Tara Craig

Helsinki upgrades Runway 2

On May 2, airports operator Finavia will begin a two-year, €8m renovation of Runway 2 at Finland’s Helsinki Airport

MapsPeople acquires Point Inside assets

Indoor mapping specialist MapsPeople has agreed to acquire all of US-based Point Inside's customer contracts and indoor mapping assets

Systems Interface to install DME at Knock

UK-based Systems Interface is to install a new Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) system at Ireland West Airport Knock

Frequentis modernises Korean comms

The Korean Airport Cooperation (KAC) has upgraded its communication capabilities with a new message handling system

PIT and IAG team up to innovate

IAG, one of the world’s largest airline groups, is to leverage Pittsburgh International Airport's (PIT) xBridge innovation programme

Oakland trials employee screening solution

The Port of Oakland is to trial the use of the Hexwave walkthrough security detection portal in its airport employee screening process

Green light for Vinci’s Lyon solar plant

Vinci Airports will install a 14-hectare solar power plant at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport, with construction due to start this autumn

Mangaluru launches FASTag solution

India’s Mangaluru International Airport has installed the FASTag electronic toll collection solution throughout its car parks

BGPAA selects terminal design concept

Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority Commissioners have chosen a design concept known as “The Icon” for the new passenger terminal

YVR bids to boost weather resiliency

Vancouver Airport Authority has released an action plan designed to improve resiliency, better support passengers during major weather events

Panama connects airport and metro

Following a $53m investment, Panama City has inaugurated a metro line connecting the city centre and the international airport

WH Smith launches Orlando concept stores

WH Smith North America has partnered with Orlando International Airport (MCO) to
open its first concepts in the Orlando area