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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Smiths Detection Launches Hi-Scan 7555 DV Dual-View X-Ray Scanner
Smiths Detection has launched the new HI-SCAN 7555 DV dual-view X-ray scanner with increased operational efficiency.
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Frankfurt Airport to Expand Its Electrified Ground Services Fleet
The State of Hesse is providing Fraport AG with 690,000 EUR to help electrify Frankfurt Airport's (FRA) ground services.
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Germany: WheelTug and Düsseldorf Airport to Study Feasibility of Electric Taxiing
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FAA Awards $31 Million to Expand Cargo Infrastructure at US Airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded more than 31 million USD to expand cargo infrastructure at nine airports in the US.
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Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program for the GTAA
AECOM, Alectra Energy Solutions, and Enwave to execute greenhouse gas reduction program for the Greater Toronto Airports Authority.
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5 Guidelines to Make Your Airport Operation Easier
For small to mid-sized airports, the automation of data handling can minimise errors, raise data quality and make airport operation easier.
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Delta and Joby Aviation to Offer Home-to-Airport eVTOL Transportation
Delta Air Lines has partnered with Joby Aviation to deliver a home-to-airport eVTOL transportation service to Delta customers.
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UL Solutions Launches New Standard for Electric Ground Support Equipment
UL Solutions has launched a new service and standard for evaluating lithium-ion battery-powered electric ground support equipment at airport…
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SITA Partners with Versa Networks on Bespoke SD-WAN Solution
SITA has announced a new partnership with Versa Networks that will launch SITA Connect Go, a multi-tenant edge Secure SD-WAN solution.
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Lödige Industries to Automate Cargo Facility at JFK
Aeroterm has selected Lödige Industries to automate the cargo system at John F. Kennedy International Airport‘s (JFK) new facility.
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Gatwick Airport Breaks Ground on Electric Forecourt®
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and GRIDSERVE have started construction on the airport's Electric Forecourt®.
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DFW Orders Sustainable Shuttle Buses
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has ordered 22 CNG-powered buses and four Axess EVO-BE battery-electric buses from ENC.
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Smiths Detection Launches Open Architecture Initiative
Smiths Detection has announced the ‘Ada Initiative’, driving forward the development and implementation of responsible Open Architecture.
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MEA Adopts SITA’s Cloud-Based Baggage Reconciliation System
Middle East Airlines adopts SITA's cloud-based baggage reconciliation system to boost efficiency at Rafic Hariri International Airport.
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Stuttgart Airport Deploys Autonomous Snow Clearing Vehicles
Aebi Schmidt Group and Flughafen Stuttgart are testing autonomous snow clearing vehicles and equipment at Stuttgart airport.
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Italy: Torino Airport Achieves Zero-Emission Aircraft Turnaround
Torino Airport is deploying an electrically powered fleet of ground handling vehicles to achieve zero-emission aircraft turnarounds.
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DFW to Deploy Upgraded Aircraft Docking Technology
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has become the first airport to order ADB SAFEGATE’s latest visual docking guidance system.
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dnata to Trial AeroVect's Autonomous Ground Support Equipment
Aircraft ground handler, dnata has partnered with AeroVect to pilot and deploy its autonomous ground support equipment.
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BagsID Showcases Baggage Recognition Technology at Aeroporti di Roma
BagsID has successfully deployed its mobile recognition app at the Aeroporti di Roma Innovation Hub incubator programme.
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PHL Breaks Ground on SEPTA Platform Rehabilitation Project
Work is now underway on the SEPTA Platform Rehabilitation project at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
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Embracing the Change and Adopting Biometrics beyond US Exit
As international travel resumes, US airports are under mounting pressure to adopt a US biometric exit solution.
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SITA Opens the Door to New Partners as It Embarks on a New Path to Growth
SITA has announced the launch of a partnership program aimed at joining hands with key partners as it embarks on a new path to growth.
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Jersey Airport to Support Hydrogen-Powered Flights
Ports of Jersey, Blue Islands and Universal Hydrogen have announced a collaboration to power flights to and from Jersey Airport with hydroge…
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Jamaica to Adopt SITA’s Digital Travel Declaration to Streamline Inbound Travel
Jamaica will adopt SITA’s Digital Travel Declaration solution allowing travellers to submit all documentation through one secure platform.