Press Release Archive
Archive of corporate news from the global airport industryPress Releases By Date
February 2012
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NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Receives BNP Associates Approval
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS, a global manufacturer, proudly announces its drives have been approved and listed in the specifications of the airport baggage handling systems consultant, BNP...
Firstco Wins SCADA Framework with Heathrow Airport
Firstco is delighted to announce, that following a six month tender process, they have been appointed as a SCADA framework supplier to Heathrow...
Luxembourg Win for Systems Interface
Systems Interface, based in the UK, has been awarded a major contract for the installation and commissioning of non-directional beacons (NDB) by the Air Navigation Administration of the...
New Aircraft Testing Facility Completed in Zurich
Blast Deflectors (BDI) recently announced the completion of an engine test facility at Zurich International Airport, Switzerland. The facility, which consists of three acoustic walls and a...
Vancouver International Airport Debuts Canada's First GRE
Blast Deflectors (BDI) recently completed construction of a ground run-up enclosure at Vancouver International Airport, Canada. The facility, which will be used primarily for the testing...
HAURATON Releases New Brochure
HAURATON has released a new white paper brochure to showcase its range of drainage solutions for the airport...
Time Over Ethernet: State-of-the-Art for IP-Based Time Distribution
Technology of time distribution systems has evolved over time. In the last century synchronisation of slave clocks was based on minute or second impulses in a two-wire cabling...
Second Sri Lanka Win for Systems Interface
Systems Interface, based in the UK, has been awarded a second major contract for the supply and installation of an instrument landing system (ILS), a distance measuring system (DME), a...
January 2012
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Airbus ProSky Offers Integrated Airport Surface Management for Air Traffic Controllers
Airports strive for ever more eco-efficient ground operations, including safe taxiway routing for pilots, all-weather guidance between the terminal gate and the runway, and control of aircraft...
BCS Group Named Finalist in International Business Awards
Baggage technology company BCS Group has been named a finalist in the prestigious New Zealand International Business...
Aviators and Matrics Meet in Soweto
The Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has partnered with a number of organisations to host the inaugural Soweto Aviation Day at the Makhoroane Primary School in Dobsonville,...
Vilnius International Airport Drained With RECYFIX HICAP
In 2011 the passenger terminal of Vilnius International Airport in Lithuania was expanded and several reconstructions were done. RECYFIX HICAP drainage channels from HAURATON were used for...
Perfect Match Between Kiev Catering and Do&Co
For the past two years, Airport Consulting Vienna (ACV) has advised and led its long-standing customer, Kiev Catering through the search and selection process for a new international...
MENA Aerospace Enterprises Choose Megadoor for Bahrain International Airport
Megadoor has recently secured an order from MENA Aerospace Enterprises for installation of two hangar doors for the new general aviation and hangar complex at Bahrain International Airport...
Megadoor Featuring Aircraft Hangar Doors at Singapore Airshow 2012
At the Singapore Airshow, held at Changi Exhibition Centre (CEC), 14 -19 February, Megadoor will showcase vertical lifting fabric doors for aircraft hangars which are exposed to heavy...
Systems Interface Awarded VCCS Replacement Contract at Belfast International Airport
Systems Interface, based in the UK, has been awarded a major contract for the supply, design, installation and commissioning of a replacement voice communications control system (VCCS) at...
Airlines and Airports Step a Little Closer to Near Field Communications
SITA has taken the air transport industry a step closer to introducing near field communication (NFC) technology with the unveiling of the first proof-of-concept which uses the NFC chip...
Hong Kong International Airport Selects 20/20 Aeronautical Billing
Gentrack, a leading provider of airport management solutions has announced the signing of a contract with the Airport Authority (AA) Hong Kong to deploy its 20/20 aeronautical billing system...
London Gatwick Airport Turns to ARINC to Enhance Check-In Kiosk Operations
ARINC has announced that it has taken over the support and maintenance of 48 common-use self-service (CUSS) kiosks used by international airlines at London Gatwick...
Ten Brazilian Airports to Use Ricochet's Technology
Leading manufacturer of recording and replay technology, Ricochet, has announced that it will supply recording systems to ten airports in Brazil. The company will deliver its...
Firstco Expertise Integral to the Future of BHX
Firstco has been assisting Birmingham Airport (BHX) since August 2011 with a number of significant changes and upgrades to their...
Firstco Wins Multi-Million Pound Oman Airports Project
Firstco has been supporting Ultra Electronics Airport Systems in their bid to supply all airport systems for the two new airport developments at Muscat and Salalah in the Sultanate of...
Pioneering Heathrow Pod System Launches with Firstco Support
In April 2011 Heathrow Airport launched the world's first commercially operated personal rapid transport (PRT) system. Firstco was delighted to be asked to support the core team during...
Rescuestairs Made in Melbeck: TEC Hünert Creates Space for Growth
TEC Hünert uses the former Deerberg compound at the fringe of Lüneburg to expand, with the aim of creating new working places. With 4,000m² floor space, the new location provides the...
SELEX ELSAG: The Benchmark of Air Traffic Control Communications Based on VoIP Technology
On 14-18 April 2008 at Sophia Antipolis, France SELEX ELSAG successfully completed the first VoIP ATM Interoperability Plugtests™ organised by ETSI. SELEX ELSAG was the first radio manufacturer...
SELEX Elsag for Link It Programme
Link It is part of the Eurocontrol LINK2000+ programme. The main focus is to provide CPDLC service throughout the whole of Europe, in order to increase sector capacity by reducing controller...
SELEX Elsag for E-NET Programme
SELEX ELSAG has been selected to deploy a nationwide backbone infrastructure for ENAV that provides supporting safety-critical services such as radar data, ATN/CPDLC and voice communications...
Rostek Release New White Paper
Rostek has released a new white paper brochure showcasing its window cleaning cradles and access systems for airport terminals and control...
Future Fibre Technologies Signals its Long-Term Commitment to India with Local Office Opening
The world's leading manufacturer and installer of fibre-optic intrusion detection systems, Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) has opened a new office in Delhi to service and support the...
Egis Continues to Provide Support to Promote Safety, Security and Environment of Civil Aviation in the Transport Corridor Europe-Caucasus-Asia (TRACECA)
The Transport Corridor Europe Central Asia (TRACECA) programme was initiated in 1993 by the European Commission with an aim to stimulate cooperation among participants' countries and to...
Jewers Doors Supplies Doors for New Lufthansa Technik Sofia Maintenance Hangar
In a €15m ($20.5m) investment to nearly double its narrow body (Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 families) MRO capacity, Lufthansa Technik Sofia is having a two-bay 5,200m² hangar constructed....
ALSTEF Designs and Commissions Automatic Baggage Drop-off Machine
Evolution of airport check-in systems demands more fluidity. ALSTEF designed, and commissioned an automatic baggage drop-off machine at Paris-Orly Airport in in November 2011. This...
Airport Expansion and Development Africa 2011 Conference Theme and Workshop
Airport Expansion and Development Africa 2011 took place on 21-24 November 2011 and was held in Sandton, South Africa. The conference theme referred to a 'customer centric' approach to safety....
ARINC and Airtel Deploy Next-Generation Routers to Support EUROCONTROL Mandate for ATN
As airlines and air navigation service providers (ANSPs) in Europe face a mandate to equip aircraft and the supporting ground infrastructure with aeronautical telecommunications network (ATN)...
Gatwick Airport Chooses Precision Applications Veristore Recording System
Precision Applications has been chosen to supply and install an ATC recording system at Gatwick Airport. The new system will replace the current recording facility and will be fully compliant...
Crisplant’s CrisBelt Baggage Conveyor System Receives BNP Approval
Crisplant, part of BEUMER Group and a leading global supplier of automated baggage handling systems has announced that BNP Associates have awarded a certificate of approval for the CrisBelt...
ARINC Wins Major CUPPS Passenger Technology Contract at Berlin Brandenburg Airport
In a major competitive win, ARINC has been awarded the contract for passenger check-in and departure systems at the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport, currently under...
Kosovo Chooses Ricochet Recording
Recording supplier Ricochet will do their first installation in Kosovo in January. The contract is awarded through the Albanian company TCN shpk...
Steep Rise in Self-Service Check-In at India's Leading International Gateway
The growing popularity of web, kiosk and mobile check-in has helped trigger a steep rise in passenger self-service check-in at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai over the last...
Crisplant to Design, Manufacture and Integrate a New Baggage Handling System at Düsseldorf International Airport
Crisplant, part of BEUMER Group and a leading global supplier of automated baggage handling systems has been awarded a contract to design, manufacture and integrate a new baggage handling...
Ricochet to Attend Singapore Airshow and ATC Global
Ricochet will be attending the Singapore Airshow on 14-19 February and the ATC Global on 6-8...
SITA Systems to Reduce Check-In Queues in Kathmandu
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal has signed a seven-year agreement with SITA, the air transport IT specialist, to tackle check-in queues at the country's main gateway, Tribhuvan...
Smooth Handling in Hanoi Airport with Arrival of SITA Departure Control Services
Passengers and airlines at Vietnam's capital city airport, Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, which welcomes nearly ten million passengers can expect smoother handling with the...
Star Alliance and ARINC Complete Fast Common Bag Drop at Tokyo Narita
Star Alliance and ARINC have completed the testing for a new check-in technology that provides fast common-use bag drop...
December 2011
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A Time to Give: ATNS Employees Spend Day with Orphaned Children
Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) employees are spending the day at the St Francis Care Centre in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg, South...
NoiseSentinel, the Only Option for London’s Crossrail Project
Brüel & Kjær's real-time noise monitoring subscription service, NoiseSentinel, is set to ensure the compliance of the Crossrail construction...
Vanderlande Industries Acquires Beewen
After working very closely together for many years, Vanderlande Industries and Beewen agreed on a take-over of Beewen by Vanderlande. This take-over further strengthens the position of...
Northrop Grumman’s Airport Surface Movement System Achieves Certification for Airport Operations in China
Northrop Grumman's Europe-based air traffic management subsidiary, Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems has been granted temporary certification by the Civil Aviation Administration of China...
Small KVM Switch: High Capacity
With the DVICenter DP16, the newest member of the DVICenter family, Guntermann & Drunck now covers all of the size requirements that a KVM switch might encounter. In addition to the large...
Maldives ATM to install Ricochet Screen Recording
Ricochet, a leading supplier of recording systems, will supply screen recording to the Maldives. The contract is awarded through Italian partner Selex S.I. The solution will be installed in...
New Engine Test Facility Constructed at North Pole
Blast Deflectors has released a fictional Christmas story to highlight the benefits of its GRE technology and new modelling department, which allows the company to create a 3D construction...
Efficiency in the Global Airspace: A Flight with a Difference
Today (Sunday, 4 December 2011) a Fly Emirates 'green' flight will touch down at the King Shaka Airport at 5pm. This is an Indian Ocean strategic partnership to reduce emission initiative,...
November 2011
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Air Traffic Organisations Meet on Green Flights
Major global air traffic companies and aviation organisations representatives are meeting in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa for the second meeting of the Indian Ocean...
New Cost-Effective Web-Based Service Offered to 20,000 Users of SITATEX
SITA has announced that airlines have started to use SITATEX Online, an innovative web-based version of the market-leading SITATEX messaging...
UFIS-AS to Provide Multi-Airport AODB and Resource Management System to ADAC
UFIS Airports Solutions' (UFIS-AS) and its partner Dubai Technology Partners are pleased to announce that it has been awarded the contract to supply a multi-airport airport operational...
In the Middle of the Indian Ocean with Wanzl
Enjoy exclusive holidays in the Seychelles, Maldives and Mauritius and Wanzl will ensure that you will travel in comfort as far as your luggage is...
Frost & Sullivan Award Top Honour for Border Management Delivery to SITA
Frost & Sullivan has recognised SITA's leading role providing border management solutions worldwide by awarding it the top honour for commitment to customer value enhancement in border...
Doors Contract for Third Hangar for Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre
UK-based Jewers Doors will supply its latest Esavian doors for a new hangar being built at Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre (HKBAC), which is located at Hong Kong International...
Crisplant Highlights ‘Green’ Baggage-Handling Technology and Temporary Terminal Solutions at TranspoQuip Latin America 2011
Crisplant, part of BEUMER Group and a leading global supplier of automated baggage handling systems will outline its integration skills for automated, high-speed baggage handling and...
Crisplant to Highlight Latest Baggage Handling Innovations at Airport Exchange 2011
Crisplant, part of BEUMER Group and a leading global supplier of automated baggage handling systems will highlight the latest automated baggage handling technologies at Airport Exchange 2011,...
Vanderlande Industries Wins Baggage Handling System Contract for King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah Saudi Arabia
Vanderlande Industries has been awarded the contract to supply and install the baggage handling system for the new terminal at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi...
Solar Runway Guard Lights for Belfast City Airport
George Best Belfast City Airport has become the third UK airport to install solar powered LED runway safety...
David Clark Wireless Headset Communication Systems for Aircraft Deicing Operations
The David Clark Company series 9900 wireless intercom system provides aircraft deicing personnel with the ability to communicate clearly in extreme noise and weather...
Northrop Grumman’s Airport Communications System Goes Live at Maastricht Airspace Control Centre, Netherlands
Northrop Grumman's Europe subsidiary, Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems has announced that the first part of the air traffic management communications systems that it has delivered to air...
High Passenger Demand for Mobile Apps at Brazil's Largest Airport
There is significant demand among smartphone-carrying passengers at Brazil's largest airport, São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), for mobile access to trip-related information...
INFORM Presents GroundFleet Workshop at Ground Handling International Conference
INFORM will be attending the 13th annual Ground Handling International Conference in Sitges, Barcelona from 28 November to 1...
UK Airports' Best Business Partner is Vanderlande Industries
Specialist baggage handling solutions company, Vanderlande Industries UK, has won the prestigious Airport Operators Association (AOA) award this year for best business...
Future Fibre Technologies Wins Multi-Million Dollar Airport Security Contract
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) has announced that the company has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract to supply its world-leading fibre-optic perimeter intrusion detection systems for...
Charles de Gaulle Airport and FRP Radio-Transparent Fences
It is well known that Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport is the largest airport in France and one of the busiest in Europe. With more than 58 million passengers in 2010 it has benefited from...
TRAXON Europe Becomes Part of CHAMP Cargosystems
In a move that will further strengthen its market position CHAMP Cargosystems, the leading provider of integrated air cargo solutions, has announced that it has acquired TRAXON Europe, a...
SITA Workbridge Next Generation Resource Management System Arrives in Russia
Ekaterinburg's showcase Koltsovo International Airport, Russia's largest regional airport with a capacity of eight million passengers, is deploying the SITA WorkBridge Resource Management...
Get Onboard with Vanderlande Industries for Baggage Handling this November
Vanderlande Industries will be at Transpoquip Latin America 2011, Expo Norte, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 22-24 November 2011. Visit Vanderlande Industries on stand...
Never Queue for Bag Drop Again
Together with Qantas, ICM Airport Technics has developed a new self-service bag drop system. Eighty of these systems are already in operation at six Australian airports. For the first time...
London Southend Airport Contracts NoiseDesk from Brüel & Kjær
Brüel & Kjær is pleased to announce that it has been chosen to supply NoiseDesk, its latest noise and flight track monitoring service to London Southend...
ADB Airfield Solutions showcases innovations at Inter Airport 2011
Between 11 and 14 October the entire airport sector was focusing on the Inter Airport fair, the leading international exhibition for the airport industry, in Munich, Germany. This...
ADB Airfield Solutions’ Solar LED Runway Guard Light Powered by Carmanah Wins Future Airport Award for ADB Airfield Solutions
In another aviation lighting industry first, the LED solar runway guard light, created by Carmanah Technologies, together with ADB Airfield Solutions has been recognised as the airport...
INFORM Opens Aviation Unit Headquarters in Atlanta
INFORM is pleased to announce the opening in Atlanta, Georgia of the US headquarters of their Aviation Division. With their GroundStar™ airport resource management system in use at over...
Egis Conducts Feasibility Studies for Terminal Expansion at Lyon Airport
Egis conducts feasibility studies for the expansion of terminals T1 and T3 at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (Aéroports de...
Husqvarna Construction Products Launches New Website
Husqvarna Construction Products is pleased to announce the launch of its new...
Swedish Robotic Technology Used to Clean Fukushima Nuclear Plant
Husqvarna Construction's remote-controlled demolition robots DXR 310 and DXR 140 are put into use in the rescue work at the Fukushima nuclear power plant. "In this environment, there are very...
Entry Point North Will Train Future Air Traffic Controllers of Prishtina International Airport
Following an open tendering process, Entry Point North training academy in Malmoe, Sweden was selected to be the air traffic control training provider for Prishtina International Airport in...
NoiseDesk from Brüel & Kjær: Airport Noise Made Easy
A key challenge facing all airports is how to grow whilst keeping control of noise impact and managing community...
Demand for Self-Service at Abu Dhabi International Airport Highest in New Survey
Passengers at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) have the highest demand for self-service options of all six major airport hubs included in this year's SITA / Air Transport World...
October 2011
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Crisplant to Upgrade the Automated baggage Handling System at Brussels Airport
Crisplant, part of BEUMER group and a leading global supplier of automated baggage handling systems announces an upgrade to the CrisBag® integrated baggage-handling system at Brussels...
Indonesia Tightens Border Control with SITA's Extensive Biometric System
SITA has announced that its biometric border management solution, BioThenticate is being used to tighten security at Indonesia's international borders. The system, which can match and manage up...
Air Arabia Chooses SITA Horizon as it Doubles Passenger Numbers
SITA has announced that Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East, selected the SITA Horizon passenger management system to provide a seamless transit service at...
Airports Focus on Technology to Improve Passenger Experience
IT investment by airports is rising as airports seek to meet the increasing expectations of passengers for self-service and a hassle-free experience, according to a new global survey....
SITA and Malaysia Airlines Scoop CAPA IT Innovation Award
CAPA, Centre for Aviation has declared SITA and Malaysia Airlines the joint winners of the inaugural 'IT Innovation of the Year 2011' award. This top award is granted to the company that...
Northrop Grumman’s Airport Realtime Collaboration Technology Wins Innovation Award
Northrop Grumman's Europe-based airport systems business has received an award from Inter Airport Europe 2011 for the airport realtime collaboration (ARC) technology and services capability...
Tianjin Grand Opening: ADB Reinforces Presence in China
The grand opening of ADB's new manufacturing plant in Tianjin on 10 May is a new milestone for ADB, as it consolidates its presence in China and the Asia Pacific Region. The new plant will rank...
ADB’s New LED Elevated Runway Edge Lights Significantly Reduce Energy & Maintenance Costs
ADB, a world leader in airfield ground lighting solutions introduces its new line of LED-based Elevated Runway Edge Lights. The EREL / ERES series excels in cost-efficiency, combined with all...
ADB Launches Field Sensor to Enhance Airfield Ground Safety and Efficiency
ADB, a world leader in airfield lighting solutions, launches the new ADB Field Sensor (AFS) to monitor the exact position of aircraft and vehicles at dedicated locations of the airside....
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Enhances Runway Safety System with ADB LED Lighting
Airfield lighting solutions specialist ADB has provided the Takeoff Hold Lights (THL) for the new Runway Status Lights system at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. ADB's new AD-Lights -inset...
ADB’s New Range of LED Inset Lights Brings Innovative Solutions and Proven Reliability to the Runway
ADB, a world leader in airfield ground lighting solutions, introduces its new line of inset LED lighting. This AD-light range includes the DRC / DTZ runway centre line and touchdown zone lights...
Saipher ATC Ready to Install TATIC TWR in Five More Sites in Brazil
Beginning in October, in a partnership with ATC Systems, Saipher will resume installing its Electronic Strip Management System, TATIC TWR, in five more control towers in the Brazilian...
ARINC’s EMEA Unit Launching New Intelligence-Led Border Management System
ARINC has announced the launch of a new Intelligence-Led Border Management System by its Europe, Middle East & Africa office. The system will enable state border agencies to cost-effectively...
London Heathrow Airport and ARINC Roll Out New Check-In Kiosks at Terminals 1, 3 and 4
ARINC has announced it has completed a major installation of 189 new self-service passenger kiosks at terminals 1, 3, and 4 of London Heathrow Airport, the world's busiest international...
Voice Perfect Boarding Gate Application Launched to Compliment Automatic Voice Announcement System SCAS-Air
This year Voice Perfect's Boarding Gate Application (BGA) has been successfully launched to compliment the Automatic Voice Announcement system SCAS-Air. In developing this system it is known...
David Clark Company Wireless Headset Communication Systems Enhance Safety and Communication for Ground Support Personnel
David Clark Company, Worcester, MA, recently introduced its 9900 Series wireless headset communication system for airline / airport ground support applications. The system provides ground...
ALSTEF Prepares for the Future by Opening its Capital
ALSTEF, wholly owned since 2006 by its management and nearly half of its employees, has just welcomed CM-CIC Capital Finance who will now hold 15% of the share capital, and Société Générale...
ATNS Celebrates International Day of the Air Traffic Control Officer
The Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) celebrates the international day of the air traffic control officer (ATCO) on 20 October 2011. Since the day it was first celebrated, 20 October...
Pollite Takes a New Direction
Frangible Approach Mast manufacturer Pollite has won a new business in Europe over the last 12 months supplying large numbers of Windsock masts to Spain, Portugal and...
New Contracts in Africa for ALSTEF
ALSTEF obtained its first contract at the Bamako-Senou International Airport (Mali) in 2009-2010, providing, for the renovation of the existing terminal, all baggage conveying equipment...
Precision Applications to Complete Further Seven Installations by November
Precision Applications is currently installing seven ATC recording systems in the UK, all of which will be operational by the end of November...
RapidFIDS Real-Time Flight Information Display Solution at Lombok International Airport
Intersystems extends a warm welcome to Lombok International Airport to its long list of satisfied customers with their successful integration of the most advanced, real-time flight...
Integrated Robot Loading Implemented by Grenzebach Automation at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Wins interTERMINAL Award 2011
New baggage on demand concept (pull-concept) for baggage handling conceived by Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for the 70MB programme and implemented by Vanderlande Industries and Grenzebach...
Herbert Systems Launches TRS Automatic Tray Return System at inter airport
Herbert Systems, leaders in innovative products for the airport industry, are launching the Herbert TRS automatic tray return system at this year's inter airport Europe exhibition in...
Integrated Robot Loading Implemented by Vanderlande Industries at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Wins interTERMINAL Award 2011
New baggage on demand concept (pull-concept) for baggage handling conceived by Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for the 70MB programme and implemented by Vanderlande Industries and Grenzebach...
Crisplant Launches CrisBelt Conveyor System at inter airport 2011
Crisplant, part of BEUMER Group and a leading global supplier of automated baggage handling systems announces the launch the CrisBelt conveyor system at inter airport 2011 in Munich, Germany,...
Crisplant Solves Baggage-Handling Die-Back at Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau Airport, Montréal, Canada
Crisplant, part of BEUMER Group and a leading global supplier of automated baggage handling systems has designed, supplied and integrated a new baggage storage system into the existing hold...
Crisplant Launches Ultra-Compact LS-4000econ Sorter at inter airport 2011
Crisplant, part of BEUMER Group and a leading global supplier of automated baggage handling systems will launch the new ultra-compact version of the industry's most energy-efficient sorter at...
Custom and Hanindo: New Branch Office in Shenzhen
The partnership born four years ago in China, between Italian company, Custom Engineering and Hanindo China is widening its horizons and operative sectors by opening the second branch office...
Rostek to Exhibit at inter airport Europe
Rostek is a specialist in permanently installed access systems for window cleaning and building maintenance. Rostek systems ensure a safe way to reach high places at airport terminals and...
Remote Tower Operations a Step Closer to Realisation
LFV's work to develop the remote towers concept has now reached the half-way...
SITA Helps Airlines Meet Government Deadlines in Canada and Korea
As the governments of Korea and Canada introduce new data requirements for airlines flying to their countries, SITA, the leading border management solutions provider has announced the launch of...
Smartphones Fuel the Self-Service Revolution at Airports Across the World
The number of smartphones carried by airline passengers has doubled over the last year making them an important tool for travellers wishing to check-in remotely, access flight information on...
Track Enhancements for 2011 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix
While the overall configuration of the 23-turn, 5.073km Marina Bay Street Circuit will remain unchanged, the organisers of the 2011 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix have agreed the...
COMSOFT Second European AMHS Link Operational
On 22 September the Federal Directorate of Civil Aviation (FEDCAD) of Bosnia-Herzegovina transferred their operational services with ease from AFTN to...
Eurocopter Rely on Red Box Ground Support at Helitech 2011
Red Box is proud to have provided essential ground support services to Eurocopter at Helitech 2011, Duxford, UK. Eurocopter ran a series of maintenance demonstrations on a former Suffolk...
September 2011
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AXA Power to Exhibit at inter airport Europe
AXA Power will be exhibiting at stand 1130, hall 5 at the inter airport exhibition in Munich, Germany from 11-14 October...
LFV Shortlisted for Streamlining of Military ATS in UK
LFV's subsidiary LFV Aviation Consulting has together with BAE-system, Indra and Altran Praxis made it through to the final phase of the UK Ministry of Defence's (MoD) Project Marshall...
BCS Gains US Accreditation for Innovative Technology
GS Connect for Smooth Flight Connections
Qantas Auto-Mishandled Project
WebTrak Update Continues to Innovate: Delivering Superior Community Engagement Over Aircraft Noise Issues
New Customers for Sky Assist in 2011: Arc Transports, Colitel and Billund Airport
Visit Vanderlande Industries at inter airport Europe 2011
INFORM to Exhibit at inter airport Europe 2011
Airtel ATN and ARINC Launch New Commercial ATN Test Facilities in Dublin
Amadeus and SITA to Bring Real-Time Baggage Tracking to Passengers
VertiSwitch: More Compact, Flexible and Cost-Effective
LPS Contracting R-SYS and SkySoft-ATM to Deploy Operational Data Recording System Solution in Future Area Control Center in Bratislava
New ATC Data Recording Contract Form DFS for Skysoft-ATM
Slovenia Control Goes for Albatross Display Professional Edition
TAV IT to Exhibit at Inter Airport Europe 2011 in Munich
Entry Point North Introduces ICAO ATC Training Courses
Sri Lanka First for Systems Interface
New 2011 Version of BagAssist Available with Action Files and Self-Service Solutions OnlineAHL
Explore Mobatime World - New Optics, New Content and New Functions
SITA's World Class Flight Information Display System Spreads to CIS States
SITA Introduces Common Use Check-In Kiosks to Taiwan
ICM Presents New Self-Service Bag Drop at inter airport Europe
FASERFIX®BIG SL for Airport Extension in Budapest
High profile US aviation consultancy, BNP Associates, has named New Zealand's BCS Group
an approved supplier of high tech baggage handling system controls to airports around the
Passenger and baggage misconnections are a costly factor in daily...
Since 2004, WebTrak has been enabling communities to view and investigate aircraft flight tracks around their local...
New customers have been joining the Sky Assist customer community in 2011. Arc Transports and Colitel have been selected by Air France for their baggage deliveries, respectively in Paris CDG...
Vanderlande Industries is pleased to invite you to inter airport Europe 2011, the leading international event for the airport industry. inter airport Europe will be held from 11-14 October 2011...
INFORM will be exhibiting at inter airport Europe 2011 in Munich, Germany at stand 1166 (hall B5), sector interDATA. INFORM will be presenting its GroundStar system at the exhibition, which...
Airtel ATN, dedicated to the development of communications software for the Aeronautical Telecommunications Network (ATN), together with ARINC, announces the launch of a new commercial ATN...
Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, is working with SITA, the world's leading specialist in air...
The airport industry is seeking answers to issues that revolve around increasing capacities, maximum safety, reducing operational costs and dealing with limited resources in a...
Operational data recording system based on SkyRec video has been deployed in the current LPS area control centre in Bratislava in 2009 and in order to equip the new area control centre LPS...
DFS, the German air navigation service provider has entrusted SkySoft-ATM with a new contract to expand in the new control room in Karlsruhe the video, voice and serial data solution...
In May 2011, Slovenia Control launched a call for tenders procedure to procure a new fall-back air situation display as the previous solution was becoming obsolete and needed to be replaced...
TAV Information Technologies is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at Inter Airport Europe in Munich. At the stand of TAV IT, the company will be promoting its world-class...
As supplement to ab-initio training based on Eurocontrol Common Core Content, Entry Point North now introduces ICAO air traffic controller training courses carried out in accordance with...
Systems Interface, based in Surrey UK, has been awarded a major contract for the supply and installation of an instrument landing system (ILS) and a distance measuring system (DME) at...
Following the user conference successfully held in Brussels in June 2011, many new features have been presented and will be added to the BagAssist 2011 version that will be available in...
The redesign of the Mobatime homepage has kept Mobatime very busy for the last few months adding lots of new content and functions. Mobatime has rearranged its customer area. Documents are...
An important transit point on the route from south-eastern Asia to Europe, Kazakhstan's Almaty International Airport today announced a five-year deal with SITA for a substantial IT upgrade to...
Taiwan's busiest airport, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, is celebrating the successful introduction of the first common use self-service (CUSS) kiosks in Taiwan, bringing fast and...
Together with Qantas, ICM Airport Technics has developed a new self-service bag drop system. Eighty of these systems are already in operation at six Australian airports. For the first time...
Ferihegy is Hungary's largest airport and lies to the east of the capital, Budapest. The airport handles more than eight million passengers a year. In the last few years alone, the rise...
August 2011
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INFORM Announces Successful Turnaround Management System for A-CDM
German-based company INFORM's turnaround management system, GS (GroundStar) HubControl, has proven to be a successful solution. In use at four major hubs internationally, GS HubControl helped...
New Air Traffic Control System to Secure Capacity Needed at Helsinki
A new electronic air traffic control system will be gradually implemented at Helsinki Airport. The aim is to ensure smooth and safe operations even when traffic volumes increase. This creates...
RECYFIX® HICAP® Channels for Heathrow Airport London
London's Heathrow Airport with 67 million passengers per year is the largest airport in Europe. Worldwide it ranks behind Atlanta and Chicago in third place. The important hub for international...
AXA Power of Denmark Announces AXA Walkathon in Munich
During the Inter Airport Exhibition in Munich in October, AXA Power of Denmark has invited distributors and customers to participate in the AXA Walkathon. “If we add all the steps that we...
Airtel ATN Acquires Exclusive Rights to IP from Aviation Data Systems
Airtel ATN, dedicated to the development of communications software for the Aeronautical Telecommunications Network (ATN), has announced that it has acquired the sole rights to the...
Migration to the Next Generation CNS Recording
Slovenia Control, Slovenian Air Navigation Services, performs air navigation services for air traffic control, flight data and flight telecommunication services. Development policies for...
Air Traffic Management Operations - Next-Generation Communication, Navigation and Surveillance Systems
Every year air traffic control (ATC) must manage significantly more aircraft than the year before. And every year ATC must do things better and faster to keep up, but also safer. In...
Ricochet Consolidates its Presence in France
Ricochet, a leading supplier of synchronised communications, navigation and surveillance recording has signed a contract with the French company GTIE Air&Défense to supply a recorder for...
Schmalz will be Exhibiting at Inter Airport Europe 2011 in Munich
On stand 1210 in hall B5 (sector: interTERMINAL, interRAMP)Schmalz will be presenting innovative vacuum solutions for airport baggage handling. Increasing cost pressure lead to ever...
Entry Point North Introduces ATSEP Training Courses
During the last few years the importance of having dedicated training for engineering and technical personnel undertaking operational safety related tasks, has been gaining more prominence....
SITA Reaches Two Million-Message Milestone for Daily Aircraft Communications
The leading specialist in air transport communications, SITA, has announced that it is now processing two million messages per day for more than 10,000 user aircraft, airline operations...
AXA Power Releases PCA White Paper
The AXA Power is the first modular PCA on the market and the first with stepless regulation at output. The PCA will deliver the exact flow of cool that is requested, not more and not less....
Extra International Development Courses at Entry Point North
In response to numerous requests Entry Point North is planning extra international courses during 2011-2012. Development courses: On-the-job training instructor development course:...
New Doha International Airport Goes Green on Ground
The New Doha International Airport (NDIA) is scheduled to open in 2012. The new facility will set a new standard in airport and airline efficiency, passenger convenience and service standards....
Ricochet to Supply Screen Recording and Centralised Management for Ljubljana ATCC
The contract is signed with Sloveniacontrol, Slovenian Air Navigation Services. Leading technology provider, Ricochet, will record and replay 19 screens of 2k x 2k resolution and 256 audio...
Qatar Selects AXA Power for New Doha International Airport
New Doha International airport has decided to 'go green on ground with AXA Power PCA and 400Hz. The go green on ground concept of replacing the onboard auxiliary power units with an...
New Era in Airport Systems
Leading airport systems provider, Intersystems Asia Pacific, has launched a new look to coincide with the change of ownership for this segment of the business. The purchase of the Asia...
Take a Walk on the Quiet Side of Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand is home to the world's tallest air traffic control tower, the largest commercial aircraft hangar and, as of June 2011, the world's largest ground run-up enclosure (GRE). ...
Sumitomo Turn-Key Solutions Reduce System Operating Costs
In the airport industry, being aware of the initial system cost is necessary when investing in a new baggage handling system, however your system's true value can only be measured over its...
Flughafen Zürich Secures Terminal with Geo Fencing
Zurich's airport operator, Flughafen Zürich (FZAG, previously Unique) has been using German aviation IT specialist INFORM's GroundStar system for its bus allocation since 2003. The...
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Power Systems International Releases Power for Aircraft and Avionics Services White Paper
Power Systems International's solid-state industrial frequency converters produce 400Hz output for aircraft ground power and 28VDC for helicopter engine starting and battery charging. The EF...
delair at Inter Airport Europe 2011
This year delair Air Traffic Systems will be represented again at Inter Airport Europe in Munich. On the stand of CONRAC (Hall B5, Stand 1162) delair will show its product suite for...
Weigel Hochdrucktechnik at Inter Airport Europe
Weigel Hochdrucktechnik, Germany, manufacturer of the TrackJet system for the removal of rubber and paint markings on runways, taxiways and aprons is pleased to announce that it will be...
Manchester Airport Group Selects Precision Applications Recording Solutions
Precision Applications' Veristore recording solutions have been selected by three airports within the Manchester Airports Group (MAG). MAG is the UK's largest British-owned airport operator...
Red Box Chosen by Global Supply Systems
Due to its expanding fleet of 747-8 freighters, Global Supply Systems has appointed Red Box International as its preferred supplier of hand tool solution kits for maintenance personnel. Red...
Power Systems International 400Hz Aircraft Ground Power Systems SD Series (GSE) Solid State Frequency Converters
The SD series of solid state 400Hz frequency converters are built in sizes 60kVA to 270kA. The all weather outdoor version of GSE products are designed for military airfields and civil airports...
Eastern Petroleum Supplies to Exhibit at Inter Airport Europe
Eastern Petroleum Supplies, a provider of helicopter-refuelling systems, is pleased to announce it is exhibiting at Inter Airport Europe. Inter Airport Europe is a leading international...
Power Systems International 28V DC Helicopter Engine Starting System
Solid state, 400A and 600A mobile converter power for aircraft and helicopter engine starting and battery charging. The CP28 series of DC ground power systems are designed for aircraft...
GRE Technology Moves South
Noisy open field run-ups have come to an end at the Bogotá International Airport with the completion of the first ground run-up enclosure in South America. The three-sided...
Egis Avia and Airport Consulting Vienna Pool their Expertise in Airport Activities
Egis Avia, one of the premier European companies fully dedicated to air transport and Airport Consulting Vienna, an international airport consulting company are entering into partnership through...
SARSYS to Attend Inter Airport 2011
A new release of products will be shown during the Inter Airport Show in Munich, 11-14 October. SARSYS agent, Tradewind Scientific from the US will also show new products in the joint...
Egis to Provide Safety Support for FAB Europe Central
Egis has been contracted by the Belgian air navigation service provider (ANSP) Belgocontrol on behalf of its FABEC partners to provide safety expertise within the frame of the creation...
IAC Global Aviation Launch New Range of Jet Wake Barriers for Airports
IAC Global Aviation has launched a new range of solid jet wake barriers to complement their current range of mesh screens. Benefiting from the aerodynamic technologies utilised for IAC's...
Pteris Global Signs MOU to Acquire AeroMobiles
Mainboard-listed Pteris Global, an integrated airport logistics system provider, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enter into discussions and negotiate the acquisition of...
Systems Interface Flying High with the Award of a Second Contract for London Southend Airport
Following the success of the phase one project for the new control tower at London Southend Airport, Stobart Developments has awarded a further significant contract to Surrey-based...
Installation of Delta Obstruction Lighting Warning Lights on Tower Cranes at Battersea
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) specifies that the 'marking and / or lighting of obstacles is intended to reduce hazards to aircraft by indicating the presence of...
ULD Handling Equipment for Frankfurt Cargo City Süd
During recent months, SACO supplied various ULD handling equipment to Europe's largest cargo airport, including: Slave pallet system for ULS Truck dock for WFS Slave pallet system...
New Cargo Terminal for WFS in Copenhagen
SACO recently commissioned new and relocated cargo handling equipment for WFS' new cargo terminal at Kastrup, Copenhagen Airport, Denmark. The scope included: A 20ft truck dock with...
Herbert Systems Design Innovative System for Calmer Passenger Flow
Herbert Systems, renowned for its innovative design and technology within the airport and baggage handling industry, has recently undertaken a new project to design and take ownership of...
Air Cargo Perishables Handling in Ethiopia
In anticipation of the growing market for the export perishables, Ethiopian Airports Enterprise built two dedicated cold store air cargo terminals in the north of the country; one at Bahir...
Delta Impresses with its Most High Profile Project to Date
At 137m tall and 2872m long, the Queen Elizabeth II toll bridge in Dartford is the second biggest cable-stayed road bridge in Britain - behind the Severn Crossing. It provides a vital...
Egyptian Obstruction Risk-Reduction
Delta Obstruction Lighting (DOL) has exploded onto the Egyptian energy scene with a contract to illuminate two 150m plus cooling towers at the country's newest power station – currently ...
ULD Handling Equipment for United Airlines
As a result of a rearrangement of facilities and runways at Chicago O'Hare Airport, United Airlines is in the process of relocating their cargo handling activities to a newly...
Air Cargo Perishables Handling in Ghana
Accra's Kotoka International Airport will soon have a dedicated perishables air cargo terminal, mainly for the export of pineapple, mangoes, papaya, and vegetables. The terminal, financed...
Case Study: Save Five Days a Week on Reporting with Qmatic's CFM Statistical Reporting System
In order to increase their operational efficiency and improve customer service, Commercialbank in Qatar have invested in CFM from Qmatic. So far ten Retail and three Islamic Banking branches...
Case Study: Improve Customer Service with Qmatic's Matchmaker® Solution
In the highly competitive world of retail banking, customer retention is one cornerstone of profitability. Customer retention strategies can take many forms from improving the overall...
Case Study: New Layout Results in Increased Sales
In order to take advantage of more cross sell opportunities and to meet modern demands on retail banking, the bank branch format is changing. These days, the boundaries between tellers and...
Queuing Technology Improves Sales and Morale and Helps to Target Staffing Needs
Cox Communications is a multi-service broadband communications company with approximately 6.7 million total customers: 6.4 million of which are basic cable subscribers. As one of the ...
Ultra Electronics Airport Systems Awarded £200m Airport Integration Contract in Sultanate of Oman
Following an intensive two year tender process Ultra Electronics, Airport Systems, in partnership with Oman Investment Corporation, has received a letter of award relating to an airport IT...
Qmatic Helps Create 'Best Consulate Ever Visited'
As a foreign country's diplomatic office in the US, embassies and consulates represent the home country and preserve the rights of its citizens while they are in the host nation. On a weekly...
Baggage Handling Contract for Muscat and Salalah in Oman Awarded to Vanderlande Industries
The Omani government has awarded the baggage handling contract for the new passenger terminals at both Muscat International and Salalah airports to Vanderlande Industries. The contract with a...
Smiths Detection to Provide Advanced Air Cargo Screening for Lufthansa Cargo
Smiths Detection has announced a contract with Lufthansa Cargo to provide the leading world cargo carrier with X-ray inspection and trace detection units for security screening. Lufthansa...
TATIC® System in Operation at Sao Paulo and Campinas International Airports
TATIC® system came into operation last June at Sao Paulo and Campinas International Airports, both managed by the Brazilian Airports Administration, INFRAERO. This event marks the...
Common Payment Service to Boost Direct Selling by Airlines
SITA has announced the airline industry's first next-generation payments platform, which allows airlines to strengthen their direct channel sales. With SITA's new Horizon PaymentServices...
Passenger Mobile Services to Benefit Hugely from Increased Airline IT Spend
Airlines carrying 57% of the world's passenger traffic have reported a real increase in IT and telecommunications (IT&T) expenditure and are ready to spend big on passenger mobile services...
Weigel TrackJet® at the Airport Show
The Airport Show in Dubai took place from 31 May to 2 June in the Airport Expo Centre, close to the ariport. Weigel-TrackJet®, innovative market-leader in ultra high water pressure...
Weigel TrackJet® Helps St Petersburg's Pulkovo Airport Use Snow Blower Even in Summer
What do you do with a snow blower when there is no snow anymore? The authorities at St Petersburg's Pulkovo Airport did not have to think twice: quickly the decision was taken to combine...
June 2011
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Runway Rubber Removal in Kandahar
Building on the success earlier in the year Jetting Systems have supplied a further Osprey runway rubber removal machine to the military airbase in Kandahar Afghanistan. Like the...
London Southend Airport Control Tower Goes Live
Systems Interface has completed Phase 1 of the London Southend Airport project for Stobart Group with the opening of the new ATC Control Tower. A major part of the multi-million...
sally Stand / Gate for Frankfurt-Hahn Airport
A few years ago the resource management system sally, which had been used on large airports for more than ten years was renewed from scratch. delair decided then to design a further product...
Ricochet Awarded Contract Through Partner MAGYCORP SRL for Installation of Recording System at Punta Cana International Airport
Ricochet's record and replay system provides the Dominican airport with the most innovative and secure solution available on the market. Ricochet will deliver a dual system for recording the...
Austin-Bergstrom Further Improves Noise Management
Upgraded Brüel & Kjær monitoring system equips Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Further improve noise management. Following an extensive period of...
Air Transport Industry Cloud Becomes Reality as SITA Launches First Services for Customers
SITA has announced the launch of SITA desktop-as-a-service (DaaS), the first of its air transport community cloud computing services. This follows the 6 April 2011 announcement that SITA...
Air Transport to Gain as SITA Reinvigorates Unique Industry Role
The unique industry role of air transport communications and IT solutions provider, SITA, was strengthened with the decision of its members to reaffirm its cooperative-commercial business model...
SITA and Orange Business Services Join Forces to Build a Global Cloud Computing Infrastructure
SITA, the air transport industry IT specialist, and Orange Business Services, the leading global integrated communications service provider for businesses, have agreed to jointly build a...
BCS Adds Deal of the Year Award to its Trophy Cabinet
Technology company BCS has added another award to its trophy cabinet, taking out the Deal of the Year at the Air New Zealand Cargo Export Awards in Auckland. The award reflects the success...
Wind Farms and Aviation Security: Solving the Dilemma
The concerns about air safety in proximity of wind farms are addressed by Terma with the SCANTER 4002 radar system. The radar is the only air surveillance system providing inter-turbine...
TAV IT Delivers Vital Services for Airport Management
TAV IT provides vital services in airport management, a highly sophisticated sector requiring experience in operations while reducing costs and enhancing service quality. The main objective...
British Airways Heathrow Selects SALTO Access Control
British Airways has chosen a smart proximity access control solution from SALTO Systems to provide advanced security management in the airline's new state-of-the-art passenger facility...
TAV Information Technologies Offers Integrated Solutions to Help Reduce Operation Times and Lower Operational Expenses
The main objective of TAV Airport Holding company, TAVIT is establishing and delivering integrated turnkey airport systems. These redefine how an airport is operated by providing IT solutions...
SITA Becomes First Global Mobile Data Services Provider for Air Transport Industry
SITA has announced that it has become the world's first global mobile data services provider dedicated to the air transport industry. Through a partnership agreement with Orange Business...
Jewers Doors Gets Contract for Huge HABOM Project in Turkey
Turkish Technic is establishing a new international maintenance, repair and overhaul centre within Istanbul's Sabiha Gökçen International Airport under the title the HABOM...
Bayanat Airports Shines Light on New Agreement With ADB to Set Improved Regional Benchmarks in Airfield Safety
Middle East air passengers will soon benefit from a new strategic partnership between the region's premier airport systems integrator, Bayanat Airports Engineering and Supplies, and the...
Bayanat Airports and Adacel Announce Strategic Partnership Set to Enhance Air Traffic Management Systems in Middle East
With the Middle East's regional airport network expanding at a considerable rate, a new agreement between Bayanat Airports Engineering and Supplies, the leading airport systems integration...
ADB Zooms in on Aspects of Airfield Ground Lighting During Dubai Airport Show (UAE)
ADB, a pioneer in airfield lighting solutions, seized the opportunity offered during the past Dubai Airport Show to organise its airfield ground lighting seminar. A broad representation ...
Sweeping Changes Underway at Zambia's International Airports
Zambia's National Airports (NACL) is embarking with SITA, the air transport IT specialist, on a major transformation of check-in facilities at Lusaka and Livingstone International Airports. ...
Award Confirms SITA as Leading Airport IT Solutions Provider in Asia Pacific
SITA, the air transport IT specialist, was today named airport IT solutions provider of the year at the 2011 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Aerospace & Defense Awards ceremony in Singapore. It...
Help at Hand for Mishandled Bags as WorldTracer Goes Mobile
In a move to reduce the delays of mishandled baggage, air transport IT provider SITA has enabled its WorldTracer baggage tracing service to be used by agents on mobile devices at airports....
Thales Appoints New Head of UK’s Transport Business
Alistair McPhee has been appointed VP of Thales UK's transportation systems business. In August 2010 Alistair joined Thales to lead the rail signalling part of the business, with a...
Future Airport Awards Voting to Open on 24 June
The Future Airport Awards selection process is well underway, with our panel of experts currently whittling down the longlists in each category to a chosen few before voting opens to the...
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the Ready for FPL2012
COMSOFT supplies advanced FPL converter to GACA. GACA, the ANSP of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is way-ahead of most other ANSPs and well-prepared to await the worldwide migration of the...
Entry Point North and HungaroControl to Open Joint ATM Academy in Budapest, Hungary
Entry Point North owned by the Swedish, the Danish and the Norwegian air navigation service providers and the Hungarian air navigation service provider are opening a joint ATM training...
Esavian Doors on New Ryanair Hangar
A second Ryanair maintenance hangar at Prestwick Airport, Scotland, was opened officially recently and is now operational. The hangar features Esavian hangar doors designed, manufactured...
Egis Avia Receives RTCA Award for its Works on Airborne Traffic Situational Awareness
RTCA has voted once again to honour the surveillance, separation and safety division of Egis Avia, and particularly the work done by Eric Vallauri, one of the company's ATM Experts. ...
Praise Heaped on Australian Emergency Management Firm
Australian emergency management firm Dynamiq is in the spotlight on the national and international stage after being nominated for a swag of business awards. The firm is a Telstra Business...
COMSOFT's IT Services ARTAS Maintenance and Operational Support Officially Certified
COMSOFT was attested to render IT Support Services for ARTAS on an extremely high level and has been certified in accordance with ISO/IEC 20000-1. The provision of IT Services ARTAS...
Proxim Wireless and Axis Communications Enable Wireless Video Surveillance in Amsterdam, Holland
Proxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of complete indoor and outdoor wireless broadband systems, today announced that Bruers Service Security Goirle (BSSG), a leading integrator...
Fourth COMSOFT AMHS User Group Meeting is a Big Success
Worldwide ANSPs using COMSOFT's AMHS systems joined to debate on latest and upcoming aeronautical communication issues. Under the heading 'AMHS - Part of the Big Picture,' the fourth meeting...
Quadratica UK and Airlock Aviation Teaming Agreement
The Directors of Quadratica and Airlock Aviation are delighted to announce that the two companies have entered into a teaming agreement to bring together their skills and experience. ...
Durham Tees Valley Airport Selects Veristore Recording System
Durham Tees Valley Airport (DTVA) has awarded the contract to supply and install their replacement ATC recording system to Precision Applications. The proposed Veristore system not only...
SITA Wins Emerging Markets Airport IT Service Provider Award for Second Year Running
SITA, the air transport IT specialist, was declared, for the second year running, the best airport IT service provider at the Emerging Markets Airport Awards (EMAA) which took place in...
SITA Partners with CDNetworks to Power Airline Online Performance
New solution enables airlines to deliver online customer service up to three times faster and efficiently manage peak demand. In a move to provide airlines with optimised delivery of...
Surface Movement Radars for French Airports
Terma has been contracted to supply its SCANTER 2001i surface movement radar (SMR) to Nice International Airport. The SCANTER radar will form part of the Thales advanced-surface...
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Leading Technology Provider Ricochet Successful with Recording Solutions in African ATC Market
Ricochet has in partnership with Cartil Communications & Electronics Corporation signed a contract for delivery of record and replay systems to three Angolan airports. Ricochet has developed...
Savings in Energy and Natural Resources with New BLUEVEYOR Baggage Handling Conveyor from Vanderlande Industries
Vanderlande Industries has shown its new, environment-friendly blueveyor conveyor system for the first time at the Airport Show 2011, held from 31 May to 2 June at the Airport Expo in...
BCS North America Wins Multi-Million Dollar Contract
One of the United States' busiest airports has chosen a New Zealand company to provide the world's most sophisticated baggage handling and software technology to its 21 million passengers...
Thruput Selects Ricochet to Supply Audio Component Within the Overall High Integrity Video Recording System
Ricochet are proud to announce that Thruput , one of the world's leading suppliers of high integrity video recording systems, has selected Ricochet to supply the audio component within the...
SAIPHER Will be Present at the 2011 Dubai Airport Fair Show
Saipher will be exhibiting at the International Airport Show to be held on the Airport Expo Center of Dubai, UAE, 31 May to 2 June 2011. The Airport Show is the largest airport...
Fifty Carriers Select CHAMP to Comply with EU Import Control System Requirements
More than 50 carriers and ground handling customers, across five continents, are now complying with the European Union Import Control System (EU ICS), requirements implemented on 1st January...
ASFT Release Friction Measuring Systems and Early Ice Warning White Paper
ASFT has released a whitepaper on the Airport Technology website titled 'Systems for Continuous Friction and Early Ice Warning on Airport Runways.' When there is a risk for the friction...
British Firm Wins Raft of Airfield Contracts Across the World
A manufacturing firm which makes glass fibre lighting and weather masts for airfields is celebrating winning several major contracts. North-East England based Pollite has seen its...
Prestigious Award Goes to Founder of INFORM
INFORM, provider of intelligent decision-making software systems, is delighted with the prestigious Fuzzy Systems Pioneer Award 2011 that has been presented to company founder Prof. Dr. Dr....
Australians Abroad Must be Vigilant After Bin Laden Death
Australian emergency management firm Dynamiq has issued an urgent warning to Australians around the world to take extra care with their personal safety following the death of Osama bin...
New Sumitomo Technical Article
The events of 9/11 and other terrorist threats have caused governing bodies around the world to heighten air-travel related security. In the US, every piece of baggage that is checked-in at...
April 2011
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SITA Releases New Digital Aircraft Whitepaper
SITA has announced the release of a new whitepaper on Airport Technology called 'The Digital Aircraft - Heralding a New Generation of Aircraft Operations.' The paper explains that the...
Vallo Global Fencing Products for any Security Application
Vallo Global can supply and install a wide range of fencing products for any security application, from boundary demarcation to the highest level of fencing security available in...
BCS Airport Systems' Smart Technology is at Heart of Canberra Airport's Recent Upgrade Projects
The city's upgraded airport, including the newly opened Southern Concourse Terminal and the yet to be completed Western Concourse Terminal, features a state-of-the-art baggage handling system...
Success for Lifts All’s CLS in Copenhagen
PTE in Copenhagen was a great success both in terms of the number and the quality of visitors. It was an excellent opportunity to meet with old and new clients and to be able launch the...
Power Systems International Launches the SD Series of 400Hz Frequency Converters
Power Systems International's new SD series of solid state frequency converters are derived from its long experience in the design and manufacture of rectifiers, inverters, UPS systems...
SITA Launches Dedicated Air Transport Industry (ATI) Cloud
Air transport IT specialist, SITA has announced the release of an ambitious programme to build a community cloud dedicated to the air transport industry (ATI) that will improve efficiencies...
SITA Meets IATA Deadline for Automated Bag Rules
SITA has announced that within minutes of the new IATA resolution regarding automated baggage rules coming into effect on 1 April, the IT provider went live with its automated baggage fees...
China Eastern Prepares for Global Expansion with SITA Corporate Network Solution
SITA, the airline IT specialist, today announced that China Eastern Airlines has gone live with a worldwide corporate network solution to support its global expansion plans as it merges...
Departure Sequence Planner for Germany's New Capital Airport
With the opening of the new airport Berlin Brandenburg International (BBI), Airport-CDM will be activated. Today each modern airport is in need of Airport-CDM, therefore it is also an...
bagport Wins Luggage Cart Concession at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
bagport America announces its third US operation at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. bagport was selected by Phoenix International Airport for a high quality luggage cart service...
New Baggage Handling Technologies Highlighted by BEUMER Group with Crisplant at Airport Infra Expo 2011
Crisplant, part of BEUMER Group and a leading global supplier of automated baggage handling systems will outline its integration skills for automated, high speed baggage handling solutions on...
Ricochet Supply Digital Recording System for all Ground-To-Air Communication
In 2010, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) served 51 million passengers and 4.1 million tonnes of cargo, with annual aircraft movements of 306533 (landing and take-off). Over 95...
IEE’s Tailgate Detector TDflex™ Wins Best Access Control Product Award
Sensing specialist IEE was honoured with the best access control product award for its tailgate detector TDflex, an innovative access control solution based on 3D technology, at ISC West. ...
RÖDER at AERO Friedrichshafen: the Global Show for General Aviation
RÖDER is exhibiting at the AERO Friedrichshafen, Europe's foremost trade show for general aviation. Besides major decision-makers and multipliers of the industry, AERO attracts thousands...
Cobalt to Implement GroundStar
Manual planning will soon become history at the Cobalt operations at London's Heathrow Airport. The company has decided to implement GS planning and GS rostering for staff demand and shift...
SITA and Copenhagen Airport Launch the World's First Indoor Augmented Reality Application
Copenhagen Airport, and air transport IT provider SITA, has announced that the world's first indoor augmented reality application will be available for passengers to use at the airport in...
SITA and Air India Achieve Important Milestone in AI's Transformation Programme
Air India has announced that the first milestone in its modernisation process had been completed with the double migration of Air India and Indian Airlines to SITA's horizon passenger...
SITA Announces Release of Baggage Report 2011
SITA has announced the release of a new whitepaper on Airport Technology called 'Baggage Report 2011.' The report describes the difficult year it has been for all those involved in the...
Air Transport Industry Stays on Top of Baggage Management Despite Weather and Volcanic Ash
Despite an unprecedented 300,000 flight cancellations and a new record of 2.44 billion people travelling by plane last year, the air transport industry has maintained the overall downward trend...
atg airports Shine Down Under
UK-based airfield-lighting solutions manufacturer, atg airports continues to expand its presence 'down under' with the ongoing supply and installation of airfield ground lighting, signs, CCR's...
Vanderlande Industries Wins Major Baggage Handling Contract at JFK Airport
Vanderlande Industries has announced that it has been awarded a contract for the design and installation of a new airport baggage handling system at Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy...
atg airports Create atg España
atg airports have enhanced their position as a leading figure in the airfield lighting industry with the establishment atg España. Recent success and a continuation of...
atg airports Maintenance and Support Services
Renowned for providing innovative and practical airfield lighting solutions, atg airports also offer an extensive range of after sales and maintenance support services, enabling airports...
Surface Manager Operates at Incheon Airport
The ATRiCS automatic routing and guidance system SMAN (surface manager) has now been operating successfully at Incheon International Airport, Korea for more than two years. As an...
Red Box International Announce Release of Hand Portable 28VDE Starting Systems
Red Box have been working for some time on creating the best 28V starting system available in the market. These units are extremely powerful, rugged and compact, offering the best and most...
Frankfurt Airport Joins the A-CDM Airport League Powered by ATRiCS
Frankfurt Airport is now operating as one of the first four A-CDM airports in Europe with ATRiCS technology in use. It has been the common aim and joint effort of Fraport AG and DFS...
Red Box Announce Sale of 35 Frequency Converters to Qatar International Airways
Red Box International are pleased to announce the sale of 35 RBC6006 6KvA frequency converters to Qatar International Airways maintenance hangars and workshops, based at New Doha...
atg Airports Complete Acquisition of the Airfield Signs Business of NKI Group
atg airports, a leading provider of airfield guidance solutions, today announced it has acquired the airfield signage business of NKI Group, a Netherlands based provider of airport...
Choice for Airlines as SITA Opens Up North American Fares Filing
Airline fares distribution in North America has been transformed as air transport IT specialist SITA today announced its approval as an electronic fares filing agent by both the US Department...
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Another Contract for ALSTEF at Paris CDG
Aéroports de Paris has awarded ALSTEF the maintenance and operational support of two additional baggage sorting installations. ALSTEF will be responsible for the Technical Management,...
ALSTEF Strengthens its Position in the French Overseas Departments
Pointe-à-Pitre le Raizet Airport in Guadeloupe has awarded ALSTEF complete maintenance of its baggage conveyor system. This new five-year contract required the recruitment and training of...
Acciona Signs Contract for GS RealTime
INFORM announced that Acciona Airport Services (AAS) has decided to install the GroundStar RealTime system at Palma de Mallorca airport. The system creates and assigns tasks to resources on...
Robson Provides Upgrades at Jersey Airport
Sheffield based Geo Robson secured a contract to replace the hold baggage system (HBS) at Jersey Airport. The project is currently underway and will be completed by early May 2011,...
EUROCONTROL Entrusts COMSOFT with Directory Services Operational Study
Comprehensive study will pave the way for the implementation of ATN directory services and the AMHS extended service in Europe. EUROCONTROL entrusted the renowned German AMHS expert COMSOFT...
Latest Baggage Handling Technologies from Crisplant Showcased at Passenger Terminal World Expo 2011
Crisplant, a leading global supplier of automated baggage handling systems, will highlight its solutions for complete automated baggage handling at Passenger Terminal Expo, 29-31 March...
Tennant EC-H2O Claims Cannot be Verified: Third Independent Tests Confirm EC-H2O Performs No Better than Tap Water
Nilfisk-Advance, one of the world's leading manufacturers of professional floor cleaning equipment, released a third set of independent test results related to Tennant’s ec-H2O cleaning...
Systems Interface Wins Challenging Navaid Contract for the Agalega Islands
The Department of Civil Aviation in Mauritius has awarded Systems Interface a contract to provide a ground based navigational aid on Agalega North Island’s airfield. This exciting contract is...
Robson’s Airport Systems Sales Flying High
Still on cloud nine after scooping four awards at the Sheffield Business Awards, Darnall based baggage-handling conveyers, Robson have had a fantastic first quarter of 2011 within the...
Systems Interface Completes Third Project for Mauritius
Systems Interface has completed the supply, installation and commissioning of a non- directional beacon, markers and ancillary works for the Department of Civil Aviation in Mauritius. This...
Container Loading System is the New Way to Load and Unload AIrplane Containers
Lifts All Airport Handling Solutions are happy to introduce the Container Loading System (CLS) at Passenger Terminal Expo 2011 in Copenhagen. The CLS has been developed in conjunction...
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Opens World’s Most Modern Baggage Hall
Vanderlande Industries and IBM helped Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to create a smarter baggage system at baggage hall South that gives more precise ability to manage the growing amount of...
SITA Releases Free White Paper on the Digital Aircraft
SITA has released a free white paper on the Airport-Technology website. The internet hasn’t just changed the way we communicate – it has irrevocably altered the way we live, work, consume...
Sicurit Has a New Long Range Digital Microwave Barrier
Sicurit's new digital microwave represents a further technological step forward in perimeter protections. It has been designed for quick and easy installation and is suitable for any kind...
SITA Enables India's Air Traffic Control to Move to Safer Digital Data Communications
SITA today announced its selection by the Airports Authority of India to deliver enhanced systems that will enable the exchange of air traffic control (ATC) messages with data...
Precision Applications to Install New ATC Recording System at Norwich International Airport
Precision Applications has been chosen to supply and install a Veristore recording system at Norwich International Airport. The new recording system complies in full with all of the latest...
Future Fibre Technologies Launches Android FFT CAMS™ Alarm Management Application
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT), the world leader in fibre optic intrusion detection systems, has upgraded its powerful security management software FFT CAMS™ and developed a mobile...
Copenhagen Airport chooses Brüel & Kjær for New Noise and Flight Monitoring Project
Copenhagen Airport (CPH), located just 8km south-east of the city centre, is Scandinavia’s main airport. After a thorough market review and public tender process, the airport has chosen to...
Aerosweep's FOD*BOSS gets Praise from Operators
Aerosweep's widely acclaimed ultimate foreign object debris (FOD) sweeper, FOD*BOSS has received testimonials from operators from Australia and around the world. The US Air Force...
Friars Marketing Adds Two New Solar Aviation Products to its Portfolio
Last year leading designer and manufacturer of innovative products, solutions and services for airfield operations, ADB Airfield Solutions and manufacturer and supplier of LED lighting and...
Ricochet Release New Replay Control Panel for Playback, Administration and Reports at ATC Global 2011
Recording solutions provider, Ricochet is releasing the next generation replay control panel for playback, administration and reports, Catch at ATC Global 2011, Amsterdam, 8-10 March at booth 613....
Six Sites in Oman to Install Ricochet's Recording Technology
Ricochet, leading supplier of recording solutions, has entered into a contract with Indra Sistemas for the installation of recording systems in Oman. Ricochet’s recording technology will...
UK is Prepared for FMTP
Successful site acceptance tests marked the culmination of implementing four highly specialised gateways (OLDI FDE/FMTP) at the Swanwick and Whitley centres of British air navigation...
SkySoft and DFS launch a New ATM System at ATC Global 2011
At this year’s air traffic control conference (ATC Global) in Amsterdam, the Swiss system supplier for the aviation community, SkySoft-ATM and the German air navigation service provider,...
BEUMER Group with Crisplant will Show New Baggage Handling Technologies at Inter Airport India 2011
Leading global supplier of automated baggage handling systems and member of the BEUMER group, Crisplant will outline its state-of-the-art solutions for complete automated baggage handling at...
DFS Introduces Distant Aerodrome Control Service
Germany’s air traffic control company, DFS GmbH will be introducing its distant aerodrome control service for the first time at the ATC Global Amsterdam from 8 to 10 March. Using the...
February 2011
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Metalite LED Products to be Launched
Metalite have been a market leader in Portable Airfield Lighting solutions since the 1960’s. The core product ‘COREL’ (Combined Omni-Directional Runway Edge Light) as well as the other lights...
Turkey to Deploy Recording from Ricochet
Recording solutions provider, Ricochet is making its first delivery to Turkey, which will include complete redundant system solutions with computer hardware, interface hardware, storages...
Ricochet to Attend ATC Global 2011
Ricochet, a leading supplier of synchronised communication, navigation and surveillance recording (CNS) within the air traffic control (ATC), compliance and public safety sector, will be...
CANI Will Be Attending ATC Global 2011
CANI, who specialises in the provision of ATC training and also provides consultancy services in ATM, will be attending ATC Global in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, which is being held from the 8th...
Changi Airport Group (Singapore) and Crisplant to Co-Present at This Year's Passenger Terminal Expo Conference
Passenger Terminal EXPO has gathered worldwide recognition and support and the annual Passenger Terminal EXPO conference has firmly established itself as the most highly regarded airport...
Weigel Hochdrucktechnik Will be Attending ACI Europe's Regional Airports Forum 4th Annual Conference
Weigel Hochdruchtechnik, providers of Damage-Free Ultra High-Pressure Rubber and Paint Marker Removal and AGL Cleaning, will be attending ACI Europe's Regional Airports' Forum 4th Annual...
Herbert Systems on Display at Passenger Terminal
Herbert Systems is delighted to once again be exhibiting at the international showcase for the airport industry, Passenger Terminal Expo. This year’s event is taking place from 29th to 31st...
ACSA Enlarges Service Contract with Vanderlande Industries After Successful World Cup
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has signed two service contracts with Vanderlande Industries for the next five years at OR Tambo International Airport in South Africa. The first contract...
Northrop Grumman Wins 11th NAV CANADA Supplier Excellence Award
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announced that its Europe-based air traffic management systems subsidiary, Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems, has received two key supplier...
SITA Lab Voice-Activated Travel App Wins Gold Medal
SITA Lab, the technology research team at air transport IT provider SITA, has won the top prize at THack - the travel industry's first official Hack event which was held in London this...
Friars Marketing Wins Two Airfield Signage Tenders
Friars has recently won the tender to supply the new airfield signage to Gibraltar Airport, the project consists of ten internally illuminated sign cabinets using tungsten halogen lamps, and...
GCAA of UAE Pioneers Leading AIM Solution
GCAA of the United Arab Emirates accepts COMSOFT’s AIXM 5.1-based integrated AIM solution and publishes the first electronic AIP in the MID region. ABU Dhabi/ARAB EMIRATES, February 2011 –...
unival group Multi-Level-Security for Cricket World Cup 2011
unival group is a Germany based security solutions provider with a strong focus for blast protection technologies. Bangladesh Police has awarded unival group for supply of multi-level...
SITA's Global Baggage Message Distribution Reaches One Billion for the First Time
The world's only global baggage message distribution system received over one billion messages last year for the first time since it was introduced 12 years ago to help airports and airlines...
Dynamiq and Europ Assistance IHS Enter Global Strategic Alliance
Leading Australian emergency management specialists, Dynamiq, has announced the establishment of a strategic alliance with Europ Assistance International Health Solutions (EA IHS), a...
Kiosk Check-In Gets Thumbs Up from Frankfurt Passengers
International travellers using Frankfurt have a significant preference for kiosk-check-in. Also, checking-in a bag is not seen as a major obstacle in the self-service check-in process. A...
Future Fibre Technologies Awarded 250km Perimeter Intrusion Detection Project
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT), the world leader in fibre-optic intrusion detection, has been awarded another large perimeter intrusion detection project, in conjunction with one of its key...
Finnair Selects SITA for Its Global Remote Office Management
Finnair has selected SITA as its single, global supplier to provide remote office management at 42 outstations across Europe, Asia and North America. The air transport communications...
European oneworld Airlines to Use SITA AIRCOM Services for EU Single Sky Air Traffic Control
The European members of oneworld®, the leading quality global airline alliance - British Airways, Iberia, Finnair and Malév Hungarian Airlines - have announced the selection of SITA...
COMSOFT Selected to Update EUROCONTROL eAIP Toolbox
German ATC expert COMSOFT has been selected to perform the update of EUROCONTROL's eAIP core and extended toolbox. Moreover, the eAIP Editor's and User's manuals will be updated and eAIP...
Northrop Grumman Delivers Europe’s First Runway Status Light Control System at Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Europe-based air traffic management subsidiary, Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems, has been awarded a contract to provide a runway status light (RWSL) control...
Precision Applications Awarded Contract to Supply New ATC Recording System at Manchester Airport
Precision Applications has been awarded a contract to supply a replacement ATC record and replay equipment at Manchester Airport. The new recording system, which will be used for both...
SITA's and Bluelon's Passenger Tracking to Revolutionise Services at Airports
SITA, the global air transport IT specialist, and Bluelon, the inventor of Bluetooth-based tracking, has announced a partnership to provide sophisticated real-time passenger tracking and...
Ultra Receives Contract to Deliver a New Operational Platform for Copenhagen Airports
Ultra Electronics Airport Systems is pleased to announce the contract award for delivery of its UltraDB platform for Copenhagen Airports (CPH). The confirmation of contract award follows...
Join Egis Avia at ATC Global 2011
ATC Global 2011 will be starting in a few weeks time and we would like to offer you the opportunity to meet us on stand #H103 (Hall 11) during the 3-day exhibition, which takes place in...
January 2011
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Saipher ATC Supplies Tower E-Strips System to INFRAERO, Brazil
Saipher ATC was elected by INFRAERO, the Brazilian provider for airport services and air navigation, to update the electronic flight strips systems in control towers in two of its most...
Alstef to Supply Baggage Sorting System for New Terminal at Mauritius Airport
The new terminal of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in Mauritius, with a capacity of four million passengers, has been designed by ADPi. It is implemented by China...
Ultra Raises Over £3,000 for Children in Need
Ultra Electronics Airport Systems has raised £3,087 for the 2010 BBC Children in Need appeal with the enthusiastic help of employees and generous suppliers. In the four weeks leading up...
Milesys to Attend Intermodes 2011
The objective of INTERMODES is to create a platform for exchanges between all European players in the passenger transport sector, in order for them to contribute and share concrete solutions...
G&D Presents KVM Product Line Especially Designed for the ATC Sector
Guntermann & Drunck (G&D) accommodates the importance of crucial safety features in its ATC applications. The company has developed a KVM product line especially designed for the...
Precision Applications to Supply New ATM Recording System at Manston Kent International Airport
Precision Applications, working in partnership with Thales ATM, has been selected as the supplier for a new ATM recording system to be installed at Manston Kent International Airport. ...
Voice Perfect Launches New Boarding Application
Voice Perfect will be launching their new boarding application at PTE 29-31 in Copenhagen, Denmark (stand #4060). This application is aimed at supporting airlines in boarding aircraft...
IT High-Flyer Joins SITA to Drive Sales and Enhance Customer Relationships
Air transport IT specialist SITA has recruited IT industry veteran Peter Cunningham to head up its growing sales and relationship management function. Peter will lead SITA's global sales...
SITA to Provide Next-Gen Infrastructure for UATP's $12bn Payment System
Universal Air Travel Plan (UATP), the low-cost payment network, has announced the selection of SITA to provide a next-generation authorisation and settlement infrastructure for its payment...
Future Fibre Technologies Wins Prime Minister's Exporter of the Year Award
The leading fibre optic security systems company, Future Fibre Technologies (FFT), was recently awarded the nation's highest exporting accolade at the 48th Australian Export Awards, receiving...
Ultra One of Top 10 Most Admired Companies at Management Today Awards
The 2010 Management Today Awards have been published and Ultra Electronics has again performed strongly, being ranked number two in the most admired company in the aerospace and defence category. ...
Yemenia Turns to SITA to Manage Passenger Growth
Yemenia, the official carrier of the Republic of Yemen, has announced that the airline will migrate its passenger management and distribution to air transport IT specialist, SITA, to manage...
Weigel Hochdrucktechnik to Attend inter airport India 2011
Weigel Hochdrucktechnik, a leading provider of the TrackJet system for the removal of rubber and paint markings on runways, taxiways and aprons, is pleased to announce that it will be attending...
Northrop Grumman Builds on Air Traffic Management System Success in Dubai
Northrop Grumman's Europe-based air traffic management subsidiary, Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems, continues to grow its international sales in the Middle East region with the supply...
Brazil Selects SITA for New Aircraft Communications System
As part of a major air traffic management modernisation programme in advance of hosting the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup, the Brazilian Department of Airspace Control (DECEA) has...
Vallo Global Presents StronGuard
Perimeter security company Vallo Global can offer it clients the highest level of fencing protection available. Vallo's StronGuard™ has been specifically designed to provide an...
SITA Airport Connectivity Trials for Airbus A380 Spread to Paris
SITA has announced the successful initiation of a series of operational trials at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to demonstrate the benefits of its planned AIRCOM IP GateLink service for...
Ultra Delivers Christmas Cheer in Lapland
In a project designed to allow passengers and of course Santa himself better check-in, arrivals and gate facilities at Lapland's airports, Ultra Electronics Airport Systems has extended...
Macao International Airport Cooperates with Chinese Authorities
Following the strong institutional relationship established between the Chinese air navigation entities, Macau International Airport and the air navigation NAV Portugal EPE, several...
Vanderlande Industries Completes Baggage Handling System for Houston Airport
Vanderlande Industries has successfully completed the baggage handling system with inline screening system at terminal D of George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, which is part of...
Brüel & Kjær EMS Lands Burbank Airport NFTMS Project
In a competitive bid process, which took more than 18 months to complete, the Brüel & Kjær EMS team was chosen to replace the noise and flight track management system (NFTMS) for...
Improved De-icing Prognosis at Zurich Airport by delair System
Each winter again airports face the problem to predict the scope and duration of aircraft de-icing. Even the most experienced de-icing coordinators only can solve this problem to a limited...
December 2010
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People & Projects Global Service Launched by Dynamiq
As part of a new service offering, Australia's fastest growing security and emergency management firm, Dynamiq, will make highly experienced former military, medical and emergency...
Milesys Helps Gatwick Airport to Welcome PRM Passengers
Gatwick Airport, the second largest English airport in terms of overall passenger handling numbers, is currently improving almost every part of the airport, with the goal to provide the...
Systems Interface Signs Two Further Contracts for Georgia
Sakaeronavigatsia of Georgia has once again chosen Systems Interface as its preferred supplier for the supply installation and commissioning of two Marker Beacon Systems at Tbilisi...
New Crisplant Office in Jeddah Supports Airport Developments Throughout the Middle East
Crisplant, a leading global supplier of automated baggage-handling systems, has opened a new office in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to provide rapid deployment of advanced,...
ADB LED Lighting Contributes to Environmental Ambitions of Liege Airport
ADB, a global leader in airfield lighting solutions, has announced that it has upgraded the taxiway ground lighting at Liege Airport (Belgium) from halogen to LED lamps. The steep drop in...
IEE Tailgate Detector Wins Fedil Innovation Prize
Luxembourg-based sensing specialist IEE has won the Fedil Innovation Prize in the category Business Development for its Tailgate Detector, an innovative access control solution based on 3D...
UFIS-AS Develops De-Icing Application for Warsaw
UFIS Airport Solutions (UFIS-AS) has developed and delivered a new de-icing module for the flight information system at Warsaw's Frederic Chopin Airport - just in time for the cold weather. ...
IEE Tailgate Detector Wins GNS Homeland Security Award
Luxembourg-based sensing specialist IEE has won the GSN Homeland Security Award for its Tailgate Detector, an innovative access control solution, based on 3D technology. The award was issued...
UFIS-AS Presents UFIS® Mobile
The UFIS Mobile solutions have been developed to integrate hand-held devices such as walkie-talkies, smart phones, and personal digital assistants (PDAs) into the UFIS environment. Information...
Air Freight Security Must Learn from Credit Card Fraud Prevention
Following the latest terror attack attempts using explosive parcels in air freight, INFORM's risk and fraud and airport systems divisions are urging the aviation industry to adopt...
Independent Testing Commission Confirms: Tennant Ec-H2O No Better Than Tap Water
Nilfisk-Advance, one of the world's leading manufacturers of professional floor cleaning equipment, has announced additional independent test results of ec-H2O (electrically-activated water used...
AMHS Gaining Further Ground in the Middle East
By establishing another operational AMHS link, the Middle East has further substantiated and expanded their leading position as flagship ICAO region for the implementation of AMHS....
Egis Avia Conducts Internal Audits for ESSP
The European Satellite Services Provider (ESSP) was created in 2001 by representatives of Europe's key air navigation service providers. Through a European Commission (EC) contract,...
ADB Airfield Solutions Introduces New Advanced Power Supply System
ADB's advanced power supply (APS), available in 1kW or 2kW units, is a new generation of power equipment designed specifically for LED airfield lighting fixtures. The APS unit unlocks the...
COMSOFT Launches Flight Plan Converter AIDA-FPL
According to Amendment 1 to ICAO Doc 4444, a new flight plan format will be in effect from 15 November 2012. In support of the ICAO-driven FPL2012 migration, COMSOFT has launched its...
Glidepath Wins Contract for New Baggage System at Amarillo Airport
Amarillo International Airport passengers will soon benefit from a state-of-the-art baggage handling system (BHS) to be manufactured and installed by Glidepath, an international supplier of...
UFIS-AS Upgrades its Flight Information Management System at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport
UFIS Airport Solutions (UFIS-AS) has been awarded a contract by the Airports of Thailand Public Company (AOT) for the enhancement of the UFIS® flight information management system running...
Great Success at International Bird Strike Conference
The votes are in – the 2010 International Bird Strike Conference, held in Cairns in September, was a huge success. This is the first time the International Bird Strike Committee (IBSC) has...
Vanderlande Industries Baggage Handling Software Approved for US Market
The Vanderlande Industries baggage handling software (VIBES) has been approved for the US market by BNP Associates. BNP provides specialised consulting services and is the largest consultant...
New Technology Ensures Passengers with Reduced Mobility Get Enhanced Consumer Experience at Heathrow
Air Serv, the ground services provider that manages assistance for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM) at Heathrow Airport, has announced an industry-first at the Ground Handling...
SITA Delivers Milestone Survey on the Future of Aviation Safety Training in Africa
Following a comprehensive survey of more than 100 stakeholders in the African aviation industry, SITA has confirmed the delivery of data to ICAO on the capacity and demand for aviation training...
True End-to-End Self-Service Unveiled by SITA and BCS
SITA, with baggage handling system specialist BCS Group, has unveiled a self-service baggage solution for common-use platforms that now provides air passengers with the ability to experience...
November 2010
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COMSOFT Enables Historic Act Between Peru and Colombia
CORPAC of Peru has announced to have put into service the AMHS link between its aeronautical fixed communication centre in Lima and Colombia's Aerocivil in Bogotá without using a hitch, on...
Integrated Surface Surveillance Systems Increase Safety and Efficiency at Two South-African Airfields
ADB and its subcontractors have implemented multilateration systems for surface surveillance at Cape Town International Airport and Johannesburg International Airport. Air traffic and...
Expansion at Metalite
Due to the continued year-on-year growth at Metalite Aviation Lighting, the company has added three new members of staff to its team. Phil Brisley, who has joined from Penny and...
Shenzhen Boa'an International Airport Awards Vanderlande Industries with €26m Contract
On 10 November 2010, Vanderlande Industries and China's Shenzhen Airport Authority signed the contract for a comprehensive baggage handling system for the new Terminal 3. "Vanderlande...
SIMCORE Special Sponsor at Ground Handling International's Conference
SIMCORE will be a special sponsor at the 12th annual Ground Handling International's conference, which will be held in Vienna, Austria, on 29 November - 2 December 2010. This event will...
ADB Introduces First ETL Certified Medium Intensity L-861 and L-861E LED Runway Edge Light
ADB Airfield Solutions has announced the introduction of the first ETL-certified medium-intensity L-861 and L-861E LED runway edge light. The long-lasting LED fixture, which operates for more...
India Leads the World in Carbon Emissions Offsetting and Use of Online Services
The SITA / Air Transport World Passenger Self-Service survey of the world's leading airports reveals that India's air travellers lead the world in using airline websites for carbon...
New Area Control Centre in Finland Launched
Finland's regional air navigation services are now provided by the Area Control Centre Finland located in Aitovuori, Tampere. Before this, the region was divided into airspaces handled by...
Sky Assist to Attend Ground Handling International Conference in Vienna
Sky Assist, the IT niche software company specialised in top class web-based solution for arrival services and lost & found departments, is pleased to announce that it will be attending...
Metron Aviation Launches Industry's First Air Traffic Flow Management Solution for Airlines
Metron Aviation, a leading provider of integrated air traffic flow management (ATFM) solutions, announced the release of Metron Harmony for Airlines. Metron Harmony for Airlines integrates...
Belgocontrol Accepts COMSOFT’s Superior AMHS Solution
Fully in line with the industry's specifications and schedule, Belgocontrol's innovative system for automated aeronautical communication (ISAAC) demonstrated its maturity and readiness...
Room for Growth in Russian Use of Online Booking and Self-Service Check-In
The global SITA / Air Transport World Passenger Self-Service survey of seven of the world's leading airports found that there are great opportunities for growth in online booking and...
Metron Aviation Appoints Joe Hof as Director of Business Development for Global ATM Operations
Metron Aviation has announced the appointment of Joe Hof as director of business development for global ATM operations. Prior to joining Metron Aviation, Mr Hof was the national operations...
Metron Aviation's Norm Fujisaki Wins Prestigious Air Traffic Control Association Award
The Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) has named Metron Aviation's vice president and chief strategy officer, Norm Fujisaki, as the winner of the 2010 David J. Hurley Memorial Award...
SITA Releases Free White Paper: Five Steps of Air Travel That Smartphones Will Change by 2020
SITA, the world's leading service-provider of integrated IT business solutions and communication services for the air transport industry, has released another new free white paper on ...
SITA Releases Free White Paper: Server Virtualization - Solving Real Air Transport Issues
SITA, the world's leading service-provider of integrated IT business solutions and communication services for the air transport industry, released a free white paper in April 2010, which is...
SITA Releases Free White Paper: Air Transport World Passenger Self-Service Survey
SITA, the world's leading service-provider of integrated IT business solutions and communication services for the air transport industry, has released a free white paper in October, which is...
Brüel & Kjær Provides WebTrak for Santa Monica Airport
As one of the busiest and most residentially encroached general aviation airports in the US, Santa Monica Airport (SMO) has always sought to ensure compliance with its local noise ordinance...
SITA Releases Free White Paper: The Airport IT Trends Survey
SITA, the world's leading service-provider of integrated IT business solutions and communication services for the air transport industry, has released a free white paper on the...
IEE Presents Tailgate Detector and People Counter at ExpoProtection
Sensing specialist IEE presented its innovative access control solutions, the award-winning Tailgate Detector and the People Counter at the ExpoProtection show, which took place on 2-5 November...
IEE’s Tailgate Detector Wins Security Innovation Award
The Luxembourg-based sensing specialist IEE has won the Security Innovation Award for its Tailgate Detector, an innovative access control solution based on 3D technology at the Security Essen...
IEE Launches Tailgate Detector and People Counter at ASIS Annual Seminar & Exhibits
Sensing specialist IEE presented its innovative access control solutions, the award-winning Tailgate Detector, and People Counter at the ASIS security show in October 2010. The Tailgate...
Welcome to Atlanta - Home of the World's Most Online Passengers
Passengers passing through the world's busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, are setting the pace for the rest of the world when it comes to passenger self-service...
Independent Test Results of Electrically-Activated Water on Floor Scrubbers: No Better Than Tap Water
Nilfisk-Advance, one of the world's leading manufacturers of professional floor cleaning equipment, has announced the results of an independent testing of the performance of...
Passengers to Benefit from SITA Self-Service at Cochin International
Cochin International Airport, which serves the fastest growing city on India's west coast, has announced the selection of air transport IT specialist SITA to provide automation of the...
Nearly 100% Rise in Passenger Self-Service Check-In in Johannesburg
The SITA / Air Transport World Passenger Self-Service survey of the world's leading airports reveals an almost 100% rise in self-service check-in among travellers passing through OR...
Brazilian Air Travellers Take the Lead on Passenger Self-Service
The global SITA / Air Transport World Passenger Self-Service survey of the world's leading airports has found Brazilians to be among the world's fastest adopters of any self-service...
Glidepath Awarded Baggage System Contract for Daniel Oduber Quirós Airport in Costa Rica
Leading global provider of airport baggage handling systems Glidepath has secured a contract to provide a baggage system to Daniel Oduber Quirós Airport in Liberia, Costa Rica. The...
Investment in IT Infrastructure Prepares Airports for Rising Passenger Numbers
Investment in the IT infrastructure made by airports during the downturn has continued as airports prepare for rising passenger numbers, according to a new global survey launched on 2...
Worldwide Flight Services Selects CHAMP to Meet EU ICS Compliancy Deadline
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), one of the world's leading air cargo handlers, has announced the selection of CHAMP Cargosystems to supply its global customs gateway (GCG) to manage WFS's...
Crisplant Highlights Innovations in Baggage-Handling Technology at TranspoQuip Latin America 2010
Crisplant, a leading global supplier of baggage-handling systems, will highlight the latest innovations in baggage-handling technology at TranspoQuip Latin America, São Paulo, Brazil, on...
Crisplant Awarded Design Contract for Major Baggage-Handling and High-Speed Transfer System
Crisplant, a leading global supplier of automated baggage-handling systems, has been awarded the design contract for a major baggage-handling and high-speed transfer system at Calgary...
October 2010
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Wes Whitten Building Wins AIB Professional Excellence in Building Award
Rudds is proud to announce that the Wes Whitten Building has won the AIB Professional Excellence in Building Award. Construction manager and main contractor Hindmarsh has sent...
City West Achieves Six Stars for the Green Star Office
Rudds is proud to announce that 50 Marcus Clarke Street City West, Canberra, has been awarded six stars for the Green Star Office design. The project has received 76 points with a further three...
All Nippon Airways Adopts iCargo Platform
IBS Software has announced that All Nippon Airways (ANA), the largest domestic carrier and top-ten carriers worldwide, ranked by IATA, has moved over to iCargo, which comprises its entire...
Ultra Takes the Checkered Flag at EMEA & Asia Customer Summit
In the Abu Dhabi desert sits the magnificent Yas Marina F1 circuit and the prestigious Yas Hotel, which is where Ultra Electronics Airport Systems held their inaugural EMEA & Asia...
Ricochet Signs Contract with Danish Naviair
Technology leader Ricochet has signed a contract with Danish Naviair for supplying a recording solution for Billund Airport. The installation will take place by the end of this year. ...
Majura Office Park Trigeneration Plant Opened
Rudds is proud to have designed the Majura Office Park Trigeneration system, which was opened by Federal Minister for Resources, Energy and Tourism, Martin Ferguson on 2 December 2009. As...
Rudds Receives Recognition for Lighting Renders at Canberra Airport
Rudds Consulting Engineers, a successful provider of designs of critical building services for a wide variety of facilities, has received international recognition for its lighting renders...
SpinetiX Wins AV and DOOH Award
SpinetiX is celebrating the success in winning the Best Digital Signage Product (category sponsored by Sony) at the AV Awards as well as being involved in the DOOH Award 2010, Installation...
SITA Helps to Secure South Africa's Borders
South Africa's Department of Home Affairs has celebrated the success of advance passenger processing (APP), the border management solution from air transport IT specialist SITA, during the...
SITA Takes the Lead in the Management of Mobile Resources at Airports
SITA has announced details of a high-tech acquisition designed to put the air transport IT provider in a leading position in the area of mobile resource management solutions for efficient...
Egis Avia Co-Operates with Eurocontrol
The Eurocontrol Cascade programme is aimed at planning and co-ordinating the European implementation of automatic dependent surveillance broadcast (ADS-B). This technique relies on aircrafts...
Deutsche Lufthansa to Use Latest Version of Resource Management System sally at Frankfurt Airport
Considering the opening of the new and exclusive pier A-Plus at their main hub Frankfurt, Deutsche Lufthansa has ordered the latest version of delair's resource management system 'sally stand...
Vallo Global Launches New Corporate Website
Perimeter security company Vallo Global has recently launched a new website, which embodies the company's forward–thinking vision and commitment to the growing needs of its clients. ...
Osprey Flys to Kabul
The latest generation of rubber removal machine manufactured by Jetting Systems has recently been delivered to Kabul, Afghanistan. The client Kellogg Brown & Root required the equipment to...
TCR Workshop at the International Airport Expo
TCR has made a strategic decision to expand its successful products and services to the US and has established its first operation at IAH, providing one customer with its full fleet conversion...
Security Remains on Top of FFT's Agenda
Increasing numbers of attendees at international security trade shows are a sign that the broader security market remains focused on this important issue. Future Fibre Technologies (FFT),...
WebTrak is Live at Over 50 Airports Worldwide
WebTrak has reached the milestone of providing flight track information to over 50 airport communities. With operational rights around the world in countries such as the US, Canada, UK,...
COMSOFT: EAIP-System Approved for Commission in Estonia
Estonian Air Navigation Services (EANS) have signed site acceptance certificates for their unique eAIP solution, based on COMSOFT's AIXM 5 compliant aeronautical database CADAS-AIMDB and...
Italian Airports Rule for TrackJet
Increased demand for the TrackJet® system is being reported from Italy by its German manufacturer Weigel, particularly for the removal of rubber deposits or paint markings from airport runways....
Pulkovo Airport Selects SITA’s Check-In Technology to Upgrade Passenger Services
St Petersburg's Pulkovo Airport, the fourth busiest in Russia, today announced a major improvement to passenger services with the selection of SITA's AirportConnect Open platform which will...
Ultra Wins Contract with Edmonton International Airport
Ultra Electronics Airport Systems has announced that it has won a contract to provide an integrated suite of airport operational systems at Edmonton International Airport (EIA) in Alberta, Canada....
COMSOFT’s PRISMA Ready for ICAO’s New Flight Plan Format
COMSOFT’s modular ATC automation solution PRISMA has proved its capability in flawless site acceptance tests to be compliant with the amendment of ICAO’s 15th edition of the procedures for...
September 2010
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Glidepath Applauds Jeff Fegan's Receipt of the Mallon Award
Global trade was the theme of the evening as the World Affairs Council of Dallas / Fort Worth gathered on Saturday, 25 Saturday 2010 to honor Jeff Fegan, CEO of Dallas / Fort Worth...
Net 6000: Automatic Transit Baggage-Handling System
The Net 6000 is the largest automatic transit baggage-handling system ever implemented in Italy and one of the leading solutions in Europe. It was officially opened on 8 July 2010 at a...
Kansas City International Airport Selects 20/20 Flight Display System from Gentrack
Gentrack, developer of the 20/20 airport management system, announced today a new contract to deliver its multiple user flight information display system (MUFIDS) and airport operational...
Northrop Grumman to Deliver Air Traffic Control Communication Network for Nigeria
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s, Europe-based air traffic management subsidiary, Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems, has been awarded a USD1.6 million contract to supply and install the air...
Northrop Grumman to Upgrade Landing Systems in Africa
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE:NOC) Europe-based air traffic management subsidiary, Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems, has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract by the African...
Precision Applications at Farnborough Airport
Precision Applications is proud to announce that it has recently installed a Veristore ATC communication and surveillance recording system at TAG London Farnborough Airport on behalf of...
PANSA to Install Quintiq Workforce Planning Solution
PANSA, the Polish air navigation service provider (ANSP), has awarded a contract to Quintiq to provide its integrated Quintiq workforce planning solution for air traffic control. Quintiq...
IBS Revamps Passenger Reservation System for MSC Cruises
IBS Software, a leading IT solutions provider to the travel, transportation & logistics industry, has successfully completed phase one of upgrading its Cruise Partner™ passenger...
Suvarnabhumi Airport Railway Link Begins Operation with UFIS® Displays
Officially opened in December last year, Suvarnabhumi Airport Railway Link began commercial operation on 23 August this year, shortening travel times for inbound and outbound air travelers....
Ricochet Awarded Contract for Installation of Recording Systems in Namibia
Ricochet, a leading supplier of synchronized communication and surveillance recording within ATC, compliance and public safety sector, has been awarded a contract through their partner...
British Forces Purchase Solar LED Taxiway Lights Through Systems Interface
The UK Ministry of Defence has ordered 170 solar LED taxiway lights with frangible mounting systems from Systems Interface Ltd. The MOD will install the Avlite Systems AV70 series solar...
Systems Interface Supplies Southampton Airport with First UK Airport Installation of Solar-Powered Runway Safety Lighting
Southampton Airport has become the first UK airport to install solar powered LED runway safety lighting. The lights, nick-named ‘Wig Wags’ due to their distinctive flashing patterns, are used...
Systems Interface Provides RAF with Europe’s Largest Solar Taxiway Lighting Installation Through BAM Nuttall
Working with civil engineers Bam Nuttall Systems Interface are to provide the innovative Avlite solar taxiway lights to RAF Marham. With a major long term construction project to redevelop...
Custom Presents VK80 New Heavy-Duty Compact Ticket Printer
Custom is pleased to present the new VK80, a compact ticket printer which comes equipped with the latest technologies for heavy-duty applications. The VK80 works in tough environments...
Single Business Tower to be Bayanat Airports' New Dubai Address
Dubai Investment Properties, one of the leading real estate developers in the UAE, today announced that Bayanat Airports & Engineering Supplies, the leading airport systems integrator, is...
Airtel ATN and Ubitech Announce Partnership to Provide AMHS Together with ATN Solutions in Asia Pacific
Airtel ATN, a leading supplier of aeronautical telecommunication network (ATN) software to the international aerospace industry has announced a partnership with Ubitech to jointly provide...
Power Systems International Adds a Spark of Intelligence to Emergency Lighting Systems
Power Systems International Limited introduces an innovative range of emergency lighting systems. The ELS D series of digitally controlled intelligent power systems are designed to provide...
ICTS Europe Systems Awarded Contract by Bristol International Airport
In January 2010 ICTS Europe was awarded Bristol International Airport’s (BIA) three year contract for the provision of general airport security services, including: central search,...
Entry Point North and LFV Aviation Consulting Partner to Offer International Aviation Services
The need for delivering superior services to the aviation industry has brought together Entry Point North and LFV Aviation Consulting as partners in addressing international projects. ...
New Arrangements for the Purchase and Supply of the FOD*BOSS from 1 October 2010
As of 1 October 2010, your new contact for the purchase and supply of The FOD*BOSS sweeping equipment will be MYSLIK, 22751 Sunrise Drive, Morrison, Colorado 80465. Telephone 303-697-9692,...
Northrop Grumman to Supply Air Traffic Management Systems at UK Airports
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Europe-based air traffic management systems subsidiary, Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems, has been awarded contracts by NATS Services to provide surface...
Northrop Grumman to Upgrade Air Traffic Communication Infrastructure for Incheon Control Center, South Korea
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Europe-based air traffic management subsidiary, Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems, has been awarded a contract by Korea’s Public Procurement Service (PPS) to...
Northrop Grumman to Supply Largest Ever Air Traffic Control Radio Programme to China
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Europe-based air traffic management system subsidiary, Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems, has been awarded a contract by China Aviation Supplies...
The French Navy Relies on Egis for its Air Traffic Control (ATC) Training Systems
Egis has been selected by the French Defence (DGA) to deploy simulation and training systems for navy air traffic controllers (referred to as SECAM project). Attributed in January 2010 to...
Emirates Maintains Cutting Edge on Fares with Migration to New Airfare Insight Platform
SITA today announced that Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, has successfully migrated to the new SITA Airfare Insight platform in a strong endorsement of the industry's...
Vietnam to Deploy Recording Solution from Ricochet
Noi Bai International Airport, the largest airport in northern Vietnam, will use Ricochet’s recording technology. Ricochet a technological leader in Unified Recording, has been awarded...
Ricochet to Deliver Recording Solutions to Eight French Airports
Ricochet, a leading supplier of synchronized communication and surveillance recording within ATC, compliance and public safety sector, has signed a contract with the French civil aviation...
UFIS-AS Provides its Resource Management System to Alitalia
UFIS Airports Solutions' (UFIS-AS) newest customer is Alitalia Ground Handling at Rome's Fiumicino Airport. With the assistance of its local partner Softlab, UFIS-AS is delivering its...
Glidepath Delivers at Bradley Despite Project Adversity
Some projects turn thorny and stay difficult right to the end, which is an accurate depiction of a recent project in Hartford, CT. However, in Glidepath’s view the real measure of success...
Cutting-Edge Perimeter Security System Performs Impressively at McAllen Airport
In mid 2009, a fiber optic fence sensor system was installed on McAllen-Miller International Airport’s perimeter fence. The system, known as Secure FenceTM, was developed by Future...
Fibre Net and Sofia Airport – a Successful Cooperation
Sofia Airport, Bulgaria, ranks among the fastest growing airports in Europe, in spite of the current world crisis, which undoubtedly cut back the positive trend of the latest years in the sector. ...
BCS Named Exporter of the Year at the Auckland Export Awards
A string of successes in the fast-growing South East Asian market was a significant contributor to BCS wining Exporter of the Year at the Auckland Export Awards, said BCS CEO Patrick Teo. ...
August 2010
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Custom Introduces Complete Range of OEM Printers for Self-Tagging and Bag-Drop
Custom announces the launch of a new range of products specifically developed for easier integration into common-use bag-drop kiosks. The ultra compact KPM150 comes from the railway TVM market...
LED Runway Solution Successfully Installed at European Airport
ADB, a pioneer in developing LED-based airfield ground lighting solutions, announces that its high-intensity LED runway lighting solution was installed for the first time in Europe at Moss...
South Africa’s Airports and Passengers are the Real Winners of the 2010 World Cup
With a 10% increase in passengers from the previous year and a large volume increase in the number of bags processed during July’s World Cup event, South Africa’s airports had to ensure that...
Precision Applications to Supply Recording System for London Oxford Airport
Precision Applications is proud to announce that it has been chosen to supply and install a new voice and radar recording system for the ATC Communications System Project at London Oxford Airport....
IBS Signs Deal with TUI Group Airlines
In a significant development that underscores its deep domain expertise and technology competence, IBS Software, the IT specialists for the global aviation industry, inked a five year landmark...
Airport 20/20 BIDS Takes Flight at Newark Liberty International Airport
Airport 20/20 today announced that Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark) has gone live with the 20/20 baggage information display system (BIDS). Installation of 20/20 BIDS is the...
CHAMP Enables Cargo Carriers to Meet New Nigerian Regulations
CHAMP Cargosystems today announced that seven freight carriers operating to and from Nigeria, including Cargolux, are using its solution to comply with Nigeria's new advanced customs...
Fibre Net Provides Technical Airport Fencing in Isle of Man
The Isle of Man is a small island of only 588km² in the middle of the sea between Scotland and Ireland. There is a small airport called Ronaldsway, where Balfour Beatty Regional...
Gallagher Group CEO Wins World Class New Zealand Manufacturing Award
Gallagher Group CEO, Bill Gallagher, is celebrating success again winning the 2010 World Class Manufacturing Award. Into its seventh year, nominees for the 2010 World Class New Zealand...
Ibex Gallagher Secures Contract with Tata Motors, India
Construction of India’s largest automobile manufacturing site will incorporate the country’s first non-electrified, monitored perimeter security system supplied by Ibex Gallagher. Tata...
New Issue of Boundaries of Security Report to be Released in Late October
Following exceptional reviews of the inaugural Boundaries of Security Report, its publishers, Future Fibre Technologies, are pleased to announce that the 2011 edition will be released at the...
Gallagher Security and Joosee Partnership Means Success
Gallagher Security is celebrating another global success with the installation of its first Trophy FT PowerFence™ system in China securing the Governments Research and Development Centre...
Red Box International Becomes Exclusive UK Dealer for Bahco Aviation Tool Solutions
Red Box International has been chosen as the UK representative for Bahco aviation tool solutions. Bahco aviation tool solutions have been developed in conjunction with professional...
July 2010
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Glidepath Signs Contract for Toronto's Union Station
In June, Glidepath signed a contract (CAN$1.2 million) for an upgraded baggage handling system (BHS) for VIA Rail, in Toronto's Union Station, that broadens the company's transportation...
GCAA Received Prisma Extension
With the aim of providing additional services to civil airlines and operators, as well as to UAE's air force, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has received a major extension for...
Ultra Selects NCR as Technology Partner to Deliver Next-Generation Passenger Processing Solutions
Today's airline passengers are accustomed to self-check-in, but what happens if that flight is delayed or cancelled? The chaos caused by the eruption of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland...
Ultra Electronics Airport Systems Announces its Annual EMEA and Asia Customer Summit
The Ultra Electronics Airport Systems annual EMEA and Asia customer summit is taking place at the prestigious Yas Hotel in Abu Dhabi on 13th and 14th October 2010. It promises to be an exciting...
Ultra Electronics Airport Systems Begin Recruitment Drive
Due to strong growth in their markets and to keep pace with the latest developments in their technologies, Ultra Electronics Airport Systems is seeking to fill more than 40 permanent and...
Bermuda Airport Debuts WorldTracer Baggage Tracing Kiosk for Passengers
LF Wade International Airport Bermuda, today announced the arrival of self-service kiosks uniquely designed to assist passengers who experience baggage delays. These new WorldTracer Kiosks...
Abu Dhabi Rolls Out New SITA Passenger Systems Across All Airports
The Abu Dhabi Airport Company (ADAC), owner and operator of all five airports in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, and SITA, the air transport IT specialist, today announced details of a five-year...
Pau Airport Selects ADB for Innovative Upgrade of its Ground Lighting Solution
Pau Pyrénées Airport (France) has turned to leading airport ground lighting expert ADB to renovate its complete ground lighting equipment, including the controlled stop bars. The quality of...
Düsseldorf Airport Celebrates Unique IT Outsourcing Partnership with SITA
Düsseldorf Airport and SITA today hailed the success of a unique IT outsourcing agreement which has seen the airport manage 20% growth in passenger numbers while replacing its entire...
Two World Firsts for Malaysia Airlines as they Harness the iPad and iPhone
Malaysia Airlines and the air transport IT specialist, SITA, announced that the world's first kiosks to sell airline tickets using the Apple iPad went live today in Kuala Lumpur. An...
Airtel ATN Provides Software to US Systems Integrators to Enable Solutions for FAA NextGen Air Transportation System
Airtel ATN, a leading supplier of aeronautical telecommunications network (ATN) software to the global aerospace industry has announced that it will provide key data link software, avionics...
Airline IT Trends Survey Shows Industry is on the Road to Recovery
A record number of airlines, carrying over one billion passengers annually, took part in this year's 12th annual SITA/airline business airline IT trends survey which strongly supports...
New Survey Finds Airlines Turning into Retail Powerhouses
Results published today in the 12th annual SITA/airline business IT trends survey show that the airlines which carry the bulk of the world's air traffic, are on course to sell the majority...
SpinetiX Announces Technology Relationship with Texas Instruments
SpinetiX is delighted to announce a new business relationship with Texas Instruments (TI), the globally renowned silicon manufacturer, supporting SpinetiX technology as its reference designer...
SITA and TravelSky Partner to Bring Enhanced Pricing Services to 240m Passenger Chinese Market
TravelSky, the main airline reservation and agency distribution provider in China that processes around 240 million boarded passengers annually for Chinese carriers, today announced that it...
SITA and Motorola to Tackle Aircraft Turnaround Delays and Reduce On-Ground Costs
SITA and Motorola today announced a partnership that aims to reduce delays in aircraft turnaround and achieve significant savings in ground operations through a complete SITA mobile...
SITA Chosen to Equip Jordan’s New Queen Alia International Airport
Engineering giant, J&P (Joannou & Paraskevaides Group), has chosen SITA to provide its complete suite of airport IT solutions to the new $750 million terminal at Queen Alia International...
BCS Airport Baggage / Logistics Makes Senior Management Changes
BCS, baggage handling and logistics technology company, has made changes to its senior management team. David Jerram takes over as general manager of airport systems- international as well...
SITA's Horizon Ushers in Fares Revolution
SITA, the leading non-GDS provider of passenger management systems, today briefed the airline industry on its progress towards delivering its next-generation Horizon passenger management system...
Qatar Airways Agrees to New Communications Deal with SITA
SITA today announced that Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar and voted one of the top three airlines in the world in 2010 by passengers in the Skytrax World Airline...
FFT Earns Tier One Ranking From Industry and Customers
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) has been recognised as a global tier one supplier of perimeter intrusion equipment by international market research firm, Frost and Sullivan, and named as...
UFIS-AS Enhances its Flight Information System at Warsaw International Airport
In what is becoming a yearly tradition, UFIS Airport Solutions was awarded a contract by Polish Airports' State Enterprise (PPL) for the UFIS® Flight Information System running at...
Egis Avia in Charge of Managing Verona's Airport Development Project
The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) mapped out an airport development plan (ADP) for Valerio Catullo Airport in Verona. It has become the second North-East hub in Italy in terms of...
Transnorm Desert Curves for Abu Dhabi International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport has decided for desert-capable curves from Transnorm for the expansion of the baggage handling systems in the customs and air safety check segment. For...
London Oxford Airport Chooses Megadoor
Megadoor has recently secured an order from London Oxford Airport for the installation of three new hangar doors. London Oxford Airport is owned and operated by Oxford Aviation Services...
UFIS-AS Names Holger Mattig President & CEO
UFIS Airport Solutions (UFIS-AS), the leading provider of collaborative airport management solutions for the global airport community, is pleased to announce that Holger Mattig has been named...
Egis Avia to Study Impact of Solar Activities on GNSS-Based Aviation Applications
GNSS operations from the en-route to the approach and landing are going to be widely implemented over Europe in the coming years. Taking into account upcoming high solar activity, there is a...
June 2010
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A Solution for Terminal Performance Measurement
SIMCORE has elaborated a new method for evaluating performance of airport passenger terminals. The software has been specified jointly with ADPI in order to be accurate and easy to use in...
Pteris Global to Design and Build Transfer Hold Baggage Screening Systems For Singapore Changi Airport
Pteris Global is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract of approximately S$29m to design and build transfer hold baggage screening systems for Singapore Changi...
Third COMSOFT AMHS User Group in the Year of Change
From 23 to 24 June, a delegation of international air navigation service providers (ANSP) operating a COMSOFT system followed the annual call of the German ATM supplier to participate in its...
Ubitech Systems and Bayanat Airports Engineering & Supplies Enter Into Partnership
Ubitech, a world-class leader in aeronautical communications and information management systems, and Bayanat Airports Engineering & Supplies, a leading airport systems integrator, are pleased...
Jetblue Airways Chooses IBS to Replace its Cargo Solution
After recently completing the implementation of its new passenger reservation system, JetBlue Airways is now implementing IBS' iCargo solution – the world's leading cargo solution developed...
Colebrook Bosson Saunders Case Study - Heathrow Terminal 5, UK
Heathrow Terminal 5 is a historical passenger terminal construction story for a number of reasons: it took 19 years to complete, the check-in desk solutions are renowned for their ergonomic,...
Crisplant Prepares O.R.Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg for 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa
Crisplant, a leading global supplier of automated baggage handling systems, has installed the tilt-tray sorters and SAC for the automated baggage-handling system for the new 2.2 billion...
CUSTOM's Range of Kiosk Thermal Printers
CUSTOM offers the widest range of kiosk thermal printers, able to answer to the various needs that can show up. CUSTOM kiosk printers meet user needs; our solutions are the right mix...
ASL Safety & Security has Introduced a Professional Life-Safety-Rated Network Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Audio System
Building on experience in the voice alarm (VA) market for the rail and airport sectors, ASL has developed Vipedia to bridge the gap between professional audio industry networks and...
Egypt Air Ground Services Adds to the GroundStar Family
The solution's scope will include the GS planning, GS rostering and GS RealTime systems, supported by wireless communications and along with GroundStar's business intelligence system. The...
Special Belt Curve Conveyors for Harshest Requirements
The new terminal 3 at Dubai Airport would need to be big, not only in terms of physical space, but also in terms of the performance of the key baggage system modules, particularly belt...
SITA Deploys Africa's First VHF Digital Link Station in Time for A380 FIFA World Cup Trips
Air transport in Africa received a major boost today with the announcement from SITA that it has established the continent's first VHF Digital Link (VDL) station in Johannesburg, South Africa,...
Düsseldorf Airport and its Ground Handling Subsidiary Go for GroundStar
At Düsseldorf Airport the project covers a flight information processing system, an airport operational database (AODB) and a stands and terminal resources planning and management...
Flightcare Trusts GroundStar to Streamline and Optimise its Operations
On 24 November 2009, the starting shot was fired for a contract for a new GroundStar project, signed by Ignacio Garrido, managing director of Flightcare and a group of other...
National Aviation Services Modernises Processes and Control with GroundStar
As the culmination of an exhaustive selection process shortly before the end of 2009, and as part of their ambitious continued improvement program, NAS signed an agreement with INFORM for...
atg Increases its Global Footprint
With increasing success in the global aviation market, the continuous development of new products and services, and an ever-increasing global presence, we are delighted to announce the arrival...
SITA Hosts the Biggest Africa Aviation ICT Forum in Cairo
SITA, the specialist provider of communications and IT solutions to the world's air transport industry, has taken a lead role in the 2010 African Aviation ICT Forum, held in Cairo from 25 to 26...
OEM Parts for Best Performance
There are any number of conveyor belt fabrication companies that claim to provide replacement belts for Portec curves that are just as good as genuine Portec belts. Don't believe the hype. ...
ADB Installs Turnkey Lighting Solution at Skopje Airport (Republic of Macedonia)
Leading Airfield Ground Lighting company ADB was selected to bring the lighting solution of Skopje’s Alexander the Great Airport up to date. This turnkey project comprises an upgrade of the...
Portec Announces New CEO
Portec has announced the appointment of Dominic D "Don" Cuzzocrea as president and chief executive officer effective immediately. As the president and CEO of Portec, Cuzzocrea will...
Portec Asia Joint Venture
Portec and Pert Engineering have announced the formation of a joint venture, Portec Asia, in order to better serve the needs of customers in China and the Asia-Pacific Region. Portec Asia, which...
Portec Awarded ISO 9001:2008 Certification
NSAI announced today that Portec has received ISO 9001:2008 quality management certification. By achieving the ISO certification, Portec has demonstrated its commitment to a highly...
Portec Equipment is No Louder than Conversation
In the material handling industry, Portec equipment is known for strength and reliability. Now, it will also be known for quiet operation. Recent testing by Engineering Dynamics of...
Perimeter Security, an Essential Component of Airport Security
The recent focus on airport security has undoubtedly been around passenger security. However, this should never be considered the total security picture. Perimeter security is both a...
May 2010
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Vanderlande Industries Upgrade to Automatic Sorting with Baxorter for Danang International Airport
Veghel – Vanderlande Industries has been awarded the contract for an upgrade to automatic sorting with Baxorter for Danang International Airport in Vietnam. This demonstrates that even...
BCS Reveals the Secrets Behind Making Melbourne a Baggage Handling Showcase
Melbourne Airport is doing all it can to maximise the efficiency of its baggage operations; as a major passenger and freight gateway to Australia, it handles up to 20,000 pieces of luggage each...
SITA Expansion to Bring 100 Jobs to Singapore
SITA, the specialist in air transport communications and IT solutions, today announced the development of a Global Command Centre in Singapore, which will create up to 100 new jobs by 2011....
SITA Manages the World's Air Travel from Montreal
The world's first global command centre dedicated to the air transport industry was launched today in Montreal. This unique facility, operated by SITA, the specialist provider of air...
Genetec Releases Version 4.6 of Omnicast, its Advanced Video Surveillance Solution
Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, announces the release of Omnicast 4.6, the latest version of its advanced IP...
Genetec Releases Security Center 4.0
Genetec, a leader in innovative IP security and public safety solutions, announces the release of the latest version of its unified security platform, Security Centre 4.0. The Security...
Sea-Tac Airport Selects Genetec's Omnicast for Major System Upgrade
Genetec announced today that the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has selected and has recently completed installation of Genetec's Omnicast IP video surveillance as part of a major...
Dynasafe Wins Demilitarization Contract
DYNASAFE AB has been awarded a contract by Westinghouse Anniston for a mobile destruction plant to destroy various types of munitions at the U.S. Army’s Anniston Chemical Agent Disposal...
Flughafen Düsseldorf Sets Up Airport Control Centre
Flughafen Düsseldorf has decided to launch measures to improve punctuality. These measures include the setup of a control centre across the respective organisations. The airport...
Weigel-TrackJet Exhibits at the Airport Show 2010
The Airport Show in Dubai took place from 25-27 April 2010 in the Airport Expo Centre, close to Dubai Airport. Weigel-TrackJet®, innovative market leader in high-pressure cleaning systems...
Egis Wins Major Contract at Oran Es-Senia Airport, Algeria
As the new specific terminal designed to accommodate delegates of the 16th Conference on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG16) has been successfully completed, Egis is now conducting a new project at...
Bangladesh Airports On-Track to Meet Government's Digital Vision
Bangladeshi expatriates and other travellers who have been pressing for improved services at two of the country's major regional airports have had their wishes granted, thanks to a successful...
Net Display Systems Provides Digital Signage for Vredestein
Keeping employees involved within an organisation when they do not have daily access to a computer is difficult. This group of employees are often not fully reached by programmes focused...
PADS Digital Signage Software Now Officially Windows 7 Certified
After already having announced in September 2009 that its PADS digital signage software was Windows 7 compatible, Net Display Systems, a Microsoft gold partner, has now received the...
ISE 2010 Proves Huge Success for Net Display Systems
ISE 2010 was a great success for Net Display Systems. Being located in the digital signage hall worked incredibly well for us: there was a substantial increase on the quality of enquiries...
Net Display Systems Opens Mexican Office
In March 2010, Net Display Systems (NDS) opened a new office in Monterrey, Mexico. The office is run by Mr Jorge Martinez, who has 15 years of experience in the AV and digital market in Mexico....
QuinTech Identifies 50% CO2 Reduction Potential at Eindhoven Airport
QuinTech and Vanderlande Industries jointly performed a Green Quick Scan of the automated baggage handling system at Eindhoven Airport with the aim of mapping energy consumption and...
Smiths Detection to Distribute Emergency Response Biological Screening Kits Globally
Smiths Detection has announced a worldwide distribution agreement with 20/20 BioResponse for its BioCheck powder screening test kits. The partnership adds a low-cost, highly-effective...
Smiths Detection Body Imaging System Wins Equipment and Technology Innovation Award 2010
The Smiths Detection eqo body imaging system has been named as one of the joint winners of the Equipment and Technology Innovation Award 2010, organised by A|D|S, the UK's aerospace, defence...
Friars Marketing Takes on New Distributorship Role to Add to its Increasing Portfolio of Airfield Products
ADB Airfield Solutions and Carmanah Technologies have teamed up to provide a range of solar-based LED aviation lighting. Friars Marketing Limited is the exclusive distributor in the UK and...
Carmanah and ADB Expand Partnership Globally
Carmanah Technologies Corporation and ADB Airfield Solutions have announced that they are expanding their partnership agreement to include Europe, South America, the Middle East/Africa and...
Smiths Detection Launches Complete System for Emergency Response BWA Threat Assessment
Smiths Detection has launched Bio-ACT, a complete emergency response assessment solution for rapidly identifying biological warfare agents (BWAs) in the field. Bio-ACT comprises...
Melbourne International is First Australian Airport to Install 'Green' High-Speed Baggage-Handling Sorters
Crisplant — a leading global supplier of automated baggage handling systems — will work in partnership with BCS Conveyor Solutions, a global provider of airport, security...
Smiths Detection's Mid-Sized X-Ray System Joins TSA's Air Cargo Screening Qualified List
Smiths Detection has announced that its HI-SCAN 130130T-2is X-ray inspection system has been added to the Air Cargo Screening Qualified Technology List (ACSQTL) by the Transportation...
Glidepath Baggage System at New Durban Airport Gets Off to Flying Start
The 1 May 2010 opening of the King Shaka International Airport (KSIA) in Durban, South Africa went according to plan with no major incidents reported — quite a feat for a brand new...
Custom Introduces Printers Dedicated to the Air Transportation Industry
Custom has introduced a complete range of printers dedicated to the air transportation industry. By applying innovative thinking to a resolve problems, with huge creative engineering resources,...
UFIS-AS Implements PRM Enhancements at Singapore's Changi Airport
UFIS Airport Solutions (UFIS-AS) has completed the second phase of the implementation of the passengers with reduced mobility (PRM) module at Singapore's Changi Airport. This phase followed...
Custom Sponsors Serie A Matches
Custom is delighted to announce that it has been the sponsor for many soccer matches in the Italian Serie A football league in the 2009/2010 season, including Roma versus Udinese, Udinese...
Bayanat Signs Contract with Ricochet
Ricochet, a leading supplier of synchronised communication and surveillance recording within the ATC, compliance and public safety sectors, has strengthened its position in the Middle East...
TrackJet Technology Chosen for Kuala Lumpur
After a very extensive evaluation process the TrackJet technology has been chosen to remove rubber and paint markings, oil and fuel spillages from runway surfaces at the Kuala Lumpur...
Gerd Heinrich Becomes Weigel's Sales Director for Area II
Dieter Pade, vice-president for sales and services for the TrackJet© developer Weigel Hochdrucktechnik, who has been working for ten years in the worldwide airport maintenance market, will...
SITA to Manage Services for International Airlines at World's Fastest Growing Airport
SITA, the airport IT specialist, today announced that it has signed a multi-million dollar deal to handle passenger processing for the 55 international airlines flying into the world's...
FFT's Senior Engineer Writes Book on Wireless Communication and Drives FFT's Future
Future Fibre Technologies' senior digital signal processing engineer, Dr Seedahmed Mahmoud, has just published a book 'Spatial Temporal Propagation Channel for Wireless Communication -...
SITA's Unique Community Model Returns $60 Million after a Difficult Year for the Air Transport Industry
SITA, the specialist provider of communications and IT solutions to the world's air transport industry, today reported consolidated revenues of $1.49 billion for the year 2009. This is...
Egis Aims to Integrate Environmental Apects into European Air Traffic Flow Management
Today, regulation and flight planning activities do not take environmental aspects, particularly emission issues, into account at Central Flow Management Unit (CFMU) level. At a European scale,...
April 2010
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UFIS-AS Sells Baggage Handling Subsidiary to Focus on Core Business
UFIS Airport Solutions (UFIS-AS), a leading provider of airport management systems, announced today that it has sold its subsidiary Airport Innovation to DSG Systems in an asset sale....
Resource Management System sally Stand/Gate Successfully Put into Operation at Vienna Airport
Since 2009 the strategic version of the resource manager sally of delair Air Traffic Systems has been operating at Vienna Airport for pre-planning tasks. Recently the tactical version...
SITA and Sydney Airport Reach Important Milestone in Global Connectivity Trials for A380 Aircraft
SITA and the Sydney Airport Corporation (SACL), in collaboration with a major international carrier, are conducting a series of operational trials at Sydney International Airport to demonstrate...
Dubai International Airport to Deploy Ricochet's Recording System
Ricochet, a leading supplier of synchronised communication and surveillance recording within the ATC, compliance and public safety sectors, has strengthened its position in the Middle East...
Zafire Baggage Management System Rewarded with Australian Contract Renewal
A testament to its effectiveness, Zafire Aviation Software, a provider of baggage management systems, has recently received a five-year contract renewal with international airlines operating to...
Orion Solar Announces New 50 Candela LED Obstruction Light
Orion Solar announces the availability of a new series of LED Obstruction light which will provide a light output of 50 candela. Solid state lighting is known for it's low power consumption...
Friars Marketing to Supply Runway / Taxiway Guidance Signs and Transformers to Norwich Airport
Friars Marketing has been awarded a contract to supply the new illuminated runway / taxiway guidance signs and transformers for the refurbishment work at Norwich International Airport,...
Quintiq Lands $17.6 million Contract with US FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the air navigation service provider (ANSP) responsible for controlling all airspace in the USA, has awarded a contract to Quintiq for Air Traffic...
Bayanat Airports Expand its Services In UAE
Further to having successfully deployed a digital recorder system and communication system for Al Bateen Executive Airport and a Precision Approach Path Indicator for Sir Bani Yas Airport,...
Paramax Partners to Win Major Infrastructure Project
Paramax Integrated Systems in partnership with the Coleman Group win a $13 million contract with RailCorp New South Wales for the securing of five of their critical signal infrastructure...
AirAccess Developing Smart Technology
AirAccess has been working within the Australian aviation industry for the past five years offering solutions to meet today's ever changing needs. Their major focus has been developing a...
Mumbai International Airport Awards Full Turnkey Baggage Handling System Project to Pteris Global
Pteris Global is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a S$53m contract by Mumbai International Airport(MIAL) to design and build the baggage handling system for Mumbai International ...
Vanderlande Awarded Conrtact for New Terminal at Wroclaw Airport, Poland
At the end of March 2010, Vanderlande Industries received the order from Hochtief Polska for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of a baggage handling system for a new...
UFIS in Use at the World's Best Airports of 2010
The best airport in the world is powered by UFIS Airport Solutions' (UFIS-AS) universal flight information system (UFIS®). Singapore Changi Airport has won the 2010 Airport of the Year...
Finnair Chooses CHAMP's Cargospot for Cargo Business Transformation
CHAMP Cargosystems today announced the selection by Finnair of CHAMP's Cargospot solutions as part of a five-year transformation plan for the airline's €200 million cargo business. ...
Baggage Handling Goes Green
Energy of airport baggage handling systems is wasted by idly running luggage belts, non-optimal logistical processes and inefficient equipment. QuinTech, a Delft University of Technology...
atg Product News
atg airports have continued their longstanding relationship with Turkish airport industry with the manufacture and supply of 51 Micro 100 CCR's to DHMI, the State Airport Authority. ...
Weigel Achieves Positive Customer Feedback
Over the past decade, TrackJet operations have been successfully implemented on a global scale and our customers have repeatedly acknowledged their satisfaction. They have been...
Warrington Teenagers Shown Career Options in Manufacturing and Enterprise
atg airports recently hosted the Make It Enterprising Schools Challenge, a regional initiative designed to encourage young people to look at a career in manufacturing. 14 and 15 year...
Safety Swipe-Care Takes Off At Manchester Airport
Yet again, atg airports lives up to its reputation for delivering creative yet practical solutions to complex airport and airfield challenges, with the development of a unique swipe-card system...
Artificial Intelligence Brings a New Era in Perimeter Protection Security
Technology incorporating artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way airport perimeter security systems work, preventing vandalism and removing the threat of sabotage, without...
IBS Recieve NASSCOM Accolade
Leading IT systems provider to the travel, transportation and logistics industries, IBS Software, has been listed by NASSCOM as one of the top IT Innovators in India. The premier trade body...
ALSTEF Announces Results for 2009
ALSTEF achieved a turnover in 2009 in line with its objectives. The final sum was €43.8 million, an increase of 5% over 2008, and was achieved despite a very poor economic...
Air India in $190 Million Deal for SITA’s Horizon Passenger Services System
The National Aviation Company of India (NACIL) today announced that SITA, the aviation IT specialist, has been selected to provide its hosted Horizon Passenger Services System (PSS) to Air India...
Unival® Selects SDS Group as Exclusive UK Partners
The latest incidents in Moscow have made it clear how close and omnipresent the threat of IED-attacks is to the heart of Europe. Multi-level security solutions are necessary to provide...
March 2010
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Pteris Global Awarded Two More Baggage Handling System Projects in China and India
Pteris Global is the successful bidder for the Changsha Huanghua International Airport baggage handling system project and has received the letter of award for this project. In...
Indonesia Launches Biometric Verification for Border Control
The Directorate General of Immigration at the Department of Law and Human Rights in Indonesia, locally known as Imigrasi, today announced the rollout by SITA of a border control system...
SITA Reports Large Drop in Mishandled Baggage as Airlines Save $460 Million
The SITA 2010 Baggage Report released today reports a drop of 23.8% in the number of air passengers' bags mishandled last year, resulting in savings of $460 million for the world's airlines...
Crisplant to Supply Hybrid RFID/Barcode Scanners for New Doha International Airport
Crisplant, a leading global supplier of automated baggage handling systems, has announced it will supply state-of-the-art RFID Tunnel hybrid RFID/barcode scanners for installation in New...
New DFS In-House Developments Demonstrated at ATC Global
At stand H 208 at ATC Global 2010, the German air navigation service provider DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung showed several of its new developments and solutions for the air traffic services...
Check-In Times at Rio Airport Cut in Preparation for FIFA World Cup 2014
Galeão International Airport (GIG) today announced the arrival of faster passenger check-in with new self-service kiosks that can speed up check-in by 25% - reducing this step of the...
Vanderlande Industries to Introduce All-in-One Baggage Handling System
At the Passenger Terminal Expo 2010, Vanderlande Industries will present its new all-in-one concept, Baxpace. With the compact and cost-efficient Baxpace solution, it is now possible for...
Safety Swipe-Card System Takes Off at Manchester Airport
Yet again, atg airports lives up to its reputation for delivering creative yet practical solutions to complex airport and airfield challenges, with the development of a unique swipe-card system...
SITA Wins Certification for New IATA-Approved CUPPS Standard
It's official: SITA has become the first platform provider to be certified as being compliant with common use passenger processing systems (CUPPS) version 1.01 since IATA published the first...
Ricochet to Deliver Dual Recording System to London Southend Airport
UK-based Systems Interface, specialist in the provision of complex airport and air traffic control systems, has selected technology leader Ricochet to deliver a dual recording system for...
SITA Placed in Visionaries Quadrant of Latest Pan-European Network Service Provider Quadrant
SITA today announced it has been positioned in the visionaries quadrant of Gartner's latest pan-European network service provider (NSP) Magic Quadrant. When evaluating providers of...
Middle East's Largest Low-Cost Carrier Selects SITA's Aircom Service
SITA today announced its selection by Air Arabia, the Middle East's and North Africa's first and largest low-cost carrier, to provide air-ground communications including data link services for...
Crisplant Highlights Latest Baggage Handling Technology at Passenger Terminal Expo 2010
Crisplant will highlight the latest technology in automated baggage handling, as well as introducing a new baggage management and reconciliation system, at Passenger Terminal Expo 2010, which...
South Africa’s Air Traffic Flow Management System Wins Technology Award
The advanced air traffic flow management (ATFM) system deployed by South Africa's Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has been named by Jane's Airport Review as the winner of the...
atg airports Unveils Extended Calendar of Training Courses
Demonstrating its continued commitment to the airport and airfield industry, leading international provider atg airports has announced a new and extended 2010 calendar of training courses...
Precision Applications Reports Success at ATC Global 2010
Precision Applications would like to thank all of the delegates who visited its stand at ATC Global 2010. Representatives from many countries, covering all aspects of the air traffic...
Automatic & Industrie Awarded Domestic Airport Deal in Saudi Arabia
Automatique & Industrie has been awarded to supply computerised remote control systems for airfield lighting and electrical supervision for four domestic airports in Saudi Arabia. The...
COMSOFT Paves the Way for First Trilateral AMHS Link
The General Civil Aviation Authority of Abu Dhabi (GCAA) has launched an operational AMHS connection with Jordan transferring their aeronautical message exchange from AFTN to AMHS. Just...
13 Air Navigation Service Providers and EUROCONTROL Sign Up to PENS
14 Pan European Network Service (PENS) users, 13 key air navigation service providers (ANSPs) and EUROCONTROL met the initial end of February 2010 deadline for the first PENS implementation...
Spain and Portugal Partner with SITA to Meet 2013 Data Link Deadline
SITA is partnering with the Spanish and Portuguese air navigation service providers (ANSP) to deliver data link infrastructure for pre-operational testing in preparation for the introduction...
Harris Corporation and Jotron Team to Pursue $200 Million Next-Gen FAA Radio System Contract
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) and Jotron have teamed up to pursue an anticipated five-year, $200 million Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) contract for next-generation radios that will...
Airtel Announces Operational Readiness of NAV Portugal LISATM-L2K Data Link Server
Airtel ATN, dedicated to the development of communications software for the aeronautical telecommunications network has announced the operational readiness of NAV Portugal's Data Link...
BHS Contract for Danang Airport Awarded to Vanderlande Industries
The airport authorities of Vietnam have signed a contract with Vanderlande Industries to supply the baggage handling system for their new international passenger terminal building at...
UFIS Powers Top Five Performing Airports
Two of the five best airports in the world, according to the Airport Council International's (ACI) annual passenger survey, use UFIS Airport Solutions' (UFIS-AS) Universal Flight Information...
COMSOFT to Demonstrate Latest Quadrant Product Updates at ATC Global 2010
COMSOFT will be demonstrating the latest developments of its ultra compact Quadrant sensor at this year's ATC Global exhibition, taking place 9-11 March in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. ...
Smets-Technology Enjoys Highly Successful Six Months
It is with great satisfaction and pride that we can say that much success has been achieved by Smets-Technology over the last six months. Runway cleaners During October 2009 we took part...
Ricochet Adapts to New Recommended Requirements for Screen Recording
Ricochet, a leading supplier of synchronized communication and surveillance recording within the ATC, compliance and public safety sector, has adapted to new recommended requirements for...
Velcon Filters to Attend Aviation Industry Expo
Velcon Filters, a supplier of products and solutions for liquid filtration, separation of water and contaminants from fuels and separation of water and contaminants from oils for...
Precision Applications' Latest Veristore System Records 128 Audio and Six Radar Channels
The latest model of the Precision Applications' Veristore Recorder will record 128 audio channels and six radar channels in a compact and robust package which only occupies 4U cabinet...
Waterblasting Technologies Moves into New Headquarters
Waterblasting Technologies has officially moved into its new international corporate headquarters. This four year, multi-million dollar project was directed by MJD Construction Services of...
Precision Applications to Demonstrate Veristore Recording Solutions at ATC Global 2010
Precision Applications, a world-class manufacturer of recording systems designed specifically for the modern air traffic control community, will be exhibiting at ATC Global 2010, to be held...
Jotron to Exhibit at ATC Global 2010
The Jotron group, a well-known manufacturer of flexible, practical, modular ground-to-air aviation communication products with MTBF of more than 20 years, will be exhibiting at ATC Global 2010....
February 2010
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Experts Call for Broader Approach to Airport Security
The Australian Federal Government has announced that it will spend $200 million over four years to boost security at Australian airports. However, industry experts are concerned that...
New SITA Check-In Kiosks to Handle 30% of Passenger Throughput at Stuttgart Airport
Stuttgart Airport in Germany aims to have 30% of its ten million passengers checking in on SITA's new compact AirportConnect S3 kiosk following the largest deployment of the kiosks in Europe...
Self-Service Check-In on the Rise at Russia's Busiest Airport
Self-service check-in rose last year at Russia's busiest airport, Domodedevo International, Moscow, and 33.9% of all passengers who knew self-service was available expressed a preference for...
Finbin Litter Bins and Ashtrays to be Displayed at Passenger Terminal Expo 2010
Finbin litter bins and ashtrays, designed and produced by Lassila & Tikanoja (L&T), will be once again be present at the Passenger Terminal Expo and Railway Terminal Design and...
Meet SIMCORE's Airport Capacity Planning Specialist at Passenger Terminal Expo 2010
SIMCORE is inviting you to meet them at the Passenger Terminal Expo 2010, taking place 23-25 March at the Brussels Expo. SIMCORE will demonstrate how to better size airport terminals,...
Egis Avia Supports Consortium for Definition and Implementation of Green Procedures for Rotorcraft
Elaborating and implementing eco-friendly initiatives and research programmes has never been so high on the agenda of the aviation industry stakeholders as it is now. Working towards greener...
Weigel Hochdrucktechnik to Exhibit at Trade Shows in 2010
Weigel Hochdrucktechnik, the provider of the TrackJet system for removal of rubber and paint markings on runways, taxiways and aprons, is to exhibit at two major air industry trade shows in...
SITA and LoyaltyPlus to Simplify Frequent Flyer Programmes
In a move that will provide airlines of all sizes with the ability to have a frequent flyer programme, SITA today announced a partnership with leading customer loyalty specialist, LoyaltyPlus,...
In-Flight Services Provider LSG Sky Chefs-Brahim Increases Operating Efficiency with Quintiq
Quintiq, a leading provider of advanced planning and scheduling (APS) solutions, has announced that LSG Sky Chefs-Brahim, a leading provider of in-flight catering and cabin handling services,...
ACAMS is Key Player for New ATC TWR at Cairo
ACAMS was selected by the Egyptian Orascom Construction Industries to supply a number of its airport tower solutions to the TWR at Cairo International Airport. Orascom is the main...
ACAMS Supplies ERC2 Radio Panels to UK NATS
ACAMS recently supplied ERC2 radio panels for the UK NATS, as part of an overall project worth approximately $35 million that will help modernise all voice communication systems and...
Bayanat Provides Service Level Agreement Team at Abu Dhabi International Airport
Bayanat has provided the service level agreement (SLA) team behind Abu Dhabi International Airport T3's outstanding opening and ongoing operations. Present around the clock, our SLA team is...
Bayanat to Exhibit at 2010 Dubai Airport Show
Following Bayanat Airports' success at the ATC Global Middle East conference in Abu Dhabi, preparations are now being made for the company's exhibition at Dubai's 2010 Airport Show. Please visit...
Bayanat Selects Ricochet’s Redundant Recording Solution for Al Ain and Abu Dhabi Air Force Bases
Bayanat Airports Engineering & Supplies has chosen Ricochet’s redundant recording solution for re-sale to Al Ain and Abu Dhabi Air Force bases. The two systems have the capacity of...
Precision Applications Wins Order for Isle of Man Airport Recording System
Precision Applications is proud to announce that it has received an order from the Isle of Man government to manufacture, supply and install a voice and radar recording system in the new...
New Zealand's Aviation Security Service Chooses Quintiq for Employee Scheduling
Avsec, the government provider of aviation security services in New Zealand, has chosen Quintiq's employee scheduling solution to increase operational efficiencies. Avsec is responsible for...
ALSTEF Supports Istanbul Atatürk Airport Expansion with Baggage Handling System Upgrades
Istanbul Atatürk Airport, operated by TAV, served 10 million passengers in its first year of operation in 2000. Ten years later, traffic has tripled to almost 30 million passengers in 2009. ...
Ricochet Recording Systems Selected for the UAE
Ricochet — a leading supplier of synchronised communication and surveillance recording within the ATC, compliance and public safety sector — has announced that its their...
Crisplant Appoints New Managing Director
Crisplant, a global leader in automated baggage handling and logistics systems, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Klaus Schäfer as managing director, effective from 1 February...
IBS Software is Named IT Systems Provider of the Year for the Air Cargo Industry
IBS Software, leading IT systems provider to the travel, transportation and logistics industries, has won the prestigious IT Systems Provider of the Year award at the Air Cargo India 2010 event...
COMSOFT's PRISMA Contributes to Authentic ATCO Education in Indonesia
The new ATC automation system for the flight school and aviation training centre STPI of Indonesia has passed site acceptance tests in Tangerang. After the successful completion of...
BCS Group Launches World's First 3D SCADA Control System
A world first in revolutionary 3D visualisation and control software for the materials handling industry, helping make better business decisions faster and reduce risk, is about to hit the...
SITA Upgrades Brazil's Air-Ground Communications System
SITA has completed a vital upgrade to Brazil's air-ground data link communications system as the country embarks on a major air traffic management modernisation programme in advance of hosting...
Sharjah International Airport Introduces the World's First Arabic CUSS Kiosks
Sharjah International Airport, the third largest airport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has announced the deployment of the world's first common use self-service (CUSS) kiosks with an...
Systems Interface Partners with Aviation Renewables
Systems Interface's new partnership with Aviation Renewables will enable us to provide new and innovative green technologies to the aviation industry through a global partner network delivering...
General Digital's 2010 Exhibitions Include Online Trade Show
General Digital has five trade shows scheduled around the globe for 2010, and one that takes place in a virtual world. On 10 February 2010, we will be holding our first ever online trade...
Crisplant Awarded €12.6m Contract for Automated Baggage-Handling Systems at Guangzhou Airport, China
Crisplant — a global leader in automated baggage-handling systems — has been awarded a €12.6m contract to upgrade the automated baggage handling system at Guangzhou...
Delhi-Based Cargo Airline Aryan Cargo Opts for IBS Solution
Mumbai, 02 Feb 2010: Leading IT solutions provider to the global travel, transportation and logistics industry, IBS Software has inked a deal with Delhi-based all cargo airline Aryan Cargo...
Pteris Global's Inaugural Train Station Project in Taiwan
Pteris Global is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a SGD 18 million contract to design and supply a baggage handling system and container handling system for Taoyuan...
Precision Applications Wins Farnborough Recording System Order
Precision Applications — a world-class manufacturer of Recording Systems for the air traffic control community — is proud to announce that it has received an order from NATS...
Friars Marketing Secures Order for RAF Base
Friars Marketing Limited has been awarded a contract to supply all the new TISI 10 airfield transformers for the refurbishment work at RAF Wittering at Peterborough. Production of the more...
10% Discount on Osram Airfield Lamps in February
Each month Friars Marketing runs an incentive scheme for airports. The special offer for February gives you 10% off your order of Osram airfield lamps. To receive your discount quote...
January 2010
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sally Check-In System Commissioned at Vienna Airport
Braunschweig — In February 2009, delair Air Traffic Systems was awarded the contract to provide a system for the optimisation of the utilisation and seasonal planning of check-in counters...
Future Fibre Technologies Launches New Security Management Software
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) has launched its most recent innovation, FFT CAMS™ Version 3, at the Intersec security show in Dubai. The new security management software, FFT's central...
Custom Engineering Launches RFID Ticket Printer for OEM Integration
The KPM400, an RFID ticket printer for OEM integration, prints on ticket widths from 50mm to 120mm (maximum printing area 104mm with 200dpi head), with paper thickness from 70g/m²...
Bahrain Selects SITA Data Link Systems to Enhance Air Traffic Safety
Bahrain's Civil Aviation Affairs (BCAA) has contracted SITA to deliver air/ground data link systems aimed at enhancing air traffic safety at Manama International Airport and in airspace under...
SITA to Revamp Check-In at New Bangkok Airport
Airports of Thailand (AOT) today announced that Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Airport, which receives 50 million passengers annually, will be among the first international gateways capable of providing...
Ricochet Awarded Contract for Recording Solution at Tripoli Airport
Ricochet — a worldwide supplier of state-of-the-art record and replay systems within the air traffic control (ATC), compliance and public safety sector — today announced that...
TrackJet Removes Runway Rubber for USAFE
German high-pressure water jet systems manufacturer Weigel has recently completed over 40,000m² of rubber removal services, at the Moron Air Base (Moron AB) runway. The base is located...
COMSOFT's AIDA-NG Boosts Transition to AMHS in Asia
Hong Kong and Macao, Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, have moved their aeronautical messaging service from AFTN to the new standard AMHS. Outstanding engagement...
Unique Fast-Time ATM Simulators Developed by Egis Avia
Simulations are increasingly requested by en route and approach control facilities in order to test and validate new air traffic concepts. The development of new concepts such as free-route...
Systems Interface Completes Prestigious Contract for SSR International Airport
Systems Interface has successfully completed a prestigious contract awarded by The Civil Aviation Authority Central Procurement Board of Mauritius for the supply, installation and...
Leading Airlines Join IBS in Development of Manpower Management System
Trivandrum, India — In a ground-breaking initiative, IBS Software, a leading multi-national corporation providing IT solutions to the global travel, transportation and logistics...
Systems Interface Awarded Multi-Million Pound Contract for London Southend Airport
After significant competition Systems Interface has been awarded a major contract by Stobart Group for the complete upgrade of the air traffic control facilities at London Southend Airport. The...
Dynasafe Receives New Orders for Bomb Protection Equipment
Swedish company Dynasafe has recently received several new orders for bomb chambers with a total order value of approximately SEK18m. Customers in Japan, China, Lithuania, Middle East and the...
Power Systems International Releases 400Hz Cable Reelers
Power Systems International's IPS series 400Hz cable reeler is designed for use with 400Hz frequency converters. This lightweight cable-reeling unit provides a cost-effective and simple means...
IBS Delivers iCargo Solution to Olympic Air in Record Time
Athens-based Olympic Air has successfully started its cargo operations with iCargo, IBS' next-generation air cargo management solution for airlines and airports. The implementation was...
Cyprus' Larnaka and Paphos Airports Choose AEOS Security Management System
The status of Cyprus as a major tourist destination means that air traffic has steadily risen over the years, doubling the capacity the airports were initially designed for. For this...
Geneva Airport Secured with AEOS from Nedap
Aéroport International de Genève (AIG) is one of the most dynamic airports in Europe. The implemented AEOS system controls the access of a workforce of 13,500 manages 37,500 badges,...
Weeze Airport Gets Special AEOS Feature to Monitor Doors
The International Airport of Weeze, Germany, has been equipped a new feature in its AEOS access control system to keep unauthorised persons from entering secure areas of the airport. ...
Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia Chooses Quintiq Strategic Planning Solution
Quintiq, a leading provider of advanced planning and scheduling solutions, has announced that the Queensland section of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS), one of the largest...
Egis Avia Invites You to Join Them at ATC Global 2010 in Amsterdam
Egis Avia will exhibit at the next ATC Global event taking place at Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, from 09-11 March 2010. The ATC Global Conference will...
Egis Wins Three Airport Concessions in Congo
The Congolese government and Egis have signed a concession contract for the development, operation and maintenance of Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire and Ollombo International Airports. Egis...
Thumbs Up for Delivery of COMSOFT's First AIXM 5.1-Based eAIP System
Estonian Air Navigation Service (EANS) and COMSOFT have signed acceptance certificates for their new electronic AIP (eAIP) solution featuring COMSOFT's fully fledged AIXM 5.1 database...
NVIS-Compatible Display and Keyboard Introduced for LCD Monitor
General Digital™, the company that introduced the first flip-up LCD monitor / keyboard device, is now delivering its popular SlimLine 1U™ with a night-vision imaging...
Vanderlande Industries Wins Baggage Handling System (BHS) Contract for Kiev Boryspil Airport Terminal D
Vanderlande Industries has been awarded the contract for a new baggage handling system as part of the new Terminal D at Kiev Boryspil International Airport. The total value for the contract...
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COMSOFT Helps South America Gear Up for First International AMHS Link
The providers of air navigation services CORPAC of Peru and U.A.E.A.C. of Columbia have successfully conducted pre-operational AMHS tests and are set to establish the first operational AMHS...
Airport Perimeter Security in Need of Renewed Focus
In recent years there have been several breaches of perimeter security, allowing people to gain access to restricted areas of airports across the world. "These security breaches highlight the...
Veristore Recording Systems Installed at Three UK Airports
Precision Applications, a world class manufacturer of recording systems for air traffic control, is proud to announce that it has successfully completed installations of its Veristore recording...
Unmanned Vehicle Systems Benefit from High-Performance Displays
As with the rise of dependence upon unmanned and autonomous aircraft, vehicles and vessels, so too is there an increasing need for compact, lightweight, configurable and durable display...
COMSOFT Delivers Countrywide ADS-B Network to Taiwan
Taipei's flight information region is now covered by advanced ADS-B technology from German surveillance expert COMSOFT. The Air Navigation and Weather Services (ANWS) of the Civil...
Vanderlande Industries' First Greenveyor Starts Operations
Minimising the carbon footprint is becoming increasingly important, and many companies consider it to be a moral obligation to do so. At the same time this enables them to reduce operational...
Malaysia Airlines Goes Mobile with SITA
Malaysia Airlines today announced the launch of MHmobile — flymas.mobi — the most comprehensive menu of mobile phone functionality available to airline passengers anywhere in the...
Transnorm to Install Belt Curves at Newcastle Airport
Tewkesbury, UK — After successfully replacing competitors' belt curves in the baggage hall at Copenhagen Airport with TS1600 belt curves, Transnorm System has been awarded another contract...
UFIS AI Completes BRAINS Project at Geneva Airport
UFIS Airport Innovation (UFIS AI) has completed the extension of its Baggage Routing and Information System (BRAINS®) at the expanded main terminal at Geneva International...
Amsterdam Airport Awards New Baggage Handling System Contract to Vanderlande Industries and IBM
Veghel, the Netherlands — Vanderlande Industries and IBM have signed a contract for a new baggage handling system at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The new baggage handling system, known as...
Crisplant Awarded Contract for Cancún Eco-Friendly Baggage Handling Sorter
Crisplant — a global leader in automated baggage-handling systems — has been awarded a contract by Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR) for an LS-4000E high-speed automated...
BCS Selected to Provide Complete Baggage Handling System at Canberra
Streamlining airport processes and removing baggage hassles is a core business for Auckland-based BCS Group, and Australia's politicians are the latest to benefit from the company's...
Thales Norway Signs Up For Ricochet's Recording Solution
Ricochet — a leading supplier of state-of-the-art record and replay systems within the air traffic control (ATC), compliance and public-safety sector — today announced that...
Kemira and Plan to Start Co-Operation to Support Children's Right to Water
Kemira signed a co-operation agreement with the international development organisation Plan on 26 November 2009. The goal of the co-operation is to support children's right to water, health...
Power Systems International Launches New Emergency Lighting Systems
The new ELS D series emergency lighting systems conform to EN50171 and are designed to fit into the typical building risers. The boxes are shallow, only 325mm deep x 500mm wide and have...
unival Releases New Portable Searchlight
unival®'s new UNIVION MAX HID is among the strongest searchlights commercially available thanks to its innovative dual-power function. The 50W high-intensity discharge (HID)...
Velcon Filters Completes Acquisition of Chemflo
Velcon Filters (Velcon), a portfolio company of The Sterling Group, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Chemflo, a division of Process Filtration. Chemflo, headquartered...
November 2009
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ATNS Wins Air Navigation Service Provider of the Year Award
Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has received the award for Air Navigation Service Provider of the Year in recognition of their outstanding, efficient and exemplary provision of...
Adesta and Future Fibre Technologies Win Contract for Dulles International Airport Security System
Adesta, a systems integrator and project management company for communication networks and electronic security systems, has won a contract from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority...
Kharkov Airport Purchases Vanderlande Industries Baggage Handling System to Meet UEFA Euro 2012 Demand
Kharkov Airport is the first airport in the Ukraine to purchase a baggage handling system (BHS) from Vanderlande Industries as a result of development for the 2012 European Football...
Vanderlande Industries' Bagcheck System Improves Baggage Handling
Unplanned incidents on baggage handling systems, like bag jams, are prime causes of downtime leading to delays, missed flights and associated consequential costs. Many problems are caused...
Vanderlande Industries Awarded Heathrow T3 Baggage Handling Contract
Terminal 3 at Heathrow will benefit from an advanced baggage handling system in 2013, designed, developed and installed by Vanderlande Industries under a contract awarded by BAA worth...
Vanderlande Industries Provides Sustainable Baggage Handling Operations
Cost savings are key in airport operations, with pressure on prices in every area. Efficient, high-quality baggage handling not only offers direct cost savings, for example by reducing energy...
Vanderlande Industries' Greenveyor Provides 45% Conveyor Energy Savings
To help airport operators save on operating costs and meet their own sustainability targets, Vanderlande Industries has introduced the Greenveyor, a new standard conveyor system that allows...
Oslo Airport Awards New Terminal 2 BHS Contract to Vanderlande Industries
Oslo Airport (OSL) has awarded the contract for a new baggage handling system as part of the future expansion of the airport to Vanderlande Industries. The total value for the contract...
Vanderlande Industries and SICK Introduce Hybrid Identification Solution at Inter Airport Europe 2009
SICK and Vanderlande Industries have recently completed full testing of their jointly developed hybrid identification solution (a combined barcode and RFID technology) for baggage handling...
Swissport Geneva Introduces First Self-Service Lost-Baggage Reporting System
Geneva/Zurich — Swissport International, the world's leading provider of ground services to the aviation sector, has marked a further e-services milestone with the introduction of a...
Seven Major Asian Carriers Sign for ARINC's AviNet AirportSM Network Service
Singapore — Seven major Asian airlines have recently signed up for cost-effective AviNet AirportSM wide-area network service from ARINC. The Asia-Pacific division of ARINC has...
Luxair, CART and SBA Become Sky Assist Customers
Brussels — New customers have been joining the Sky Assist customer community in 2009. Luxair Services and SBA, a French ground-handling company, have joined the BagAssist...
Ricochet to Deliver Recording Systems to Malaysia
Ricochet — a leading supplier of state-of-the-art record and replay systems within the air traffic control (ATC), compliance, and public safety sectors — today announced that...
Airservices Australia Selects Quintiq for Rostering
Melbourne, Australia — Australia's air navigation services provider, Airservices Australia, has selected Quintiq as its new workforce planning solution. Airservices has air...
UFIS® Used at World's Third Best Airport in 2009
One of the top ten best airports in the world is powered by UFIS Airport Solutions' (UFIS-AS) universal flight information system (UFIS®). Singapore Changi Airport is ranked in third...
UFIS JB® Development Enters Final Phase
The next-generation version of the universal flight information system (UFIS®), called UFIS JB®, is entering its final phase of initial development. This phase includes initial key...
AI Presents New Energy-Efficient Automated Applications for Infrastructures and Industry
AI, a specialist in automated applications for infrastructures and industry, is now offering new, energy-efficient applications. Since a takeover in 2006, AI has quadrupled its turnover...
GACA Commissions COMSOFT AMHS System in Jeddah
Jeddah, Saudia Arabia — On 2 November 2009 the air navigation service provider of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia put its new AMHS messaging system into operational service. Just before...
unival® group participating in Thai Defense & Security 2009
unival® group has been successfully participating at the Tri-Service Asian Defense & International Security event for land, sea and air called Thai Defense & Security 2009, hosted...
unival® group Launches HEDD1® Handheld Explosive Detection Device
unival® group proudly announces the global launch of the HEDD1® handheld explosive detection device. HEDD1 is setting new standards in handheld explosive detection based on its...
Continental Airlines Achieves Common Use Passenger Processing Systems (CUPPS) Certification
SITA announced today that Continental Airlines is the first US airline to enter the modern era of passenger processing by achieving CUPPS certification following exhaustive testing at...
Operations and Maintenance Contract for ALSTEF at Montreal Trudeau Airport
On the 15 September 2009, ALSTEF signed a 20-year contract with ADM (Montreal Airport) for the operation and maintenance of its new US departures area. The contract for an amount of...
unival® Group Successfully Showcases Airport Security Products at BELCOAST 2009
In response to the 2004 terrorist bombings in Spain and the current terroristic threat against NATO forces in Afghanistan, NATO foreign and defence ministers urgently requested a...
Roehsler's High-Pressure Waterblasting Technology Selected for European Runways
Roehsler, a specialist in ultra high-pressure water blasting treatments (bituminous surface) for airport runways, has uploaded a free white paper about the current status of runway paint...
sally Optimises Baggage Carousel Use at Zurich Airport
Braunschweig – At the beginning of 2009 delair was awarded the contract for a system to optimise the use of baggage carousels. sally racetrack is a system module of the resource management...
SELEX to Supply Recording Systems to Malaysia
Ricochet — a leading supplier of state-of-the-art record and replay systems within the air traffic control (ATC), compliance, and public safety sectors — today announced that...
New Automatic-Door Hangars Selling Immediately at Reduced Prices
Veldeman is currently staging a sale of new, premium, automatic-door hangars at reduced prices. The hangars on offer are aircraft heli hangars and hangars for heli fire trucks. Specifications...
Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan (PCAA) Inaugurates New AMHS and AIS System
The new AMHS and AIS solution for the air navigation service provider of Pakistan, PCAA, was officially inaugurated in Karachi in August. The ICAO headquarter actively supported PCAA in...
CAA Singapore Contracts COMSOFT for Latest Aeronautical Information Management Technology
After a competitive tender phase the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) selected COMSOFT as supplier for a new Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) system. The new (AIM)...
Crisplant Awarded ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Certification
Crisplant has announced that it has received certification to ISO 14001 for environmental management systems, and to OHSAS 18001 (occupational health and safety management systems). The...
ATG Airports Launches Product Enquiries Form
atg airports has announced the introduction of a new online product enquiries form which is available through its website. This facility can be accessed directly from the site's navigation...
AI Unveils New Energy-Efficient Automation Software for Infrastructures and Industry
AI, a specialist in automated applications for infrastructures and industry, is now offering new, energy-efficient applications. Since a takeover in 2006, AI has quadrupled its turnover...
Velcon Filters Announces New Trademark for FDPM®
Colorado Springs, CO, US - Velcon Filters has announced the Notice of Acceptance of a US Trademark for its flow differential pressure module (FDPM), thus making 'FDPM' a registered trademark...
October 2009
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EUROCONTROL Selects SITA to Lay Foundations for the Single European Sky
EUROCONTROL, the European organisation for the safety of air navigation, today announced SITA as its network service provider for the Pan European Network Service (PENS) which will allow...
Cardax FT / Veracity Integration Collects 'Integrated Security Solution of the Year' Award
Gallagher Channel Partner, 20-20 Vision, has won the 'Integrated Security Solution of the Year' award for the Cardax FT and Veracity integration at the Security Excellence Awards in the UK. ...
UFL Involved in Gold Coast Airport Terminal Redevelopment
UFL Airports Australia, the design and manufacturing group specialising in the partial and complete fit-out of airport terminal buildings, has recently completed work for Queensland Airports...
Singapore's New ADS-B System Ready to Go Live
Singapore – The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and COMSOFT last month signed site acceptance test certificates for the most advanced ADS-B receivers plus an ADS-B processing...
Airport Perimeter Security Spending Set to Rise
Research commissioned by Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) has revealed that global spending on airport security is set to increase in an effort to combat increasing threats to security. ...
UFL Releases New Advanced Check-In Counter
UFL Group's design and development team of innovators and product designers are constantly engaging in improvement in passenger facilitation. With over four decades as a recognised...
Smiths Detection Launches Automatic Explosives Detection X-Ray System at inter airport europe
Munich, Germany- Smiths Detection launched its revolutionary automatic X-ray inspection system HI-SCAN 7555aTiX especially designed for checked baggage and air cargo at inter airport europe 2009. ...
COMSOFT Surveillance Communication Technology Successfully Used by PANSA
Warsaw, Poland – The modern surveillance data network of the Polish Air Navigation Service Agency (PANSA) based on advanced COMSOFT surveillance communication technology has already proven...
Qantas Implements BagAssist with New Web-Service Interface
SkyAssist, the Belgian provider of advanced niche IT software for the air transportation industry, has welcomed some new customers for its BagAssist product suite, among them Qantas Airways,...
COMSOFT Enables AMHS Link Between India and Singapore
Mumbai, India – On 14 October 2009 the first AMHS message was exchanged between the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) in the course...
Australian Airports Acquire New-Generation Glidepath Baggage Handling Systems
Glidepath Group is stepping up its presence in Australia as it wins new contracts to design, manufacture and install the next generation of its customised airport baggage handling, sorting...
Nilfisk-Advance Uploads Free White Paper about its Ride-On Scrubbers / Dryers
Nilfisk-Advance has uploaded a free white paper detailing its ride-on scrubbers / dryers. The company provides the broadest range of cleaning equipment for airport areas, including outdoor...
SITA Survey Finds Huge Growth in Online Booking in Brazil
It was announced at the ALTA Airline Leaders' Forum in Cartagena, Colombia, that a global benchmark survey of leading airport hubs has found that online booking among passengers using the...
Smiths Detection Becomes Exclusive Distributor for Prime Alert Bio-Threat Detection System
Edgewood, MD - Smiths Detection has announced an exclusive worldwide partnership with GenPrime to distribute its leading, early screening bio-threat detection system, Prime Alert. Smiths...
SAS Cargo Introduces Vaculex TP Vacuum Cargo-Lifting System
SAS Cargo is the famous and leading air cargo carrier for Scandinavia, and every day passengers and cargo flights serve over 100 destinations worldwide. SAS Cargo's handling operations have...
'Aviation' ATC Safety System Installed at Cancun, Mexico
The days when air traffic controllers were issued a pair of sunglasses or, if they still could not see, quickly went outside to get a better view, are fortunately long gone. Air traffic...
TNT Express Uses Vaculex TP Vacuum Tube Lift System
TNT Express is a noted world leader in global delivery and logistics services. TNT Express is a division of the Dutch company TNT, and has a presence in more than 200 countries. The...
General Digital Enjoys Successful Trade Show
General Digital™ has just returned from its seventh, and final, trade show of the year: the Air Traffic Control Association's (ATCA) 54th Annual Conference and Exposition. Featured were...
Red Box Powers Helitech Static Display by Battery Alone
Red Box International were delighted when they were offered the chance to power the static aircraft during Helitech 2009 at the Duxford Imperial War Museum. At first it seemed like a simple...
FAA Retains SITA as its Aircraft Communications Provider
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Oceanic program has retained SITA as its future air navigation system (FANS) aircraft datalink service provider for a third...
Nilfisk-Advance Unveils Runway Rubber and Paint Removal Machine
Landing a plane at 240km/h (140mph) is a serious business and landing it on a clean, non-slippery runway is crucial. But the landing in itself makes the surface slippery by leaving a trail...
Kocoverk International Cuts Energy Costs with Airport Mobile Workforce Solution
Kocoverk International, the worldwide supplier of ground service equipment (GSE), today announced the integration of an airport mobile workforce solution which will save 30% on energy...
Weigel and Kahlbacher Present New Front Module for Snow Blower
Weigel Hochdrucktechnik presented an innovative product complementing the existing TrackJet® product range, which is already in operation at more than 60 airports worldwide, at inter...
Glidepath Increases Investment in Proprietary Software Development
Airport baggage handling, sorting and screening specialist Glidepath is increasing its focus on proprietary software control systems to extend its competitive appeal as a total solutions...
New EF 40 Frequency Converters to be Launched at inter airport
The new EF 40 series of 400Hz solid-state frequency converters for aircraft ground power is being introduced by Power Systems International to coincide with the inter airport exhibition in Munich....
More Sectors Choose Green Crisplant Baggage Sorters
Crisplant – a leading global supplier of automated baggage handling systems – has announced that major projects in the airport, warehousing, parcel distribution and postal sectors are...
Quadratica Selected for Security Screening at Highlands and Islands Airports
Quadratica (UK) has announced that it has been selected by Airport Management Services Limited (AMSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL), to provide...
Smiths Detection's Mobile X-Ray System Uncovers 1.5t of Marijuana in Chile
Laval, Canada - Smiths Detection today announced its advanced mobile X-ray inspection solution, HCV Mobile, helped Chilean police uncover a 1.5t shipment of marijuana with a street value of...
SITA and Orange Business Services Conclude $2bn Deal for Air Communication
SITA, the specialist in air transport communications and IT solutions, and Orange Business Services, the leading global integrated communications operator for businesses, today announced...
SITA Survey Finds 20% Growth in Passenger Self-Service Check-In
SITA, the specialist provider of IT solutions to airlines and airports, today said that a major survey of passenger habits at six leading airport hubs across five continents has found 20% growth...
September 2009
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SITA Declares Lufthansa World’s First CUPPS-Compliant Airline
SITA announced today that Lufthansa is the first airline in the world to achieve common use passenger processing systems (CUPPS) compliance following pilot testing at Orlando International...
FFT Report Demonstrates Global Spending on Perimeter Security Continues to Increase
Research commissioned by Future Fibre Technologies (FFT), a designer and manufacturer of world-leading fibre-optic intrusion detection technologies, shows that global spending on perimeter...
AXA Power Presents the Market's Most Advanced Pre-Conditioned Air Unit
The AXA Power pre-conditioned air (PCA) unit sets new standards for PCA. This EU manufactured PCA will be the market's most innovative, reliable and environmentally friendly PCA ever; and the...
Aviation IT Specialist SITA Expands Presence in Letterkenny
T´naiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mary Coughlan TD, today performed the opening ceremony at the new Letterkenny offices of the global aviation IT specialist...
Dynasafe Achieves Increased Order Intake in First Half of 2009
Dynasafe has noticed an increased demand for its products during the first half of 2009. This has led to a substantial increase in orders received compared to the same period in previous years....
ALSTEF Provides New Baggage Handling System for Montréal Airport
On Wednesday 19 August 2009 at 3:30am the first passenger to the US dropped his luggage on one of ALSTEF's conveyors at Montréal Trudeau Airport. He was followed by about 3,000...
SFF Box PC Delivers Two Streams of Full HD Video Playback for Flight Status Displays
Lanner Electronics, a leading manufacturer of intelligent embedded computer systems, today announced the release of the LEC-7900, an ultra compact Intel® Socket P embedded system designed...
Brazil's First CUSS Kiosks go into Action at São Paulo Guarulhos
South America's busiest airport, São Paulo Guarulhos International (GRU), today sees the arrival of the first common use self-service (CUSS) kiosks in Brazil, heralding efficient and...
Smart Approach Joins the Quadratica Family
The directors of Smart Approach and Quadratica are delighted to announce that the two businesses have joined forces to create a leading force in high-tech web and computerised training....
Crisplant Awarded Operation and Maintenance Contract for Baggage Handling Systems at Singapore Changi Airport's Terminal 3
Crisplant, a global leader in integrated baggage handling solutions, has entered into a five-year full service contract with Changi Airport Group (Singapore) [CAG] for the operation and...
Fifth Most-on-Time Airport Uses UFIS®
One of the most on-time airports in the world uses UFIS Airport Solutions' (UFIS-AS) universal flight information system (UFIS®). Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is ranked number five in...
Robson’s Airport Systems are a Runway Success
Sheffield firm Geo Robson has ensured it is all systems go at Birmingham International Airport with a £1.2 million enhancement package to the baggage handling systems in Terminals 1 and 2. ...
IBS and TRL to Work Together on Road Transportation Solutions
Leading travel, transportation IT solutions provider IBS Software, and TRL, the UK’s Transport Research Laboratory and a world leader in independent research and consultancy for all aspects...
South African Airports Get Set For FIFA World Cup 2010
Johannesburg - South Africa is preparing its airports to receive an estimated half a million visitors for the FIFA 2010 World Cup with improved check-in and self-service facilities through...
TDA Lefébure Presents Its New Cable Retriever at Inter Airport Europe
TDA's revolutionary new cable retriever will be presented at TDA's booth (425), in hall B6 of the French pavilion at Inter Airport Europe in Munich, from 6-9 October 2009. Fitting a...
SkySoft-ATM Awarded Major Video Recording and Playback System (VRAP) Contract by DFS
Following an international tender process, SkySoft-ATM has been mandated by DFS (the German air navigation service provider), to supply a video and audio recording system which will be...
Crisplant Shows World Industry-Firsts at Inter Airport 2009
At Inter Airport 2009, Crisplant - a leading global leader, integrator and supplier of baggage handling systems - will be presenting its industry-first systems for high-speed automated...
Fraport and delair Introduce arosa Airport Performance Management System (APMS)
Braunschweig, Germany – arosa is a generic system designed by Fraport together with delair Air Traffic Systems in order to manage and analyse the airport capacity. The complete turn-around...
Albatross Project Makes Open-Source ATC Radar Display Solution Freely Available to the Industry
Geneva, Switzerland - Skysoft-ATM, a major solution provider to the airport traffic management industry, today announced the availability of Albatross Display™ an advanced, flexible ATC...
AI Participates in Munich Trade Fair
Automatique & Industrie (AI) will be participating in the Munich Trade Fair, which will take place from 6-9 October 2009 in Munich, Germany. AI will be exhibiting at stand 433, in the...
Jetting Systems Displays Osprey at Inter Airport Europe
Whilst exhibiting at Inter Airport Europe between from 6-9 October 2009, Jetting Systems will be promoting the very latest in zero damage runway rubber removal techniques. To obtain more details...
AI Exhibiting at Munich Trade Fair
Despite an atmosphere of uncertainty due to the economic crisis, we have experienced a rather peaceful year in 2009, partly due to our experience and reputation, which brought us the loyalty of...
General Digital Introduces Latest Sunlight-Readable LED Monitor
General Digital is pleased to announce the introduction of its latest sunlight-readable monitor to adopt LED backlight technology, the Saber Standalone Solar/LS19. The LED backlight is our...
Fanless Mobile DVR Delivers Four-Channel H.264 Video and 3G Wireless Communications
Lanner Electronics, a leading designer and ODM manufacturer of intelligent embedded computer systems, today announced the release of the VW-1104, a compact mobile DVR platform built on...
SITA Brings CUSS Check-In to Abu Dhabi for Formula One Event
With a target of 40 million passengers by 2012 and preparations underway for the final World Championship Formula One race of the 2009 season, the Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) is...
Quadratica Selected for Security Screening at 2010 Olympic Winter Games
Quadratica (UK) has announced that it has been selected by Contemporary Security Canada (CSC) to provide x-ray object recognition training for the upcoming Vancouver 2010 Olympic and...
Kemira Participates in Baltic Sea Action Group's Commitment to Act
At the 2009 Kemira Baltic Sea Summit in Helsinki, Finland, Kemira announced it had signed a Baltic Sea Commitment to Act. The Commitment to Act was initiated by the Finnish Baltic Sea...
August 2009
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Future Fibre Technologies Named Exclusive Provider of Fence-Mounted Perimeter Security for JFPASS
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) applies its expertise and uses its patented technology to improve perimeter security at facilities around the world, including the perimeters of many military...
Free Shipping on Airfield Connector Kits
September special offer: Free shipping to a single UK mainland address when ordering an Airfield Connector Kit over £100. Quote code SEPOFF when...
SITA Achieves First CUPPS Certification
Geneva - A new standard in passenger processing has arrived with the announcement today that SITA is the first platform provider to achieve common use passenger processing system (CUPPS)...
IBS' Airline Cargo Solution Makes a Mark in Russia
Leading IT solutions provider to the global travel, transportation and logistics industry, IBS Software, has announced that S7 Cargo acting on behalf of S7 Airlines and GLOBUS airline, based...
Evolving Technology
General Digital is incorporating more of its rugged LCD monitors with LED backlit displays. LED backlights have several advantages over cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL) backlights. They're...
German Air Traffic Control (DFS) Organisation Improves ATCO Scheduling
The Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH (DFS), which is responsible for controlling German air space, has significantly improved its ATCO scheduling with the integrated Quintiq ATC Workforce...
Two New Contracts for Alstef with Aéroports de Paris
Alstef has been awarded two contracts for baggage handling systems at PARIS CDG airport. After security protection works recently realised in the inbound baggage system of Terminal 3, Alstef...
Firstco Successfully Completes Way-Finding Project for Heathrow Express
Firstco are pleased to have successfully completed their Way-Finding project for the Heathrow Express. The project involved delivering 11 new digital displays throughout Heathrow Express...
Gatwick Airport Appoints Firstco for Specialist Systems at North Terminal Landside Redevelopment
Firstco have been appointed by Costain as systems integrator for the specialist systems work across the programme; these systems involve security, wireless communications and operational systems...
July 2009
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Kemira Releases Interim Report for January-June 2009
Kemira's interim report for January-June 2009 shows a marked increase in operating profit from the previous year. Revenue in January-June 2009 was €1,259.6 million (January-June...
Powered Corna to be Launched in Summer 2009
Herbert Systems are pleased to announce that they will soon be adding another product to their range. The recently enhanced Powered Corna will be launched in the summer of 2009, and offers...
SITA Awarded Contract to Provide Master Systems Integration at Dublin Airport
SITA, the specialist in air transport communications and IT solutions, today announced that it has been awarded a major contract by the Dublin Airport Authority to act as systems integrator for...
SITA to Provide Airport Systems Integration to Kharkiv Airport for Euro 2012
SITA, the specialist in air transport communication and IT solutions, today announced details of its $9m contract win in Ukraine for airport systems integration (ASI) for Kharkiv...
Future Fibre Technologies – Green Systems in Demand
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT), manufacturers of fibre optic intrusion detection systems, which are used throughout the world to protect the perimeters of airports from theft, sabotage and...
CUPPS Era Arrives As SITA and Continental Go Live With New Boarding Standard
The air transport industry stands on the threshold of a new era as Continental Airlines, the world's fifth largest airline, is now successfully boarding its first passengers at...
2009 Version of BagAssist Launched with New Features
Brussels — Following the user conference successfully held in Brussels on 26-27 May 2009, many new features have been presented and added to the 2009 version of BagAssist. These include...
Chisinau International Airport Using UFIS-AS' WebFIDS
UFIS Airport Solutions (UFIS-AS) has successfully installed WebFIDS, its HTML-based flight information display system, at Chisinau International Airport in Moldova. The "go-live" phase...
OSPREY Bound for Baghdad
Shipped in June on schedule and within budget, the new generation OSPREY is destined for Baghdad International Airport. Officials from BIA were welcomed to Jetting Systems' factory for...
Pteris Global's New Project in Jordan – Queen Alia
Pteris Global is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract of SGD 17 million to design and build the baggage handling system (BHS) for Queen Alia International Airport in...
Fuji Dream Airlines Deploys IBS' Reservation System
Fuji Dream Airlines (FDA), a start-up Japanese domestic airline promoted by the Suzuyo Group, has chosen IBS' iFly Res, to manage its inventory and reservation system. The system went live on...
DFS Improves ATCO Scheduling with Integrated Quintiq Solution
Around the world, large air navigation service providers (ANSPs) work in dynamic, complex environments. They need scheduling systems that can change and grow with the company, and they...
IBS Launches AxleratorZ Solution Frameworks
Leading travel, transportation IT solutions provider IBS Software has launched AxleratorZ, a ready-to-implement set of solution frameworks designed to accelerate operational efficiency at...
General Digital Offers 2in Trackball for 82-Key and 121-Key Keyboards
For those environments that require a large trackball, General Digital™ is now offering its 82-key and 121-key keyboards with a 2in trackball. This large trackball also features...
InForm Information Display System
Forms+Surfaces® offers a striking breadth of beautiful, durable products designed to meet the real-world, long-term challenges of airports and other busy transit centres. Now, joining...
Egis Contributes to Upgrading of Beauvais Airport to Category III
The company in charge of Beauvais Airport's management and operations has initiated a €68m investment plan. In this framework, a €14m project is dedicated to the upgrade of...
Czech Airlines Signs $12m Deal for SITA's Horizon Suite of Passenger Management Solutions
Czech Airlines and air transport IT specialist SITA today announced a $12m four-year agreement for the use of SITA's Horizon portfolio of passenger management solutions as the Czech...
Aero Port Services Selects Aviation Software to Power Baggage Handling Systems
New York – Aero Port Services (APS) has proudly announced the selection of Aviation Software, Inc. (ASI) as its interline baggage solution provider. ASI will help APS to improve...
BDI Completes Construction of a Ground Run-Up Enclosure (GRE) for Fedex
Blast Deflectors, Inc. (BDI), recently completed construction of a ground run-up enclosure (GRE) for FedEx at the Memphis-Shelby County International Airport. The facility, which is used...
Successful Start-Up of Barcelona T1 Automated Baggage Handling System (SATE)
On Wednesday 17 June 2009 at 4am, Terminal 1 (T1) at Barcelona's El Prat Airport was brought into operation. The high expectations for this DCV-based automated baggage handling system were all...
Global Baggage Handling Specialist Glidepath Wins Major Contract at Nassau Airport
Glidepath is on track to sustain its track record of growth in the North American market, winning a significant $21m project to supply a fully integrated baggage handling, sortation and...
2009 Airline IT Trends Survey Shows Sharp Decline in New Investment as Airline Losses Mount
Airline investment in IT is set to reach a new low this year as aircraft operators cope with unprecedented financial losses, according to the 2009 Airline IT Trends Survey co-sponsored by SITA...
SITA Develops Breakthrough Global Solution for Airline Emissions Regulation
SITA, the air transport IT specialist, today announced that it has developed and tested a scaleable global solution to comply with emissions trading schemes (ETS) for an airline industry...
Survey Reveals Growing Airline Demand for Mobile Applications
SITA, the specialist air transport IT provider, today outlined its vision of the future of mobility in the industry as the 2009 Airline IT Trends Survey reveals that 78% of airlines intend to...
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July special offer: free shipping to a single UK mainland address on airfield lamp orders over £100! Quote code...
June 2009
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KPM300H - Born to be Strong
Custom is glad to show the latest RFID ticket printer for heavy-duty applications. With a very fast printing speed of > 250mm/sec, KPM300H prints on high quality and on ticket widths from 45mm...
TK300II - RFID Ticket and Barcode Printer
Custom presents TK300II, a thermal ticket printer specially designed for: Desktop ticketing Transport: railways, boarding passes, bag tags Entertainment: cinema, theatre, museum and...
FFT's Secure Fence and Secure Zone are Perfect Perimeter Security Systems for Major and Regional Airports
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT), a world leader in the development, manufacture and installation of fibre-optic intrusion detection systems, is providing affordable and high-quality...
Malaysia Airlines Chooses IBS' AvientCrew
Malaysia Airlines has signed a long term contract with IBS, a leading supplier of IT solutions for the travel, transportation and logistics industry, for its crew management system,...
TK200 - Thermal Barcode Printer
Custom presents TK200, a thermal barcode printer specially designed for heavy duty ticket printing applications, like cinema and theatre ticketing. Supplied with USB and serial port as...
Workstation Tower: iF Design Award for New Graphical User Interface
A top-class jury of 17 international experts has honoured the prototype of a tower human machine interface in the category product interfaces with the prestigious iF Communication Design Award. ...
Grand Opening of the Hermitage Amsterdam
On Friday 19 June the Hermitage Museum in Amsterdam was opened in a spectacular manner. Guests included Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. The former...
'Excellent' Breeam-NL Label Expected
In cooperation with Dura Vermeer and the Technical University Delft, Deerns has developed the design of three extraordinary sustainable office villas in the city of Almere. After a first...
GPS Perimeter Release New Fibre Optic Fence Detection System
GPS Perimeter Systems are pleased to announce the launch today of our new fence mounted detection system, designated Snake. Snake is a perimeter protection system that uses a fibre optic...
Sound Results for Vanderlande Industries
Vanderlande Industries' (automated material handling systems) results are in-line with the long-term objective of building further on its strong reputation as a reliable partner with leading...
General Digital Implements New Naming Structure for its LCD Monitors
In addition to a revised web site, General Digital™ is implementing a new naming structure for its RGB and Chassis Monitor line of LCD monitors. This change was instituted in an effort...
UFIS-AS Upgrades RMS at Singapore's Changi Airport
UFIS Airport Solutions (UFIS-AS) is upgrading its UFIS Resource Management System (RMS) at Singapore's Changi Airport by implementing the passengers with reduced mobility (PRM) module...
Glidepath Opens Office in India to Support Business Growth in Sub-Continent
Glidepath, the airport baggage handling, sorting and screening specialist, has opened an office in Mumbai to support its growing business in India. Chairman and managing director, Ken...
TrackJet Installed at Cape Verde
In June 2009, TradeTarget, the representative of the German rubber removal equipment manufacturer Weigel Hochdrucktechnik for Spain, Portugal, Angola and Cape Verde, won its first contract...
atg airports Introduce Hi Intensity Runway Guard Light
atg airports, a global provider of innovative airfield ground lighting products and services, has developed a hi-intensity LED runway guard light capable of a 3000cd light output. The...
SITA Introduces Passenger Self-Service for Baggage Tracing as it Displays World's Smallest Kiosks
SITA today launched the world's smallest full-function check-in kiosk at the IATA AGM in Kuala Lumpur and showed how passengers can now track missing bags. Two new environmentally...
4th Routes Africa Brings Routes' Regional Season to an End: Route Development Industry Now Looking To Beijing
With an encouraging Routes Africa, The Route Development Group (RDG) concluded its annual series of regional route development networking forums. For the first time the event incorporated...
Aeroflot Picks SITA Solution to Manage Resources Across Three Terminals at Sheremetyevo
Russia's largest airline Aeroflot today announced that it has implemented aviation IT provider SITA's airport management system for its operations across the three terminals of...
Guntermann & Drunck at Airport Show Dubai: German KVM Products Beyond Borders
For the first time Guntermann & Drunck (G&D) showed their product range at Airport Show Dubai. The German company and their IT products received a positive response from visitors. ...
Tarsier System Ensures Runway Safety at Doha International Airport
As the only commercial airport in Qatar, Doha International Airport (DIA) is experiencing a phenomenal increase in traffic, due mainly to the expansion of the national carrier Qatar Airways....
Syrian Arab Airlines Selects SITA for Global Hybrid Network Services
SITA, the airline IT specialist, today announced it has signed a seven-year contract to implement and maintain a global hybrid network solution for Syrian Arab Airlines in a major...
Gallagher Security Management Systems Appoints New Training Manager for Americas
Jeff Roach, Ed.D, has joined Gallagher Security Management Systems as the company's new training manager for Americas. Formally the technology training and instructional design manager at...
Bayanat Airports and QinetiQ Sign Partnership Agreement at the Airport Show 2009
Bayanat Airports to promote, sell and implement QinetiQ's Foreign Object Debris (FOD) detection system - Tarsier in the UAE Bayanat Airports Engineering & Supplies, the leading airport...
INFORM Wins Contract for Further Roll-Out at Budapest Airport
Shortly after signing a contract for the implementation of the GroundStar AODB stand and gate management system (for reporting), GroundStar seasonal flight information system (for...
Bayanat Airports to Launch New Technologies at the Airport Show 2009
Bayanat Airports to showcase best-in-class surveillance, communications and navigation solutions for runways, terminals, air traffic control and management as well as meet customers and partners...
Iberia Opens New Hub Control Centre
Earlier this year Iberia announced the construction of its new Hub Control Centre at Madrid-Barajas airport as part of the overhaul of its technology platforms. This revamp is in turn part of...
Lufthansa Leos Implements GroundStar for VIP Services
INFORM's GS RealTime system has recently been implemented to support the tasks carried out by the Lufthansa LEOS VIP services department at Munich Airport. There are about 15 to 20 drivers...
May 2009
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787 Launch Customer ANA Selects SITA for Aircraft Communications Management
As the initial flight of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner approaches, launch customer All Nippon Airways (ANA) today announced that it has selected aviation IT specialist SITA to provide a...
Australia's Major Airport Security Measures Questioned
Future Fibre Technologies Pty. Ltd. (FFT), a world leader in the development, manufacture and installation of fibre-optic intrusion detection systems, is working to solve the security problems...
Routes Announces Routes Europe in Prague to be Most Successful Regional Event to Date
Nearly 650 of Europe's key decision makers involved in route development joined forces in Prague, the Czech Republic earlier this week to explore business opportunities and meet with...
Contract for Bratislava Airport BHS Awarded to Vanderlande Industries
Veghel (Netherlands) – Slovak main contractor ZIPP (a 100% subsidiary of Strabag) has awarded Vanderlande Industries the contract for delivery of a baggage handling system, including hold...
Crisplant Presents the Industry's Most Energy-Efficient Sorting System at the Airport Show 2009
Crisplant, a leading global integrator and supplier of baggage handling systems, will be presenting the industry's most energy-efficient high-speed automated baggage-handling system at stand...
SITA Creates First Live Record Of Passenger Experience For Airlines
Airlines will now be able to get a lot closer to their passengers, and their likes and dislikes, thanks to an innovation called Customer Journey (CJ), from airline IT specialist SITA,...
atg airports Continues to Work With HIAL
The importance of building on existing working relationships, especially in the current economic climate, cannot be underestimated, which is why atg airports is delighted to announce the...
atg airports to Appear at Airport Build and Supply 2009
With development projects continuing throughout the region in Saudi Arabia, Oman and Abu Dhabi, coupled with a continuing increase in passenger traffic, atg airports will be returning to...
atg's Clearway and NATO Join Forces
NATO is the latest in an ever-more illustrious list of customers who have put their faith in atg and the pioneering Clearway LED taxiway guidance signs. Approached by representatives based...
70in+ LCD Displays at General Digital
General Digital is now offering large format LCD displays up to 70in+ (diagonal). The Titan™ product line was introduced to satisfy the demand for information density. These large...
Guntermann & Drunck Announces its Participation in the Airport Show Dubai
The German manufacturer Guntermann & Drunck (G&D) has announced its participation in the Airport Show Dubai. The Airport Show is one of the largest airport events for...
General Digital Takes Orders for the GenStar III
General Digital™ is pleased to announce that they are now taking orders for the GenStar III™, the third generation of their venerable GenStar product line, which was first introduced...
Dresden Becomes First Eastern German Airport to Introduce CUSS Kiosks
Common-use self-service (CUSS) kiosks are being introduced at Dresden Airport by SITA, the specialist airline IT provider. The kiosks will be available for check-in to passengers travelling...
Velcon Filters Announces Patent for Contaminant Analyzer for Fuel
Velcon Filters today announced that US patent number 7,518,719 has been awarded to the company for contaminant analyzer for fuel. The patent covers improvements to Velcon's commercially...
Delta Group's Bridge Over Troubled Water
Accessing the pillars of one of Britain's busiest road bridges is no easy task, especially when they loom hundreds of feet above the River Thames. It was a challenge not lost on aircraft...
Delta Obstruction Lighting Wins Cairo West Contract
Delta Obstruction Lighting (DOL) has exploded on to the Egyptian energy scene with a contract to illuminate two 150m plus cooling towers at the country's newest power station – currently...
April 2009
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IBS’s iFly Tour for Malaysia Airlines
MASholidays, a specialised travel and leisure arm owned and managed by Malaysia Airlines, has chosen IBS's iFly solution to strengthen operations. IFly Tour, a product under the iFly...
atg airports Introduce Hi-Intensity Runway Guard Light
atg airports, a global provider of innovative airfield ground lighting products and services, has developed a hi-intensity LED runway guard light capable of a 3000cd light output. The...
Vanderlande Industries Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Vanderlande Industries will officially celebrate its 60th anniversary on 1 May. Since its start as Machinefabriek E van der Lande in the Dutch town of Veghel in 1949, the company has grown...
New Veldeman Structure Solutions Fabric Structure Is Recognised As Permanent Construction
After five years of research and testing, Veldeman Structure Solutions has been successful in developing a fabric structure that is recognised by the European legislator as a...
Future Fibre Technologies Launches New Perimeter Protection System
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT), a leader in the development, manufacturing and installation of fibre-optic intrusion detection systems, is pleased to announce the launch of a new...
Because The Environment Matters: Conformance To ISO 14001 Confirmed For COMSOFT
COMSOFT has been issued the ISO 14001 certificate for its environmental management system. Concurrently the quality management system has been reassessed according to ISO 9001. The German...
Glidepath Goes for Growth in Australia
Automated baggage and cargo handling system specialist Glidepath has been in business in Australia for 35 years. Most Australian airports, in fact, are likely to have some piece of...
Senior Appointments at Glidepath to Support International Growth
Airport baggage and cargo handling, sorting and screening specialist Glidepath has made a number of senior appointments to support its growth strategy as it expands its business presence...
Pteris Global Bags First Baggage Handling System Contract For Phoenix Sky Harbor
Pteris Global (USA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pteris Global was awarded a contract from Turner Construction Company to engineer, supply and install a baggage handling system (BHS)...
Guntermann and Drunck Showcases Products at ATC
Guntermann and Drunck (G&D), debutant at this year's ATC in Amsterdam but a well-known manufacturer of high-end KVM solutions, was noticed by many visitors and delegates at the...
Kemira Oyj Publishes Annual Report
Kemira Oyj's annual report for 2008 has been published. A Pdf file of the report is available on Kemira's website in English and Finnish. The printed version of the report can be ordered...
Firstco Design Team's Role at Heathrow East Terminal (T2A)
T2A is being built alongside the operational Terminals 1 and 3 in one of the world’s busiest airports. Firstco have accrued many years of experience at Heathrow and Gatwick and have gained...
New Pathfinda Turbo Launched
Herbert Systems are pleased to announce the successful launch of the new Pathfinda Turbo at Passenger Terminal Expo, at the Excel, London in March 2009. At stand 1509, visitors could see the...
Herbert Systems Receives Order from Large Japanese Airport
Herbert Systems are proud to announce that they have recently taken an order for five extended-length Pathfindas from a major airport in Japan. This follows on from a visit by delegates of...
Herbert Systems' Factory Hosts Visit from Major Japanese Airport Delegation
The Herbert Systems factory was pleased to host a visit from delegates from a major Japanese airport, along with representatives from a major screening supply manufacturer. Business...
Marketing Director Jo Herbert Joins Basea Board
Showing how seriously Herbert Systems are taking their development into the airport industry, marketing director Jo Herbert has recently been appointed to the board of Basea. Jo commented, 'This...
Herbert Systems Attends Japanese Culture Event
Herbert Systems' business development manager, Andy Dowe, attended an event organised by UKTI in January 2009 to help raise export and cultural awareness. Andy commented, "UKTI have arranged...
Herbert Systems to Exhibit at Inter Airport, Germany, in October 2009
Herbert Systems are pleased to announce they will be exhibiting at Inter Airport Europe, at the Munich Trade Fair, Germany from 6th-9th October 2009. Please check our website for details...
Siemens Take Herbert Systems' Conveyor Loop to Answers for Industry in Coventry
Following on from Siemens' successful decision to take the Herbert Systems conveyor loop to Logitex in October 2008, they again chose to use this demonstration set-up at the Answers for...
TrackJet Ultra-High Water-Pressure Blasting Machine
To serve its purpose, a pavement must have adequate load-carrying capability, good ride ability and allow safe operation of vehicles on roads and aircraft on air traffic areas. (Stet, 2006)....
The Long-Lasting Endura 2 Launches
Herbert Systems have proudly launched the Endura 2, which has been designed to allow conveyor installation into tight spaces, ensuring it can be fitted either up against walls or other...
Egis Avia Signs Contract for Construction of Temporary Air Terminal
Egis Avia signed a contract on 25 March for the construction of a temporary air terminal in Es Senia Airport in Oran, Algeria. The Sonatrach/Activite Aval Group, the largest Algerian...
Blast Deflectors Develops Jet Blast Deflector for Boeing
What happens when the largest global aircraft manufacturer needs to safely perform engine runs in a compass calibration area that does not allow ferrous material? It utilises a unique...
March 2009
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Nilfisk Machines Used at South Korean National Airport's Gates
Nilfisk-Advance has just finished delivering a large supply of Nilfisk machines to the Inchun National Airport in South Korea. An exciting open biding The airport held an open bidding...
Vienna Airport Expands the sally Resource Management System with a Check-In Module
Braunschweig, Germany – The positive experiences gained with the resource management system 'sally stand/gate' from delair at Vienna Airport resulted in an order of the module 'sally check-in'....
Crisplant Gains Independence to Focus on Providing Market-Leading Sorting Solutions Globally
Crisplant has announced that it will operate as an independent company with effect from 23 March 2009, following the division of FKI Logistex into two separate operations. Crisplant will...
OSPREY Lands in Cairo
The latest OSPREY runway rubber removal vehicle to roll off the Jetting Systems production line landed in Cairo early in 2009. Once again the effective, accurate and repeatable cleaning...
New Support Information System to NATS
NATS has selected Terma to supply the new support information system for London Terminal Control at the Swanwick Area Control Centre (ACC). The new support information system (nSIS) is based...
Swedish ANSP Embarks on CADAS
LFV and COMSOFT have signed a contract at the ATC Global 2009 for the modernisation of their AIS at Stockholm's Flight Planning Centre (FPC). LFV's business area manager for ANS Systems, Mr...
FKI Logistex Shows Two Industry Firsts at Passenger Terminal Expo 2009
FKI Logistex®, a leading global supplier of automated material handling systems, will be presenting their latest industry-first systems for high-speed automated baggage handling at...
Automated Terminal Information Service to the Malé International Airport
Terma recently delivered an automated terminal information service (ATIS Plus) system to the Malé International Airport in the Maldives, one of the fastest growing airports in the...
Fighting the Recession a Top Priority at the 7th Routes Asia in Hyderabad
Routes is gearing up for the 7th Routes Asia. In less than three weeks the renowned networking forum will be held in Hyderabad, India. Set to take place from 29-31 March, it will continue to...
Skysoft-ATM Launches Albatross Open Source Initiative to Bring Radar Software to the ATM industry
Skysoft-ATM, a major solution provider to the airport traffic management industry, today announced the Albatross™ open source community project, a key initiative to boost innovation in the...
Terma Provides Modular Concept for Coping with Increasing Air Traffic Levels
Terma delivers technologies that enable growing airports to cope efficiently with the challenges of increasing air traffic. The modular product concept allows full scalability, and a range...
Dynamic Cardax FT Functionality Delivers the Next Generation of Visitor Management
Scheduled for release in March 2009, Cardax FT Visitor Management provides extensive visitor pre-registration and receptionist visitor management. This is seamlessly integrated with Cardax...
Future Fibre Technologies Announces Grant of Additional US Patents for Intrusion Detection
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT), a global leader in the development, manufacturing and installation of fibre-optic intrusion detection systems, has announced the grant of two additional...
Security Design Centre Partners Gallagher for Comprehensive Security Solution
NSI Gold-accredited Security Design Centre (SDC), the West Midland security installer, has been selected as a channel partner for Gallagher Security Management Systems (Gallagher)....
Siemens Take Herbert Systems' Conveyor Loop to Logitex in Stuttgart
Potential customers Siemens decided to take the Herbert Systems Conveyor Loop to the Logitex event held in Stuttgart in October 2008. Marketing Director Jo Herbert commented, "We are delighted...
Terma Awarded a Contract for D-ATIS and General Display System for the New Doha International Airport
As subcontractor to Selex Sistemi Integrati, Terma will supply a digital automated terminal information service system (D-ATIS) and general display system (GDS) for the New Doha...
Award Recognises SITA's Role in the Beijing Olympics and its Record in Air Transport Innovation
At the 2009 Asia Pacific Frost & Sullivan Aerospace & Defence Awards ceremony, aviation IT specialist SITA was named today as Airport Support Service Provider of the Year, acknowledging...
ATC Global 2009
Meet Terma AIR and Terma Radar Systems at ATC Global 2009, which will be held at the RAI Convention Centre in Amsterdam on 17-19 March 2009. Find us at stand number H604. We look forward to...
IAA Selects Terma's TERADS Emergency System
At Christmas in 2007, Terma was awarded a contract with the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) for the delivery of an emergency air situation display system for their Air Traffic Control Centre...
Swissport and SITA Launch World’s First Common-Use Bag Drop Solution for Airlines at Zurich Airport
Swissport International, global leader for ground aviation services, and SITA, the aviation IT specialist, today announced the deployment of the world's first passenger bag-drop solution,...
February 2009
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SITA and WestJet Go Live with New Standard for Checking In and Boarding Passengers
After four years of research and development, aviation IT specialist SITA today announced successful testing of a breakthrough technology for common use passenger processing in a live...
Egis Avia Provides Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) and Airport Flight Data Processing Systems to 35 French Airports
Egis Avia has been contracted by the French air navigation services department (DSNA) to provide a turnkey solution managing aeronautical information for 30 medium-traffic airports in France...
Bahrain International Airport Introduces SITA Professional Mobile Radio for all Airlines
In view of planned expansion at Bahrain International Airport, Civil Aviation Affairs, Kingdom of Bahrain today announced the introduction of SITA's Professional Mobile Radio service into...
Cairns Airport’s New Terminal First in Australia to Offer 100% Bar Coded Easy Boarding
Cairns Airport, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, has announced that it is the first airport in Australia to fully operate a terminal with bar coded boarding passes (BCBP), a year ahead of...
delair at ATC Global 2009 in Amsterdam
delair Air Traffic Systems, provider of solutions for optimising airport processes, will exhibit again at this year's ATC Global. ATC is one of the most important international trade shows for...
SITA Predicts Brave New World of Hassle-Free Travel as it Marks 60th Anniversary
SITA, the company which invented it, today predicted a revolution in how passengers in the future will use the online flight-booking engine, as the specialist in air transport communication and...
FFT Says ‘Airport Security No Light-Hearted Matter’
Between October and November last year, 39 incidences of sabotage, attacks, unruly passengers and incidents occurred in airports and on aircraft across the world and, while the majority of...
Quantas Uses INFORM System for Support of their Australian Operations
The objective of the iRoster Program, as it is referred to by Qantas, is to enable efficiency gains in ground-based operations at its Australian airport and freight terminals. In order...
A GroundStar is Born in Asia
On 18 December 2008, INFORM and ISEC signed the cooperation agreement by which GroundStar Asia was born as the materialisation of the teamwork and joint strengths of ISEC and INFORM. ...
A Show of Power by Red Box International
Red Box International will be supplying the ground power for three more aviation shows in 2009. This year they will be supporting Aero Friedrichshafen in Germany 2–5 April, EUR-AVIA in France...
Upgrade to Download
The quest for continuous improvement has led to the latest developments of one of atg’s flagship products, the Micro 100 CCR. Already fully compliant with IEC 61822 and certified to FAA...
Zurich International Airport Completes the Existing and Proved Resource Management System 'sally' from delair with a Further Module
delair Air Traffic Systems, a solutions provider for optimising airport processes, has received a delivering order of 'sally racetrack' from Zurich International Airport. 'sally racetrack',...
SriLankan Opts for IBS’ iFly to Manage its Loyalty System
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka, has opted for IBS’ iFly Loyalty, a product line under its iFly solution suite, for handling its airline loyalty management system....
IBS Launches iFly Solution Suite
IBS Software, one of the leading providers of new-generation software solutions to the travel, transportation and logistics (TTL) industries, today launched iFly, the next generation...
New SITA Solution Allows Russian Airline S7 to Book with 530 Airlines and Boost Revenues
Aviation IT specialist SITA today announced that S7, Russia's largest domestic airline, is the first to implement SITA Marketplace-Air, enabling its sales agents, partner travel agents...
SITA Launches New Generation Communications Platform for Singapore Airlines
SITA, the world's leading specialist in air transport communication and IT solutions, today announced that Singapore Airlines is to be the first airline worldwide to use SITA's next...
Glidepath Wins Nashville International Airport Contract
Glidepath, the automated airport baggage and cargo handling specialist, has won the contract to design, manufacture and install a new integrated baggage handling and security screening system...
Alstef 2008 Accounts
Following the high level of orders registered last year, Alstef set a new record in 2008 with sales at €39.8 million, up by 45% compared with 2007 and multiplied by a factor of two during...
Aerothai Chooses Swedavia
Swedavia, a subsidiary of the LFV group, has signed a contract with Aerothai in Thailand regarding the specification of a new air traffic management system for the control centre in Bangkok and...
Melbourne Airport and BCS Group Sign Historical Framework Agreement Covering BHS Services
Australia Pacific Airports Melbourne and BCS Group have signed a five-year framework agreement covering all aspects of baggage handling. This comprehensive and revolutionary agreement makes...
bmi Selects IBS’ iFly for its Loyalty Management System
London Heathrow’s second largest airline and Star Alliance member, bmi, has selected iFly Loyalty, a product line under IBS’ iFly solution suite, to manage the loyalty programmes for...
January 2009
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BCS Airflow® Software Enables Air NZ Check-in 'Bag Drop' Revolution
Putting passengers together with the right baggage is everyday work for Auckland-based baggage and materials handling specialists BCS Group. The kiwi innovator is the smart behind-the-scenes...
FKI Logistex® Installations Partners with Australian Air Express to Win Major Industry Awards
FKI Logistex®, a leading global supplier of automated material handling systems, announce that systems installed for Australia air Express (AaE) have won major national and state awards...
2nd Routes Americas – A ‘One Stop Shop’ for Air Services to, from and within the Americas
In less than three weeks time, Routes will hold the only network planning event for all the Americas in Cancun, Mexico. Routes Americas is the only airline/airport networking event that...
Aviation Industry Welcomes New CEO
CEOs and senior members of the local aviation industry gathered on 23 January at the Birchwood Executive hotel, Johannesburg, to welcome ATNS’s new chief executive officer, Patrick...
New TrackJet for Portugal and Spain
The German manufacturer of machinery for rubber removal on airport runways, Weigel Hochdrucktechnik, has delivered one unit of its most recent TrackJet model, the PowerPack’09 with VacuFlex,...
German Logistics Award for Lufthansa and Fraport
Lufthansa and Fraport have received the renowned German Logistics award for their joint project to provide integrated passenger and baggage logistics at the Frankfurt aviation hub. Since it...
SITA Collaborates with Rohill to Serve the ATI's $220 Million Professional Mobile Radio Market
SITA, the specialist provider of IT communications solutions to the air transport industry, today announced a partnership with the Netherlands-based company Rohill, a dedicated developer...
Security Training Provider Quadratica (UK) Wins New Contract
Quadratica (UK) has announced that it has significantly increased its business with HM Prison Service, Belfast Airport, and within the USA. As part of its expanding business opportunity with...
TrackJet Handover to Geneva Airport
On 4 November 2008, Weigel Hochdrucktechnik handed over a delivered TrackJet to Geneva International Airport in a small ceremony. The growing Geneva Airport provided a Unimog U 400 for the...
SIMCORE Sponsors Airport Process Masters Conference
SIMCORE will be sponsoring the Airport Process Masters organised by econique. The business value conference will be held at Frankfurt between the 2nd and 3rd of February 2009. The...
Saudi Arabian Airlines Select SITA for $76 Million Global Hybrid Network Deal
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - SITA, the leading specialist in air transport IT and communications (IT&C), has announced that it has signed a five-year, $76 million contract to implement...
Future Fibre Technologies Reveals Airport Security’s ‘Poor Cousin’
The increased threat of terrorism has placed a huge impost on travellers. People being forced to purge themselves of problem items such as shoes, keys, laptops, liquids and aerosols, in order...
Hong Kong Chooses COMSOFT's Supreme AMHS Technology
Karlsruhe, Germany – the civil aviation department of the vibrant city of Hong Kong, in the centre of rapidly developing South-East Asia, has placed a firm order for COMSOFT's AMHS technology....
easyCruise goes Live with IBS’ Cruise Partner™
London - Greece-based easyCruise has gone live with IBS' Cruise Partner™, a new-generation third-party cruise reservation system, to handle the entire reservation process to support...
December 2008
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Blast Deflectors Completes Ground Run-Up Enclosure for Emirates Airlines
Blast Deflectors Inc, based in Reno, US, has finished constructing its first ground run-up enclosure (GRE) in the Middle East. The facility is part of the newly completed Emirates...
Security Breach at UK Airport Highlights the Need for Improved Perimeter Protection
The recent security breach at Stansted Airport in the United Kingdom has highlighted further the need for improved security measures to protect airport perimeters. In the UK...
SIMCORE Releases PAX2SIM 2009 Passenger Terminal Simulation and Planning Software
SIMCORE has announced that PAX2SIM 2009, the easy-to-use and low cost passenger terminal simulator, is now available. PAX2SIM 2009 optimizes passenger flows and waiting times. It is used...
Enerjet Chooses IBS iFly PSS System for Operations
Enerjet, Canada’s newest charter airline, has chosen the IBS iFly Passenger Services System™ (PSS) system for its integrated reservations, ticketing and departure operations. IBS is...
November 2008
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ALSTEF Steers for Africa with a New Contract for DCV's Baggage Handling System at Morocco's Oujda Airport
Following the installations of DCV systems in Europe (Toulouse), Asia (Dubaï) and Canada (Montréal), ALSTEF will bring the DCV technology to a fourth client in the fourth continent. ...
atg airports’ 'Wattless' LED Lighting System
Since its introduction, LED lighting has presented the airfield ground lighting industry with one of its most significant technological developments. An improvement in service life of up to...
Future Fibre Technologies Speaks the Language of Land Border Security in the Middle East
Future Fibre Technologies has developed an Arabic version of its CAMS™ technology, giving security staff an intuitive and easy to understand graphical alarm interface in their local...
Air Astana Automates Cargo Operations with iCargo
Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan, has successfully gone live with IBS’ iCargoNet, the ‘software as a service’ (SaaS) based offering of IBS’ next generation cargo management...
Austrian Airlines Selects IBS’ Next-Generation Cargo Management System iCargo
Austrian Cargo, the cargo division of Austrian Airlines, has chosen IBS’ iCargo to replace its legacy cargo management system, as well as its cargo revenue accounting system. As a result of...
UFIS-AS Awarded a Contract by Chisinau International Airport, Republic of Moldova
UFIS Airport Solutions (UFIS-AS) has been awarded a contract by Chisinau International Airport, Republic of Moldova, to supply its HTML-based flight information display system (WebFIDS),...
October 2008
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ACAS on VLJs and LJs – Assessment of Safety Level
ACAS II, the airborne collision avoidance system, is designed to reduce the risk of mid-air collision for carriages of fixed-wing aircrafts with a maximum takeoff mass exceeding 5,700kg, or...
$26.7 Million TSA Order for Additional Advanced Checkpoint X-Ray Systems Awarded to Smiths Detection
A $26.7 million follow-on order from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for additional advanced threat identification X-ray (aTiX) systems, which will be deployed at airports...
Egis Avia Compares the Different European ATM Regulatory Standards
Egis Avia has been commissioned by Eurocontrol for the study of the regulatory system, issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency and the Single European Sky system. Egis Avia carries out...
Egis Avia Studies the Expansion of a Central African Republic Airport
The French Ministry of Transportation and Civil Aviation has entrusted Egis Avia with the study of the required work for a standardisation and expansion of Bangui M'Poko airport in the...
New Cooperation for AIM Development
The German ATM system supplier, COMSOFT, and RISK from Azerbaijan, have agreed to join forces and develop a highly integrated system for aeronautical information management (AIM). RISK is...
ALSTEF in Partnership with FKI Logistex at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
FKI Logistex has chosen ALSTEF to be its partner for the baggage handling system at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport’s international terminal. After an international call for tenders, FINAVIA placed...
Kemira Announces Price Increases for Some Potassium-Containing Products
Effective from August the 1st, 2008, or as existing contracts permit, Kemira will increase the prices of the following chemicals by a minimum of 40%: De-icers, both acetates and formats ...
Firstco Co-Ordinates C&C System Requirements for Gatwick's New Aircraft Stands
As part of the development plan for Gatwick Airport, Firstco is involved in the project to build six new aircraft stands in the north-west zone of the airport. The company have been brought in...
SkyRing Delivered to RAK Airport in Eight Months
Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) International Airport (United Arab Emirates) has chosen SkyRing to replace their previous system. The SkySoft-ATM/CS Soft Joint Solution comprises of radar display, flight...
The SITA / Air Transport World Passenger Self-Service Survey Looks at Attitudes and Habits of 232 Million Passengers
SITA, the specialist provider of IT solutions to airlines and airports, today said there is overwhelming evidence from passengers, surveyed at six of the world’s busiest airports across...
September 2008
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ALSTEF Awarded Three Contracts for the Operation and Maintenance of Baggage Handling Systems
In Dubai, Emirates Airline has placed an order with ALSTEF to maintain and assist the operation of the baggage handling system by destination coded vehicles (DCV) in the terminal dedicated to...
Maldivian Uses IBS’ Passenger Services System
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has gone live with IBS’ new-generation passenger service system, aiRES, in the software as a service (SaaS) mode. The solution will help the...
FKI Logistex® Ready with the Industry’s First Combined RFID and Barcode Identification Unit for High-Speed Baggage Handling Systems
FKI Logistex®, a global leader in automated baggage handling, have announced a combined RFID and barcode unit for plug-and-play integration into FKI Logistex’ high-speed baggage sortation systems....
Glidepath's Ken Stevens Appointed MD to Push International Growth
Ken Stevens, founder and chairman of Glidepath, is taking up the reins as managing director to spearhead its global push to be one of the biggest and best airport baggage handling specialists...
August 2008
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Kingfisher Airlines Opts for IBS’ Cargo Solution
Bangalore - Kingfisher Airlines, one of India's leading airlines, has successfully started using IBS' iCargoNet, a software as a service (SaaS) version of IBS' new-generation airline...
EL Series of Solid State Frequency Converters for Abu Dhabi International Airport
Power Systems International has supplied its new EL series of solid state frequency converters with 400Hz output for Zodiac Aircraft Services' avionics repair workshops at Abu Dhabi...
Nilfisk Introduces New and Improved Walk-Behind Battery Burnisher
Nilfisk-Advance, the global leader in professional cleaning equipment, announces the introduction of its model UHB 51-1500 walk-behind battery burnisher. This powered traction burnisher...
High-Performance Industrial Cleaner from Nilfisk
Nilfisk-Advance, the global leader in professional cleaning equipment, has introduced its model CR 1500 combination machine for heavy industrial applications. With an all-steel construction...
Smiths Detection's Advanced X-Ray Checkpoint Deployed for First Time in United States
Pine Brook, New Jersey - Smiths Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, has announced the first deployment of its advanced technology (AT) x-ray systems in the...
Smiths Detection Wins TSA Contracts Worth $25.2 Million for Additional Advanced Checkpoint X-Ray Systems
Pine Brook, New Jersey - Smiths Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, has announced follow-on contracts worth $25.2 million from the Transportation...
Smiths Opens Production Plant for Advanced X-Ray Detection Systems
Wiesbaden - Smiths Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, has formally opened a high-tech production plant in Germany designed to meet the soaring global demand for...
Smiths Detection's Advanced Security Checkpoint to Boost Passenger Throughput at BWI
Pine Brook, New Jersey - Smiths Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, has announced the first deployment of iLane, its automated security inspection process which...
Smiths Detection's Advanced X-Ray Checkpoints Deployed in Denver International Airport
Pine Brook, New Jersey - Smiths Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, today announced the largest deployment of its advanced threat identification X-rays (aTiX) systems...
Administration de l'Aéroport de Luxembourg (AAL) Engages COMSOFT's RAPS-3 to Analyse Surveillance Data
Luxembourg - The AAL, a long-time customer of the German ATC supplier COMSOFT, have acquired RAPS-3 in order to analyse and record the soaring surveillance data emergence due to increased...
Peru's New AMHS Passed FAT
Kalrlsruhe, Germany - COMSOFT and CORPAC successfully conducted the factory acceptance test (FAT) for the aeronautical message handling system (AMHS) due to be delivered to the Air...
July 2008
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UFIS-AS Supports Athens International Airport in Providing Services for PRM
UFIS Airport Solutions (UFIS-AS) has been awarded a contract by Athens International Airport (AIA) to support them in providing services to persons with reduced mobility (PRM). This is the...
atg airports Rise to the Challenge of BSI and FAA
The recent visit of BSI assessors to atg airports offices as part of the EN ISO 9001:2000 biannual audits, have again been declared an overwhelming success by the atg airports management...
atg airports Continue Work with Charleroi Airport
As LED technology becomes more prominent at airports across world, atg airports are pleased to announce that they have received an order from Charleroi Airport, Belgium for the replacement of...
Glidepath - Getting Airports Sorted Globally
In its 36-year history, Glidepath has won many premium contracts to supply baggage handling and sorting systems around the world. Chief executive Dave Body says that while the company's...
KLM Opts for IBS' Crew Management Solution
Trivandrum, India – IBS Software Services, a leading provider of new-generation IT solutions to the global Travel, Transportation and Logistics (TTL) industry, has signed an agreement...
Digital Signage Out-of-a-Box for Small and Medium-Sized Airports
Eindhoven, the Netherlands – Net Display Systems, leading developer of digital signage software with airport solutions as a speciality, has launched an out-of-a-box display solution for...
Three Trophies for UFIS-AS as a Sponsor
UFIS Airport Solutions (UFIS-AS) is proud to announce that there were two gold medals for sailing athlete George Delikouras at the Italian Open Regatta in Malfalcone, held between the 21st and...
June 2008
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En-route Radar Control And Monitoring System (ERCAMS) in the UK: Rationalisation of Entire Network, Upgrade of Centres and Radar Equipment
Swanwick, UK – NATS' key supplier COMSOFT are due to complete the replacement and rationalisation of the entire ERCAMS network nodes in June and updated all centres and the Mode S...
Stripe Hog Captive Waterblasting System
The award winning Stripe Hog® is the most advanced rubber and paint marking removal system in the industry today, as well as for curing compound removal and surface preparation. No other...
IBS Signs Deal with Oman Air for Flight Operations Systems
Trivandrum – IBS Software, a leading provider of new-generation IT solutions to the global travel, transportation and logistics (TTL) industry, has signed a deal with Oman Air. for a...
Blast Deflectors Provides New Deflector for Qantas
The Airbus A380 is the largest commercial aircraft in the world and it flies in and out of the Sydney International Airport every day. So how do you protect hangars and buildings that are...
May 2008
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IBS' iCargo to Manage Cargo Terminal Operations
Trivandrum, India – IBS Group has announced the signing of a deal with Tokyo International Air Cargo Terminal (TIACT) for implementation of the cargo terminal operations (CTO) module...
Bangalore’s New International Airport: Starting Take-off Run with UFIS
When Bangalore International Airport opened on 24th of May with the first flight taking off to Singapore, UFIS Airport Solutions (UFIS-AS) was there with its Universal Flight Information...
Airline Software Specialist IBS forays into Airline Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Business.
IBS Software, a leading provider of IT solutions to the global Travel, Transportation and Logistics industries, announced that it has acquired the business of US based VISaer, a leader in...
A Proof of Confidence
After 14 years of highly reliable operation, the LVNL decided to base their future national and international messaging system AMADEUS for AFTN/CIDIN and AMHS traffic on the AIDA-NG, the...
The Leading Lights of Change
The aviation sector is always challenging its carbon footprint and its effect on climate change. Exciting changes are being implemented in airports and airline infrastructures and...
Battery Powered Vacuum from Nilfisk-Advance Makes Daytime Cleaning Viable (GD 911)
The newly introduced Nilfisk GD 911 battery-powered commercial vacuum cleaner is designed specifically to enhance the viability of daytime cleaning of offices, retail outlets and other...
Two-in-One Floor Cleaning from Nilfisk (AX 651Multi EDS)
Nilfisk-Advance, the global leader in professional cleaning equipment, has introduced a walk-behind carpet cleaner that can be quickly converted into a scrubber/dryer for hard floor...
Nilfisk-Advance Introduces ‘New Generation’ of Walk-Behind (BA 651/751/851)
The Nilfisk BA651/751/851 series of walk-behind scrubber/dryers is be-ing described by the company as a ‘new generation’ of machines in this range. With the design particularly focused...
TrackJet Technology Chosen by Airports Authority OF INDIA
Weigel Hochdruchtechnik GmbH & Co. KG has been elected in a tender process for the supply and commissioning of 2 Rubber Removal Machines for Chennai and Kolkata International Airports,...
Bronze Medal for UFIS-AS as a Sponsor
UFIS Airport Solutions (UFIS-AS) is proud to announce the next medal, this time bronze, of sailing athlete George Delikouras at the first Italian Open Regatta for the Paralympic 2.4mR class,...
SITA Report Highlights Areas for Improvement as Baggage Handling Capacity Reaches Saturation Level
SITA, the IT provider which tracks passenger baggage worldwide for the air transport industry, recently launched a major report which shows how baggage handling can be improved at the...
IBS Software Enters Rotterdam, Netherlands
IBS Software, a leading global provider of new-generation IT solutions to the Travel, Transportation and Logistics (TTL) industry announced the setting up of an office at Rotterdam, in...
April 2008
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AMHS Development in the Middle East on the Fast Lane
The aeronautical message handling system, contracted by the end of 2007, already passed FAT and SAT. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation and Meteorology (DGCAM) of Oman went operational...
Sonnis AGL Control System to be Installed at Stornoway
Whilst continuing to increase our worldwide presence with projects as far a field as Colombia, Morocco and the Falkland Islands, atg airports are forever strengthening their position in the UK...
Power Systems International Introduces New Range of 400Hz Frequency Converters for Aircraft Ground Power
Power Systems International introduces its new EL series of solid state industrial frequency converters with 400Hz output for point of use application in laboratories, avionics repair ...
Egypt’s Novel AMHS Gateway
Early this month the Egyptian air navigation service provider NANSC signed a contract in Cairo with the German ATC/ATM supplier COMSOFT for the provision of an AFTN/CIDIN/AMHS...
Orga Develops Efficient White LED Obstacle Light
Orga has developed a new obstacle light based on LED technology. Recent technical improvements to white LEDs allow the development of a new white medium intensity obstacle light. ...
ATC Global 2008: COMSOFT and NATS Signed Strategic Framework Agreement
At this year's major ATC conference and exhibition, the ATC Global 2008 in Amsterdam, the German company COMSOFT and NATS, the UK’s air navigation service provider, signed a contract to...
Vienna Airport Optimises Stand and Gate Resources with delair
Braunschweig, Germany and Vienna, Austria – delair Air Traffic Systems, a provider of solutions for optimising airport processes, is to implement the resource management system 'sally'...
ROMATSA Contracts Radar Data Conversion Technology from Comsoft
Romanian Air Traffic Service Administration (ROMATSA) selected Comsoft's All-purpose Data Stream Replicator (ADR) to allow cross-border radar data exchange. Commissioning of a new...
FMV Moves Ahead With ASTERIX Tools
Swedish Air Force orders eight new RAPS-3 - Comsoft's radar data test and evaluation tool, qualified by EUROCONTROL. The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has ordered eight...
Warsaw Airport Opens Terminal 2 with a More Powerful Version of UFIS®
With the installation a more powerful version of its Universal Flight Information System (UFIS®), UFIS Airport Solutions (UFIS-AS) made a major contribution to allow Polish Airports...
IBS Software enters Toronto
IBS Software, a leading global provider of new-generation IT solutions to the Travel, Transportation and Logistics (TTL) industry announced the setting up of an office at Toronto, Ontario, Canada....
ATSA of Bulgaria Embarks on ADS-B
Bulgarian Air Traffic Services Authority (ATSA) extends radar-based surveillance infrastructure with ADS-B sensor. In March ATSA ordered from Germany’s ATC/ATM specialist Comsoft a...
March 2008
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India’s First Public-Private Green-Field Airport in Hyderabad Opens with UFIS
UFIS Airport Solutions (UFIS-AS) has played a crucial role in the opening of the new Rajiv Gandhi International airport at Shamsabad in Hyderabad. The new airport was officially inaugurated...
IBS Enters the Hospitality Sector with Acquisition of HBSi
IBS Software, a leading provider of IT solutions to the global Travel, Transportation and Logistics industries, today announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Atlanta based Hotel...
The French Air Navigation Service Department (DSNA) and Egis Avia Extend Their Cooperation through Arrival and Departure Management Solutions
The French Air Navigation Service Department (DSNA) and Egis Avia signed a convention on January 2 2008 to endeavour to implement the MAESTRO solution which manages arrival (AMAN) and...
Egis Avia and Atos Origin Strengthen Expertise in ATM System Engineering
Egis Avia associated with Atos Origin has been selected by the French Air Navigation Services Department (DSNA) to carry out the engineering studies of en-route, approach and airport air...
UFIS-AS Supports Aeroporti di Roma in Providing Services for Persons with Reduced Mobility
UFIS Airport Solutions (UFIS-AS) has been awarded a contract by Aeroporti di Roma (AdR) to support them in providing services to persons with reduced mobility (PRM). The new application...
Most Modern Surveillance Data Network in Poland
Poland's Air Navigation Service provider decided on a modern, future-proof and field-proven surveillance infrastructure and enhances its existing radar technology by installing a...
atg Smartcontrol System Commissioned by Staff at Cartagena Airport, Colombia
Cartagena, a small single runway airport and the site of a recent LED light fitting installation by atg airports, has just installed and commissioned the atg SmartControl system themselves. ...
COMSOFT to Upgrade Irish ETFMS Gateways
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) awarded Germany's COMSOFT a contract for the upgrade of ETFMS gateways The Irish Aviation Authority upgrades their Enhanced Tactical Flow Management...
QinetiQ and COMSOFT – a Promising Partnership
ATM solution provider COMSOFT and UK's leading defence and security expert QinetiQ once more associate in a technology joint venture to boost their activities in the sensor technology for ADS-B...
SITA First Provider to Receive US Government Approval to Transmit Passenger Data at Check-In
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has completed testing with SITA, the aviation IT specialist and provider of border management solutions to the air transport industry,...
Micro 100 CCR now FAA certified
atg airports' Micro 100 constant current regulator has been certified as compliant with FAA AC 150/5345-10F after undergoing stringent testing by representatives of Intertek, NY. The Micro...
SITA Brings Self-Service to Russia’s Largest Airport as it Aims for Place in Europe’s ‘Top Five’
Moscow Domodedovo International, Russia's largest airport, has chosen SITA, the aviation IT specialist, to provide extensive self-service facilities to manage the 22 million passengers which...
MilRADNET for German Air Force
First military radar data network is being established in Germany. Surveillance experts from German ATC/ATM solution provider COMSOFT successfully accomplished major milestone. The...
February 2008
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COMSOFT Gains Access to Chinese Market
Already by the end of 2007, COMSOFT emerged the winner of an elaborate selection which was conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in close cooperation with AACM. The...
First Gold Medal for UFIS-AS as a Sponsor at Athens Eurolymp Week 2008
UFIS Airport Solutions (UFIS-AS) is proud to announce the first gold medal of sailing athlete George Delikouras at Athens Eurolymp Week 2008. Delikouras competed in the 2.4mR sailing...
Peru Moves to New AMHS Technology
The Corporación Peruana de Aeropuertos y Aviacion Comercial selected the ATC solution provider COMSOFT for the implementation of Peru's future country-wide AFTN/AMHS infrastructure....
delair Showcases Air traffic Management Solutions at ATC Global 2008 in Amsterdam
delair Air Traffic Systems GmbH, provider of solutions for the optimisation of airport processes, is once again going to exhibit this year's ATC Global trade show. Taking place in Amsterdam...
delair’s Activities in the Research Area
delair Air Traffic Systems is continuously investing in research activities in order to enhance the development of innovative air traffic management solutions and to provide research partners...
UFIS-AS Sponsors Sailing Athlete in the Beijing 2008 Paralympics
UFIS Airport Solutions is pleased to announce its sponsorship of sailing athlete George Delikouras for the Beijing 2008 Paralympics. Delikouras, a member of the Piraeus Sailing Club in...
Smoother Landings Ahead - TrackJet® Takes Off on Indian Subcontinent
In order to improve runway maintenance and pave the way for smoother landings, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has acquired a state of the art runway de-rubberizing equipment....
IBS Wins Cargo IT Systems Provider of the Year Award
IBS Software, a leading provider of new-generation IT solutions to the global Travel, Transportation and Logistics (TTL) industry, was declared the winner of the Emerging Cargo IT Systems...
January 2008
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DFS and NATS Again at the Forefront with RAPS-3
Germany and the UK replaced their current ASTERIX test and evaluation tool with COMSOFT’s latest development in this sector: RAPS-3 German Air Navigation Service Provider DFS and British...
COMSOFT Wins Tender for Aeronautical Message Handling System
The German ATC specialist COMSOFT has been chosen for the implementation of an Only recently the company carried out a similar project in Abu Aeronautical Message Handling System (AHMS) in...
New Recording and Replay System for Swiss Air Force
Swiss Air Force disposes of a new network for the recording and replay of aeronautical data. The systems, provided by the German ATC specialist COMSOFT, are operational on the military air bases...
RAPS-3 on the Advance
Sri Lanka disposes of a new tool for the testing and analysis of surveillance data. The German ATC specialist COMSOFT has provided the Control Centre in Colombo with RAPS-3, the next generation...
ARTAS Goes Multilateral
The German ATC specialist COMSOFT has been awarded the contract for the integration of Wide Area Multilateration and ADS-C into ARTAS, the European tracker system developed by...
Pteris Global Wins in-Flight Catering Project in New Doha International Airport
Pteris Global has successfully garnered a contract to design, supply and install in-flight catering system for the New Doha International Airport (NDIA). This is the company’s second project...
atg Airports Expand AGL Spares Service
Airfield taxiway and runway lighting maintenance is a critical part of any airport/airfield infrastructure and requires substantial planning in order to reduce repair time and prepare better...
Air New Zealand signs up for IBS’ iCargo
New generation cargo management system - iCargo to manage the entire freight business of Air New Zealand IBS Software Services, a leading global provider of new-generation IT solutions to...
Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3 Opens for Operation with UFIS®
UFIS Airport Solutions (UFIS-AS) has been working in successful partnership with Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS) and the Civil Aviation Association of Singapore (CAAS) at...
Redline Aviation Security and Quadratica Develop General Security Awareness Training (GSAT) Package
Redline Aviation Security and Quadratica (UK) have jointly developed a General Security Awareness Training (GSAT) package that employs the very latest thinking in targeted training...
Further Refinement for Baggage Orientation Device
UK baggage handling equipment suppliers, Herbert Systems, continue to improve their “Pathfinda” baggage orientation device. Originally designed in 2005 to eliminate the necessity to...
December 2007
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IBS Signs Deal with Maldives Ports Authority
IBS' iPort™ to manage core cargo and marine operations IBS Software, a leading provider of new-generation IT solutions to the global Travel, Transportation and Logistics (TTL)...
November 2007
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ATG Airports Advance with New LED Technology
Light Emitting Diodes have presented an exciting opportunity to create products that have improvements in life and maintenance and that also present new features that were not possible...
ANA Signs for IBS iCargo (New-Generation Cargo Management System - iCargo to Manage the Entire Freight Business of ANA)
Software Services, a leading global provider of new-generation IT solutions to the travel, transportation and logistics industry has inked a multi-million five-year deal with All Nippon...
ANA Signs for IBS iCargo
IBS Software Services, a leading global provider of new-generation IT solutions to the travel, transportation and logistics industry has inked a multi-million five year deal with All Nippon...
UFIS® Part of Initial A380 Flight
The new super-jumbo jet A380 made its first commercial flight from Singapore to Sydney on 25 October. Much has already been written about this flight - the luxury of the "beyond first...
Smiths Detection Awarded US$21 Million US Government Contract for Groundbreaking New aTiX Technology
Smiths Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, today announces it has won a US$21 million contract from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for aTiX – the...
October 2007
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Smiths Detection Secures Ten-Year BAA Deal to Revolutionise UK Passenger Checkpoints
Deal includes world's first deployment of aTiX – the checkpoint X-ray machine that can automatically detect liquid explosives Smiths Detection, part of the global technology business...
Smiths Detection Presents Automatic Security Inspection Checkpoint Concept iLane at Inter Airport Europe 2007
Faster passenger flow and increased security standards for carry-on baggage inspection resulting from new automated handling process with integrated automatic explosives and liquids detection ...
Smiths Detection Announces Over $170 Million of New Contracts in Russia, Dubai and India
London – Smiths Detection, part of the global technology company Smiths Group, recently announced over $170 million of new contracts. In Russia and Dubai, Smiths Detection has...
Red Box add the Aircraft Toweasy to their range
The Aircraft Toweasy is the latest product in the ever expanding Red Box range. The Toweasy is for use on almost all light aircraft, it enables one operator to easily manoeuvre there...
UFIS Airport Solutions Sells First License of its Next Generation Product to Athens International Airport (AIA)
UFIS Airport Solutions (UFIS-AS) announces the signing of an agreement to have the first installation of the next generation of the UFIS® product at Athen's Eleftherios Venizelos Airport....
IBS Inaugurates its New Campus at Technopark, Trivandrum
IBS Software Services, a leading global provider of new-generation IT solutions to the travel, transportation and logistics industry, inaugurated its fully-owned campus at Technopark, today....
Glidepath – Sorting Bags in South Africa
Glidepath Limited has signed a contract with Ilembe EPC Joint Venture to supply and install a fully automated Baggage Handling System (BHS) for the new King Shaka International airport to be...
AXA to Attend Inter Airport Europe 2007
AXA Power, a world-leading provider of solid-state Ground Power Units (GPUs) for the air travel industry, will be attending this year's Inter Airport Europe exhibition at Munich...
AXA Power Introduces New Ground Power Unit to Suit the New All-Electric Aircraft
The introduction of all-electric aircraft like the B787, A350 and A380 presents a challenge to the GSE industry. First to respond to the challenging power requirements of these aircraft has...
Sonnis Lite Takes Control
Following the development and launch, earlier this year, of a bespoke airfield lighting control system, who's design is primary for smaller airfields. The Sonnis Lite has received some...
September 2007
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AGL Training from ATG Airports
A steady reduction in the time that maintenance teams are able to spend airside is calling for an even greater understanding of the products around them therefore maintaining a safe and...
IBS Software Completes Ten Years of Remarkable Growth
The IBS Software Services, a leading provider of new-generation IT solutions to the global Travel, Transportation and Logistics (TTL) industry, celebrated its tenth anniversary yesterday. In...
Piper Become a Distributor for Red Box International Products
Red Box International portable power products will now be available from Piper Parts. The roll out will begin with CSP Aircraft Parts, Piper parts UK on the 1st September 2007. We at Red...
Par for the Course
Never a company to shy from a challenge, UK baggage handling equipment suppliers, Herbert Systems, prove their “Pathfinda” baggage orientation device can deal with even the most...
August 2007
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Two Metre-Wide Sweeping Path! (SR 1900)
Nilfisk-Advance introduces new industrial class ride-on sweeper. The newly introduced Nilfisk SR 1900 ride-on sweeper is an industrial-class ride-on sweeper intended for fast and...
IBS Software Services Enters Hong Kong
IBS Software Services, a leading global provider of new-generation IT solutions to the travel, transportation and logistics (TTL) industry announced the setting up of a new office in Hong Kong,...
Airport Industry Accepts TrackJet Technology
20th TrackJet purchase contract signed with Indian airport. The German-based company Bernd Weigel has developed a revolutionary precision water jetting method, offering the road and...
Glidepath Boosts Global Representation
In order to provide convenient, efficient sales support, Glidepath have been working to expand their network of global representation. Now with eight offices around the world and...
Sofreavia Becomes Egis Avia
Well-known for its demonstrated competence in all civil aviation fields, Sofreavia has exported its expertise all over the world for nearly 40 years. By integrating the EGIS group, one of...
July 2007
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UFIS-AS and First Ondemand&153; plan Strategic Marketing, Development & OEM Agreement
UFIS Airport Solutions (UFIS-AS) and First Ondemand have announced they have signed a Letter of Intent to establish a collaborative marketing, development, and OEM agreement. The two companies...
AGL Isolating Ground Transformers and Mounting Brackets
As a provider of total solutions for airports, the ATG airports portfolio consists of many AGL products, including clearway taxiway guidance signs, the micro range of CCR's and AGL Sonnis...
IBS on Accelerated Growth Path - General Atlantic to Invest US$60 million
IBS Software Services (IBS), a leading provider of IT solutions to the travel, transportation and logistics industries announced today that General Atlantic LLC (GA) will invest US$60 million...
New Regulation on Assistance to Persons With Reduced Mobility
The new EU regulation regarding "Persons with reduced mobility" poses a not minor handling issue to airlines and airports. INFORM's GroundStar offers a IT solution that helps to fulfil...
Malev Hungarian Airlines Switches to Paxclaims for Baggage Management
Malev Hungarian Airlines has decided to move to the PaxClaims application as a follow-up action for the airline that joined the OneWorld alliance since 1st April 2007. PaxClaims has been...
June 2007
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Alstef at Montreal Airport
Aéroports De Montréal (ADM) and their consultant Pellemon, a member of SNC Lavalin Group, have placed an order with Alstef Automation for a baggage handling system dedicated to...
Clearway Taxiway Guidance Signs Switch to Fluorescent
An ever-increasing need for efficient and reliable airfield equipment has triggered both airport operators and their maintenance teams to develop their equipment to meet these...
The New Switchable 14/28v, Continuous DC Power Supply
RED BOX INTERNATIONAL INTRODUCES THE RBSC14/28 RANGE Red Box International always strives to listen and react to its customers needs. Time and time again, Red Box International have been...
COMSOFT Awarded Another Contract for a Message Handling System in Africa
COMSOFT will soon install an AMHS in Morocco. This will be the first operational system on the African continent using this new technology. In the near future it will also serve as a...
May 2007
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High Quality Ride-On Sweeper (SR1100S)
Nilfisk-Advance has listened to its customers' requirements and is introducing a no-frills compact, ride-on sweeper built to provide reliable, high-quality sweeping efficiency. The SR 1100S...
Nilfisk Industrial Vacuums for Hazardous Dust Collection (IVB 3/5/7)
Nilfisk-Advance, the global leader in professional cleaning equipment, has announced the introduction of its IVB series of vacuum cleaners for hazardous and nuisance dust collection. The...
Extremely Maneuverable Ride-On Scrubber/Dryer (BR 601)
Nilfisk-Advance Introduces a New Range of Scrubber / Dryers The new BR 601 series of ride-on scrubber / dryers from Nilfisk-Advance is designed to be both ultra-compact and...
Commercial Vacuum Cleaner at a Lower Price (GD 910)
Nilfisk-Advance has raised the standard for commercial vacuum cleaners with the introduction of the GD 910. Practical, simple and designed for everyday cleaning, the GD 910 is built to the...
Compact Road Sweeper (RS 501)
Nilfisk-Advance, the global leading supplier of professional cleaning equipment, has announced the introduction of its latest road sweeper, the RS 501. The RS 501 is an updated version of the...
Precise Detergent Metering on Scrubber/Dryers and Carpet Extractors (EDS)
EDS - ECO Dosage Solution is designed to provide a modern and highly efficient means of mixing water and detergents in cleaning applications. In tests performed, Nilfisk-Advance has been able...
12,500m² on One Battery Charge - Ride-On Burnisher (UHR 70-1700)
Nilfisk-Advance has introduced a new addition to its range of ultra high-speed floor machines. The UHR 70-1700 is a ride-on burnisher with a pad diameter of 70cm and pad speed of 1,700rpm. It...
Super-Quiet Walk-Behind Sweeper (SW 750)
Nilfisk-Advance has announced the introduction of its new walk-behind sweeper. Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, the Nilfisk SW 750 features an extremely low noise level of just...
Low Noise Scrubber/Dryer Series (BA/CA 451/531/551/611)
Nilfisk's new low-noise scrubber / dryer series, designated the CA/BA 451/531/551/611, replace the company's existing range and feature an exceptionally low noise level. This allows the units...
Heavy-Duty Range of Commercial Scrubber/Dryers (BA625/725/825)
Nilfisk-Advance, the global leader in professional cleaning equipment, has announced the introduction of a new range of heavy-duty commercial scrubber / dryers. The BA 625/725/725C/825 series...
Red Box to Offer 'Take Away Today' Deals at AeroExpo 2007
AeroExpo is the international event for general and light aviation. It takes place between the 8th and 10th of June, 2007 in Wycombe Air Park. Red Box International will be offering...
OSPREY Due to Land in Bangkok This Summer
The latest generation of runway rubber removal equipment is set to be delivered to the new Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand this summer. Jetting Systems' OSPREY features the...
K750 Oilguard
Husqvarna Construction Products is the only manufacturer in the world to launch Oilguard, a unique safety system for engine function. The system was developed for Husqvarna's K750 power...
April 2007
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Series Circuit Cut-out / Safety Switch Launched
The earthing of Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) series circuits for maintenance purposes has always proved a challenge. Even with a circuit isolated, there is still the possibility of having...
SONNIS Lite AGL Control System Launched.
Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) systems installed throughout the world's airports vary dramatically from simple systems lighting a single airstrip to the complex lighting and control...
New L-350 Lights Reduce Long-Term Investment
The global wind energy market has seen phenomenal growth in recent years, with investments in new equipment in 2005 reaching a staggering $23 billion. The growth continued in 2006 when the...