In our first issue of the new year, we turn our attention to a delicate but pervasive problem in global air transportation, namely the issue of treating transgender passengers with respect. We thus set out to find out training and management needs to take place, particularly at the security gates, to ensure all passengers are treated fairly.
In sustainability, UK air traffic management service NATS tells us more about its first in-house sustainability programme in the world, and we explore where hydrogen could be used at airports, as the resource is increasingly being used in the aviation space.
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We also catch up with the progress of the Single European Sky project, and find out what airlines really do require from an airport, looking at Shannon Airport, three-time winner of the Airport of the Year award.
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Travelling while trans: gender issues at airport security
The issue of treating transgender travellers with dignity at airport security has reared its head several times in the last few years, amid a series of humiliating or distressing experiences of transgender passengers who felt they were harassed or misgendered by security staff. What training and management needs to take place to ensure all passengers are treated fairly? Adele Berti reports.
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What do airlines expect of their airports: a lesson from Shannon Airport
Shannon Airport picked up Airport of the Year at the recent European Region Airline Association’s awards in recognition of its runway renewal project which was completed ahead of schedule and under budget. Ross Davies reviews the Irish hub’s success and asks the broader question: what do today’s airlines expect of their airports?
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By GlobalDataSingle European Sky: can digitalisation improve air traffic in Europe?
The Single European Sky initiative was launched almost 15 years ago as part of the European Commission’s attempt to improve air traffic management, but has so far failed to deliver on its targets. For industry stakeholders, the key to making it succeed lies in digitalisation, Adele Berti found out.
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Reducing commercial aviation’s environmental footprint with NATS
NATS was the first ASNP to introduce its own sustainability programme and was recently recognised for its efforts to reduce the environmental impact of aviation. Julian Turner talks to Ian Jopson, head of environmental affairs, about making commercial aviation a net zero emission industry by 2050.
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How can AI help speed up airport security?
Against a backdrop of stringent security rules, how is AI helping to boost throughput in this all-important aspect of airport operations? Joe Baker finds out.
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Prepping for a hydrogen future
Aviation projects are exploring the potential of hydrogen in and around airports, and even across the airways. Elliot Gardner looks at where hydrogen could be used in aviation and whether this cleaner fuel source has a future in the sector.
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Next issue | February 2019
Towards the beginning of last year, we covered Turkey’s Istanbul New Aiport, the city’s new destination for commercial flights and ultimately, the world’s biggest airport. However its inauguration in autumn was marred by a bitter dispute over workers’ rights during the arduous contrustion project. We go back to investigate the alleged human rights violations that might have taken place on site.
In the UK, we look at the role social media can play in an aviation crisis, in light of Gatwick’s recent troubles, and round up five exciting airport designs for the future, recently exhibited at the Venice Biennale.
Finally, plummeting satisfation rates among New York’s airport passengers make us ask: why exactly are the city’s airports so bad? And of course, the subpar experience of these passengers comes in contrast with many other airports which are now incorporating apps and niche services to sell the ‘VIP experience’ to a wider range of customers.
