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Schiphol and KLM test self-driving shuttle service for flight crew

Source: KLM The second phase of the trial of electric self-driving buses starts today at Schiphol Airport. During this phase, the airport, together with KLM Cityhopper and KLM Ground services, is testing a fixed, pre-programmed route to and from the apron. Crew from KLM Cityhopper arriving at Schiphol can use the shuttle service. Earlier this year, Schiphol conducted a successful initial trial of these self-driving buses from supplier Ohmio. During the first phase of the trial, the focus was on testing technical features and ease of use. The current phase will take place at the apron, an even more complex setting where there is always a lot of simultaneous activity: ranging from aircraft arriving and departing, to flight handling operations [...]

2024-07-30T10:57:26+03:00July 30th, 2024|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|
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Canadian North Unveiled State-of-the-Art 737NG Full-Flight Simulator and Aviation Training Facility at Edmonton International Airport

Source: Canadian North Simulator exterior – Canadian North unveils new CAE 7000XR Boeing 737NG Full-Flight Simulator (FFS) at YEG Canadian North has officially unveiled its state-of-the-art CAE 7000XR Boeing 737NG Full-Flight Simulator (FFS), located within its new 30,000 square foot training facility at Edmonton International Airport. Canadian North’s Vice-President, Flight Operations Aaron Speer and Chief Financial Officer Nick Purich were joined by representatives from Edmonton International Airport, CAE and EFC Developments. Also in attendance to celebrate the opening of this facility were the Honourable Nate Glubish, Alberta Minister of Technology and Innovation, the Honourable Rick Wilson, Alberta Minister of Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Mike Lake, P.C., M.P., Edmonton-Wetaskiwin, Glenn Belozer, Deputy Mayor of Leduc County and many other key government [...]

2024-07-30T10:18:09+03:00July 30th, 2024|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|
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Alaska Airlines unveils stunning lounge, completing transition to renovated world-class terminal in San Francisco 

Source: Alaska Airlines Our newest Alaska Lounge boasts a contemporary bar with premium beverages, spacious seating areas and hand-crafted espresso beverages  We’re proud to announce the grand opening of our newest Alaska Lounge at San Francisco International Airport’s Harvey Milk Terminal 1. The modern and spacious 11,000 square foot space delivers on our promise to enhance our network of lounges and offers an unparalleled pre-flight experience with a welcoming West Coast vibe, open spaces bathed in natural light and warm finishes. Today’s unveiling of our elegantly designed Lounge at SFO represents the culmination of over two years of dedicated commitment to enhance the way we care for our guests,” said Sangita Woerner, senior vice president of marketing and guest experience [...]

2024-07-26T21:14:45+03:00July 26th, 2024|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|
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SITA enhances baggage processing with ADA-compliant solution at San Francisco International Airport

Source: SITA Automated self-bag drop will support high passenger volumes and sets new standard for ADA-compliant solutions SITA, the leading technology provider for the air transport industry, announces the successful completion of delivery testing for its state-of-the-art Swift Drop Self-Bag Drop (SBD) units in the new Alaska Airlines location at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Harvey Milk Terminal 1. This milestone marks a significant advancement in passenger processing technology, enhancing the airport experience for millions of travelers. Following a two-year relocation project from Terminal 2 to the new Terminal 1 for Alaska Airlines, this project will support SFO passenger processing and represents the first agent-facing ADA-compliant self-bag drop in the United States, setting a new standard for accessibility in airport [...]

2024-07-23T20:23:17+03:00July 23rd, 2024|AIRPORTS, News, SUPPLIERS|
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Aruba Airport Reaches Record Highs in First Half of 2024

Source: Aruba Airport Processing a total of 803,287 Passengers Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) is proud to announce that it has achieved record-breaking passenger numbers in the first half of 2024. The airport processed a total of 803,287 revenue generating passengers, marking an all-time high compared to the same period in previous years and reflecting a 19% increase, including 2,330 passengers departing from our general aviation terminal (JET-TNCA), over the same period last year. These numbers reinforce Aruba Airport’s status as a regional leader in the aviation industry and highlight Aruba's continued popularity, particularly among North American visitors who represent 77% of our main traffic. This reflects a 1% decrease for the US market compared to previous years as AUA [...]

2024-07-19T20:50:35+03:00July 19th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|
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Top 20 busiest airports in the world  confirmed by ACI World 

Source: ACI World Air travel as strong as ever reveals the new edition of the industry's most comprehensive airport traffic dataset Airports Council International (ACI) World has today published the latest ACI World Airport Traffic Dataset, confirming the top 20 busiest airports in the world in 2023. The dataset's key findings confirm total global passenger traffic for 2023 was close to 8.7 billion, driven by a continued resurgence in international traffic. This segment was propelled by several factors, including the anticipated benefits from the reopening of the Asian markets and a growing inclination towards travel despite macroeconomic conditions. ACI World Director General and CEO Luis Felipe de Oliveira said: "The dataset findings indicate that the demand for air travel is [...]

2024-07-16T20:52:33+03:00July 16th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|
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SITA wins Heathrow Airport’s confidence with contract extension for network infrastructure solutions

Source: SITA   SITA will bolster Heathrow Airport's expansive IT infrastructure, as both continue a trusting collaboration in their longest contract extension to date. SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, has signed a five-year extension with Heathrow Airport to support Heathrow's vast and growing network infrastructure. Through this agreement, SITA will provide a wide range of network, telecommunications, and connectivity services, while introducing innovative new solutions to businesses operating within Heathrow. Since 2011, SITA has built a strong relationship with Heathrow, reinforcing the airport's infrastructure as it became the busiest airport in Europe, with nearly 80 million passengers in 2023. As part of the new agreement, SITA will continue to strengthen Heathrow's digital infrastructure, managing its extensive network [...]

2024-07-16T22:45:49+03:00July 16th, 2024|AIRPORTS, AROUND THE WORLD, News, SUPPLIERS|
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Over 144 million passengers recorded in Aena’s airports in Spain in the first half of the year

Source: Aena Traffic until June up by 11.4% compared to the same period last year 1.22 million flights were operated within the first six months of the year, and nearly 605,000 tonnes of cargo transported In June, over 29.4 million passengers, 239,462 flight movements and 102,000 tonnes of cargo were handled Airports of the Aena network in Spain have closed the first half of this year with a growth of 11.4% in passenger numbers compared to the same period in 2023. A total of 144,151,231 passengers were recorded from January until June. Within this period, 1,223,232 flights movements were handled, 8.2% more than for these months in 2023, and 604,781 tonnes of cargo were transported (+19.2%). These figures are the [...]

2024-07-12T18:39:22+03:00July 12th, 2024|AIRPORTS|
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Delta One Lounge at New York-JFK ushers in a new era of premium travel for airline

Source: Delta Air Lines The Delta One Lounge at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport – the first of its kind, and larger than any Delta Sky Club – offers a variety of experiences and amenities for the premium traveler. Delta is ready to welcome guests to its newest and most exclusive destination: The Delta One Lounge at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Located between Concourses A and B in Terminal 4, adjacent to the main security checkpoint, the sweeping 39,000-plus-square-foot Delta One Lounge – the first of its kind, and larger than any Delta Sky Club – offers a variety of experiences and amenities for the premium traveler, from fine dining to spa-like wellness treatments to [...]

2024-06-26T08:10:13+03:00June 26th, 2024|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|
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Toronto Pearson ready for busiest season of the year as summer travel ramps up

Source: Greater Toronto Airports Authority - GTAA Toronto's Pearson Airport is ready to welcome millions of passengers to the airport this summer as the busiest travel season of the year gets under way. The airport authority joined the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA), the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) and United States Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) to share tips for passengers travelling over the summer months. Toronto Pearson is expecting more than 160,000 passengers per day this summer on peak travel days, an increase of 8 per cent from 2023 volume. There will be more than 1,100 flights on the busiest summer days, an increase of 3 per cent from last year. While peak summer travel months for [...]

2024-06-26T08:54:05+03:00June 26th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|
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