London Gatwick launches refreshed vision

London Gatwick Airport has unveiled a new brand identity and refreshed vision focused on delivering a personalised passenger experience, as well as plans to simplify the airport journey and accelerate automation. London Gatwick has unveiled its new brand identity and refreshed vision. The vision – “To be the airport for everyone, whatever your journey” – […]

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Western Sydney Airport partners with Amadeus

The new Western Sydney Airport has selected Amadeus as its strategic airport systems technology partner to “co-create the digital customer experience of the future”, including bag drop, boarding and biometrics services. Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) has selected Amadeus as its strategic airport systems technology partner to co-create the digital customer experience of […]

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Delta opens nature-inspired third lounge at MSP Airport

Delta Sky Club has opened a new nature-inspired lounge on the upper level of the recently-expanded G Concourse at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, “delivering a full suite of amenities and signature hospitality”. Delta Sky Club has opened a new nature-inspired lounge on the upper level of the recently-expanded G Concourse at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport […]

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Airports, airlines and roboticists gather at Aviation & Robotics Summit

The inaugural Aviation & Robotics Summit took place in Pittsburgh on 18-20 April, bringing together airports, airlines and roboticists to explore how robotics technology and automation can help to solve some of the air transport industry’s biggest challenges. The three-day Summit was a resounding success, with innovative ideas generated and new relationships formed in the […]

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Innovative transit system to enhance connectivity to San José Mineta Airport

An innovative, dedicated transit solution has been approved, connecting San José Mineta International Airport and Diridon Station – the city’s two largest transportation hubs – enhancing the customer experience and connectivity. The City of San José is moving forward with an innovative, dedicated transit solution to connect San José Mineta International Airport and Diridon Station […]

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EASA and Collins Aerospace release a joint Innovation Partnership Contract (IPC) report on the use of Formal Methods for Learning Assurance

In the frame of its Artificial Intelligence Roadmap, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Collins Aerospace Applied Research & Technology completed an Innovation Partnership Contract (IPC) with the publication of a report that addresses the concrete challenges of the use of Formal methods techniques to address objectives of the Learning Assurance framework on […]

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Revised Third Country Operators (TCO) Regulation

Following the latest revision of the regulation related to operations of Third Country Operators (TCO) to, within or out of EU territories, Regulation (EU) No 2023/659, EASA has published updated Easy Access Rules for Third Country Operators. The document contains the Regulation itself along with associated guidance material (GM), acceptable means of compliance (AMC) and the […]

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EASA publishes updated Easy Access Rules for Third Country Operators – Revision from April 2023 — Available in pdf, online (new) & XML format

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the Easy Access Rules for Third Country Operators (EAR for TCO) — Revision from April 2023. This Revision incorporates the following: The EAR for TCO are available for free download on the EASA website as pdf, online dynamic publications (new) with filters and search functions for […]

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Hamburg Airport launches ‘Slot & Fly’ to streamline security

Hamburg Airport has introduced a new service, Slot & Fly, enabling travellers to reserve a 15-minute timeslot to access the security checkpoint. The service will streamline the security process for passengers. Photo: Oliver Sorg Hamburg Airport has introduced a new service, Slot & Fly, enabling travellers to reserve a timeslot to access the security checkpoint. […]

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Plaza Premium Group opens new lounge at Rome Fiumicino Airport

The grand opening of the new Plaza Premium Lounge at Rome Fiumicino Airport featured a traditional Chinese red lion dance, symbolising prosperity. Pictured are: Lorenzo Valori, Vice President, Business Development, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Plaza Premium Group; Analia Marinoff, General Manager, Italy, Finland & Germany, Plaza Premium Group; and Okan Kufeci, Senior Vice President, […]

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