Regional Gateway

🔔 The September edition of Regional Gateway is out now! Featuring the latest insights on the business and regional airports industry ✈ Discover how digitalisation and automation are revolutionising ground handling operations and where airports are falling short when it comes to enhancing accessibility. Subscribe here to access the full magazine: ➡️ https://ow.ly/wYse50TjTmt 🌄 View from the top With Germany's airports having been boosted by Euro 2024, Chloë Greenbank looks at what is driving the sector's progress. 🛫 Seamless travel Paul E Eden investigates how technologies designed for seamless airport experiences can be adapted to smaller airports 🚁 Heliports Captain Fahad ibne Masood explores how integrating helipads into existing infrastructure can enhance services and operations for airports worldwide. 🔎 Accessibility Chloë Greenbank reports on the need for greater awareness and consistency when catering for passengers with disabilities. ...And more! Special thanks to: Editor : Chloe Greenbank Contributors : Paul E Eden, Emma Kelly, Captain Fahad ibne Masood, MRAeS, MBA-Av.Mgmt., Keith Mwanalushi, Paul Sillers Included in our features: Ingmar Krupp & Kusch+Co Lynn Gordon & Arconas Alexander Lotersztain & Derlot Ralph Beisel Rakan Khaled & Collins Aerospace Nicolas PHAN & IDEMIA Elke Oberg & Cognitec Systems Harvey Matthewson & Mike Miller-Smith MBE FRAeS & Aerobility  Jo Rowan & PriestmanGoode Tres Izzard & WHILL Josh Parkin & Oshkosh AeroTech, LLC  Roland Ückert & HiSERV GmbH  Rune Lind Pedersen & ITW GSE Wilson Kwong Lars Barsøe & Vestergaard Company A/S Flight Light Inc. Ted Oberlies & Ghafari Associates Adrian Young & To70 Aviation #sustainability #heliport #groundhandling #accessibletravel

Alstef Group completes baggage handling project at Princess Juliana Airport The gateway to Sint Maarten, Princess Juliana Airport has unveiled its baggage handling system (BHS) as part of its recovery and modernisation plan following Hurricane Irma. The milestone marks Alstef’s commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative baggage handling solutions worldwide, according to the company. Click here to read more ➡️ https://ow.ly/564I50U3eke #baggagehandling #aviationnews #airports

Norwich Airport welcomes installation of RenEnergy UK’s charging port for Saxon Air Charter Ltd. The installation of the charging facility marks a new standard for regional airports, integrating a solar energy array specifically tailored for electric aircraft. Saxon Air’s fleet features the world’s first certified electric aircraft, the Pipistrel Velis Electro, which it uses for flight training. Click here to read more ➡️ https://ow.ly/lb4450U0iME #electricaircraft #aviationnews #sustainablepower

Karen Dee, the Chief Executive of AirportsUK has expressed her disappointment that Chancellor Rachel Reeves has introduced a hike in Air Passenger Duty (APD). “It was disappointing that the chancellor increased APD, especially at a time when airports are investing in new security technologies, sustainable flight and airspace modernisation, as well as facing increasing burdens in other areas.” Click here to read more ➡ https://ow.ly/VaeW50U0ifI #APD #aviationnews #airports

UK airports see record-breaking surge in passenger activity. New figures from Cirium show that during Q3 2024 UK airports surpassed pre-pandemic levels, experiencing a record-breaking surge in passenger activity. Popular destinations like Dubai, Amsterdam, Mallorca, Alicante, and Malaga saw a significant influx of UK travellers. Click here to read more ➡️ https://ow.ly/4qxr50U0i9Y #airportindustry #aviationnews #airportfigures

Siemens agrees to acquisition of its logistics business by Vanderlande Vanderlande has announced it is acquiring Siemens Logistics to enhance customer value by providing accelerated access to advanced technologies and improving its global presence. The transaction is expected to close before the end of 2025 subject to regulatory approvals. Click here to read more ➡️https://ow.ly/ybOH50U0hU1 #acquisition #aviationnews #baggagehandling

Ryanair celebrates its 10 year anniversary at Cardiff Airport. Cardiff Airport has marked 10 continuous years of low-fare carrier, Ryanair, operating from the Welsh hub. Commenting on the anniversary, Spencer Birns, CEO of Cardiff Airport, said: “ People living in Wales have a great choice of popular destinations at low prices, thanks to Ryanair’s growth over the years. Click here to read more ➡️ https://ow.ly/HfBN50U0hNR #LCC #aviationnews #Cardiffairport

Aviation Services Association strengthens ties with International Air Transport Association (IATA). The collaboration will involve both organisations sharing and analysing safety information to proactively address safety issues related to ground and cargo handling, using ASA’s Safety Incident Database and IATA’s Incident Data Exchange. The work to develop best practices and standards will focus on key documents such as the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) and the IATA Airport Handling Manual (AHM). Click here to read more ➡️https://ow.ly/QglP50U0hqB #IATA #aviationnews #aviationdata

Aena has extended its package of incentives to regional airports to assist with post-covid recovery. Eligible airports will receive a 100 per cent discount on airport security and PRM (Passenger with Reduced Mobility) services for any additional number of passengers that exceeds the previous year’s equivalent, valid during the summer and winter of 2025 and 2026. Click here to read more ➡️ https://ow.ly/wCRr50TY3BW #regionalairports #airportsecurity #PRM

✈ November is National Aviation History month! This month is dedicated to honouring and celebrating the greatest contributions and milestones that have shaped the aviation industry into what it is today. Starting this week off is a focus on UK's oldest airport, Brighton City Airport. Swipe to find out more ➡ #aviationhistory #airports