The security measures imposed by the US government to replace the previous in-cabin laptop ban are coming into force On October 26, 2017. Expanded explosive trace detection and the short security interviews with passengers are among the new measures, which will affect 180 airlines worldwide and over 300 thousand passengers arriving in US daily. The […]
American Airlines, in coordination with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Miami-Dade Aviation Department, has launched two automated security screening lanes in Terminal D at Miami International Airport (MIA). These new automated screening lanes incorporate technology and screening station modifications that enhance security effectiveness while decreasing the time travelers spend in security screening. The equipment […]
From October 29, London Southend airport passengers will be able to connect to Aer Lingus transatlantic services and complete US pre-clearance in Dublin Airport, ahead of their onward journey to the US and Canada when booking direct with Aer Lingus or with a travel agent. This new service is being made possible by the introduction […]
Memphis International Airport (MEM) has partnered with technology company Aira Airport Network on expanded services for blind or low-vision passengers. Through the new program, passengers traveling to and from MEM can access the Aira Airport network powered by its Site Access technology, and connect with professional agents who act as visual interpreters. The Aira app […]
A former UK Border Force head is behind a new organisation that aims to strengthen border management globally. The International Border Management and Technologies Association (IBMATA) is the brainchild of Tony Smith, who also led the UK government’s border security programme for London 2012 which saw three million athletes, coaches, spectators and officials processed at the […]
The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has awarded London City Airport the ERA Airport of the Year 2017 at the association’s annual General Assembly in Athens. The airport’s Chief Commercial Officer, Richard Hill, collected the award in front of an audience of airport and aviation industry figures on the evening of Wednesday 18 October. An […]
Kharkiv City Council made a plea to Ukraine’s government and Prime Minister Vladimir Groisman to interfere in communication with the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and ask it not to expand the existing ban on flights over Eastern Ukraine. The Council‘s statement asks Ukraine‘s government „not to allow to close the airspace over Kharkiv“. It […]
An efficient and flexible workforce planning system is essential for airport ground handling. topsystem Systemhaus GmbH has developed a new workforce and shift planning tool to optimise the time-consuming organisation of employees. The rostering software APHIS (Aviation Personnel Handling and Information System) is tailored to the exact requirements of ground handlers. It uses all information […]
Real estate developer Edgemoor Infrastructure has revealed the preliminary design plans for the new terminal at Kansas City International Airport in Missouri. This follows Edgemoor’s appointment as the lead developer responsible for designing, building and financing the new terminal in late September. The redeveloped facility will cover approximately 750,000ft² and will include 35 gates with […]
Aberdeen International Airport’s new extension building was officially opened by HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, or Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Rothesay, as she is known in Scotland on the 4th October 2017. HRH arrived at the North East transport hub this morning at 10:45 to the sound of Aberdeen Airport employee, Karen Bain, playing […]
