How air traffic control systems must adapt to ensure cybersecurity
Air traffic control (ATC) plays a critical role in aerospace safety, and yet many ATC centres still rely on ageing…
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Keri Allan
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Weathering the storm: runway maintenance adapting to climate change
Airports around the world are increasingly impacted by climate change, especially runway infrastructure. Thawing permafrost is destabilising runways in colder…
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A silver lining for air traffic controller mental health
Mental health concerns amongst air traffic controllers (ATCOs) are increasingly being recognised as a critical issue in aviation safety. A 2024…
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How are airports embracing ecommerce?
Customer service excellence emerged as a key trend in airport retail last year, according to travel retailer Duty Free Holdings,…
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Exploring hydrogen fuel’s potential for GSE
Hydrogen fuel is expected to play a significant role in decarbonising flights in the coming decades, but its uses can…
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How disruption in the Red Sea is affecting air cargo
Security concerns in the Red Sea region, particularly around the Suez Canal, have made it more difficult for companies to…
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How new technology is improving baggage handling performance
Despite rising passenger numbers, the rate of lost baggage fell last year. According to research by IT firm SITA, the…
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Totally optimised: GTAA and SITA’s stand planning proof of concept
Over the past decade, airports have done a great job of optimising individual functions of airport management, but few of…
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What’s the reason for the air traffic controller shortage?
The air traffic controller shortage is an industry-wide problem; however, the scale of the issue differs depending on who you…
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Window shopping: the latest in airport retail
One of an airport’s most lucrative revenue streams is from commercial activities, which can be broken down into two categories:…