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Will iBeacon technology transform the passenger experience? - 1 views

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    With EasyJet, American Airlines and Virgin Atlantic trialling iBeacons at airports, a seamless and personalised passenger experience seems closer than ever. But how is it being used and what is the potential of this new passenger information system?
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June's top stories: Heathrow Airport's new Terminal 2, Google Glass trial - 1 views

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    The Queen officially opened Heathrow Airport's Terminal 2, Copenhagen Airport successfully trialed Google Glass, while Neptec Technologies' laser scanners were selected for an airport safety project in Germany. Airport-technology.com wraps-up the key headlines from June 2014. Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh officially opened London Heathrow Airport's new Terminal 2 in the UK.
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Moi International Airport, Mombasa - Airport Technology - 1 views

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    Moi International Airport is the second biggest airport in Kenya and is located in the city of Mombasa. Also known as Mombasa Airport, it is spread over an area of 539ha and is operated by Kenya Airports Authority. The airport handled 1.3 million passengers in 2013, becoming the second busiest airport in Kenya.
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The top ten busiest airports - 1 views

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    The global economic downturn has slowed growth at major airports in the US and Europe, paving the way for more Asian and Middle Eastern airports to break into the top ten for passenger traffic levels. Based on passenger traffic stats for the first five months of 2012, airport-technology.com presents the ten busiest airports in the world.
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The world's longest runways - 1 views

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    The rising popularity of mammoth aircraft has led to a drastic need for runways long enough to cater for them. As airports adjust to handle aircraft such as the Airbus A380, airport-technology.com profiles some of the world's longest commercial runways. Whether constructed out of asphalt or concrete, runways across the world are getting longer.
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Oslo Airport Terminal 2 - Airport Technology - 1 views

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    Oslo Airport's Terminal 2, also known as Central Building 2, in Norway, will increase the passenger handling capacity of the airport to 28 million travellers a year. The project was conceptualised in 2007, construction works are 50% completed as of mid-2014 and the new terminal is scheduled to open in April 2017.
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Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, Florida - Airport Technology - 1 views

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    Sarasota Bradenton International airport, located three miles away from Sarasota County in Florida, US, acts as a gateway to the south-west Gulf coast of Florida. The airport is spread over approximately 1,100 acres and most its property including half of Airside B, runways and taxiways, three fixed base operators (FBOs) and certain other lands are located in Manatee County.
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Dushanbe International Airport - Airport Technology - 1 views

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    Dushanbe International Airport is one of the largest airports in Tajikistan. It is located 5km away from Dushanbe, the capital city of Tajikistan. It has a single runway (09/27), which is 3,112m long and paved with asphalt and concrete. The airport, which opened in 1924, is owned and operated by the Government of Tajikistan.
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Pack your bags - the world's longest distance commercial flights - 1 views

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    From Qantas' QF7/QF8 to Cathay Pacific's CX 830/831, airport-technology.com lists the world's top ten ultra long-haul non-stop flights based on distance.
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The 10 tallest air traffic control towers in the world - 1 views

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    Four of the world's tallest air traffic control (ATC) towers are located in Asia, while the United States of America (US) has three. Thailand has the tallest ATC tower in the world, followed by Malaysia, the US, Japan and China. Airport-technology.com lists the 10 tallest ATC towers.
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Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL/WMKK) - Airport Technology - 1 views

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    Designed to be a regional hub, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is built with features that allow flexibility for future expansion. The development of KUL will be implemented in three phases. The airport is situated 50km to the south of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia.
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Hummel LNG Hybrid Barge - Ship Technology - 1 views

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    The Hummel LNG Hybrid barge is the world's first environmentally friendly hybrid liquified natural gas (LNG) barge built by Becker Marine Systems. The vessel is a floating power plant providing clean and efficient cold ironing power to cruise ships. It also acts as a backup power bank to the local electric and power grid.
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MT 6024 DSCV - Multipurpose Subsea Diving Support and Construction Vessel - Ship Techno... - 1 views

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    MT 6024 is a multi-purpose subsea diving support and construction vessel (DSCV) being built for Thailand-based Mermaid Offshore Services, a subsidiary of the Mermaid Maritime Public Company. The vessel is being built by China Merchants Industry Holdings (CMHI) in China, with construction of the DSCV commencing in January; delivery of the vessel is scheduled for the third quarter of 2016.
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Commitment (C) Class LNG-Powered ConRo Ships - Ship Technology - 0 views

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    The Commitment (C) Class liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered combination container Roll-On/Roll-Off (ConRo) ships are being built by VT Halter Marine for Crowley Maritime Corporation's liner services group. Crowley signed a contract with VT Halter Marine, a subsidiary of VT Systems, for two vessels of the new Commitment (C) Class in November 2013.
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Mattala Rajapaksa (formerly Hambantota) International Airport - Airport Technology - 1 views

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    The Hambantota International Airport (HIA), also known as Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA), is the second international airport in Sri Lanka. The airport is named after the country's President, Mahinda Rajapaksa. The airport is located in Hambantota city, 241km southeast of Sri Lanka's capital city, Colombo, and is operated by Sri Lanka's Airport and Aviation Services.
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Fasten your seatbelts - the world's most dangerous airports - 1 views

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    Airports with unique topographies, difficult runways and unusual approaches make take-off and landing operations extremely hazardous. Airport-technology.com picks the airports with the world's most dangerous landing and take off conditions. Tenzing-Hillary Airport, Nepal Tenzing-Hillary Airport, also known as Lukla Airport, located in the town of Lukla, Nepal, has a tiny runway surrounded by precipitous mountains at an elevation of 2,860m.
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Quetta International Airport - Airport Technology - 1 views

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    The biggest airport in the Balochistan province, Quetta International Airport is located 12km south-west of Quetta, Pakistan. It is the fourth highest airport in the country and the second biggest in the southern region. The airport is owned and operated by Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority.
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Glasgow Subway Modernisation Programme, Scotland - Railway Technology - 1 views

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    Glasgow Subway in Scotland is currently undergoing a modernisation programme that began in July 2011. It is the first full-scale upgrade of the metro system since the renovations between 1977 and 1980. The programme includes the refurbishment of all the stations on the network and the introduction of a new smartcard ticketing system.
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Kaohsiung Metro - Railway Technology - 1 views

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    Kaohsiung Metro is a mass rapid transit system in Kaohsiung, Taiwan's second-largest city. In an effort to reduce the heavy reliance on road transport within its city centre, the Kaohsiung Rapid Transit Corporation (KRTC) has developed a 42.7km network of two lines, which is the first stage of a much larger system.
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London City Airport Expansion - Airport Technology - 1 views

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    Recognised as the most punctual airport in the UK, London City Airport (LCY) has received consent to extend its aviation capacity under a £200m ($310m) expansion programme. The airport submitted a planning application to the London Borough of Newham for the City Airport Development Programme (CADP) to expand its current infrastructure, in September 2013.
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