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High fliers
The aviation market is booming, and many airlines, such as those owned by the Lufthansa Group, are having to grow rapidly in order to keep up with demand. Carmine Frisk speaks to Alex Tolweth, director of sales for eastern Germany at Lufthansa, about advances and opportunities in the aviation industry.
Keep safety measures on track
As the volume of air traffic around the world continues to grow faster than the infrastructure it uses, the pressure is on to maintain high levels of safety. As runway excursions account for a large percentage of incidents, we speak to ICAO representatives about how the Global Runway Safety Action Plan mitigates the risk.
Best in the west
Bristol Airport has recently achieved the second stage of the Airport Carbon Accreditation scheme, an award given to businesses that map, reduce and optimise their carbon neutrality. Neil Thompson talks with James Shearman, the airport’s head of sustainability, about being recognised for reducing emissions, how his organisation has achieved it and the stages ahead.
SRV to begin work on Helsinki-Vantaa Airport Terminal 2 expansion
Finavia, formerly the Finnish Civil Aviation Administration, has made the implementation decision on extension and modification work at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport’s Terminal 2, enabling construction company SRV to initiate preliminary work
MAG gets approval for London Stansted Airport expansion
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has secured approval from the Uttlesford District Council for its planning application to increase the capacity of London Stansted Airport from 35 million passengers to 43 million a year
Saudi Arabia to develop Marib Airport in Yemen
Saudi Arabia has announced a new airport development project in Yemen, which will accommodate two million travellers a year.
Is airport public Wi-Fi cyber-secure?
Earlier this year, cybersecurity experts Coronet published a report ranking the US airports where passengers are most likely to be hacked if they sign in via a public Wi-Fi network. But just how risky is it to connect to public Wi-Fi in an airport? Elliot Gardner finds out more.
Roadbridge, FCC JV wins Dublin Airport runway contract
A joint venture of Irish firm Roadbridge and Spanish infrastructure company FCC Construcción (FCC) has secured a contract for the construction of a new runway at Dublin Airport.
Ground broken on new Terminal One at Newark Liberty Airport in US
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has broken ground on new Terminal One at Newark Liberty International airport in New Jersey, US.
Construction begins on $3.8bn Western Sydney airport
Ground has been broken on Australia’s Western Sydney airport, which is expected to strengthen the economy, create infrastructure and boost jobs in the region