Airports / ATC

British trade boosts Heathrow cargo

February was another record month for Heathrow with 5.18 million passengers travelling through the UK’s only hub (+4.5% on February 2015, +1.2% after leap year effect). Larger, quieter aircraft continued to be a driver for growth in passenger volumes. There was strong passenger growth from emerging markets, including to Mexico which was up 21%, China ... <a title="British trade boosts Heathrow cargo" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airports-atc/british-trade-boosts-heathrow-cargo/" aria-label="Read more about British trade boosts Heathrow cargo">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 10, 2016 · 2 min read

Heathrow announces Lord Paul Deighton as new Chairman

Heathrow Airport has today announced that Lord Paul Deighton will succeed Sir Nigel Rudd as Chairman of the Board when he steps down later this year.Lord Deighton’s breadth of experience in funding and delivering major projects is unrivalled. He is widely respected in the financial, infrastructure and political communities.  Under Sir Nigel Rudd’s leadership, Heathrow ... <a title="Heathrow announces Lord Paul Deighton as new Chairman" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airports-atc/heathrow-announces-lord-deighton-new-chairman/" aria-label="Read more about Heathrow announces Lord Paul Deighton as new Chairman">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 8, 2016 · 2 min read

New members appointed to Finavia’s Board

The General Meeting of Shareholders of Finavia Corporation has appointed new members to Finavia´s Board. The board consists of seven members. The new members that were selected were CEO Stefan Wentjärvi, General Counsel Nina Kiviranta, Sato´s CEO until 2015 Erkka Valkila, Executive Vice President Katja Keitaanniemi and Senior Financial Counsellor Jarmo Kilpelä. Harri Sailas continues ... <a title="New members appointed to Finavia’s Board" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airports-atc/new-members-appointed-to-finavia-s-board/" aria-label="Read more about New members appointed to Finavia’s Board">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 3, 2016 · 1 min read

Helsinki Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport establish a sister airport relationship

Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) and Helsinki Airport are now sister airports. Finavia and Capital Airports Holding Company (CAH), which oversees the operation of more than 40 airports in China, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the establishment of a sister airport relationship. According to the MOU signed in January, Helsinki Airport and ... <a title="Helsinki Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport establish a sister airport relationship" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airports-atc/helsinki-airport-and-beijing-capital-international-airport-establish-a-sister-airport-relationship/" aria-label="Read more about Helsinki Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport establish a sister airport relationship">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 29, 2016 · 2 min read

ICAO and ACI to enhance cooperation on airport security

ICAO and Airports Council International (ACI) have announced a new agreement aimed at reinforcing cooperation on airport security. The new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will see the UN aviation agency working more closely with ACI towards the objectives of ACI’s Airport Excellence (APEX) in Security programme, including working together to deliver security reviews, technical assistance, ... <a title="ICAO and ACI to enhance cooperation on airport security" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airports-atc/icao-and-aci-to-enhance-cooperation-on-airport-security/" aria-label="Read more about ICAO and ACI to enhance cooperation on airport security">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 29, 2016 · 2 min read

Air New Zealand reveals new Invercargill lounge

Air New Zealand has today opened its brand new lounge at Invercargill Airport. The new lounge is situated at the north end of the new terminal and offers expansive views of the runway. The space features Air New Zealand’s signature sleek design and offers 35 percent more seating for customers than the previous space. Air New Zealand General Manager Customer Experience ... <a title="Air New Zealand reveals new Invercargill lounge" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airports-atc/air-new-zealand-reveals-new-invercargill-lounge/" aria-label="Read more about Air New Zealand reveals new Invercargill lounge">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 29, 2016 · 1 min read

London Luton Airport appoints Neil Bradford as Stakeholder Communications Manager

London Luton Airport (LLA) today announced the appointment of Neil Bradford as Stakeholder Communications Manager. Neil joins LLA following a career in broadcast journalism spanning almost twenty years. He will be a familiar face for many in the region, having spent the past three years as a Senior Reporter at BBC Look East and has ... <a title="London Luton Airport appoints Neil Bradford as Stakeholder Communications Manager" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airports-atc/london-luton-airport-appoints-neil-bradford-as-stakeholder-communications-manager/" aria-label="Read more about London Luton Airport appoints Neil Bradford as Stakeholder Communications Manager">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 29, 2016 · 2 min read

London City Airport sale could push leading carriers to leave

London City Airport’s sale to a Canadian-led group of investors at a steep premium received a cool reception from both its biggest user and the top U.K. airline, which said they won’t accept the higher fees that might be imposed to justify the price. Willie Walsh, chief executive officer of British Airways owner IAG SA, ... <a title="London City Airport sale could push leading carriers to leave" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airports-atc/london-city-airport-sale-could-push-leading-carriers-to-leave/" aria-label="Read more about London City Airport sale could push leading carriers to leave">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 27, 2016 · 4 min read

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport opens new section of Terminal B

Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport’s Terminal Renewal and Improvement Program (TRIP) opened a new section for Terminal B including gates B4 through B11 and the corresponding ticketing hall, two bag claims and a security checkpoint. The completion of phase two of the Terminal B project includes two new passenger entries with elevator access. One ... <a title="Dallas Fort Worth International Airport opens new section of Terminal B" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airports-atc/dallas-fort-worth-international-airport-opens-new-section-of-terminal-b/" aria-label="Read more about Dallas Fort Worth International Airport opens new section of Terminal B">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 26, 2016 · 2 min read

Concourse D opens at Dubai International Airport boosting capacity to 90 million

Dubai International increased its capacity from 75 million to 90 million with the opening of Concourse D, the result of a USD 1.2 billion investment to enhance service and boost capacity for the more than 70 international airlines that will now call it home. Two airlines operated from Concourse D on day one (British Airways, ... <a title="Concourse D opens at Dubai International Airport boosting capacity to 90 million" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airports-atc/concourse-d-opens-at-dubai-international-airport-boosting-capacity-to-90-million/" aria-label="Read more about Concourse D opens at Dubai International Airport boosting capacity to 90 million">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 25, 2016 · 1 min read