Flight information display systems (FIDS) are a passenger’s lifeline. With all the crucial information travelers need to get to their gates on time, they’re bound to create an impression on visitors. The real question is whether that impression is positive or negative.
Spec-Rite is an interactive software platform designed to specifically manage airfield maintenance and offer predictive solutions. We learned more about what they’re doing for airports nationwide at ACI-NA 2018.
thyssenkrupp is a technology group with traditional strengths in materials. Over 160,000 employees in 78 countries work with passion and technological know-how to develop high-quality products and intelligent industrial processes and services for sustainable progress.
Forbo, a global market player in flooring of all kinds, is part of Swiss Forbo Group and has plants and branches in 32 countries. In terms of what an airport needs for flooring, Randell Thrasher explains here how this particular kind of material is woven tightly, making it easy for wheelchairs and carts to navigate. He also demonstrates how to get a stain out with water and how to scale that to airport size.
COBUS airport buses are used at airports around the world. Why? Don Frassetto explains. #airport19
SageGlass has over 500 patents related to its business in electrochromic glass. What is electrochromic glass, anyway? Andrew Kucher explains it. #airports19
Kiran Merchant, CEO of Merchant Aviation, works closely with French-based Groupe ADP, formerly Aéroports de Paris. ADP (Paris Airports), is an international airport operator based in Paris (France). Groupe ADP owns and manages Parisian international airports Charles de Gaulle Airport, Orly Airport and Le Bourget Airport, all gathered under the brand Paris Aéroport since 2016.
We sat down with Chris William from Airport Dimensions (formerly known as Airport Lounge development) . Established in 2006, Airport Dimensions has built a network of airport lounges across the US, Europe and Middle East with ambitious plans to continue growth globally. We discussed these plans and more with Chris. #ACC41
JBT AeroTech manufactures passenger boarding bridges, multi-bridge gates, cargo loaders, deicers, Jetaire, aircraft tow tractors, and much more. Frank Moore told us the latest news at #airports19.
We sat down with Chris Spaulding from Jacobsen Daniels to talk about young professionals and how firms can be more deliberate about engaging its young professionals. #ACC41
Signature Flight is doing an incredible job working with organizations that make the communities around them better. We talked with George Davis for updates.
Coffman Associates specializes in planning, and that singular focus means they are very tuned in to what their clients need. The economy is good and their clients are seeing double-digit growth, so Coffman Associates is teed up for growth right along with them. #airports19
Why does airport seating matter so much? Well, for one, airport customer satisfaction scores reflect these high-touch passenger amenities. Lynn Gordon, VP at Arconas, tells us more.
Numerous airports and system integrators in the retail sector and other industries count on Xovis; their customers measure KPIs such as footfall, queue length and waiting times to optimize customer experience and increase revenue. Learn more about them at Xovis.com.
Paige DataCom talks here about GameChanger, a cable that pulls and terminates like a CAT6 but can deliver 1Gbps and PoE+ over 200 meters. #ACC41
Daktronics manufactures electronic scoreboards, programmable display systems and large screen video displays. Casey Williamson, based in Denver, gave us the update on the show floor at AAAE annual.
In a construction trailer at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), Gensler Senior Associate Vineta Clegg’s desk area is strewn with birthday decorations. Across the office, the desk of a colleague is also festooned, even months after the event. Snacks and photos of children abound.
Austin, TX, is booming with tech companies galore, a vibrant arts scene and a calendar full of large festivals that attract hundreds of thousands of people to the growing area. Amid the hustle and bustle, executives at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are looking down the road five, 10 and even 20 years to predict passenger needs.
Sandwiched between two large bodies of water, the peninsula of Florida receives lots of warm, humid air. When combined with sunlight and ocean breezes, it’s the perfect brew for thunderstorms’and operational challenges for airports like Southwest Florida International (RSW) in Fort Myers.
Who is Simpleway? It is an internationally renowned provider of customized unified passenger information platform used at airports, railways, marine ports and within public transportation networks. This demo from the 2019 AAAE annual event will explain it… simply.
BYD has been the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer for the past three years running, in both consumer and commercial/industrial electric vehicles. Last year BYD sold more than 113,000 plug-in electric vehicles worldwide and currently has nearly 40,000 electric buses in service around the world. BYD employs over 20,000 engineers globally, constantly innovating in order to make the world a better place.
Lorena de Rodriguez talks to Airport Improvement about SSi and the learning trends they’re seeing.
ADB SAFEGATE is a leading provider of solutions that boost efficiency, improve safety, raise environmental sustainability and reduce operational costs for airports and airlines worldwide. With intelligent solutions spanning the airside for gate, airfield, tower and service, the company partners with airports and airlines worldwide to increase airport performance, from approach to departure.
Krista Tapley from Arconas tells us why it’s important to get young professionals and even as far back as high school students excited about aviation. #airports19
