QinetiQ’s FOD detection technology implemented at Heathrow
London’s Heathrow, one of the world’s most congested airports, has been using QinetiQ’s revolutionary FOD (foreign objects and debris) radar detection system – Tarsier – on its southern runway since...
View ArticleEASA’s working group to promote aviation ‘safety culture’
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) launched the voluntary European Strategic Safety Initiative (ESSI) to meet its commitments to sustaining and improving air safety. EASA’s safety analysis and...
View ArticleNew orders for Elephant de-icers
Since 1962, Vestergaard Company A/S has been designing, manufacturing and marketing state-of-the-art ground service vehicles for all aircraft, from small commuter planes to the largest commercial...
View ArticleUnique bird strike avoidance system
Bird Raptor Internacional, SL will present its Falco Robot ‘GBRS’ (gregarious bird removal system) at the 200 ISBC Europe Congress in York (UK) as an innovative, long-term solution to the problem of...
View ArticleNewcastle completes runway resurfacing ahead of schedule
Newcastle International Airport completed its £6 million (€7m) runway resurfacing project in March, five weeks ahead of schedule. Louise Driscoll spoke with Chris Davis, Newcastle’s head of operations,...
View ArticleRunway friction standards: finding a workable solution
Developing standards for assessing levels of runway friction is still a work in progress. ICAO’s International Friction Task Force and the FAA’s Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment Aviation...
View ArticleSolar power: the next safe solution for runway lighting?
Efficiencies in solar and solar LED lighting – widely used at military and remote airfields – continues to advance and support a growing number of commercial airports for specific runway applications....
View ArticleRadar technology dramatically improves runway debris detection
Two of the most dramatic aviation incidents in recent years have highlighted the dangers posed to airlines by bird strikes and runway debris. The Concorde tragedy of 2000 in which 113 passengers were...
View ArticleWinter services and wildlife management
Winter services and the detection of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) are two critical areas of airport operation and following the harsh weather conditions that were experienced across much of Europe last...
View ArticleICAO’s Task Force seeking runway friction harmonisation
The International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) Friction Task Force is currently applying the finishing touches to revising the global provisions on runway surface friction measurement and...
View ArticleBird Strike Management System
Bird Control Italy srl has developed a unique software system to assist airports with bird dispersal and risk assessment. Bird Control Italy srl has developed a unique software system to assist...
View ArticleTONI Bird Control Solutions
Bird strike prevention is an important aspect of risk management at every airport. More and more airports nowadays take an integrated approach to reduce bird strikes. With the use of modern radar...
View ArticleScarecrow Releases Ultima v3
SCARECROW ULTIMA V1, the effective bird and wildlife dispersal and data analysis system was first released in 2008, receiving acclaim from major airport operators around the world for creating a real...
View ArticleAirport operators highlight importance of airside safety strategies
Bird strike prevention and risk management methods are integral to the everyday operation of any airport and the aviation industry is constantly exploring new innovative techniques to increase the...
View ArticleItalian airports favour TrackJet System
Increased demand in Italy for the TrackJet System is being reported by its German manufacturer, Weigel, particularly when rubber deposits or paint markings need to be removed from airport runways. One...
View ArticleAirfield redevelopment central to Mumbai Airport upgrade
Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) is currently undergoing a major renovation and following the recent opening of a new domestic terminal and the redevelopment of the secondary...
View ArticleFinavia’s winter strategy
A typical winter in Helsinki can see snow up to half a metre deep and temperatures of -10°C. However, in Finland, the airports stay open in spite of extreme snowfall and sub-zero temperatures. So, how...
View ArticleDe-icing technology
Proviron has established itself as a reliable supplier of environmentally friendly formate- and acetate-based runway deicers. All of its SMI approved products are considered safe for the environment,...
View ArticleClearway Airport De-icers
Kemira is the sole manufacturer and marketer of the Clearway branded range of products. Clearway is acknowledged as a market leader in airport de-icers, and the product range has been developed to...
View ArticleBAA Ltd Airside Operations Training
In the dynamic and fast-paced world of Airside Operations, you rely on highly trained and professional staff to manage and deliver a safe, efficient operation. Leading airports recognise the importance...
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