Monthly Archives: February 2011

BAE Systems Regional Aircraft – 2010 Report

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Tom Allett

Representatives from BAE Systems all reported on a good 2010 for the company at the annual Regional Aircraft media briefing, which was held on HMS … More ››

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Go-ahead for Philadelphia

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Tom Allett

THE FAA has approved a huge $5.2 billion expansion of Philadelphia International Airport. Work is expected to begin in 2012 and be completed in 2025. … More ››

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100 Years: The Celebration

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Caroline Cook

To celebrate its 100th birthday, 500 guests attended a reception in the Grand Hall of the city’s Town Hall on January 10.  Attendees included the … More ››

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Famous Faces

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Caroline Cook

Like many other airports that serve major cities, Hamburg International has welcomed its fair share of famous faces. There are wonderful treasures buried in the … More ››

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Just Another Day at the Airport!

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Caroline Cook

A round-up of strange tales from the last 100 years at Hamburg Airport!   Wedding Dress Found Every airport worker knows that his or her … More ››

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Hamburg is 100!

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Caroline Cook

Hamburg, thought to be the oldest airport that is still at its original location, is celebrating its 100th birthday.  Tom Allett and Katja Tempel look … More ››

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Somalia Sunshine

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Caroline Cook

Carroll McCormick explains how a solar-powered runway lighting and NAVAID system guarantees reliability at an airport in Mogadishu. Faced with the need for night-time flights, … More ››

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A New Direction for Aviation Policy?

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Caroline Cook

Stephen Vaughan reports from December’s UK aviation policy conference in London. With the current British Government having firmly pledged not to expand airport capacity in … More ››

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US Trials New Body Scanning Software

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Caroline Cook

THE US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is testing a new type of body scanner software at several US airports.  Previous versions of airport security body … More ››

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Munich Sets Records

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Caroline Cook

MUNICH’S ANNUAL press conference, held in February, revealed that the airport was back on a positive track in 2010.  Approximately 35 million passengers – a … More ››

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