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A21’s fight against human trafficking
Human trafficking has been called the fastest-growing global crime, affecting every country in the world. Future Airport meets Charlie Blythe, manager at A21 a non-profit organisation working with some of the world’s largest airports to find out what can be done to fight modern slavery.
Privatisation pioneer BAA: Broekema’s take on trends
The British Airport Authority’s transfer to private ownership in the 1980s sparked an increase in privatisation. Future Airport debates the positive and negative aspects of this trend with Gerben Broekema, an independent consultant based in the Netherlands, and former head of Royal Schiphol Group’s strategy and international development.
Bird controlling radar to mitigate collisions at airports
The majority of bird collisions occur near or at airports. Future Airport speaks with Mogans Hanson, a wildlife biologist who has worked at Copenhagen Airport for 25 years, to find out what can be done to alleviate the problem.
Future of facial recognition: the Finland experiment
Helsinki Airport is the leading northern European transit airport for long-haul traffic. Earlier this year, Finnair enlisted a group of frequent flyers in a facial recognition trial that could provide a glimpse into the everyday future of air travel. Stephen Hall speaks with Heikki Koski, vice-president and director of passenger management at Helsinki Airport, about ‘hands in the pockets’ travelling.
Leighton Asia, Chun Wo Construction to deliver Hong Kong Airport works
The Airport Authority Hong Kong has selected Leighton Asia, along with joint venture partner Chun Wo Construction and Engineering Company Limited (Chun Wo), to construct the AUD390m ($295m) Terminal 2 (T2) foundation and substructure works at Hong Kong International Airport.
ADFD sanctions $50 million loan for Maldives airport
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has sanctioned $50 million (AED183.65 million) concessionary loan to develop the Velana International Airport in Malé, Maldives.
Streamlining passenger check-ins through self-bagdrop technology and biometrics
Future Airport talks to Paul Hickox, head of global airport sales for Rockwell Collins, about how the firm is weaving together biometrics, self-bagdrop technology and cloud computing to streamline the passenger check-in experience.
Upgraded airport opens up tourism around Victoria Falls
An upgraded international airport has opened up countless tourism opportunities for the area around Victoria Falls. The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe reveals what’s in store for visitors to the heart of Africa.
Deploying the Internet of Things at airports
The internet of things is changing the way airports operate. Shane Zbrodoff, managing director of Pilot Project International, talks to Rod James about the potential of the technology, the smart ways to deploy it and the progress made.
Tocumen International Airport expansion reflects Panama’s socioeconomic growth
Tocumen International Airport’s expansion project reflects socioeconomic progress and the growth in tourism in Panama. The operator outlines the exciting next phases in the development of the Latin American nation’s premier transport hub.