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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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Data Management
This section includes all data-based aspects of airport operations. For example, passenger counting, operations scheduling and security aspects such as CCTV and surveillance systems.
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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.
Airport Operations News
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Schiphol's Polderbaan Runway Closed for 13 Weeks for Maintenance
Major maintenance is being carried out on the Polderbaan Runway at Schiphol Airport, with an area of 600,000 square metres being renovated.
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Refurbishment and Upgrade of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
The JKIA upgrade of the departure halls will improve the check-in, security screening, retail operations and passenger lounge experience.
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BLR Airport’s South Runway Upgraded to CAT IIIB
The upgraded South Runway at BLR can now facilitate landing with a Runway Visual Range as low as 50 meters and take-offs at 125 metres.
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Swissport Wins Contract with Airlines of the Lufthansa Group
Swissport has been awarded a seven year contract by the Lufthansa Group, securing significant business volumes at Switzerland’s airports.
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daa Seeks Amendments to Dublin's North Runway Mode of Operation
Under the planning application lodged today, daa is proposing the introduction of a noise quota system at night for Dublin's North Runway.
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London City Celebrates Completion of Key Airfield Infrastructure Projects
London City has improved its airfield infrastructure with the construction of a full-length parallel taxiway and eight new stands.
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Newcastle Airport on Track for Net Zero 2035 with UK Airport First
Newcastle has become the first airport in the UK to operate a fully electric, zero emission airside bus with hopes of Net Zero by 2035.
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Malta Launches Apron X Investment with a Call for Tenders
Malta's multi-million investment – Apron X – calls for tenders for the development of a new aircraft parking area and supporting facilities.
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WFS Deploys Descartes’ Bluetooth Tracking Technology
WFS, the world’s largest air cargo handler, will offer enhanced real-time shipment tracking with Bluetooth readers from Descartes.
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Vilnius Airport Completes Taxiway Renovation
An important stage of aerodrome reconstruction works has been completed at Vilnius Airport with two aircraft taxiways being modernised.
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Huntsville Completes Taxiway “C” Phase 4C and 4D, Opens for Operation
The multimillion-dollar taxiway project serves to minimize mid-field runway crossings and increase safety on the airfield at Huntsville.
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Robot Enhances Cleaning at Key West International
Key West is the first Florida airport to implement a new autonomous robot that eradicates 99.9% of pathogens (inclusive of COVID-19).
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BNA to Close Center of Terminal Lobby as Expansion Continues
The Terminal lobby is being closed to facilitate the next phase of construction, bringing enhanced facilities to BNA’s central terminal.
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Forecourt Access Charge Announced at Heathrow
The forecourt charge, expected to be around £5, is part of Heathrow's response to the £1.5bn losses incurred in 2020.
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Liege Airport Reaches 1 Million Tonnes of Cargo Transported
Liege Airport is celebrating a historic and symbolic day - 1 million tonnes of cargo have passed through the airport since 1996.
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ParkIT Powers New Manchester Airport Contact-Free Valet Car-Park
ParkIT has completed its latest implementation at Manchester Airport, offering a fully automated and self-service experience.
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San Francisco Fire Department Gains Three Oshkosh Strikers
Oshkosh Airport Products has delivered three Striker® 8x8 ARFF vehicles to the San Francisco International Airport in California.
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Akron-Canton Debuts $37 Million Gate Modernization
The Akron-Canton modernization project, is the final element of a 10-year, $115 million capital improvement campaign.
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Leipzig/Halle Continuing Double-Digit Growth for Freight Volumes
Air cargo volumes grew by 8.4% to more than 1.11 million tonnes during the first ten months of the year for Leipzig/Halle (LEJ).
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Success for AeroGround Berlin
Aeroground Berlin has become the biggest ground handler at the new Berlin Airport, by gaining Lufthansa and Eurowings as new clients.
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Munich Receives Innovation Award for Sustainable Mobility
Munich Airport have taken a step further towards sustainable mobility with the pilot test of a passenger bus that runs on liquid methane.
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Auckland Airport Brings Forward Next Major Runway Project
Auckland Airport has confirmed plans for a second major maintenance project on its runway, again taking advantage of a reduction in flights.
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Finavia to Close Runway 1 of Helsinki Airport for the Winter
The airport’s Runway 1 will be closed for six months following a dramatic decrease in the number of flights due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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BLR Becomes First in India to Record Positive Growth in Cargo Volumes
International cargo is leading the recovery which has been BLR record growth in freight in September 2020 compared to last year.