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Wednesday, 05 December 2018

BBC News

• Cardiff Airport scanner uses space technology to cut queuesTechnology used in the trial can pick up the glow of a light bulb 500,000 miles away.

Times Online

• Walk-through scan may cut airport wait [Subscription]Airport security queues could be cut by using new a scanner that checks passengers without them having to turn out their pockets or take off their belts and shoes.

New Civil Engineer

• Heathrow unveils carbon neutral growth plans for third runway eraHeathrow Airport has outlined its plan to achieve carbon neutral growth once its third runway is built.

Aviation Industry

• UK and Canada seal post-Brexit air services pactA new agreement between the UK and Canada means air services between the two nations will remain intact following Brexit, the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union (EU). read more
• Airservices Australia introduces new ATM voice systemAirservices Australia has switched to a new voice communication system at three facilities, a move the air navigation services provider (ANSP) called a milestone in its effort to modernize the country’s air traffic management (ATM) system. read more

Other News Sources

• Recap updates as mayor confirms £40m deal to buy Durham Tees Valley AirportTees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen and Peel Airports are holding a joint press conference which is expected to confirm the sale of the airport