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Bring on Rail Live 2026! Rail Live is creeping closer, and over at KITE Projects, preparations are in full swing. Stand K6 is already taking shape behind the scenes. Graphics are being finalised, kit lists are growing by the day, and stand plans are taking shape. After another brilliant Rail Live in 2025, we’re ready to do it all again. Bigger conversations. More familiar faces. Plenty of hi vis and sunscreen!

Last month, Heathrow Airport celebrated 80 years since it first opened its doors to passengers. A milestone for one of the world’s busiest airports. From humble beginnings; tents, wooden walkways, and a basic airfield - it has grown into one of the most complex and connected transport hubs on the planet. Beyond the destinations, the departures, and the arrivals, there’s another story. One built on infrastructure, engineering, and collaboration.

Air travel is one of the safest modes of transport in the world, but behind that safety lies a constant, often unseen challenge: managing wildlife around airports. Among the most significant risks are bird strikes, where birds collide with aircraft during take-off, landing, or flight. While dramatic incidents capture headlines, the real story is far broader, and far more proactive.