Future Airport 2008 Issue 2
Cover Story
David Behrens has his ear to the ground on the ongoing challenge for airports to reduce their environmental emissions.
High Standards
A pioneering programme of global safety standards overseeing airport ground operations takes off this year.
A pioneering programme of global safety standards overseeing airport ground operations takes off this year.
Snow Patrol
The Norwegian climate blows in some serious challenges for Erik Gill, director, airport services at Oslo Airport.
The Norwegian climate blows in some serious challenges for Erik Gill, director, airport services at Oslo Airport.
Dublin Up
Andy Murphy, IT manager at Dublin Airport, tells us about preparations for Dublin's upcoming second terminal.
Andy Murphy, IT manager at Dublin Airport, tells us about preparations for Dublin's upcoming second terminal.
Greece the Wheels
Michael Rumpf tells Barry Mansfield about the improvements made to Athens Airport's baggage management system.
Michael Rumpf tells Barry Mansfield about the improvements made to Athens Airport's baggage management system.
Flow Business
How is Orlando International Airport applying technology to improve passenger processing?
How is Orlando International Airport applying technology to improve passenger processing?
Less is More
With so many messages on show, navigating an airport can be like tackling an obstacle course.
With so many messages on show, navigating an airport can be like tackling an obstacle course.
Grand Designs
Matthew Mead, talks to Future Airport about the planning behind Etihad's new five-million capacity concourse.
Matthew Mead, talks to Future Airport about the planning behind Etihad's new five-million capacity concourse.
Body Check
Julie Gillis, of the UK Border Agency, tells Future Airport about the delivery of the first e-Borders Programme.
Julie Gillis, of the UK Border Agency, tells Future Airport about the delivery of the first e-Borders Programme.
The Art of Transformation
Copenhagen Airport was notorious for its pre-screening queues, and audits by the Danish civil aviation authorities.
Copenhagen Airport was notorious for its pre-screening queues, and audits by the Danish civil aviation authorities.
Making Connections
Great efforts have been made to optimise the functions that define the passenger experience once a flight has landed.
Great efforts have been made to optimise the functions that define the passenger experience once a flight has landed.
Raising the Bar
The boarding pass is a critical element of check-in for busy passengers, airports and carriers alike.
The boarding pass is a critical element of check-in for busy passengers, airports and carriers alike.
Spirit of St Louis
Lambert-St Louis International Airport has begun the first phase of a $105m renovation.
Lambert-St Louis International Airport has begun the first phase of a $105m renovation.
All Hands on Deck
As air navigation moves towards automation, service providers are taking the opportunity to cut costs on staffing.
As air navigation moves towards automation, service providers are taking the opportunity to cut costs on staffing.
Join Forces
As the development phase of the SESAR kicks in, there is optimism about its potential to improve air traffic management.
As the development phase of the SESAR kicks in, there is optimism about its potential to improve air traffic management.
Arrested Development
Rigas Doganis, talks to Future Airport about the factors limiting carriers' plans for route development in coming years.
Rigas Doganis, talks to Future Airport about the factors limiting carriers' plans for route development in coming years.
Boom Towns
Many airlines are cutting routes and pruning back on luxuries, but not Singapore Airlines.
Many airlines are cutting routes and pruning back on luxuries, but not Singapore Airlines.
Clear the Airways
David Behrens has his ear to the ground on the ongoing challenge for airports to reduce their environmental emissions.
David Behrens has his ear to the ground on the ongoing challenge for airports to reduce their environmental emissions.
High Sights for Low-Costs
In an industry struck by soaring fuel prices, some low-cost airlines are being bold, expanding their portfolio of...
In an industry struck by soaring fuel prices, some low-cost airlines are being bold, expanding their portfolio of...
Look Beyond the Short Term
The airline industry remains keen to expand route networks.
The airline industry remains keen to expand route networks.
Spread Your Wings
It is a bold move for any airline to rapidly grow its route network.
It is a bold move for any airline to rapidly grow its route network.
Strong Prospects
Alexandre de Gunten, executive director for alta (latin american and caribbean air transport association), on the...
Alexandre de Gunten, executive director for alta (latin american and caribbean air transport association), on the...
The Heat is On
Carriers are under pressure to negotiate rising oil prices, falling demand and a slow economy.
Carriers are under pressure to negotiate rising oil prices, falling demand and a slow economy.
Work Together
With costs up and margins contracting, there is a lot at stake when adding a new route to a network.
With costs up and margins contracting, there is a lot at stake when adding a new route to a network.
