The Egyptian government met with world-leading security and risk advisory companies in Cairo on 10 December 2015 to hear proposals to review and enhance airport security in the country. The global security companies, which were chosen for their specific expertise in aviation security, presented to members of the Egyptian government’s Cabinet of Ministers, including His … Read more
Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide and its Greek partner Copelouzos Group today signed contracts with the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) for the 40-year concessions to operate, manage, develop and maintain 14 regional airports in Greece. The transaction closing is expected during the autumn of 2016, at which time full payment of the … Read more
850,000 people flew through London Luton Airport (LLA) last month, an increase of 23.6% compared with the same period last year, this marks 20 months of consecutive growth in passenger numbers for the airport. In light of continued passenger demand, LLA is currently undergoing a £110m development project to increase annual capacity from 12 million … Read more
Gatwick has continued to lay the groundwork for expansion following its busiest ever November – 2.6 million passengers travelled through the airport
André van den Berg has been appointed to the Schiphol Group Management Board as the new Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer with effect from 1 April 2016. He is taking over from Maarten de Groof, who will leave Schiphol Group on that date. André van den Berg has been Director of Schiphol Real Estate … Read more
Heathrow said today that it has full confidence in its new expansion plan and pledged to work with Government to deliver Britain the hub capacity it needs within tough environmental limits. Government’s announcement to progress Heathrow’s expansion and undertake further environmental research follows the unanimous and unambiguous recommendation of the Airports Commission this summer after … Read more
Opening ceremony of the second, a modern type of air traffic control tower was held at Heydar Aliyev International Airport on December 9, 2015. The new Air Traffic Control Tower with radar system is unique in Europe and meets all modern requirements in air traffic control. The Air Traffic Control Tower will ensure more efficient … Read more
London Luton Airport new economic impact report predicts the airport will contribute £2.3 billion annually to the economy by 2030. London Luton Airport (LLA) will bring a further £1billion annually to the economy and create 10,500 new jobs over the next 15 years. The findings come from a new report into the airport’s economic impact, … Read more
Aircraft flying over the North Atlantic can now be spaced closer together as part of a project to increase airspace capacity, cut fuel burn and reduce carbon emissions. The project, called Reduced Lateral Separation or RLAT, is an ICAO initiative being jointly introduced by UK air traffic services company NATS and NAV CANADA, the Canadian air … Read more
A higher than expected number of passengers in 2014 and 2015 and the results of an effective cost cutting program, have enabled Schiphol to decrease the airport fees substantially for the second consecutive year. As per April 1, 2015, the airport already announced an average decrease of 6.8%. After consultations with the airlines, today Schiphol … Read more