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We have power
Ground Power Unit (GPU) manufacturers are stuck in the middle of two shifting dynamics: aircraft manufacturing developments and airport operations. Then there are the environmental imperatives to abide by. Jo Murray asks the GPU manufacturers what is driving GPU developments and seeks some clues as to what will influence the next generation...read more
Date Posted: 15/09/2008
Issue: Airside International September 2008
All on board
The introduction of jet bridges, or passenger boarding bridges, in 1959 by Jetway Systems, changed the history of how airports and airlines would handle ground operations thereafter, writes Jennifer Sprinks. With millions of passengers travelling through an airport daily, it is important that the efficiency of operations is a prime focus...read more
Date Posted: 15/09/2008
Issue: Airside International September 2008
Bus buyers
Buying buses for use on the airfield is sometimes the only means of delivering passengers from the terminal building to the aircraft. But there are many choices to be made when undertaking the buying decision – including the means of powering the vehicle – as these bus buyers and manufacturers are happy to discuss
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Date Posted: 15/09/2008
Issue: Airside International September 2008
Crash landing
Aircraft accidents in the airside environment prompt an emergency reaction for passenger protection and then meticulous oversight of the site. Jennifer Sprinks finds out what is involved and talks to equipment suppliers to discover how best to recover the scene of a crash
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Date Posted: 15/09/2008
Issue: Airside International September 2008
Russian jewel
Domodedovo International Airport is fast turning into a Russian showpiece. Vast investment in airport infrastructure is delivering an airport that is modern, effective and efficient. Airside International (AI) asks the team at Domodedovo International Airport (DME) some key questions
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Date Posted: 15/09/2008
Issue: Airside International September 2008
Part and parcel
GSE parts provisioning in a downturn takes on an increasingly pertinent flavour. As budgets are closely scrutinised, the maintenance and repair of GSE using carefully sourced parts becomes a common pastime amongst GSE buyers. Airside International speaks to the parts providers
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Date Posted: 15/09/2008
Issue: Airside International September 2008
Forming a resistance
The implications of a failure to ensure appropriate runway friction are unthinkable. The regulatory bodies ensure that nothing is left to chance in the airfield environment – but airport teams and manufacturers have a frontline role to play. Jo Murray speaks to them...read more
Date Posted: 15/09/2008
Issue: Airside International September 2008
ADS-B for next gen ATC
ITT Corporation has been awarded a contract by the FAA to lead a team to develop and deploy the automatic dependent surveillance – broadcast (ADS-B) system. Jo Murray speaks to John Kefaliotis, ADS-B Program Director at ITT Corporation
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Date Posted: 15/09/2008
Issue: Airside International September 2008
