Airports

​When birds collide with airplanes that are taking off or landing, the results can be catastrophic. And while there are deterrent systems that do work on some birds, they're not effective with raptors (aka birds of prey). According to new research, however, an optical illusion may do the trick.

India's Cochin International Airport is set to become the first in the world powered entirely by solar, with the company forecasting a 300,000-tonne (330,700-ton) reduction in carbon emissions over the next 25 years as a result.

Unlike conventional air traffic control radar systems, the Holographic Radar system can reportedly differentiate between airplanes and spinning wind turbine blades.

New research out of MIT could lead to smarter airport scanners able to detect the presence of drugs and explosives.

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) has recently installed 10 wind-powered electricity generators and purchased an electric-powered utility vehicle for use at the airport.