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Keen on green
Referred to as the ‘greenest airport in India’, Noida International Airport plans to become the first net-zero energy-rated airport in the country – minimising energy usage through passive design elements that respond to the local climate, and prioritising human comfort and well-being while also boasting a range of on-site renewables. But what will all this look like in practice? And can the advances made at Noida presage a broader shift in how airports are built? Andrea Valentino speaks to Christoph Schnellmann, Noida’s CEO, and Klaus Bode from Urban Design Systems, to learn more.
Finding calm in the storm
How do you create the perfect oasis for people stopping over between different time zones? From lighting and soundproofing to designing a welcoming communal space, Kaunteya Chitnis of MCR, Jonathan Manser of the Manser Practice and Maarten de Geus of Concrete Amsterdam speak to Brooke Theis about the elements of a great airport hotel.
Crisis over capacity
With airlines finding themselves forced to cancel hundreds of thousands of flights over the summer due to a host of issues, many sought to get ahead of this challenge by implementing passenger capacity limits. These caps were intended to lead to fewer cancellations, shorter wait times and better punctuality, but have drawn criticism from airlines as they reduce the number of daily flights and routes available to travellers. Nicholas Kenny takes a deep dive into this ongoing debate.
Come rain or shine
The impacts of climate change are already being felt by the aviation industry and will only become more prevalent in the future – from the rising sea levels and temperatures that threaten infrastructure and disrupt operations, to the extreme weather events that occur with increasing regularity. Brooke Theis speaks with Rachel Burbidge, senior policy officer of environment and climate change at Eurocontrol; Greg White, director of the Airport Pavement Research Program at the University of the Sunshine Coast; and Amit Bhasin, professor and director of the Centre for Transportation Research at the University of Texas, Austin, to learn about how the industry is set to be affected, and what airports can do to adapt and build resilience to climate change.
Break the ice
With a multitude of factors to take into consideration when preparing aircraft for takeoff, regulation is important. Accidents have occurred due to insufficient anti-icing and deicing before flights. Fortunately, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) De-Icing/ Anti-Icing Quality Control Pool (DAQCP) has been there to help airlines choose the right service providers and to share best practices for the past quarter of a century, with the pool celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Liam Murphy speaks to Dimitri Rybkin, chairman of the DAQCP, and Jessica Dawe, manager, charter of professional auditors at the IATA, to explore the pool’s origins and why its work is more important than ever.
Is AI cleared for take-off?
As digital air traffic control towers continue to gain acceptance across the industry, the implementation of AI in this space is beginning to gain traction. Andrew Tunnicliffe speaks with Andy Taylor, chief solutions officer, digital towers, at NATS, to learn about how machine learning and AI can be paired with digital towers to improve operational efficiency, safety and resilience, and help to maximise situational awareness for air traffic controllers.
Transoft Solutions updates its aviation obstacle clearance and limitation tool, SkySAFE
In a live release webinar, Transoft Solutions unveiled the new features available in version 2.2 of its obstacle clearance and limitation tool, SkySAFE.
Vestergaard Company announces new toilet service truck
Vestergaard Company is announcing a new vacuum toilet service truck which will be shown for the first time at GSE Expo Europe 2022 in Paris.
First fully electric deicer from Vestergaard Company
Vestergaard Company will present its first fully electric deicer at the GSE Expo Europe 2022. The e-Mini MY Lite is on a Vestergaard electrical chassis and the fluid is heated electrically as well.
Vestergaard Company acquire remaining shares in Kalmar Motor
Vestergaard Company and Kalmar Motor are pleased to announce that Vestergaard Company has acquired the remaining shares in Kalmar Motor, hereby being the sole shareholder of the company.