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Coronavirus safety measures at major international airports

Some of the major and busiest international airports in the world have started announcing preventive safety measures against the spread of coronavirus after its outbreak in China and reported spread...
Better fuels or higher taxes: how should aviation clean up its act?

With pressure growing on the aviation sector to clean up its carbon act, some EU countries think they have a solution in the form of a tax. The Global Alliance...
One ID: inside IATA’s plan to end paper travel documents

IATA is currently working on the development of One ID, an integrated identity management solution that could eliminate the use of paper-based travel documents with the aid of biometric technology....
Q&A: the holy grail of airport efficiency with thyssenkrupp Access Solutions

Creating a seamless, technology-driven experience for passengers is what any airport in the world aspires to. But how can this be achieved? thyssenkrupp Access Solutions CEO Mauro Carneiro gives his...
Twitter round-up: Alex Macheras’ tweet on Qatar Airways most popular tweet in December 2019

Airport Technology lists ten of the top tweets on airlines in December 2019, based on data from GlobalData’s Influencer Platform. The top tweets were chosen from influencers as tracked by...
Going supersonic: the latest issue of AIR is out now

Airport Industry Review is back for another issue packed with technology news and industry analysis. In this issue, we find out about the potential comeback of supersonic aircraft, identify aviation...
2019 top news stories

NATS began trialling AI technology at Heathrow Airport to cut delays and Manchester Airport became the UK’s first 5G connected airport. Airport-technology.com has wrapped up key headlines for 2019.
Friendlier skies: how airports use audiovisual technology to enhance the passenger experience

Several airports are using audiovisual (AV) technologies to convert a humdrum wait in departures into an exciting and potentially profitable diversion. From virtual reality simulators at Vienna to elaborate LED...
Twitter round-up: Top international routes in Africa most popular tweet in November 2019

Airport Technology lists ten of the most popular tweets in airlines in November 2019, based on data from GlobalData’s Influencer Platform. The top tweets were chosen from influencers as tracked...
Frequentis: providing networked voice communications for Beijing’s mega airport

A mega airport on the scale of the recently opened Beijing Daxing International Airport in China requires streamlined processes and technology to keep operations running smoothly.