Fraport AG will begin using real-time predictive runway arrival times, so called ‘ELDTs’ (Estimated Landing Times) delivered via FlightAware’s Firehose feed as an additional data source in the further optimization of airport operations at their home base of Frankfurt Airport. Fraport is one of the leading managers in the global airport business with activities at […]
DFW International Airport along with its partner Emirates Airlines, has introduced one-step biometric boarding on its daily DFW-DXB flight, eliminating the need for a boarding pass at the departure gate. Customers travelling on EK222 have the option of using the biometrics one-step process where they simply arrive at the gate where a tablet takes their […]
Autonomous vehicle specialist, Aurrigo, claims to come up with a new way of transporting luggage around airports, citing the successful trial of the world’s first automomoted baggage dolly at London’s Heathrow Airport as an example of just what can be achieved. The company was approached by International Airlines Group (IAG) to use its driverless expertise […]
Bristol Airport hosted a Capri autonomous pod as part of its Autonomous Vehicle Breakfast Meeting, giving key stakeholders an opportunity to better understand the future of connected and autonomous vehicles at airports. The event began with an introduction from Dave Lees, CEO of Bristol Airport, who started the session by highlighting the opportunities that flying […]
Exhibitors at this fall’s Aircraft Interiors Expo Los Angeles are gearing up to highlight the future trends and products transforming cabin interiors and the passenger experience. With a host of new products on show, from seating materials to flooring and interior paints and coverings, attendees can see for themselves what is new in cabin and […]
Vilnius Airport prepares for an important stage of reconstruction – reconstruction of a part of the apron located in the Northern part of the airport has been planned. The upgrading of the apron will help ensure safety of flights, more convenient movement and more effective parking of aircrafts at the airport; also, more advanced aircraft […]
Government announces £150 million investment to upgrade Gatwick Airport train station Holidaymakers and commuters to benefit from a larger concourse, five new lifts and eight new escalators Improvements set to reduce train delays and provide easier connections across the south east Tens of millions of rail passengers travelling to and from Gatwick Airport will benefit […]
Leading UK ground transport and accommodation provider CMAC, has acquired Spanish based company, Aircinks Solutions. Operating for 10 years, Aircinks has built a solid foundation serving and supporting airlines across Spain, Portugal and Morocco, during flight disruption. Following the launch of CMAC operations in Greece last year, the expansion into Spain sees the Lancashire head […]
OmniServ, part of ABM Industries and the UK’s leading airline and airport assistance service provider, has secured a new multi-year contract for the provision of services for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM) at Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA), following a successful re-tender bid. The contract will see OmniServ build on the existing partnership and continue […]
London Stansted has officially opened its first multi-storey car park, the latest phase in its transformation project. The 2,700 space, six-storey car park is located within a short walking distance of the terminal and boosts the number of short-stay car parking spaces available at the airport to more than 7,000. “We’re investing millions to improve […]
