All articles by Bikrant Kumar Singh

Bikrant Kumar Singh

ADB Safegate delivers intelligent airfield portfolio

ADB Safegate has introduced its portfolio of integrated and compatible solutions to boost airfield performance, safety and sustainability.

September’s top news stories

Construction work for the extension of Sandakan Airport in Malaysia was started and is expected to be completed by mid-2021, and The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) launched facial recognition technology at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) to accelerate arrivals and departures. Airport-technology.com wraps up the key headlines from September 2019.

Manchester Airport launches home baggage collection service

Manchester Airport has launched home bag check-in and delivery service for passengers in collaboration with Airportr.

Houston Airports launch app to assist disabled child passengers   

Airport operator Houston Airport System, in collaboration with tech firm Infiniteach, has introduced a new app to make journey hassle-free for children with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.

BT introduces new system to help airports manage drone threats

BT Group has introduced a new counter-drone solution to help airports and other organisations detect, track and identify illegal drones flying in their airspace and site limits.

Greenville-Spartanburg Airport inaugurates new air cargo facility

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) in South Carolina has opened a new air cargo facility to better handle the growing volume of domestic and international freight. 

Delta Air Lines deploys facial recognition technology at LA Airport

Delta Air Lines has deployed facial recognition technology to accelerate passenger clearance processes at Terminal 2 of Los Angeles International Airport in California, US.

British Airways cancels almost all flights due to pilot strike

British Airways (BA) has cancelled nearly all 1,700 flights as pilots hold a 48-hour strike to dispute pay.

Kulula partners with Sabre to improve customer’s airport experience

South African low-cost airline Kulula has deployed Digital Workspace solution from American technology firm Sabre to reduce wait times and improve airport experience for its passengers.

Bangalore Airport selects Datamatics to support digitalisation drive

Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) operator Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) has teamed up with IT firm Datamics Global Services for digital transformation plans.