Mark Broadbent

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Airport evacuation: keeping travellers safe

In case of emergency, airports have plans in place for large-scale evacuation of passengers. How do they keep travellers safe and reassured?

Advances in airport security screening

Mark Broadbent reports on Canada’s new verification scheme and examines recent developments in passenger scanning tech

Facial recognition technology: what's new?

Mark Broadbent looks at the effectiveness of the facial recognition technology and considers how soon we can expect a wide-scale roll-out

Vertiports and the impact of regulations

What regulations should vertiport developers know about, and how do they vary from region to region? Mark Broadbent reports

Using apps to assist disabled airport visitors

How are apps making it easier for less mobile passengers to travel through an airport independently? Mark Broadbent reports

Runway maintenance - whatever the weather

Airport operators need to keep their runways in prime condition all year round. Mark Broadbent looks at the technologies helping them

Taxiing software: ensuring safe landings

FAA-backed runway safety initiatives are currently being rolled out across US airports. Mark Broadbent looks at the latest technology

Urban airport plans gather pace

Germany’s position as an early leader in the emerging area of urban airports has been confirmed thanks to two recent announcements