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Martin Lamprecht is the Publisher and Managing Editor of Momberger Airport Information, a biweekly news publication established by Manfred Momberger in 1973.
the negative effect of weather, natural and political crisis on the flow of passengers and goods through the airport and airway systems. This needs to happen at a time when the volume of traffic is bound to increase over the longer term, putting pressure on available aviation infrastructure.
Airport expansion alone is not a realistic answer to the challenges ahead in many of the industrialized regions, while in some of the boom markets, like China and India, scores of new airports are planned for the next years. The forecast doubling of airline passengers worldwide to 9 billion by 2025 has prompted ambitious airport development plans in China, where the number of airports is expected to increase from 192 in 2010 to 244 by 2020.
Regardless of whether completely new airports are an option or not, airports need to increase handling capacity and improve service levels and convenience by becoming smarter facilities for passengers and cargo. This can be accomplished by adopting best practices and by making use of the best technologies, many of them showcased at inter airport.
By 2025 more than €5 billion in economic benefits could be gained by reviewing European rules on allocating slots for landing and takeoff movements at the European Union’s busiest airports, according to a new study ordered by the European Commission. The practical effect is that up to 28 million additional passengers could be accommodated each year at Europe’s airports. Currently, there are some 26,000 flights in Europe’s sky every day. With passenger numbers forecast to grow by up to 4.5% annually, airport capacity is reaching saturation, causing congestion and delays. The study highlights a number of problems with the current slot allocation system which, taken together, prevents scarce capacity at busy airports from being used in the most optimal way, causes congestion and hinders competition. The authors of
the study point out that allowing for the introduction of market-based mechanisms would help to ensure that slots can be used by those carriers able to make the best use of them. Also, the rules which reserve a share of free slots to new entrants could be changed, and stricter requirements could be placed on the use of slots. For example, a stricter minimum- usage requirement could be placed on slots when there is a higher demand from carriers. The operation of the slot allocation system could be improved by strengthened independence and transparency of slot coordinators and by ensuring a correct use of slots. Moreover, the system of slot allocation could be changed in order to bring it into line with the reform of the European air traffic management system.
The Board of the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has criticised the recently published European Commission (EC) White Paper for Transport, which it says has missed the opportunity for setting a clear vision for the future of air transport in Europe and lacks the innovative, free market policies needed to achieve it. Main ERA concerns include the Paper’s alleged failure to recognize ongoing environmental improvements made by air transport and to address the underlying problems facing European transport. ERA stated that the Paper ignores the massive subsidies applied to rail while promoting principles of 'fair competition' and 'user pays' to all modes; the Paper promoting the principle of consumer choice while advocating a policy of deliberate market manipulation towards rail.
The ERA Board, however, welcomed a number of positive aspects of the Paper including recognition of the important contribution of SES and SESAR in helping industry to meet emissions targets; recognition that regional aviation is vital in connecting Europe’s regions and for socio-economic development; and that deregulation was largely responsible for today’s highly competitive and efficient air transport industry.
The use of integrated IT solutions plays a crucial role in the optimization of airport processes, enhanced service levels and better asset management. The Intelligent Airport involves a number of elements, including further use of common-use self-service for check-in, bag drop and baggage tracing; the increased use of passengers’ mobile devices for a wide range of services, from car parking to special offer promotions in the retail areas, and guidance through the airport; and more sophisticated workforce mobility technology to ensure the entire workforce is used as efficiently as possible.
These modern IT tools are just some of the new products on display at this year’s show in its four key event market sectors: interTERMINAL, interDATA, interRAMP and interDESIGN. inter airport offers a perfect opportunity to see first-hand what the industry suppliers have to offer in terms of new technology, the most modern products and the most efficient services for the smarter airport of tomorrow. Fittingly, inter airport Europe’s motto is: "Inspiring better airports".
Munich Trade Fair, Germany • 11–14 October 2011
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