Airport safety

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