BAGGAGE CRISIS EXERCISE AT
PARIS-CHARLES DE GAULLE’S TERMINAL 1
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The baggage handling system in the western perimeter of Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport is being made more robust, as is the whole of Terminal 1, where a baggage crisis simulation exercise has taken place. Credit: All rights reserved and Maxime Letertre for Groupe ADP.
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As part of the preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, a baggage crisis simulation exercise was jointly conducted by the Terminals Division, the Baggage Division and the APOC in Paris-Charles de Gaulle’s Terminal 1. “The aim was to test the new downgraded modes introduced to improve our response to a baggage handling system failure. We need to act fast and above all, effectively and in a coordinated manner, so as to provide an immediate solution to such crises”, emphasised Baptiste Danon, Western Operations Managers for the Terminals Division. These downgraded modes notably consist of using a greater number of baggage trolleys in a shorter amount of time, and activating a system of communication between the internal stakeholders. The main lesson learnt from this crisis simulation exercise is the need for regular practise and to carry out these exercises in the other terminals in the western perimeter of Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (Terminals ABCD and T3). “Involving the Terminals Division in our processes means we can be more robust when dealing with baggage crises”, explains Emmanuelle Lacaille, Baggage Process Manager.
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EDS SCANNER: A FIRST AT PARIS-CHARLES DE GAULLE
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Paris-Charles de Gaulle is the first airport in France to trial new EDS scanner equipment that detects explosives, including liquids, on “short” semi-automated lines at the security checkpoints. Credit: Sébastien Aubry for Groupe ADP.
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Since the end of December, a new type of security equipment is being tested at the security checkpoints in Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport’s Terminal 2F. This new EDS (Explosive Detection System) scanner can automatically detect explosives, including liquids, and creates a 3D image for in-depth analysis. “This is a first at a French airport with this type of security checkpoint line, which is less than 15 metres long”, explains Mathias Nevière, who is in charge of the project within the Operations Division. From now on, passengers can leave their personal belongings in their cabin baggage, as it is no longer necessary to remove laptops, tablets, liquids, aerosols or gels. This operational testing, being managed by the Operations Division, is the fruit of close collaboration with the ECP, Terminals and Baggage Divisions as well as security service provider Seris. Some 100 security staff have already received training for this trial, and a second machine is to be installed in the same area this month. Between now and the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, a total of ten EDS scanners will become operational across the two airports.
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FOCUS ON THE WINTER MAINTENANCE PLAN AT PARIS-LE BOURGET
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A number of night-time simulations conducted over the past few months have enabled the volunteers to familiarise themselves with the winter equipment and get to grips with the predetermined tactical plans. Credit: Annelis Jensen for Groupe ADP.
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This winter, 67 volunteers have committed to being part of the winter service at Paris-Le Bourget Airport. In the event of snow, they will be responsible for treating the manoeuvring areas, while the FBO assistants will take care of the private areas. A single snow removal convoy has been organised, “comprising four snow ploughs, one snow blower, two tractors with triaxial blades and a spreader provided by a sub-contractor”, explains Ludovic Royon, Winter Service Coordinator at Paris-Le Bourget. Groupe ADP also manages the gritting of landside access roads. The Snow CP will shortly be set up in the new SSLIA fire station.
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ADPi REMOVED FROM THE LIST OF COMPANIES SANCTIONED BY THE WORLD BANK
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Credit: All rights reserved for Groupe ADP.
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With effect from 4 January, ADPi is no longer on the list of companies sanctioned by the World Bank, having met all the conditions of the settlement agreement signed with the Bank two years ago. This decision is the result of work carried out by all of Groupe ADP’s ethical, legal, financial, accounting, development and asset management teams over the past two years.
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GOA AIRPORT REORGANISED TO COPE WITH RISING TRAFFIC VOLUMES |
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In 2023, Manohar International Airport, located in Mopa in the Indian state of Goa, welcomed 4.2 million passengers. It offers around 100 daily flights to 29 destinations. Credit: All rights reserved.
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Manohar International Airport, operated by GMR Airports, of which Groupe ADP owns a 49% stake, is undergoing modernisation and further developing its airport facilities to cope with increasing traffic. The check-in desks, baggage scanning equipment and baggage handling system, designed to cope with up to 4.4 million passengers, need to be upgraded to increase their handling capacity to 8 million. Extension work is underway and should be completed before the start of the 2024 winter season. Manohar currently accounts for over 36% of all traffic to and from the Indian state of Goa.
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The number of employees who took part in the second edition of Commitment Month; 67% more than in 2022. In total, nearly 10 associations have benefited from aid thanks to collective action and donations of school supplies.
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BOEING'S REPUTATION IN TROUBLE
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On 5 January this year, an emergency exit door broke away from an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 aircraft at an altitude of almost 5,000 m with 171 passengers and 6 crew on board. The incident caused only minor injuries. The next day, the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), ordered the grounding of some 171 aircraft of this model for inspection, affecting airlines such as United Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Aeromexico.
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CONCORDE 2.0 PREPARING FOR TAKE-OFF
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American aircraft manufacturer Boom is planning a demonstration flight of its Overture supersonic airliner, also known as “Concorde 2.0” during the first quarter of 2024. This full-scale test will check the performance of the new engine and the aerodynamic behaviour of the aircraft, which already passed several milestones in 2023 including taxiing and engine tests under the supervision of the FAA, the government agency responsible for aviation safety in the United States.
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THE END OF RECLINING SEATS IN AVIATION
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Reclining seats on aircraft are currently being phased out in favour fixed seats. There are several reasons for this. In particular, they are often the origin of disputes between passengers, requiring staff intervention. In addition, because they are heavier than fixed seats, they cause the aircraft to consume more fuel.
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AMSTERDAM-SCHIPHOL: POSTPONEMENT OF THE FLIGHT CAP
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Set at 460,000 flights a year, compared with 500,000 before the pandemic, the plan to cap the number of flights at Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport has been postponed for at least a year. The Chief Executive Officer of Royal Schiphol Group, Ruud Sontag, believes that a reduction in traffic cannot be envisaged before the summer of 2025. In line with the expectations of the airlines and the US government, the European Commission rejected an initial version of the text limiting traffic to 440,000 flights from 2025.
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RESUMPTION OF FLIGHTS TO ISRAEL
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Lufthansa, Swiss Airlines and Austrian Airlines have resumed their services to and from Israel. Air France has stated that it plans to resume flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Tel Aviv from 24 January, offering three flights a week. Transavia intends to start flying to Tel Aviv again from the beginning of February.
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Director of publication: Bertrand Sirven
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