ATSB recommends safety reforms after ATC worker found asleep on duty in Brisbane
Australian air safety investigators have recommended workplace safety reforms after a Brisbane air traffic controller, who was managing…
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An airport is a complex of runways, buildings, and facilities dedicated to the takeoff, landing, and ground movement of aircraft. Airports serve as vital hubs for commercial aviation, facilitating passenger and cargo transportation on a global scale. They accommodate a wide range of aircraft types and are equipped with air traffic control towers, navigation aids, and ground support infrastructure. Airports play a crucial role in connecting cities, countries, and continents, fostering economic growth and international trade.
Key Facts
- Purpose: Commercial, General Aviation, Military
- Infrastructure: Runways, Taxiways, Terminals, Hangars
- Operations: Aircraft Movements, Passenger Traffic, Cargo Handling
- Safety & Security: Air Traffic Control, Security Checkpoints, Emergency Services
- Economic Impact: Job Creation, Tourism, Trade Facilitation
- Environmental Considerations: Noise Pollution, Emissions, Land Use
- Key Stakeholders: Airlines, Airports, Governments, Passengers
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Technology innovations transforming the airports of the future: Part 2
As seen in Part 1 of this two-part article, technological innovations are transforming the ways airports operate and…
Technology innovations transforming the airports of the future: Part 1
Modern airports are in a state of huge transformation, while the evolution of the user experience is advancing…
Emirates, DXB Airport celebrate Emirati women making waves in aviation industry
For Emirati Women’s Day 2024, the Emirates Group and Dubai Airport (DXB) are honoring women from the UAE…
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Two employees have been killed and another injured when a tire exploded at a Delta TechOps maintenance facility…
Cyberattack disrupts Seattle-Tacoma International Airport internal systems
A suspected cyberattack disrupted internal systems at Washington’s Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) for a third day on August…
Singapore Airlines will be first international carrier at Sydney’s new airport
It has been announced that Singapore Airlines has become the first international airline to agree to operate flights…
Travel Minister supports Rex slots, orders SYD to ditch ‘use it or lose it’ rule
Australia’s Minister of Transport Catherine King has directed Sydney-Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to support Rex’s regional slots…
Hundreds of flights delayed at Japan’s Chitose Airport over missing scissors
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Kenya aviation workers delay strike to negotiate $1.9B NBO Airport expansion
Kenya’s main aviation union has postponed a planned strike for two weeks, aiming to resolve arguments with the…
Portland International Airport unveils new terminal that includes a bar for planespotters
Oregon’s Portland International Airport (PDX) has unveiled its brand new main terminal featuring a design unique to the…
Heathrow beats pax records, remains busiest EU airport for first half of 2024
London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) broke passenger records in July 2024, retaining its spot as the busiest airport in Europe…
Ethiopian Airlines signs deal to invest in new greenfield mega airport
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Chicago O’Hare tragedy: Woman dies after getting trapped under baggage carousel
A 57-year old woman has been found dead under a baggage carousel conveyor belt at Chicago O’Hare International…
Dubai Airport sees record 44.9 million passengers in the first half of 2024
Dubai’s Al-Maktoum International Airport (DXB) has announced it welcomed a record 44.9 million travelers through its terminals during…
Baggage scanner at Changi Airport catches fire, delays Bali-bound flight: video
Travel plans went up in smoke when a baggage scanner at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) caught fire, delaying…
Cathay Pacific to invest $13 billion to strengthen Hong Kong’s hub status
The Cathay Group, owners of Cathay Pacific and HK Express, has announced it will invest more than HK$100…