Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) has been awarded a project to upgrade the existing hold baggage lines and install new conveyors in the South Terminal at London Gatwick Airport in the UK. The contract includes the supply and replacement of new baggage conveyors and mechanical equipment in the main baggage hall, as well […]
Vision-Box, a developer of automated border control solutions, has partnered with British Airways (BA) and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to trial facial recognition technology at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in California. BA passengers, bound for London Heathrow Airport, have their photo captured by the e-Gate system, which is then sent to CBP […]
Birmingham Airport has started a multi-million-pound programme of development works to improve the passenger journey through the airport terminal. The works include redeveloping the security processing area to provide more boarding card gates, a dedicated security preparation area and a refreshed waiting area with new flooring and lighting. Commenting on the investment, David Winstanley, COO […]
The Bulgarian Air Traffic Services Authority (BULATSA) has awarded a contract to Micro Nav Limited (Micro Nav) to extend BULATSA’s training simulator functionality through the implementation of a Real Time Simulation Platform (RTSP). Working with other industry-leading companies, Harris Orthogon and Think Research, Micro Nav will also support BULATSA in the preparation and execution of […]
The planning process for Heathrow expansion is now firmly underway, as the airport today launches what is set to be one of the largest public consultations in the country’s history. Heathrow’s consultation is a major milestone in delivering an expanded airport – Europe’s largest privately funded infrastructure project, and the best way to keep the […]
Copenhagen Airport has named 10 of the 25 new shops, cafes and restaurants to be featured at Terminal 2 ahead of its opening in June. Among the new offerings include The Bird – Kissmeyer, Tapa del Toro and Cocks & Cows, in addition to international favorites Espresso House and Pret A Manger. The expansion of […]
Manchester Airport is flying high after being named the UK’s best airport, for a fourth year running, at the Globe Awards hosted by Travel Weekly. The UK’s third largest airport fought off competition from the likes of Heathrow, Liverpool and Birmingham to receive the accolade. The award comes after a magnificent 2017 for Manchester Airport, […]
French airport operator Vinci has been selected as the preferred bidder for the operation of Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport in Serbia. The 25-year concession includes the ongoing operation and maintenance of the airport, as well as the extension and modernization of the terminal and runways. The contract is expected to be signed in the first […]
Korean technology developer LG Electronics has unveiled the latest additions to its CLOi range of work robots at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, running from January 9-12, 2018. The new additions include a serving robot, porter robot and shopping cart robot, which follow the airport guide and cleaning robots showcased at CES […]
London Gatwick ended 2017 with its busiest December on record, as 3.2 million passengers travelled through the airport during the festive month, an increase of 1.5% year-on-year. 45.6 million passengers used the airport in 2017, +5.2% on 2016. After a year of continued booming growth in Gatwick’s long-haul connections, with new routes including Singapore, Rwanda, […]
