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Fire Suppression in Airports: Choosing the Right Agent
Airports

Fire Suppression in Airports: Choosing the Right Agent

Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) trucks in airports require specific firefighting agents to effectively control and extinguish fires. The type of fire being suppressed determines the choice of agent, with different classes of fire requiring different agents. Water is effective against Class A fires, but not against Class B and C fires, which are common in airport emergencies. Firefighting foam is designed for Class B fires and is used to coat the materials burning or at risk of burning, c

Airport Industry-News17 August 2026
Asheville Regional Airport Unveils New Air Traffic Control Tower Amid Rising Demand
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Asheville Regional Airport Unveils New Air Traffic Control Tower Amid Rising Demand

The FAA has opened a new 121-foot air traffic control tower at Asheville Regional Airport, replacing a 1961 facility. The $31.7 million project, funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, aims to support a 300% increase in air carrier operations over the past decade. The FAA also allocated $10 million for terminal expansion, adding seven new gates. The modernized tower will feature advanced equipment, including new radars and a Tower Simulation System for controller training.

Airport Industry-News16 August 2026
Digitally Steerable Column Arrays Solve Reverberant Space Challenges
Airports

Digitally Steerable Column Arrays Solve Reverberant Space Challenges

Reverberant spaces such as churches, airports, and train stations pose significant challenges for audio system design. Digitally steerable column arrays offer a solution by directing sound directly at listeners, minimizing distortion and improving intelligibility.

Airport Industry-News16 August 2026