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Break the ice With a multitude of factors to take into consideration when preparing aircraft for takeoff, regulation is important. Accidents have occurred due to insufficient anti-icing and...
Back to business With a lack of staff causing chaos across the air travel sector post-Covid, digitalisation could be key to helping airports to get back up and running at full capacity, while...
Keen on green Referred to as the ‘greenest airport in India’, Noida International Airport plans to become the first net-zero energy-rated airport in the country – minimising energy usage...
Come rain or shine The impacts of climate change are already being felt by the aviation industry and will only become more prevalent in the future – from the rising sea levels and temperatures that...
Is AI cleared for take-off? As digital air traffic control towers continue to gain acceptance across the industry, the implementation of AI in this space is beginning to gain traction. Andrew Tunnicliffe speaks...
Finding calm in the storm How do you create the perfect oasis for people stopping over between different time zones? From lighting and soundproofing to designing a welcoming communal space, Kaunteya Chitnis...
Liquid refreshment Recent years have seen a quiet push take place across the air travel industry, implementing new 3D scanner systems that remove the requirement to restrict liquids over 100ml on...
Going green on the Red Sea Set to be completed in 2023, the Red Sea International Airport will serve as the gateway to one of the world’s most unique resorts, bringing the experience of a private aircraft...
First port of call With their vast footprint and plethora of towers, airports have remained largely unchanged for decades. But with the rise of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft...
The key to the kingdom In 2021, Bahrain International Airport opened a new, state-of-the-art terminal to the tune of $1.1bn. Four times the size of the legacy terminal, the upgrade enhances airport...
The cost of recovery With ‘use it or lose it’ rules reimplemented across the world, it is budget airlines that are seizing the moment, cutting seat costs and opening new routes in order to encourage...
As free as the air In December 2021, NATS implemented the biggest ever geographical airspace change in the UK, removing long-established air routes over Scotland and freeing aircraft to choose their...
A greener way of flying From international summits to pledges by individual companies, the fight against climate change is impossible to avoid. This is increasingly true when it comes to aviation, with...
Haunted skies As debate rages over airlines running so-called ‘ghost flights’ in order to keep their flight slots at airports, many in the industry have pushed for the pre-Covid ‘use it or lose...
See the light It’s said that necessity is the mother of invention, and that’s certainly been the case over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, as airports around the world have worked to implement...
The sky's the limit Drones are a potential game changer for airport operations, capable of carrying out all manner of tasks faster than any ground-based human team. Nicholas Kenny hears from...
Just warming up If they’re above or below a certain latitude, airports have always had to face freezing winter storms and all the challenges they bring. Naturally, solutions from de-icing chemicals...
Adapt to survive The UK’s largest airport has lost £3.4bn in revenue since the beginning of the pandemic and passenger numbers are still down by 60% compared with pre-Covid-19 figures – yet, Heathrow...
Frictionless travel Designed with the future of seamless travel in mind, Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport is scheduled to begin operation in 2026. Andrew Barnett speaks to...
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