Air Traffic Control Archives - Airport Technology https://www.airport-technology.com/sector/air-traffic-control/ The leading site for news and procurement in the airport industry Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:30:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://www.airport-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/11/cropped-armyfavicon-150x150.png Air Traffic Control Archives - Airport Technology https://www.airport-technology.com/sector/air-traffic-control/ 32 32 Integrated Transport Leading the Way https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature660/ https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature660/#respond https://www.airport-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2017/10/main-1759.jpg Thu, 31 Aug 2006 17:30:00 +0000 http://live-kgi-verdict-network.pantheonsite.io/airport-technology/uncategorised/feature660/ In the last few years, there has been a growing recognition that airports cannot operate in isolation from the rest of the transport infrastructure, especially in Europe, where passenger and cargo volumes are rising. Airport capacity is a perennial issue, but as European airports grow, the knock-on effect of increased air traffic on road and rail networks is becoming clear.

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Investing in Crew Management https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature661/ https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature661/#respond https://www.airport-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2017/10/main-1760.jpg Thu, 31 Aug 2006 17:30:00 +0000 http://live-kgi-verdict-network.pantheonsite.io/airport-technology/uncategorised/feature661/ In June 2005, Cathay Pacific announced that it would be replacing its current crew control mainframe system with a sophisticated software solution. Developed in conjunction with Fujitsu Honk Kong, the airline said that its new program would enhance decision support capability and improve the speed and accuracy of its crew tracking.

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Keeping IT in Order https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature662/ https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature662/#respond https://www.airport-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2017/10/main-1761.jpg Thu, 31 Aug 2006 17:30:00 +0000 http://live-kgi-verdict-network.pantheonsite.io/airport-technology/uncategorised/feature662/ Munich International Airport (Franz Josef Strauss International Airport) is operated by Flughagen München GmbH (FMG). Located 28km northeast of Munich in Germany, it is the second most important airport in Germany and the eighth busiest in Europe, handling 28.6 million passengers in 2006.

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Making Passenger Flights Even Safer https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature663/ https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature663/#respond https://www.airport-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2017/10/main-1762.jpg Thu, 31 Aug 2006 17:30:00 +0000 http://live-kgi-verdict-network.pantheonsite.io/airport-technology/uncategorised/feature663/ Air disasters are now so rare in the West there are no longer any 'major causes' of fatal airliner accidents. Flying has become so safe that it is a challenge to meaningfully express this level of security.

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Navigating into the Future https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature664/ https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature664/#respond https://www.airport-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2017/10/main-1763.jpg Thu, 31 Aug 2006 17:30:00 +0000 http://live-kgi-verdict-network.pantheonsite.io/airport-technology/uncategorised/feature664/ Henk Guitjens has seen action on both sides. Formerly vice president and general manager for Martinair, the chief marketing officer for JFK Terminal 4 operator JFK IAT is well positioned to interpret the changing landscape of route planning and what airlines and airports are looking for when securing new routes.

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Making Savings via Paperless Shipping and Automated Product Tracking https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature665/ https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature665/#respond https://www.airport-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2017/10/main-1764.jpg Thu, 31 Aug 2006 17:30:00 +0000 http://live-kgi-verdict-network.pantheonsite.io/airport-technology/uncategorised/feature665/ Automated product tracking and inventory technologies have been hot topics for the retail and logistics industries in recent years. Suppliers and shippers attempting to increase efficiency are embracing new systems. The airline industry, equally desperate to improve performance and cut costs, is now looking to apply similar principles to its cargo handling facilities.

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Preventing Snow-Blindness https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature666/ https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature666/#respond https://www.airport-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2017/10/main-1765.jpg Thu, 31 Aug 2006 17:30:00 +0000 http://live-kgi-verdict-network.pantheonsite.io/airport-technology/uncategorised/feature666/ In March 2005, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol experienced unpredicted heavy snowfall. With icy runways and limited visibility, the airport was forced to ground flights, leaving passengers stranded. Later that year, it held a winter exercise to ensure that its response to a similar situation would be faster.

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Ryan Air vs Easyjet: the battle to control French low-cost routes https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature667/ https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature667/#respond https://www.airport-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2017/10/main-1766.jpg Thu, 31 Aug 2006 17:30:00 +0000 http://live-kgi-verdict-network.pantheonsite.io/airport-technology/uncategorised/feature667/ There is a war going on in the skies above Europe between budget airlines and the major carriers whose business they threaten. Since their inception, low-cost carriers have been a thorn in the side of major airlines, while many passengers and smaller airports see them as a godsend. The battle lines are clearly drawn.

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On the Ground or in the Air: GIS for Aviation – ESRI https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature760/ https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature760/#respond https://www.airport-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2017/10/1-56.jpg Thu, 31 Aug 2006 17:30:00 +0000 http://live-kgi-verdict-network.pantheonsite.io/airport-technology/uncategorised/feature760/ Airport operators today face unprecedented challenges to provide greater safety and security for their passengers, while still efficiently managing their facilities.

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Special Outdoor Displays for the Transport Sector – Conrac https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature611/ https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature611/#respond https://www.airport-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2017/10/main-1751.jpg Mon, 25 Sep 2006 17:30:00 +0000 http://live-kgi-verdict-network.pantheonsite.io/airport-technology/uncategorised/feature611/ Conrac’s IP-TEC series of large-screen LCD / TFT displays has been specially designed for outdoor applications, as well as for indoor use with special requirements regarding the environmental conditions, e.g. where dust, moisture or immense variations in temperature are involved.

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LED Technology for Airport Visual Aid Lighting – ALSTOM Aerospace Airports https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature608/ https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature608/#respond https://www.airport-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2017/10/1-taxiway-edge-LED.jpg Tue, 26 Sep 2006 05:13:00 +0000 http://live-kgi-verdict-network.pantheonsite.io/airport-technology/uncategorised/feature608/ TAXIWAY EDGE LED LIGHT TECHNOLOGY

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Sweden Announces Plans for Nationwide ADS-B Network – Swedavia https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature619/ https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature619/#comments https://www.airport-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2017/10/1-controller-display.jpg Tue, 26 Sep 2006 05:20:00 +0000 http://live-kgi-verdict-network.pantheonsite.io/airport-technology/uncategorised/feature619/ The network will optimise air traffic control, while offering airlines substantial cost savings, as well as environmental benefits.

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A380 Safedocked at Heathrow Airport – Safegate https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature613/ https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature613/#respond https://www.airport-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2017/10/main-1750.jpg Tue, 26 Sep 2006 05:27:00 +0000 http://live-kgi-verdict-network.pantheonsite.io/airport-technology/uncategorised/feature613/ Safegate's Safedock Advanced Visual Docking Guidance System (A-VDGS) was chosen to park the aircraft at the new Pier Six, which has been specifically designed to accommodate the A380 twin-deck airliner.

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Leading the Way in Airport Design and Engineering – DASC https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature610/ https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature610/#respond https://www.airport-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2017/10/1-klm-airplane.jpg Tue, 26 Sep 2006 05:29:00 +0000 http://live-kgi-verdict-network.pantheonsite.io/airport-technology/uncategorised/feature610/ AIRPORT DESIGN PROJECTS

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Composite Panel Systems Provide a Step Forward in Commercial and Public Construction – Paroc https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature607/ https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature607/#respond https://www.airport-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2017/10/main-1749.jpg Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:12:00 +0000 http://live-kgi-verdict-network.pantheonsite.io/airport-technology/uncategorised/feature607/ This has led to significant innovation in off-site manufactured composite panel systems, designed specifically to reduce build times and improve build quality.

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Springboard in Paris: The Charles De Gaulle Express Train https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature904/ https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature904/#respond https://www.airport-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2017/10/main-1737.jpg Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:30:00 +0000 http://live-kgi-verdict-network.pantheonsite.io/airport-technology/uncategorised/feature904/ Paris – Charles de Gaulle Airport is ranked second in the world in terms of international passengers. However, its transportation services lag behind international standards and are poorly regarded by air travellers, particularly business people and tourists from outside France.

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Effective Aviation Regulation https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature905/ https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature905/#respond https://www.airport-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2017/10/main-1738.jpg Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:30:00 +0000 http://live-kgi-verdict-network.pantheonsite.io/airport-technology/uncategorised/feature905/ The aviation industry is a crucial element in the fabric of Europe. Aviation is not just about flying from A to B; it is also an important component in the glue that holds Europe together. The aviation industry provides large-scale employment, contributes considerably to GDP and acts as a vehicle for the introduction of new technologies in other fields. Secondary effects of the aviation industry are felt throughout society as a whole.

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One Step Nearer: Europe’s Future ATM System https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature906/ https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature906/#respond https://www.airport-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2017/10/main-1739.jpg Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:30:00 +0000 http://live-kgi-verdict-network.pantheonsite.io/airport-technology/uncategorised/feature906/ The SESAR consortium has now delivered its air transport framework – The Performance Target (D2) report, which establishes the framework for a future European ATM system that will accommodate the doubling of air traffic growth by 2020. It also defines the required performance targets that will shape the design of the future system.

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These are the Days https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature907/ https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature907/#respond https://www.airport-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2017/10/main-1740.jpg Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:30:00 +0000 http://live-kgi-verdict-network.pantheonsite.io/airport-technology/uncategorised/feature907/ Imagine yourself in Wichita in the 'Roaring 20s'. In 1920, you could have been in on the ground floor of the E.M. Laird Airplane Company. Your co-workers on the Laird Swallow would have been Walter Beech, Clyde V Cessna, and Lloyd Stearman.

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Steer Clear of Icy Skies https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature908/ https://www.airport-technology.com/features/feature908/#respond https://www.airport-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2017/10/main-1741.jpg Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:30:00 +0000 http://live-kgi-verdict-network.pantheonsite.io/airport-technology/uncategorised/feature908/ From December 2006, aviation weather users will receive detailed updates on in-flight icing, which can endanger commuter planes and larger commercial aircraft.

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