Future Airport March 2006

Feature Articles



	Whether to Fly: The Ice Issue A new system being introduced in many US airports is able to provide real-time, weather-based information.

	LEDs Light the Way Huw Kidwell investigates the latest developments in LED airfield lighting and guidance systems.

	Driving Down Delays Much progress has been made in shortening en route delays in Europe.

	Building the Future Today The aviation industry is not just waiting for the future to happen, says Nicholas Sabatini of the FAA.

	Brighter Outlook for Weather Data As air traffic increases, weather information provided by meteorological services will play a crucial safety role.



	From Make-weight to High-flyer PHL's Charles Isdell outlines how the airport has made its concessions programme such a huge success.



	The Hands-on Route to Airport Investment Success Taking a highly active role in the operation and management of your airport investments is the way forward.

	Caribbean Airport Development Trinidad and Tobago is to spend up to $2bn on its air and sea transport infrastructure.



	Safety in the Skies Security measures at airports must be updated in the face of a continuing terrorist threat.

	Safe and Sound We must balance the need for watertight security with the desire to make airports as passenger friendly as possible.



	Growth is in the Air Accommodating the sky-high demand for air travel will require a significant increase in runway capacity.

	Adapting to Survive: An Industry Overview The air transport industry is responding to intense pressure with innovations and improvements to the way it operates.



	Change on the Horizon The air transport industry must shake off its outdated thinking, writes Giovanni Bisignani of IATA.



	Indianapolis Airport Terminal Leads the Way Huw Kidwell reports on the design of an advanced new terminal at Indianapolis Airport.



	A380 Operations Ready for Take-off Airports such as Singapore Changi are leading the way in preparing their infrastructure for the arrival of this giant.




	Tools of the Trade Powerful new IT and communications systems are playing a vital role in today's airport industry.

	Common IT Platform Delivers Star Performance The implementation of a common IT platform can dramatically improve airlines' competitiveness.

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