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Hungary for success: Routes Europe 2013
Routes Europe is poised to cement its status as the continent’s preeminent routes development event as stakeholders from across the aviation industry prepare to gather in the Hungarian capital of Budapest in May for Routes Europe 2013.
IATA applauds ICAO-CAEP agreement on a more stringent noise standard for aircraft and progress on aircraft CO2 standard
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the agreement on a new noise standard with more stringent requirements for future aircraft achieved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
A solid grounding: training the key to effective ground handling
Ground handling best practice can help an airport to run smoothly and safely, and its successful implementation owes much to the talented workforce involved in ground operations. Mark Brierley speaks to Dimitrios Sanos of IATA to find out the role effective training plays in keeping ground staff on top of their game.
Boeing 787 Dreamliners grounded by regulators
With the grounding of a number of Boeing’s new flagship 787 Dreamliner aircraft in recent weeks, US and Japanese regulators have demanded an investigation into their airworthiness, with all 50 operational aircraft being ordered out of service in the US, Japan and Europe.
The future of forecasting: aviation meteorology
Weather has a significant impact on airport operations and the integration of aviation meteorology with air traffic management will be a top priority in the years ahead. Jim Banks talks to aviation meteorology consultant Dr Alan Hisscott about the challenge of dealing with the forces of nature.
World ATM Congress becomes central location for air traffic professionals
Active participants from more than 100 countries attended World ATM Congress in February in Madrid.
FTEJerez presents its ATC training courses
Flight Training Europe (FTEJerez), an internationally renowned pilot and air traffic control training organisation based in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, presented its portfolio of premium training solutions at the World ATM Congress in Madrid.
Emirates extends presence in Eastern Europe
Emirates touched down in Warsaw on 6 February 2013, marking the airline’s first scheduled service to Poland and 129th international destination.
Safety in harmony: standardising runway safety assessment
Central to the safety of airport operations are the surface friction characteristics of the runway, and in an ideal world the accurate measurement of pavement conditions that are affected by surface contaminants would be standardised around the globe. Mark Brierley investigates the ICAO’s attempts to achieve this goal.
The great leap upwards: Asian commercial aviation soars
Rising affluence and a new appetite for travel are changing the face of Asian commercial aviation. Tony Griffin, senior vice-president at Airport Strategy and Marketing, talks to Philip Kleinfeld about route development and liberalisation in the region.