The briefing on airports
The news, views and numbers you need to know this month
News in numbers
$18.2bn
Minnesota's public airport system generates $18.2bn in annual economic activity statewide, according to a new study from the Minnesota Department of Transportation
132.2m
Height of the world’s tallest air traffic control tower at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Thailand
301
The current number airports that have been accredited under the Airport Carbon Accreditation scheme worldwide
5.32%
Predicted growth in the global airport passenger screening systems market over the forecast period from 2019-2025, according to a ReportLinker report
87
The number of North American airports identified as having a therapy dog programme as part of a new study of airport therapy dogs announced in March
$55.8bn
Africa’s air transport industry economic contribution, supporting 6.2 million jobs and contributing 2.6% to GDP (subject to change due to Covid-19 impact), according to IATA
In quotes
IATA Director General Alexandre de Juniac, after IATA revealed that global air freight demand in February, measured in cargo tonne kilometres (CTKs), decreased by 1.4% compared to the same period in 2019:
Among all the uncertainty in this crisis, one thing is clear—air cargo is vital. It is delivering lifesaving drugs and medical equipment. And it is supporting global supply chains. That’s why it is critical for governments to remove any blockers as the industry does all it can to keep the global air cargo network functioning in the crisis and ready for the recovery.
ICAO Secetary General Dr. Fang Liu, speaking at an International Women’s Day Event held by ICAO in conjunction with IATA and other international organisations:
It is now more important than ever to advocate for gender equality, given the opportunities which are presenting themselves due to growth, attrition, and other factors. This is particularly the case in highly-specialised industries like aviation, where women continue to be under-represented.
Kristin Slyker, vice president, Connected Aircraft Honeywell Aerospace:
The airline industry is beginning to seriously invest in connected aircraft technology to proactively improve daily operations. The result is airline employees performing their daily roles more effectively, while also delivering the kind of service that passengers expect…
Reader survey
Last month, we asked readers on our sister website Airport Technology:
How concerned are you about the spread of coronavirus?
71%
Very concerned
16%
Slightly concerned
3%
Neither concerned nor unconcerned
5%
Not very concerned
5%
Not concerned
How optimistic are you about your company’s growth prospects?
23%
Very optimistic
16%
Optimistic
15%
Neither optimistic nor pessimistic
22%
Pessimistic
24%
Very pessimistic
Will Heathrow’s third runway expansion be worth the financial and environmental cost?
49%
Yes, it will be worth it
38%
No, it will not be worth it
13%
Uncertain
