Airport safety
Airport Safety Week 2024 takes off
Australia’s Airport Safety Week returns for 2024, with “The Hearts and Minds of Safety Leadership” its theme this year
FAA targets zero runway ‘close calls’
The FAA is working with airports across the US to reduce the risk of vehicle and pedestrian deviations on the airfield
RIoT makes Stockholm safer
RIoT Secure has launched a solution designed to improve safety in the baggage handling area at Stockholm's Arlanda
DFW launches online reporting tool
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has unveiled a new way for travellers to report suspicious activity and operational concerns
FAA calls for improved safety
The Federal Aviation Administration has published the findings of last week’s Aviation Safety Summit, which focused on ways to enhance flight safety
BER upgrades bird strike prevention
A new radar system to prevent bird strikes on aircraft has been installed at Berlin Brandenburg Willy Brandt Airport
IATA calls for enhanced GSE equipment
IATA has called for a transition to enhanced ground support equipment, to improve safety and contain the cost of ground damage
Volunteers help patrol Birmingham
In a UK airport first, members of the local community are working with West Midlands Police to help keep Birmingham Airport safe
Australian police issue airport warning
The AFP has warned airport passengers that offensive, violent and disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated in the air or on the ground
New data platform built for ASA
Digital H&S specialist EcoOnline and ASA – the Airport Safety Association – have launched a new safety incident data platform for airports
EASA and ANAC sign ramp safety agreement
EASA and Brazil's ANAC have signed a ‘working arrangement’ regarding data exchange and safety standards at airports
Ireland West wins safety and security funding
Ireland West Airport has won funding of €4.7m, towards Capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects, from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport