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Biometric scanning technology by airport operators promises to make journeys through the terminal space smoother for passengers. But how close is this vision to reality? Greg Noone talks to Simon Wilcox, passenger automation programme lead at Heathrow, about how the hub intends to use biometrics to improve traveller’s experiences while maintaining security.
Mott MacDonald to optimise south apron at Macau airport
UK-based construction consultancy Mott MacDonald has been appointed to provide airfield and apron design consultancy services at Macau International airport (MIA).
Fraport receives building permit for Pier G at Frankfurt Airport
Fraport, which owns and operates Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Germany, has received permission from the building inspectorate of the City of Frankfurt for the construction of Pier G at the airport.
Philadelphia Airport renews multimillion-dollar contract with Hill
Construction risk manager Hill International has announced that the City of Philadelphia’s Division of Aviation (DOA) renewed its contract with Hill to continue supporting the $2.375bn, multi-year capital development programme of Philadelphia International Airport.
Bechtel to manage construction of Western Sydney Airport
Bechtel, a company involved in project management, engineering, procurement and construction, has been selected by WSA as its delivery partner and project manager for the Western Sydney Airport, a $5.3bn greenfield facility in Badgerys Creek, New South Wales, Australia.
Orlando in bloom
Serving one of the US’s top tourist destinations, Orlando International Airport currently serves over 45 million passengers a year. With that figure expected to soon exceed 50 million, the decision to expand the airport’s South Terminal could not be timelier. Future Airport meets Stan Thornton, chief operating officer of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, to hear more about how the project will reflect the ‘Orlando Experience’.
Minimise the language barrier
Frances Marcellin speaks to Elizabeth Mathews, a former linguistic consultant for the International Civil Aviation Organization, about how interpretations of language have played a fundamental role in more accidents than is generally acknowledged.
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With global passenger numbers set to double over the next two decades, the adoption of biometric scanning technology by airport operators promises to make journeys through the terminal space smoother for passengers. But how close is this vision to reality? Greg Noone talks to Simon Wilcox, passenger automation programme lead at Heathrow, about how the hub intends to use biometrics to improve traveller’s experiences while maintaining security.
Snow patrol
When snow is part of life every winter, an airport requires a comprehensive solution to ensure customer’s journeys are as safe and on-time as possible. Jenny Southan meets with a mix of airport operators and airlines to get a clear picture of how airports should function when winter elements conspire.
Africa’s open skies
Africa is opening up to the rest of the world more than ever before, and its aviation infrastructure will play a key role in linking its surging economies with each other and with nations in other continents that are keen to invest in new markets. Jim Banks examines what lies ahead as Africa seeks to create a single sky.