SWIFT 24 Breaks the Record
Predicting event attendance numbers has been spectacularly tricky in the wake of the pandemic. So much experience was lost between 2020 and 2021 and many chose not to return to work when travel restrictions were finally lifted while airports were forced to slash travel budgets. SWIFT 2024, at the Sheraton Wall Centre in Vancouver from […]
SWIFT Europe – Off to a flying start
The prestigious SWIFT (Summer Winter Integrated Field Technologies) conference, known for its 46-year history in North America, has successfully launched its first-ever European edition. Held in London on June 18-19th, SWIFT Europe marked a significant milestone in the realm of airfield operations, drawing as many as 120 registrants. Choosing London as the host city for […]
ADB SAFEGATE – Innovation Summit
The ADB SAFEGATE UK & Ireland Innovation Summit 2024 was hosted in London in May at the Marriott London Heathrow Hotel and proved to be an unforgettable event – brimming with innovation and insight. Bringing together airport decision-makers and industry leaders, the summit showcased cutting-edge technologies and solutions designed to revolutionise airside operations. The summit […]
SWIFT 23 ATTENDANCE UP 40%
SWIFT ATTENDANCE UP 40% September 26 – 28th, Winnipeg Hosted by Winnipeg Airports Authority, the SWIFT 23 conference took place at the Winnipeg Delta Hotel while the first full ‘equipment year’ expo (since 2017) was held at YWG’s magically transformed Combined Services Building. SWIFT continued its long-term partnership with CAPTG (the Canadian Airfield Pavement Technical […]
CASS 2023
The CASS (Complex Airfield Systems Strategy) event took place on the 2nd and 3rd of February 2023 at Cranfield University. The event aimed to bring together professionals and experts in the field of airfield systems to discuss and share insights on various topics. Several notable presentations were delivered during the event. Beth Henschel from YVR […]
ADB SAFEGATE Innovation Summits – Europe & Asia
ADB SAFEGATE’s recent Innovation Summits – Europe and Asia were held in Brussels at the Courtyard by Marriot and Singapore, Marina Bay Sands respectively, and were attended by more than 160 combined. Designed as an opportunity for manufacturer and customers t0 come together to discuss products, the summits gave way to conversation, discussion and questions […]
SWIFT 2022 – Full house
It’s a testament to the strength of the SWIFT community that in the months leading up to SWIFT 22 the demand from both delegates and exhibitors outstripped all expectations. Culminating in an exceptional 394 attendees, 83 joining online and 311 coming together at YUL. The blended physical and virtual airfield conference and expo, hosted by […]
Complex Airfield Systems Strategy
As complex airfield technologies advance, our challenge is to explore the benefits of integrating the diverse systems. In some cases, the opportunity may already be here whilst in others, a considered approach is required to identify what additional benefits integration can provide and how best to progress. The CASS (Complex Airfield Systems Strategy) workshop is […]
FDH&S 2022 Session Recordings
FDH&S 22 (FOD Drones Habitat & Safety) was held on three Wednesdays throughout March, and the sessions are now available to rewatch. The experiences of other airports are invaluable to all who seek to apply best practices in terms of procedures, technology, and efficiency in order to continually evaluate and contain the threats and hazards […]
First FDH&S 22 speakers announced
The 2022 FDH&S (FOD Drones Habitat & Safety) is on Wednesdays 9th, 16th and 23rd March. Each week, delegates can access two, bite-sized (60-minute) virtual sessions covering all aspects of airfield operations and best practices within FOD, drones, habitat and safety. Here’s how the series starts: AERODROME SAFEGUARDING, March 9th, 14.10 GMT John Hamshare, Chair […]
