Philadelphia International Airport is vibrant and lively, but sometimes passengers may need to take a step back from the hustle and bustle that comes with traveling. PHL Airport now offers a Quiet Room for those who desire a place for solitude or prayer. The 315-square foot room contains two open areas separated by frosted glass for semiprivacy. Each area features built-in wooden benches and …
Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) announced today its partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in using facial recognition technology to process arriving international travelers to secure and enhance the customer experience. SJC is the first West Coast airport to commit to processing all arriving and departing international travelers with facial biometrics, and began the enhanced entry process on June 25, 2018. …
Ontario International Airport (ONT) will receive federal grants totaling more than $11.8 million for important infrastructure repairs, airport officials have been informed. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants are being made through the agency’s Airport Improvement Program, which supports U.S. airports in upgrading and modernizing their infrastructure. They include: $8.7 million to repair ramp aprons currently used by cargo aircraft. …
In support of the United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasized their joint commitment and work to help combat human trafficking. Aviation connects the world, carrying more than four billion passengers a year, but this global network is also used nefariously by traffickers to transport people …
With great enthusiasm, Wings Over the Rockies announces that Exploration of Flight, a unique to the nation attraction, is now open at Centennial Airport in Englewood, Colorado. The 19,000 square foot Boeing Blue Sky Aviation Gallery is broken up into two experience arenas. The first floor will cover the “experience” of flight. Strap into a tumbling gyro chair to understand the …
An autonomous security all-terrain vehicle (ATV) developed by the Alberta Centre for Advanced MNT (microprocessor and nanotechnology) Products (ACAMP) is ready to patrol the perimeter security fence at Edmonton International Airport (EIA). The unarmed vehicle is controlled remotely by humans and can also drive autonomously, incorporating machine-learning to perform its tasks. “Safety and security is our number one priority at …
Amadeus-led implementation means more timely and accurate departure planning information can be shared with other airports, contributing to a more efficient management of the European air traffic network With European air traffic estimated to grow by 1.7% annually over the next five years, and with airport capacity becoming increasingly limited, punctuality is fast becoming a real challenge for the industry. …
Iridium Communications Inc. announced Rockwell Collins as the newest Iridium Certus service provider for the aviation industry. Rockwell Collins will be adding the service to its comprehensive suite of aircraft connectivity applications for commercial, government and ARINCDirectSM business customers. In addition to being a service provider, Rockwell Collins is also a value added manufacturer (VAM) for the design and production …
As an innovator in airport security, Oakland International Airport (OAK) announced that it has installed the Evolv Edge™, a physical threat detection and prevention system powered by artificial intelligence, to streamline its employee screening program. This installation enhances OAK’s security posture by protecting against metallic and non-metallic threats while simultaneously improving operational efficiency. OAK is committed to applying advanced, innovative …
Concourse A Expansion – Phase I at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) opened this morning to the public. The nine-gate, 229,807-square foot addition is the first completed project under the Destination CLT initiative, a $2.5 billion capital investment program to renovate the concourses and expand CLT’s roadways, curb front, airfield and terminal. Charlotte Douglas last debuted mainline gates 16 years …
