Korean Air is working in collaboration with Hyundai Motor Company, Korea Telecom (KT), Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC), and Hyundai Engineering & Construction. This demonstration realises a goal set for the first phase of the Korean Urban Air Mobility (K-UAM) Grand Challenge. The demonstration was conducted over five weeks from 11 March at the Goheung Aviation Test Centre in South Jeolla Province. Korean Air successfully validated its comprehensive urban air mobility (UAM) system by utilising a 5G aviation communication network that links the electric vertical take-off an ..read more

Airspace World 2024 offered rich content on every aspect of air traffic management (ATM) operations. With some 200 exhibitors and five theatres, innovation and inspiration was never more than a few steps away. All the major topics were debated at length – from sustainability to artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced air mobility (AAM) – and exhibitors displayed the solutions that could help air navigation service providers (ANSPs) overcome the industry’s critical challenges. Sustainability Aviation is committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, for example, and there are enormous press ..read more

From March 19 to 21, 2024, KVM manufacturer Guntermann & Drunck GmbH (G&D) showcased its diverse range of KVM solutions at booth L39. Alongside offerings tailored for ANSPs, G&D debuted the DynamicWorkplace-CON, aimed at enhancing the air traffic controller experience. KVM systems from G&D have become an integral part of the IT infrastructure of ATC. Whether in towers, remote towers, or air traffic control centres – they offer flexible IT access, comprehensive redundancy and increased cyber security. The systems extend and distribute computer signals, enable latency-free video ..read more

At the International Airport Summit, hosted in London, Kensington 2023, we spoke to Alessandro Fidato, Chief Operating Officer of SEA Milan Airports. Here Alessandro updates us on the recovery of the SEA Milan’s airport’s, Malpensa and Linate, and how they are doing in terms of passenger numbers and cargo – emphasising a positive recovery for both. He also mentions budding developments, like new retail opportunities, F&B spaces and new air routes and discusses the growth this will bring. Follow us for more behind the scenes content on: Twitter: @IntAirport LinkedIn: International Airport ..read more

International Airport Review had the opportunity to travel to World Routes, being hosted at Istanbul, Turkey. There we caught up with Sophie Li, Senior Executive of Corporate Development and Damien Lin, Strategic Manager at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. They give us an update on how the airport is doing, and how their summer 2023 fared in comparison to their post-pandemic recovery. They also detail their goals in attracting passenger volumes from South East Asia and America and how they are working with relevant agencies, like tourism, to help achieve this. Follow us for more behind ..read more

An overview of air travel across African countries Three issues will significantly affect the ability of African airports (Nigeria especially) to effectively manage capacity challenges – ownership, global trends and workforce issues. These issues are also mutually reinforcing and cannot be dealt with in isolation. The outlook continues to be positive for airlines in Africa. The African Airlines Association (AFRAA), which is a trade association of airlines from the member states of the African Union, reported in September 2023 that traffic carried by African airlines in August 2023 had reached ..read more

Geneva, Switzerland, Thursday, 7 March – Airspace World, the largest air traffic management and near space event, is pleased to unveil its full agenda, now accessible to all attendees. In response to unprecedented demand for speaking slots, Airspace World organisers have added a fifth theatre to this year’s event. Over the course of the three days, Airspace World will host 239 speakers from around the world and delivering more than 125 different debates, discussions and demonstrations. The subjects being covered include sustainability, advanced air mobility, unleashing the potential of drones ..read more

Challenges in air traffic control operations Safety is the foremost concern in Air Traffic Control (ATC). Ensuring the safety of aircraft and passengers amidst increasing air traffic volume and complexity is a constant challenge. ATC systems must be reliable and capable of quickly identifying and mitigating potential hazards such as airspace congestion, weather disturbances, and equipment failures. Since 2020, the aviation sector has experienced a consistent increase in global air traffic levels as they approach pre-pandemic norms. In certain regions, air traffic has even surpassed pre-pandemi ..read more

International Airport Review had the opportunity to travel to World Routes, being hosted at Istanbul, Turkey. There we caught up with Tomasz Szymczak, the Acting Chief Executive Officer for Lotnisko Warszawa/Modlin Airport. Here Tomasz gave us an insight into how the low-cost, regional airport operates. Tomasz told us about how they keep production costs low by sourcing local talent and are able to retain and grow air networks by offering good capacity deals to long-held partnerships. Follow us for more behind the scenes content on: Twitter: @IntAirport LinkedIn: International Airport Review ..read more

Today’s air traffic management (ATM) industry faces a myriad of challenges – from post pandemic swings in traffic; enabling new airborne vehicles, like drones and unmanned vehicles, to safely take to our skies, to achieving aviation’s lofty ambition to meet net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Navigating this complex environment will take a transformation unlike any we have witnessed before.  Technology will be needed to supplement human performance. But there is a hurdle to overcome – the inherent distrust of new technology.” Recent traffic lows triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic serve ..read more