Airport Operations Categories
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Airport Management
Advisory and management services covering the day-to-day running and commercial performance of an airport, including airport management contracts, operational oversight and performance improvement. Distinct from the operational data platforms and ground-process systems grouped elsewhere under Airport Operations.
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Airport Operational Data Systems
Platforms that collect and analyse airport-wide operational data to support coordinated decision-making across ground handlers, airlines and airport authorities. This includes airport collaborative decision-making (A-CDM) tools, performance dashboards and reporting systems that track metrics such as turnaround times, gate utilisation and delays, drawing on operational data rather than passenger-facing information.
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Baggage Handling
A directory of suppliers who provide baggage handling, loading and transportation services and solutions such as conveying equipment and technology, and dollies as well as all the latest news about the area.
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Ground Handling IT Systems
A directory of suppliers providing software and digital tools that streamline and optimise ground handling operations. This includes systems for aircraft turnaround management, load control and weight & balance and stand allocation. These solutions improve real-time coordination between staff, equipment and processes on the apron, helping airports and ground handlers increase efficiency, reduce delays and enhance safety.
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Ground Support Equipment
A directory of suppliers who provide ground support equipment such as pushback tractors, de-icing trucks, boarding bridges, refuelling trucks, passenger stairs and more.
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Intermodal Connections | Parking
The suppliers in this section deal with all aspects of intermodal airport facilities, such as public transport connections and airport parking. Suppliers might provide management services, or manufacture equipment such as ticketing facilities.
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Maintenance
All airport maintenance services and operations, for both airside and landside (terminal) areas.
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Terminal Operations Management
A directory of suppliers who provide digital solutions for terminal operations. This section covers areas such as cybersecurity, building control and baggage tracking. You will also find all the latest news about these suppliers and the sector here.
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Terminal Property Management
A directory of airport industry suppliers who provide property management services for airport terminals. You will also find all the latest news about the sector here.
Airport Operations News
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Electric Vehicle Technology and Why it Matters
Oshkosh gives a brief breakdown of different kinds of electric-based vehicle systems, stressing the importance of the move to electric power…
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US: NARTP Awarded $2.25 Million to Advance Airfield Automation
The National Aerospace Research & Technology Park (NARTP) has been awarded 2.249 million USD to advance airfield automation technologies.
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Menzies Pilots Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure at LAX
Menzies is piloting Mullen electric vans and Loop charging infrastructure across its operations at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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Smiths Detection Contract to Upgrade Airport Checkpoint Security
Smiths Detection has been awarded a contract to equip five international airports with digitally advanced security screening technology.
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Qatar Airways Introduces Electronic BAGTAG Service
Qatar Airways has become the first airline in the Middle East to offer electronic BAGTAG services to its passengers.
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Frankfurt Airport to Introduce a Biometric Passenger Journey
Frankfurt Airport has teamed up with SITA and NEC to introduce a biometric passenger journey across all terminals and airlines.
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Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Begins North Parking Deck Renewal Project
Hartsfield-Jackson is continuing its Parking Deck Renewal and Replacement Project by commencing the overhaul of its North parking deck.
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Inverness Airport Rail Station Opens in Scotland
Scotland's Transport Minister has opened Inverness Airport rail station, with passenger trains arriving and departing from 3 February.
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BEUMER Group – Passenger Terminal Expo
BEUMER Group will be attending Passenger Terminal Expo in Amsterdam 14-16 March 2023 to discuss its latest developments and installations.
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Aviation CIOs Ramp Up to Meet Demands of Swift Recovery
Airports and airlines are ramping up their investment in technology to digitalise their operations and speed up the passenger journey.
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UK to Reinstate Airport Slot Regulations for Airlines
The UK government has announced that airport slot rules will be restored to pre-pandemic levels for the upcoming travel periods.
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SITA Partners with Zamna to Digitise Travel Processes
SITA & Zamna Technologies are innovating travel processes with cutting-edge technology to strengthen airline, airport, and border solutions.
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Raven SR and H2 Dynamics to Develop Hydrogen Facilities for Ground Operations
Raven SR has signed a MoU with H3 Dynamics to collaborate on waste-to-hydrogen energy systems for airport ground operations.
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PAX MX2 Security Screening System Installed at Frankfurt Airport
The first installation of Vanderlande’s PAX MX2 security screening system recently went into operation at Frankfurt Airport.
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LAX Electrifies APM Track at Maintenance & Storage Facility
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has electrified the track at the Maintenance & Storage Facility for its APM system.
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API to Manage Virgin Atlantic's Disrupted Passengers
API has been selected by Virgin Atlantic to manage their network-wide disrupted passengers’ accommodation and transportation needs.
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Smiths Detection Launches Smart Tray Return System
Smiths Detection has announced the launch of its next generation, fully automated tray return system, the iLane A20.
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GTAA Awards Contract to JCAII for Replacement of EMBs at CDF
The Greater Toronto Airport Authority has awarded JCAII a contract to provide its EMB technology at one of the largest CDFs in the world.
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Schiphol Airport to Renew Baggage Basements
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is upgrading its baggage basements to enhance operations and improve working conditions for its employers.
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Independent Suspensions in ARFF Vehicle Design
Oshkosh argues the case for always incorporating Independent Suspensions when designing Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicles.
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US: Siemens Logistics to Upgrade Baggage Handling at AUS
Siemens Logistics is installing a new outbound baggage handling system (BHS) at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Texas.
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Weitz Company to Upgrade PHX Terminal 4 Baggage Handling System
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) has selected the Weitz Company to upgrade its Terminal 4 Baggage Handling System (BHS).
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London: Luton DART Automated People Mover to Open This Year
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Phoenix Sky Harbor Opens PHX Sky Train Extension
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) has opened the final stage of the PHX Sky Train extension in time for busy holiday travel.