Monthly Archives: July 2018

Qantas passengers use facial recognition technology in landmark Sydney Airport trial

5th July 2018

Sydney Airport trialling first stages of ‘couch-to-gate’ biometrics technology Qantas customers check-in via leading biometrics facial recognition technology Technology to provide improved experience for passengers Select Sydney Airport passengers are now using groundbreaking biometrics technology with facial recognition processing, allowing them to undergo a more seamless airport experience. The world-leading biometrics system, when fully tested, […]

Minister and aviation sector conclude agreement to further improve safety at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

5th July 2018

Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management Cora van Nieuwenhuizen and the aviation sector have concluded an agreement to further improve safety at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The core of the ‘Schiphol Safety Improvement’ management system at the airport. The agreement also specifies the steps to be taken by the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate to improve […]

Bristol Airport takes carbon management to next level

5th July 2018

Bristol Airport’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint have been recognised with accreditation at the second of four levels in a global industry programme. Airport Carbon Accreditation is an independent, voluntary programme which certifies airports at four different levels of accreditation covering all stages of carbon management – mapping, reduction, optimisation and neutrality. It is […]

Japan-Singapore consortium strikes agreement to manage Fukuoka Airport

3rd July 2018

Fukuoka Airport HD Group, a consortium led by Fukuoka Airport Holdings, and comprising Nishi-Nippon Railroad, Mitsubishi Corporation, Changi Airports International and Kyushu Electric Power, has struck a deal to manage Fukuoka Airport. The gateway to the island of Kyushu, Fukuoka is Japan’s fourth biggest airport measured by passenger traffic after Tokyo Narita, Tokyo Haneda and […]