The BLACk IRIS project, led by Swedavia and financed by the Swedish Traffic Authority, has been named one of Sweden's top innovation projects by the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, IVA. The project will simplify the development towards more efficient flights to the airports, so-called curved flights, which contributes to a reduced climate impact.
To support the electric aircraft manufacturer Heart Aerospace in the development of its first electric aircraft, the ES-30, Swedavia has agreed to take a seat on heart Aerospace’s newly formed industry advisory board.
A new runway lighting and approach system has now been inaugurated at Åre Östersund Airport. The new infrastructure will provide enhanced access for the region’s passengers, since it will enable aircraft to take off and land even in poor visibility conditions with fog at the airport, which was not previously possible.
Now it will be even easier to fly from Visby Airport. On Wednesday, February 20, a new, modern and integrated bag drop system will be inaugurated at the airport. Visby Airport will thus be one of the first airports in the Nordic region to offer a fully integrated bag drop system.
Seven airports are inviting developers, designers and enthusiasts to hack the passenger journey during 48-hours in Berlin 16-18th June, 2017.