Americas - Page 2

Indra to provide Mode S radar system to Chile
Monday, March 12, 2012 The Directorate General of Civil Aviation of Chile (DGAC) has awarded a contract to Indra to provide and implement a new radar system in...

Saab Sensis to provide enhanced Aerobahn system at JFK International Airport
Thursday, March 08, 2012 Saab Sensis has been selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) in the US to enhance the existing Aerobahn airport surface management system and improve departure...

FAA embarks on NextGen air traffic control procedures in Charlotte, Atlanta airports
Friday, March 02, 2012 The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has started a collaborate effort with airports in the Atlanta and Charlotte region to make air-traffic control more efficient, help airlines...

SITA, JDA, Intelex partner to offer integrated SMS solution for US airports
Thursday, March 01, 2012 SITA, JDA and Intelex have come together to offer SITA Airport Safety Management, an integrated safety management system (SMS)...

Bellingham International Airport to start terminal expansion
Friday, February 24, 2012 Port of Bellingham has approved a $17m terminal expansion at Bellingham International Airport in Washington,...

Newark Liberty International Airport to add two high-speed taxiways
Monday, February 20, 2012 The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) is planning to add two high-speed taxiways at Newark Liberty International Airport to reduce flight...

TSA begins new screening programme at SLC airport
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has begun the new TSA PreCheck passenger pre-screening initiative at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to allow for faster security...

Schiphol supports SITA airport hub wireless services at Amsterdam airport
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Schiphol Telematics has installed a WiFi network at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport that connects to SITA airport hub wireless infrastructure to support the use of the company's e-Aircraft...

Atlanta airport reports rise in smartphone self-service users
Thursday, February 09, 2012 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has reported that 75% of passengers used smartphone-based self-service options during the last 12 months, the highest percentage in the...

Brazil awards three airport concessions for $14bn
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 The Brazilian Government has raised BRL24.5bn ($14bn) by awarding concessions to operate the country's Guarulhos, Viracopos and Brasília airports in a bid to speed up investments in the run up...

Work starts on Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport runway expansion
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Work has begun on a $791m South Runway Expansion project at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Broward County, Florida, US, in order to reduce flight delays and meet rising...

George Bush airport terminal redevelopment begins
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Houston Airport System, in a joint venture with United Continental Holdings, has broken ground on the $160m phase I development of George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Texas,...

Salt Lake City airport to undergo $1.8bn renovation
Thursday, January 19, 2012 Salt Lake City is to invest $1.8bn in completely rebuilding Salt Lake City International Airport in Utah, US, to address seismic risks and accommodate passenger...

Tampa airport to renovate Airside F terminal
Monday, January 09, 2012 Tampa International Airport in Florida, US, is to renovate its Airside F terminal to accommodate growing passenger traffic and attract overseas...

Opening of Daniel Oduber Airport's new terminal rescheduled
Friday, January 06, 2012 The new terminal opening at Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia, has been rescheduled to 12 January 2012, an official...

Obama signs bill to speed up airport screening of military staff
Wednesday, January 04, 2012 US President Barack Obama has signed a law that will reduce security procedures for the military and their families at the country's airports within the next six...

ARINC, Amor to offer automated wait time technology to North American airports
Thursday, December 22, 2011 ARINC Managed Services (AMS) has signed a strategic agreement with UK based IT specialists Amor Group to offer Amor's BLIPTrack wait time solution to North American...

TSA starts pre-screening passengers at McCarran International Airport
Friday, December 16, 2011 The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has started its TSA Pre intelligence driven and risk-based security initiative at McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas,...

Newark Liberty International Airport to undergo $42m runway upgrade
Thursday, December 15, 2011 The US Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has approved a plan to invest $42m in resurfacing the runway of Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey,...

TSA urged to provide passenger advocate at US airports
Monday, December 12, 2011 Two lawmakers in New York have urged the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the US to provide a passenger advocate at the country's airports to act on complaints by passengers...