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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IAG Cargo Trials First Electric Terminal Tractor at London Heathrow
IAG Cargo has begun trials of its first Terberg electric terminal tractor at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
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Netherlands: Twente Airport Hosts Electric Flying Lessons
Twente Airport is hosting an E-Flight Academy pop-up from 6 September, which will allow pilots to trial flying an electric plane.
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UK Skies Protected by C4i Pty Ltd Secure Voice Communication System
C4i Pty Ltd, member of the Frequentis Group, has provided its VOICE C2 voice over IP (VoIP) VCS for the UK's Ministry of Defence (MoD) Guard…
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Brisbane Airport Unveils Australia’s First All-Electric Refueller
Air bp will operate Australia's first all-electric refuelling vehicle to help reduce emissions at Brisbane Airport.
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Royal Netherlands Airforce Selects Frequentis Secure VCS as Most Economically Advantageous in Tender
The Royal Netherlands Air Force is replacing three end of life voice communication systems (VCS), selecting the Frequentis secure VCS.
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SITA Technology Helps Two Brazilian Airports Cope with the Surge in Travel
São Paulo-Guarulhos and RIOgaleão will upgrade their passenger processing technology by deploying solutions from SITA.
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Electric Shuttles to Operate at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Endera has delivered its fully electric shuttles to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) for use by ACE Parking.
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AGI Acquires ATS to Expand Ground Handling Services
Alliance Ground International (AGI) has acquired Airport Terminal Services (ATS) as part of its ongoing growth strategy.
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Digital Media Infrastructure Installed at LaGuardia Airport Terminal C
PANYNJ and Clear Channel Airports are deploying new digital media infrastructure at the region's airports, including LGA's new Terminal C.
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National Express Trials Electric Bus at London Stansted
National Express is trialling an electric bus to carry passengers from their gate to the plane at London Stansted Airport.
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Final Structural Beam Placed for LAX APM Stations
LAWA has placed the final structural steel beam for Los Angeles International Airport's (LAX) Automated People Mover (APM) stations.
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Agility Completes Acquisition of Menzies Aviation
Agility has finalised its acquisition of John Menzies PLC and will combine the company with its National Aviation Services (NAS) business.
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LAX Unveils First Train Car for Automated People Mover
LAX has unveiled the first Automated People Mover (APM) train car that will transform how passengers travel to and from the airport.
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Oakland International Airport Purchases 5 Electric Shuttle Buses
Oakland International Airport (OAK) has purchased five BYD electric buses to shuttle passengers between its parking facilities.
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Slovenia Control Enhances Area and Terminal Control Performance with Frequentis Software
Slovenia Control, ANSP for Slovenia, has selected Frequentis to upgrade the software of its Safety Nets for area and terminal control.
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SITA Unveils eVisa and ETA to Transform Borders and Boost Growth
SITA has announced the launch of SITA eVisa and SITA Electronic Travel Authorization to meet the rapidly growing demand for digital visa sys…
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AlbaStar to Deploy WheelTug Electric Taxi System
WheelTug has signed Spanish airline, AlbaStar as its Launch Customer for Europe to deploy the WheelTug electric taxi solution.
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Greenville-Spartanburg to Explore Automated Transit Network
The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission has voted to further explore an automated transit network at GSP Airport.
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Frequentis Continues VCS Replacement for Airservices Australia under the OneSKY Program
Airservices Australia has contracted Frequentis for a Bypass Voice Communication System to be used in the new Civil Military Air Traffic Man…
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All Airports in England to be Zero-Emission by 2040
At Farnborough International Airshow, the UK government released its Jet Zero strategy, mandating all airports to be zero-emission by 2040.
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Technology Will Help Restore Efficiency and Confidence in Aviation’s Baggage Processes
SITA discusses the evolution of baggage mishandling and the importance of maintaining effective baggage management processes.
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Major Apron Expansion at Kaunas Airport
Kaunas Airport, Lithuania's second-busiest civil airport, is to undergo major apron expansion, providing additional aircraft parking.
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Malaysia Airlines Signs Five-year Deal With SITA To Boost Connectivity Across Its Global Operations
Malaysia Airlines has renewed its partnership with SITA for a comprehensive upgrade that will link its global operations to its hub in Kuala…
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AI Captain: The Voyage to Discover the True Power of Data
The head of SITA’s Data Science and AI Center of Excellence, Montreal, explores the power of data for solving the air transport industry's c…