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EDITORIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Vol 22 September / October 2013

Order / Booking Deadline
6 September

This month sees AAA taking an informed look at the operations scene in the
region. Who is in it, who is making progress, who is setting standards, and who is
best managing the problems associated with handling ever-increasing numbers
of aircraft.

Ground Handling
Technology

Once on the ground, aircraft become
cumbersome, ungainly, extremely
expensive airport lounges. How do
operators use new technology like
self-tow systems, smart logistics
and improved software to manage
costs and increase airtime? We look
at the best solutions, and ask them
if this brings new pressure on legacy
facilities.

Cargo Security
Airport Capacity – can they keep up? Passenger security scanning has
Dramatically increasing numbers of aircraft are straining infrastructure across the improved sharply following 911. But
region. We ask key operators how they cope with the additional load, provide facilities, is cargo security up to the mark?
and how they plan to expand in future years. Some would argue not – but the key
organizations like ICAO say they are
working hard to make sure consistent
Airline IT standards are in place. We get the various
points of view, and clarify them.
Any airline today needs a complex
yet 100% reliable mass of systems
controlling flights, passenger booking, Bonus Distribution at:
MRO, baggage handling, safety and
provisioning. And all these have to be as AVIATION EXPO / CHINA
secure as Fort Knox. How do they do it? Beijing, Sept 25 -28
We ask the best operators about their ADEX Seoul Airshow (Daily News)
systems, about upgrades, and about Seoul, Oct 29 - Nov 3
maintenance.

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