Monthly Archives: September 2019

San Diego releases green study

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority has released a revised draft environmental study for its Airport Development Plan (ADP) for the replacement of Terminal 1. The new Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) incorporates new information gathered over the past year through more than 100 meetings with regional partner agencies, community stakeholders and others. The original […]

Oktoberfest at Munich Airport

Come and celebrate the world’s biggest folk festival World-famous Oktoberfest kicked off this past weekend in Munich. For 16 days, the sights, sounds and tastes of Oktoberfest will be also enjoyed at Munich Airport. Numerous employees swap out their uniforms for a traditional dirndl dress or lederhosen and our airport brew master offers a special festival beer […]

Gatwick hosted 77 local mothers and daughters to help change perception of engineering as a male dominated industry

Unique airside tour of Gatwick designed to encourage both mothers and daughters to consider careers in engineering Female engineering apprentice was on hand to inspire the visitors and talk through her experience at the airport Tour included learning how aircraft park with a laser guided system  Gatwick provided an exclusive insight into engineering at the […]

Free taxi service lands inside DXB

Hailing a taxi is now something you can do inside the airport, as well as outside, thanks to the new taxiDXB service available in DXB’s Concourse B. The only difference is that taxiDXB is free. Launched with the aim of making the customer journey through DXB’s linear concourses easier, the fleet of 15 eight-seater buggies […]

Mission leading, solution-driven focus at Vertical Flight Expo 2019

At this year’s inaugural Vertical Flight Expo & Conference (VFE), the display of established and emerging services will put the event on an unrivalled pedestal for demonstrating aviation excellence. From providing solutions to existing industry issues to cementing the work of VTOL aircraft used in mission critical scenarios, exhibitors will demonstrate the versatility of helicopters, […]

Cardiff Airport unveils its Environmental Flight Path

The national airport for Wales has unveiled a timeline of immediate and short term environmental goals. These milestones will be delivered in line with the organisation’s vision to become a ‘Carbon neutral Airport’ and is a key consideration for the Airport’s Masterplan development over the next two decades. Environmental responsibility is a priority for Cardiff […]

New Independent Gatwick Accessibility Panel to help shape the airport’s strategy and services for disabled passengers

A new independent panel – made up of experts in the travel needs of disabled passengers and people with reduced mobility – will help to shape Gatwick’s accessibility strategy and improve services for disabled passengers. The Independent Gatwick Accessibility Panel (IGAP) will take a broad view of accessibility provision and services at the airport, including […]

Heathrow launches new trial to improve recycling rates at airports

Heathrow will kick-start a new trial turning unrecyclable plastic passenger waste – including food packaging and plastic film – into airport furniture, uniforms and lower-emission jet fuel by 2025. In a UK first, the airport will test a new recycling unit that will help solve the issue of waste from terminals and aircraft cabins for […]

OmniServ trials innovative mobility aid at London Stansted airport

The Wheellator® converts from walker to wheelchair, allowing PRM passengers to reclaim mobility for themselves OmniServ, the UK’s leading airline and airport assistance services provider, is partnering with London Stansted airport to trial a new mobility solution, the Wheellator, which combines the benefits of a wheeled walking frame and a light-weight wheelchair. Passengers with low […]

A match made in heaven: Vertical Flight Expo & Conference returns with major networking initiative

Vertical Flight Expo & Conference – Europe’s largest vertical flight exhibition which lands in Farnborough from 5-7 November – has announced the return of its exceptionally popular networking initiative: Vertical Connect. Launched at last year’s show, the online business meeting platform will act as both an onsite networking tool and a concierge service, helping attendees […]