The latest content updates from the airport-technology.com web site http://www.airport-technology.com/ en-us http://www.airport-technology.com/ http://www.airport-technology.com/content/images/logo_big.gif http://www.airport-technology.com/news/newshong-kong-international-airport-passenger-traffic-rose-11-in-april-2013 http://www.airport-technology.com/news/newshong-kong-international-airport-passenger-traffic-rose-11-in-april-2013 Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) in China reported a 1.1% rise in its passenger traffic in April 2013 to 4.91 million, compared to 4.85 million served during the corresponding period in 2012. Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.airport-technology.com/news/newsterma-to-deploy-surface-movement-radars-at-two-brazilian-airports http://www.airport-technology.com/news/newsterma-to-deploy-surface-movement-radars-at-two-brazilian-airports Terma has received a contract from Saab’s subsidiary HITT Traffic, for the delivery and installation of three SCANTER 5502 Surface Movement Radar systems at two Brazilian Airports in Rio de Janeiro and Curitiba. Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.airport-technology.com/contractors/consult/synergi-solutions/pressdnv-software-launches-complete-risk-management-solution.html http://www.airport-technology.com/contractors/consult/synergi-solutions/pressdnv-software-launches-complete-risk-management-solution.html Structured and analytical risk management has direct effects on a company's ability to build a competitive advantage. In order to support organisations with one complete solution for managing operational, project and enterprise risk DNV Software has … Mon, 20 May 2013 15:53:00 GMT http://www.airport-technology.com/contractors/traffic/sita/presssingapore-changi-airport-sita-partner-innovation.html http://www.airport-technology.com/contractors/traffic/sita/presssingapore-changi-airport-sita-partner-innovation.html Global IT and communications provider SITA today announced a major partnership for innovation with Changi Airport Group (CAG), which manages Singapore's Changi Airport. The project was implemented in a record five months in which both organizations c… Mon, 20 May 2013 15:35:00 GMT http://www.airport-technology.com/news/newsfraport-delays-new-frankfurt-terminal-over-sluggish-traffic-growth http://www.airport-technology.com/news/newsfraport-delays-new-frankfurt-terminal-over-sluggish-traffic-growth Fraport, the owner of Frankfurt Airport in Germany, will delay the commissioning of its third passenger terminal by three years due to 'sluggish' air traffic growth. Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.airport-technology.com/news/newsnorthrop-grumman-installs-ip-based-airspace-communication-system-north-sea http://www.airport-technology.com/news/newsnorthrop-grumman-installs-ip-based-airspace-communication-system-north-sea Northrop Grumman's Europe-based air traffic management (ATM) systems subsidiary, together with the UK's air traffic management services provider (ANSP) NATS, has installed an airspace communication system in the North Sea to enhance air safety. Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.airport-technology.com/news/newspassenger-traffic-at-middle-east-and-asia-pacific-airports-grew-in-q1-aci http://www.airport-technology.com/news/newspassenger-traffic-at-middle-east-and-asia-pacific-airports-grew-in-q1-aci Passenger traffic at Middle East and Asia-Pacific airports rose 15.4% and 9.3% respectively during the first quarter of 2013 (Q1) compared to 2012, according to a latest report from Airports Council International (ACI). Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.airport-technology.com/news/newszinwave-installs-in-building-wireless-solution-in-two-middle-east-airports http://www.airport-technology.com/news/newszinwave-installs-in-building-wireless-solution-in-two-middle-east-airports UK-based wideband active Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) provider Zinwave has installed its TETRA in-building wireless coverage solutions in Queen Alia International Airport in Jordan and King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia. Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.airport-technology.com/news/newsus-faa-trials-technologies-to-reduce-wind-farms-impact-on-radar http://www.airport-technology.com/news/newsus-faa-trials-technologies-to-reduce-wind-farms-impact-on-radar The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has trialled technologies to address the impact of wind farms on radar, which could have a bearing on both civil aviation and security. Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.airport-technology.com/features/featurelife-of-leisure-world-top-airport-attractions/ http://www.airport-technology.com/features/featurelife-of-leisure-world-top-airport-attractions/ In a competitive market, top airports are rising above the crowd by offering state-of-the-art entertainment and leisure attractions for bored travellers. From in-house casinos and breweries to golf courses and museums, the world's best airports are e… Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.airport-technology.com/news/newstav-to-build-new-400m-terminal-at-riyadh-airport http://www.airport-technology.com/news/newstav-to-build-new-400m-terminal-at-riyadh-airport TAV Construction has won a $400m design and construction tender for the construction of new Terminal 5 at King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.airport-technology.com/contractors/baggage/vanderlande/2384256147001.html http://www.airport-technology.com/contractors/baggage/vanderlande/2384256147001.html Vanderlande Schiphol 2012 excl Subs SD Wed, 15 May 2013 14:18:00 GMT http://www.airport-technology.com/news/newsairbus-prosky-support-pbn-deployment-latin-america http://www.airport-technology.com/news/newsairbus-prosky-support-pbn-deployment-latin-america Airbus ProSky has collaborated with Latin American airline group Avianca and TACA to deploy performance-based navigation (PBN) procedures at airports in Central and South America. Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.airport-technology.com/news/newsmitsubishi-chiyoda-build-new-international-airport-mongolia http://www.airport-technology.com/news/newsmitsubishi-chiyoda-build-new-international-airport-mongolia Japanese firms Mitsubishi and Chiyoda have signed a JPY50bn ($492.4m) agreement with the Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia (CAAM) to build the New Ulaanbaatar International Airport in Mongolia. Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.airport-technology.com/contractors/traffic/gdsys/presskvm-save-the-queens-day.html http://www.airport-technology.com/contractors/traffic/gdsys/presskvm-save-the-queens-day.html Known for being one of the most colourful Dutch festivals, Queen's Day took place on 30 April. In 2013 it was the last Queen's Day for Queen Beatrix as she officially abdicates in favour of her son, His Royal Highness the Prince Willem-Alexander and … Tue, 14 May 2013 15:09:00 GMT http://www.airport-technology.com/news/newsdublin-airport-trials-sita-biometric-gates-for-passenger-processing http://www.airport-technology.com/news/newsdublin-airport-trials-sita-biometric-gates-for-passenger-processing Dublin Airport in Ireland is trialling SITA's automated border control (ABC) gates, which allow self-service immigration control and faster immigration clearance. Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.airport-technology.com/projects/tampa-international-airport/ http://www.airport-technology.com/projects/tampa-international-airport/ Tampa International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the US. It is located 11km west of the city of Tampa in Florida, US. The airport is spread over 3,300 acres. Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA) operates the airport on behalf of… Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.airport-technology.com/projects/kenneth-kaunda-international-airport-lusaka/ http://www.airport-technology.com/projects/kenneth-kaunda-international-airport-lusaka/ Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is the largest airport in Zambia. It was previously known as Lusaka International Airport. Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.airport-technology.com/news/newspassenger-traffic-heathrow-airport-dropped-april-2013 http://www.airport-technology.com/news/newspassenger-traffic-heathrow-airport-dropped-april-2013 Passenger traffic at London Heathrow Airport declined 0.7% in April 2013 when compared to the same period in 2012, registering to 5.8 million passengers. Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.airport-technology.com/contractors/consult/atns/pressharmonization-african-skies.html http://www.airport-technology.com/contractors/consult/atns/pressharmonization-african-skies.html The Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) Company of South Africa and the Swaziland Civil Aviation Authority (SWACAA) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which is in line with the African aviation agenda, of harmonising the… Mon, 13 May 2013 13:57:00 GMT