Abu Dhabi Airports has announced the opening of its state-of-the-art new terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport in November, delivering “a seamless, digitised journey from pre-travel to boarding gate”. Abu Dhabi Airports has announced the forthcoming opening of its state-of-the-art new terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Known as Midfield Terminal Building during the construction […]
Continue ReadingAvinor and Vanderlande – both members of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – have formed an innovation partnership to explore ways of fully automating the last mile of the baggage handling process. Avinor and Vanderlande – both members of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – have formed an innovation partnership to explore ways of fully […]
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Miami International Airport is embracing biometrics & digital identity to deliver next-level customer experiences. Ahead of his participation in the Biometrics & Digital Identity Summit at FTE Global (Los Angeles, 19-21 September 2023), Maurice Jenkins, Chief Innovation Officer, Miami International Airport, explains the potential impact of these technologies, as well as other innovations being trialled […]
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Porter Airlines is launching a mobile app to make the travel experience even easier for passengers. The Porter app is designed to enhance self-service options, giving passengers more control of their journey with easy access to key functionalities in one place. Porter Airlines is launching a mobile app to make the travel experience even easier […]
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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published a new Revision of the Easy Access Rules (EAR) for Aircrew. This Revision from August 2023 incorporates: The EAR for Aircrew are available for free download on the EASA website as pdf, online dynamic publications with filters and search functions for simple navigation with computers, tablets, and mobiles, as […]
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COLOGNE, Aug 31 – The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has proposed rules for safe operations of Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft (VTOL), which includes air taxis, paving the way for these innovative aircraft to take to the skies in Europe’s cities. “I am happy to release this Opinion to the European Commission, which is […]
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COLOGNE, Aug 31, 2023 – Luc Tytgat has been appointed Acting Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) with effect from September 1, 2023. Tytgat replaces Patrick Ky, who is leaving the Agency at the expiry of his second 5-year mandate. Tytgat joined EASA as Director of Strategy and Safety Management in January […]
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Hamad Airport is aiming to provide “a seamless and convenient arrival experience” by implementing several procedures to welcome travellers, including use of e-gates and various transport connections. Hamad International Airport is aiming to provide “a seamless and convenient arrival experience” by implementing several procedures to welcome travellers. For example, to ensure the convenience of passengers, […]
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airBaltic has announced that during the first half of 2023 total revenue from ancillary products increased by 39%, as it aims to offer services “to enhance passenger comfort and the whole flight experience”. airBaltic has announced that during the first half of 2023 the airline’s most popular ancillary products were checked baggage, advanced seat reservation, and […]
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Malaysia Airlines has selected Viasat Inc to outfit its new Boeing 737-8 fleet with a wireless IFE system. It will also introduce high-quality connectivity to deliver “exceptional onboard experiences”. Malaysia Airlines has selected Viasat Inc to outfit its new Boeing 737-8 fleet with a wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. In the pipeline as part of […]
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