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Reach for the sky: smart air travel
Passenger needs are constantly evolving and airports in emerging economies are stepping up to the mark. Christian Doherty talks to Steve Lee, CIO at Changi Airport Group, about how implementing changes smartly and using the latest technology will keep passengers, airlines and the airport happy.
Wave to the future of scanning
Thanks to its deployment of full-body scanners, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has long been identified as a bellwether when it comes to passenger security. Ross Davies talks to senior security officer Bart Mos about the benefits of millimetre-wave scanners over competing technologies in light of ongoing privacy and safety concerns.
Keeping the lights on
Airport lighting plays a vital and unheralded role in the safe and efficient operation of airports of all sizes. Failure of lighting systems can lead to significant safety issues, and effective maintenance is therefore vital to ensure high availability and low downtime. James Bridges reports on why training of maintenance personnel should be a high priority.
Volume control
Protecting local communities while ensuring an airport is operating at its maximum capacity is no easy feat, but it’s one that the team at Budapest Airport is committed to achieving. Elly Earls talks to Gábor Szarvas about how the airport’s comprehensive noise-reduction strategy balances operating efficiency with the protection of local residents.
The cold war: airport snow clearance
Keeping airports and aircraft free of snow is a critical element of commercial aviation operations during winter, ensuring the safety of passengers and keeping costly delays to a minimum. James Lawson talks to Nic Nilsen, CEO of Oslo Airport, about the Norwegian hub’s world-leading snow-removal technology and training techniques.
Growing pains: the global airport industry market report
Business intelligence specialist ICD Research reports on key market trends, marketing spend and sales strategies in the global airport industry in 2013–14.
American dream: putting Boeing’s 787 Dreamliners back in the air
After battery problems grounded dozens of Boeing 787 Dreamliners in January of this year, the aircraft has finally been recertified as fit to fly. Future Airport speaks to Boeing about how it overcame this technical challenge and the market response so far to this ultra-fuel-efficient plane.
Altered states: rebranding American Airlines
In an effort to move on from its 2011 bankruptcy, American Airlines is undergoing an extensive rebranding. Central to the company’s new strategy is the purchase of 20 Boeing 777-300ERs. Jack Wittels talks to managing director of onboard products Alice Liu about the company’s overarching vision for a modern American Airlines and why the firm has opted for the 300ER.
All routes leads to Abu Dhabi
As a discussion between airlines and airports, route development has traditionally been an exclusive club. However, the past decade has seen tourism authorities play an increasing role in this process, with TCA Abu Dhabi being a trailblazer in the field. Mark Brierley speaks to quality and performance manager Mohammed al Dhaheri to find out what the future holds.
Malaysia Airlines aims high
Strong recent quarterly results, a new fleet of A380s and becoming a member of the oneworld alliance are all signs that Malaysia Airlines is leaving behind a legacy of unprofitability, lost routes and market share challenges. Carl Friedmann talks to the company’s group chief executive Ahmad Jauhari Yahya about the climb into clearer skies.