Key GAD themes of 2017
As we come to the end of 2017, we are taking a look back at the key topics in the airport and aviation industry for the year.
There are two main themes from this year's content: focusing on risks and threats, and progressing through innovation and better customer experience.
Risks and Threats
Cyber security
As airports become more digitalised and modernised, their susceptibility to cyber crime grow. What are the threats, and how can we defend against them?
- What is the biggest security threat for airports?
- Cyber crime: Cheap to commit and expensive to defend
Brexit worries
The unpredictability of Brexit outcomes bring great disturbances to the airport development industry. How will it affect existing structures we are used to? What are the potential challenges?
Progress and improvements
Innovation
It's not all doom and gloom - innovation and technology can lead us down exciting paths, from new apps to electric aircraft.
- The risks and rewards of entering the heady world of airport innovation
- Electric Dreams: four ways electric aircraft could turn aviation economics on its head
Improving ground experience
As millions of passengers go through airports of the world, it makes sense for both airlines and airports to be focusing on improving the customer journey and experience on the ground.
