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From 20–22 February 2023, the ACI World Airport IT Standing Committee (WAITSC) convened its 25th Meeting in Doha, Qatar. This meeting brought together airport IT executives and technology leaders from around the world, including our global airport representatives, as well as our esteemed ACI World Business Partners: Collins Aerospace, Veovo, SITA, Barich Inc, and T-Syste...

Executives attending the recent ACI World Airport Information Technology Standing Committee (WAITSC) meeting in Doha agree that their IT budgets are moving away from traditional “brick and mortar” investments to focus on technology that enables growth, flexibility, cost reductions, and enhanced customer service. IT solutions for success This rapid pivot to digitalizatio...

Serving the twin cities on the Mississippi River, this large joint civil and military airport has grown to become one of the busiest airports in the USA mostly due to the presence of Delta Air Lines. Read on to discover the best places for plane spotting at the airport. About Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) This large hub is an important access point for many Asian...

Airport Layout The airport has a pair of parallel runways (13L/R, 31L/R), with the passenger terminal in the middle (alongside the Aero Park collection of preserved airliners). On the western side of the airport is the original terminal (now closed) as well as military and cargo ramps, and maintenance facilities which often have airliners undergoing work. A couple of r...

1. Auckland International Airport The main gateway to New Zealand is at Auckland. It is also the country’s busiest airport for airliner movements and sees the biggest range of opportunities for spotters. Auckland International has a single runway and two terminals, but is currently undergoing a revamp that will eventually see a second runway to the north, as well as new...

In the aftermath of COVID-19, the usual pressures of matching airport capacity with increased demand has been matched with the need for sustainability. Airports must substantially minimize costs, improve the usage of expensive assets, reduce carbon footprint and energy consumption, while at the same time provide an even more safe and secure environment for passengers and...

Lift table as a simplified lift Dynalserg has recently supplied a lift table as it load lifter for the airport area with a load capacity of 20,000 daN and a lifting stroke of 5,000 mm , including the control of the same and all the necessary elements to comply with the safety requirements according to the current DIN EN 81-31. The illustration shows the robustness, qua...

The new and modern Border Kiosks is designed to comply with the EES regulation requirements. It combines expertise in document verification, passenger biometric capture and verification to ensure the best user experience and traveler enrollment quality for immigration. Border kiosks allow travelers to perform the necessary controls in a faster self-service manner and pro...

Southern hospitality begins in Pensacola International Airport with free Wanzl passenger luggage carts for every traveler. Whether you’re in town for the sun-and-surf, business or a visit to the home of the Navy’s Blue Angels, PNS provides the perfect combination of location, flight frequency and convenience. Located at curbside, Wanzl passenger luggage carts deliver a f...

Now for some good news: We've just delivered a brand new fleet of luggage trolleys to Shannon Airport! That's improving passenger safety and enhancing the passenger experience. Made by Wanzl

In order to enhance the family experience, Amman International Airport acquired end of 2019 a brand new fleet of Wanzl strollers model Kiddo. The new generation of Kiddo strollers are certified according to the following international norms: ASTM in the United States, AS / NZS 2088 in Australia and TÜV GS DIN EN 1888 in Europe. Quality made by Wanzl

A project completely costumized, view Citysi Supplier of Benches, bins and bikeracks; With the optional on the usb points of charge, and 220 v. and for external furnishing with the optional RGB led. Also the costumizing of the external structure follow the design of the external front. An important project that sees us as the protagonist of this new way to the concept o...

Mapic Awards 2017 finalist - Best new shopping center category World Architecture Festival 2017 finalist The project follows a global and sustainable approach, with a redevelopment of the city on itself: it opens towards the city, completes and fosters the existing variety of urban functions, and gives priority to pedestrian streets and the living environment’s pleasan...

IMAT Mobiliario y Diseño, S.A. celebrates half a century of innovation and excellence in the furniture sector. Founded in 1974 by Jesús Guibelalde, the company began its journey by transforming an old cradle factory into a benchmark of modern design. Throughout these 50 years, IMAT has been able to adapt and evolve, consolidating its position as one of the leading compan...

Back in 2020, Dubai International Airport opted for IMAT's Master Open model seats for various gates throughout the Concourse C, the largest one within Terminal 3 (currently the largest airport terminal in the world). The installation of these seats was a milestone for the airport, as it marked the first time that the terminal decided to opt for seats made of polyurethan...

Electric bulk cargo loader configuration VI Traveling motor model HCDM030HP2 Traveling motor controller model HC30LKPIC-K21-V1-TY Steering shaft model 3000000-HY430A Drive shaft model 2400000-HY540A Conveyor front end lifting range 950～4580 Conveyor belt rear end lifting range 290～1680 Conveyor speed (m/s) 0.16～0.5 Conveyor width (mm) 700 Carrying capacity of conveyor ...

Will Competing Priorities and Regulatory Pressures Challenge the Airline Industry’s Ability to Transform the Passenger Experience – or Simply Fuel Record Investments? One thing’s for sure: air travel is getting a significant tech upgrade, and I’m here for it.

In 2016, work began on the expansion of the Nuevo Pudahuel Airport in Santiago de Chile. It has been a work of immense magnitude, which has once again turned the airport into one of the most iconic references in the Southern Cone. In addition, Terminal T1A was recently inaugurated, which has already reached 70% completion of the remodeling work. At the same time, this ha...

Technologies like barcode scanning, mobile handsets and RFID are mature, and their daily, practical use has been much advanced by Zebra Technologies, a company whose products and expertise are relied on by many thousands of enterprises and aviation companies worldwide. You’ll find Zebra Technologies’ solutions deployed globally in airports and by airlines that rely on it...

We’ve come a long way since the introduction of technology in the form of barcodes to airline check-in desks in the early 1970’s. Air travel has increased by around 980% in the last fifty years, at a compound rate of increase of 4.5% per annum, thanks to higher-capacity aircraft and lower fares. But in 2024, the pressures on the travel industry and the technology it runs...

Biometric technologies are revolutionizing border security by providing a faster, more secure and more efficient approach to verifying traveler identities. As passenger volumes continue to rise globally, transportation authorities and immigration agencies are quickly realizing the value of onboarding facial recognition technology to streamline busy and mission-critical b...

BERGERAC, FRANCE – JULY 3, 2024 – Embross Airport Services (France), a global leader in passenger self-service technology, announced the signing of a long-term contract with Aéroport Marseille Provence - an esteemed gateway to the picturesque South of France, and a significant focus city for Air France. This partnership will see Embross deliver its innovative biometric a...

Korkyt-Ata airport, in the city of Kyzylorda (Kazakhstan), will soon open its new terminal. One of the last elements to be incorporated has been precisely the seating for the waiting areas. The client’s choice has been the MASTER BASIC model, one of IMAT’s flagships, finished in quartz grey and present in several configurations, including HPL tables and customized PRM lo...

Brock Solutions is excited to share the successful go-live of a BHS high level controls upgrade and conveyor recontrol with Winnipeg Airports Authority, bringing Winnipeg James Richardson International Airport up to the latest IT standards and improving the performance and reliability of its baggage handling operations! A big thank you to all the dedicated teams whose ...

In a society increasingly on the move, airports have become familiar places, with a massive number of people passing through them every day. This requires them to keep up to date and safe, but also to seek maximum comfort for the passengers transiting through. At Carttec we design and manufacture all kinds of distinctive solutions for various areas of the airport. Our w...

Delimiting access areas at airports is essential if travellers are to move smoothly. Slowing the frenetic pace of boarding queues or check-in counters can be very frustrating for passengers and for the workers themselves. This results in complaints, grievances, discomfort and inconvenience for both the public and staff, leading to lost profits. At Carttec, one of our a...

Egypt's leading airport operator, the Egyptian Airports Company (EAC), has recently awarded IMAT the supply of 5,000 seats for the waiting areas of a total of 9 airports. IMAT supplied MASTER BASIC seats to Sharm El Sheikh Airport just four years ago. The Egyptian authorities are currently adapting several of their airports to cope with the growing passenger volume and t...

Fraport Twin Star Airport Management, the company in charge of the management of the Bulgarian airport of Varna, awarded a few weeks ago the contract for the supply of new seats for two waiting areas that have been remodelled. The airport, the third largest in the country in terms of passenger volume, has opted for two different models: MASTER BASIC (polyurethane seats) ...

IMAT has recently been awarded the contract for the supply of new seating for the waiting areas at Korkyt-Ata Airport, in the city of Kyzylorda (Kazakhstan). This new terminal, which will double the airport's capacity, will feature the MASTER BASIC model in various configurations and colours, with intermediate tables and mobile phone chargers. The installation of the sea...

From 1995 to the present day, IMAT has supplied seats for the waiting areas of a total of 31 airports of the AENA airport group. This week our MASTER BASIC and RECLINER seats are being installed in a new airport managed by AENA: Recife-Guararapes International Airport. This airport, which forms part of the Top-10 airports in the country and which plays a fundamental role...

“We needed a quick and simple method to understand our passengers’ feedback on a day-to-day basis, allowing us to understand their perception of the security process with a voluntary process, and building a clear picture over time of changing trends in passenger feedback.” - Head of Operative Systems , Heathrow Airport Learn how HappyOrNot has helped Heathrow Airport to...

In the next few days, the opening ceremony of Terminal 3 of Dhaka International Airport in Bangladesh will take place. To date, more than 2,000 MASTER BASIC seats have already been installed along the different boarding gates of this new building. The second phase of seating installation, which will include around 1,900 seats, also MASTER BASIC, in different colours and ...

With over 50 million passenger feedbacks collected to date, Aena has been able to streamline their operations and make a tangible impact on the passenger experience. AENA has integrated HappyOrNot as a key performance indicator (KPI) into its management systems. Check out the full success story!

Learn how HappyOrNot has helped Dublin Airport to: -Pinpoint low performing areas and make quick improvements -Ensure third-party suppliers maintain high-quality service performance -Validate the success of new projects

We are honored to have signed an important commercial agreement with Eleven Stories Furniture, Canada for the production and distribution of the West Coast Collection. West Coast is a collection characterized from products with an exclusive design for living, dining and bathroom areas. West Coast Collection is dedicated to home, waiting and lounge areas, with essential l...

Lufthansa Cargo has successfully deployed imageHOLDERS K-Series kiosks, complete with additional device integration. The kiosk enclosure hosts an Access IS ATOM Passport Scanner, Aures 15.6” AOI Touchscreen PC and Custom VKP80 Thermal Printer. The secure integration of the additional devices was crucial to the functioning of the solution. A QR code was captured on the ...