Airport World 2008 Issue 05

Airport World 2008 Issue 5

October-November 2008

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Contents

Foreword

Opinion

News

Unleash the power
Joe Bates looks back at the highlights of the 2008 ACI World/North AmericaConference & Exhibition in Boston.

ACI news

Worth the wait
What difference will the new midfield terminal make to Indianapolis International Airport? Joe Bates reports.

Year to remember
Joe Bates and Keith Strandberg find out more about a record-breaking 2008 for Beijing Capital International Airport.

The people business
Craig Bradbrook reflects on whether it is time for the world’s airports to adoptmore ‘people centric’ security strategies.

Always on guard
Protecting the public frontage of terminal buildings has become a crucial investment for every airport authority, writes Mark Chivers.

Thinking biometrics
Biometric technology is good for security, the health and safety of airport staff and profit margins, writes Christian Berenger.

Back to basics
How can the passenger screening process be made more efficient and customer friendly? Paul Bloch investigates.

Working with ICAO
How is ACI working with ICAO on airfield design and safety? David Gamper provides a progress report.

Far sighted
A major US test of automatic runway debris detectors could pave the way for them becoming the norm at the world’s airports, writes Oliver Clark.

Animal attraction
Blair Watson reports on the dangers posed to aviation by birds and other wildlife.

Land of the giants
What new safety challenges does the A380 pose for airport fire rescue teams? Oliver Clark reports.

The human touch
DÃ¼sseldorf International Airport’s David Herriman reflects on the need for a comprehensive emergency plan in the event of an aircraft accident.

High five
How do you deliver a project such as London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 on time and within budget? Pascall+Watson’s Steve West explains.

Coach class
Robin Stone discovers that airports rely on a host of bus and coach services to make life easier for their passengers.

Got the look
Airports are fast becoming the testing ground for the most innovative digital advertising technology, writes Jeremy Corfield.

Key to success
Dr John Kasarda reports on the planned development of the world’s first truly ‘green’ airport city.

Project watch
Edmonton International Airport and MontevideoCarrasco International Airport.

ACI’s World Business Partners

Airport IT survey

The last word
Homeland security expert, Dr John Clarke, talks to Airport World.