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IATA and Tel Aviv University to Collaborate to Develop Aviation Tech

July 11, 2015
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Find out more about IATAIt has been announced that a collaboration between IATA and Tel Aviv University has resulted in a signed deal this week to develop technology that is aimed at improving aviation safety in the areas of big data, cyber security and authentication and general security.

IATA represent much of the passenger and cargo transportation across the world – 83% – and deal with a wide range of issues, including streamlining and simplifying both ground-based and airborne operational procedures.

The simplification of processes, including airline messaging, which is historically complex and expensive, can improve airport operations on a global scale.

Mactan Cebu International Upgrades Passenger Processing

July 4, 2015
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Find out more about Rockwell Collins' ARINC passenger processing solutionsThe Philippines plan to streamline the passenger processing system for their Mactan Cebu International Airport by implementing a range of Rockwell Collins’ ARINC airport solutions.

Among the upgrades will be the installation of ARINC VeriPax on the Gunnebo Security Group automated gates in a collaboration between the two companies. This will enhance security with an automatic validation of passenger flight details at check-in.

The airport already uses ARINC vMUSE common-use technology and self-service check-in kiosks.

Next Month’s LABACE at Conghonas Airport

July 3, 2015
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LABACE 2014 | Find out more about this year's business aviation exhibitionThe 12th LABACE, business aviation’s conference and exhibition, will be held at Conghonas Airport in Sao Paulo next month on 11th to 13th August, despite suggestions of a move to Campo de Marte airfield after the problems last year with the collapse of a hangar. It is expected that the location will be discussed this year, as a more modern exhibition centre is available.

According to the director general of the show’s organisers, ABAG, Mr Ricardo Nogueira, the show is not expected to be any bigger than last year, but still bigger than 2013, with an estimated 14,000 visitors.

Safety is going to be big on the agenda this year, in addition to access to airports for business jets.

More information on LABACE can be found here.

Aviation Security Conference 2015

July 2, 2015
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Global Providers of Cyber Security Solutions for Airports & FacilitiesThis September the platform will be open for a global aviation security discussion in Dubai as the Information Exchange Group announce the dates for the Aviation Security Conference 2015.

IXG has said that the conference will offer the most prominent platform for a ‘Discuss-Debate-Deliberate’ session on the most critical issues in the field of aviation security.

Topics to be aired will include the assessment of the latest threats to civil aviation, the industry’s technical developments and innovations, cyber security and crisis management amongst other subjects.

A panel of EMEA regional experts will attend and open the discussions.

Florida Beaches Airport Plan Baggage System Upgrade

June 23, 2015
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Providers of Baggage Systems for AirportsFunding has been approved by the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport board this week as passenger numbers continue to rise.

Several new airport infrastructure projects are on the table, including technology updates for the existing baggage system, runway lighting and ground transportation.

A grant from the Florida Department of Transportation has been approved, bringing $1.6 million to be made available as soon as the beginning of July.

Rockwell Collins, Inmarsat and Hawaiian Airlines Team for Safety Evaluations

June 18, 2015
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Worldwide Cabin Services ProvidersRockwell Collins again hit the aviation headlines this week as they team with Inmarsat and Hawaiian Airlines to begin critical evaluations of Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband for safety services.

Rockwell Collins’ ARINC aviation communications network will play what is described as a ‘central role’ in Hawaiian Airlines’ evaluation of Future Air Navigation System (FANS) over SwiftBroadband.

For Hawaiian Airlines, the testing offers a wider opportunity for them to utilise SwiftBroadband for flight deck connectivity, passenger communications and cabin services.

New User Interface for ARINC AIM

June 16, 2015
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ARINC AIM Platform for Enhanced Infrastructure SecurityRockwell Collins has announced the release of an upgrade to its ARINC AIM user interface which incorporates state-of-the-art technology to deliver an improved experience for users.

The upgrade delivers intuitive workflows, configurable desktop themes, customisable workspace layouts, in-built graphical display editor and improvements to the user feedback mechanism.

Built using Agile software development methodology, the new interface will provide users of ARINC AIM with enhanced flexibility that can more effectively help them manage unexpected changes to critical infrastructure security.

With real-time situational awareness, ARINC AIM’s platform is commonly utilised in nuclear power facilities to monitor security, access and command and control.

Physical Security Expansion at Perth Airport

June 12, 2015
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Other Providers of Airport Physical Security Systems | Aviation Industry NewsPerth Airport has announced an expansion of their video surveillance system which will double its camera presence and allow them to meet regulatory requirements for security and surveillance across one of the largest Australian airports, handling more than 13 million passengers every year.

Over the next five years, Perth Airport hopes to complete a regeneration program that will see completion of a third runway, a hotel, additional car parking capacity and new domestic and international piers.

Using video surveillance is a large part of their airport security, one of the largest in Australia and the latest expansion will take their total to around 1,000 cameras, with further plans for an additional 300-400 cameras when the new terminal opens.

Their new system, installed by Aimetis Symphony and EMC Isilon, gives them real-time access and instant playback.

Cayman Islands Passenger Information Screening has Security Issues

June 8, 2015
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Industry Leading Providers of APIS | Business Aviation NewsDelays caused by manual screening of passenger information in the Cayman Islands has led to a series of talks regarding the use of Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) to handle sensitive information.

Current Chief Immigration Officer for Cayman, Bruce Smith indicated that ‘technical tests’ were conducted to ensure a consistency of information was transmitted and it ‘didn’t work out’.

Cayman Airways were supposed to be the first to implement APIS, to ensure passengers leaving the region were authorised to do so, and not on any ‘watch lists’, but the airline has not had all destinations included in the passenger screening program.

Until an APIS system can be enforced, manual screening is the only way to ensure security checks are made.

DHS Replace TSA Head, Melvin Carraway

June 3, 2015
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Following a report released on Monday, the Department of Homeland Security Secretary, Jeh Johnson replaced the TSA’s acting administrator, Mr Melvin Carraway with the deputy director, Mark Hatfield.

The findings of the report prompted the action after the TSA’s poor track record was highlighted. Mr Carraway has been reassigned within the DHS and Mr Hatfield will take over until a permanent replacement can be found.

Mr Johnson confirmed that steps will be taken to continue to improve airport security, with the introduction of new screening procedures for both personnel and passengers, and plans for effective training for TSA operatives within the airport environment. He also announced that random security screening will continue.