All articles by Kirstie Pickering

The new tech improving accessibility at airports

Greater accessibility at airports can transform the travel experience for passengers with additional needs. With more than one in five…
How does maintenance change for runways coming to the end of their life cycle?

The regular maintenance and review of runways is an essential piece in the puzzle to keeping passengers, crew, and airport…
Flying Whales eyes cargo revolution with a familiar solution

Could the reintroduction of zeppelins – known as rigid airships in the modern day – address some of the most common challenges of…
What role are drones playing in Ukraine?

No one expected the war to still be raging over 18 months after Russia invaded Ukraine. The needs of the…
Are first class seats past their peak?

Flying has changed significantly since the pandemic. Many budget airlines now charge passengers to take cabin bags on board, airfares…

SAF and blockchain: what’s the connection?

In June last year, Shell Aviation launched one of the world’s first blockchain-powered digital book-and-claim solutions for scaling sustainable aviation…
Could Doncaster Airport reinvent itself as a low-carbon aviation tech hub?

Innovations Driving Low-Carbon Aviation at Doncaster Airport A recent study has claimed that Doncaster could transform itself into a world-leading…
Why airports need to clean rubber from runways

The maintenance of airport runways is crucial for passenger and crew safety, and removing hazardous rubber is a particular priority.…
Turkey-Syria earthquake: aviation’s humanitarian aid efforts

On 6 February 2023, a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck close to Turkey’s border with Syria, with another earthquake of…
UK set to ease airport security rules in 2024

There is a whole generation of young travellers who don’t know what it’s like to be able to take liquids…