German air navigation service provider Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH (DFS) introduced a P1/VAFORIT air traffic services (ATS) system at the upper area control centre (UAC) in … More ››

Environmental impact continues to be an increasingly important global issue, with greater pressures to minimise that impact coming from all sides, including governments, regulators, shareholders … More ››

Tom Allett attended the unveiling of Gatwick’s new look North Terminal. I’d guess that every airport watcher knows that Gatwick, 28 miles (45km) south of … More ››

When lifting the liquids ban, Type D detection equipment seems a practical necessity.  By Carroll McCormick. Scanners capable of quickly analysing liquids, aerosols and gels … More ››

Jost Schmidt explains how Germany’s ATC provider, DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH (DFS) is using automated video analysis for its security needs. Jörg Rodens, a member … More ››

After a recent shaky spell for the airline, Tom Allett spoke to Qantas’ Regional General Manager for the UK and Ireland, Paul Yankson, about the … More ››

Tom Allett reports on IATA’s cautious response to the recently released EU Airport Package. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reacted cautiously to the … More ››

IATA’s latest traffic results show a further decline in the airfreight market, though passenger traffic is up. Tom Allett reports. The International Air Transport Association … More ››

Germany’s Frankfurt Main opened its new northwest runway on October 21. Tom Allett reports.   Another lap in Europe’s capacity race was completed on October … More ››

Tom Allett spoke to David Wilson, Gatwick’s Head of Airside Capital Projects, about the London airport’s winter preparations.   Several major European airports were badly … More ››