the East

Airline capacity increases clearly favour the East

Despite growing economic uncertainty across Europe, most of the region’s nations continue to report growth in airline seat capacity this September, according to anna.aero’s analysis of OAG schedule data. Overall, scheduled seat capacity is up 5.3% in the first week of September compared with the same period in 2010. Of the 36 largest country markets, just four have seen a year-on-year reduction in scheduled seat capacity.

BAA Ltd Airside Operations Training

In the dynamic and fast-paced world of Airside Operations, you rely on highly trained and professional staff to manage and deliver a safe, efficient operation. Leading airports recognise the importance that training plays in delivering technically competent staff capable of fulfilling this role.

Clearway Airport De-icers

Kemira is the sole manufacturer and marketer of the Clearway branded range of products. Clearway is acknowledged as a market leader in airport de-icers, and the product range has been developed to include both acetate and formate-based liquids, along with a complementary solid product range.

De-icing technology

Proviron has established itself as a reliable supplier of environmentally friendly formate- and acetate-based runway deicers. All of its SMI approved products are considered safe for the environment, whilst having an outstanding efficiency for anti- and de-icing of run- and taxiways. Proviron is constantly working on optimisations for the products, and is now proud to present its latest development: Provifrost KF ECO, a 100% azole free, potassium formate de-icer.

Finavia’s winter strategy

A typical winter in Helsinki can see snow up to half a metre deep and temperatures of -10°C. However, in Finland, the airports stay open in spite of extreme snowfall and sub-zero temperatures. So, how is this achieved?