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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Heathrow’s new “Fly Quiet and Clean” report shows airlines are increasingly using the quietest, cleanest aircraft in their routes to Britain’s hub airport. The report ranks the 50 busiest airlines operating at Heathrow from April to June this year, based on seven noise and emissions metrics. The latest results come as Heathrow hits a noise […]
Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) has entered into a Sister Airport agreement with the Chongqing Airport Group of China, which will see the two airports share expertise on operational and commercial development and tourism market development. The Sister Airport agreement reflects the close ties between Brisbane and Chongqing developed under the Sister City relationship since 2005. […]
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the plans to award $264 million in airport infrastructure grants to 95 airports in 31 states across the United States as part of the an Airport Improvement Program. “The Airport Improvement Program helps to maintain our aviation infrastructure and supports safety, capacity, security and environmental improvements,” said US Department […]
