An ExpressJet Embraer ERJ-145 that was executing a go-around after an aborted landing attempt at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport came within about 1,000 feet laterally and 400 feet vertically of an Air Wisconsin Bombardier CRJ, according to the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
SITA has signed a seven-year deal to provide Miami International Airport with self-service technologies and virtualization, including the first North American airport’s use of its passenger processing platform, AirportConnect Open.
SkyTeam opened a new lounge at Istanbul Atatürk International Airport. The alliance said it anticipates more than 70,000 passengers using the lounge annually. SkyTeam said the lounge is part of a global initiative called “SkyPort,” which aims to increase “synergies for SkyTeam members by sharing facilities at airports worldwide.”
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has signed a seven year contract with Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL) to provide civil air navigation services at ADAC's five airports starting May 1.
Arinc has won a major three year contract to install its passenger processing solution vMUSE at five regional airports in Egypt including Sharm El Sheikh, Luxor, Aswan, Borg El Arab and Abu Simbel.
Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre of UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has successfully implemented Arrival Manager System (AMAN) -the first to go operational in the Middle East .
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has welcomed the inaugural flight of Kenya Airways, the national carrier of Kenya, into Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).