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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Nokia Shanghai Bell to Deploy Next-Generation Network at HKIA
A new, high-bandwidth, mission-critical Nokia IP/MPLS network will support tower operations at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).
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Hudson to Open Airport Stores Using Amazon’s Just Walk Out Technology
The first Hudson store to implement Amazon’s contactless technology will open in the first quarter of 2021 at Dallas Love Field Airport.
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Phoenix Fire Department at Sky Harbor Adds Oshkosh Striker 8x8 to Fleet
The Phoenix Fire Department’s new Striker 8x8 ARFF vehicle from Oshkosh is fully prepared with firefighting agent capacity.
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Ostend-Bruges Airport Cargo Results More Than Doubled in 2020
Ostend Airport ends 2020 with excellent cargo results. The traded volume increased by 112.7% last year to 52,659 tonnes.
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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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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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Virtual Concessions 'Meet and Greets' for New Terminal at KCI
The vision for the Build KCI Concessions Program is customer-centric, providing a sense of place and integrating the spirit of Kansas City.
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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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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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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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Fraport Develops Data Exchange Platform for Cargo Handling
Fraport AG is developing an innovative digital data exchange platform for freight handling at Frankfurt Airport.