Airports / ATC

Qantas to build new Heathrow lounge

Qantas has announced a new lounge facility to begin construction in September 2016 at Heathrow Airport. The premium lounge will occupy a split-level space in Terminal 3 that will have capacity for approximately 230 people and offer views over the Heathrow airfield when it opens in early 2017. Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce said the time was ... <a title="Qantas to build new Heathrow lounge" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airports-atc/qantas-to-build-new-heathrow-lounge/" aria-label="Read more about Qantas to build new Heathrow lounge">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 23, 2016 · 2 min read

Dubai World Central freight traffic rises 7.7% in 2015

Air freight traffic at Dubai’s second airport, Dubai World Central (DWC) rose 7.7% during 2015 according to the year-end traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports. Air cargo volumes for the year totaled 888,714 tons, up 7.7% from 824,933 tons recorded during 2014. Year on year cargo volumes increased despite a dip in fourth quarter ... <a title="Dubai World Central freight traffic rises 7.7% in 2015" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airports-atc/dubai-world-central-freight-traffic-rises-7-7-in-2015/" aria-label="Read more about Dubai World Central freight traffic rises 7.7% in 2015">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 16, 2016 · 1 min read

Gatwick Airport opens talks with contractors and consultants over second runway

Gatwick Airport has announced that discussions have begun regarding a second runway, although no decisions will be made on winning bidders.

AT Staff Feb 11, 2016 · 2 min read

£20M investment for Aberdeen International Airport

A three-year programme of investment at Aberdeen International Airport has been announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP, during a visit to the airport. Aberdeen International Airport first opened its doors in 1977, and this project marks the single largest investment in the terminal, with a total of £20M to be invested, increasing the size ... <a title="£20M investment for Aberdeen International Airport" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airports-atc/20m-investment-for-aberdeen-international-airport/" aria-label="Read more about £20M investment for Aberdeen International Airport">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 3, 2016 · 3 min read

Oslo Airport first location to supply Air BP Biojet via main fuel hydrant system

In a first for commercial aviation, Air BP, together with Norwegian airport operator Avinor, and sustainable biofuel specialist SkyNRG, today announced the results of a successful collaboration for commercial supply of jet biofuel at Oslo Airport Gardermoen. From today all airlines landing at Oslo Airport can have jet biofuel delivered from the airport’s main fuel farm, ... <a title="Oslo Airport first location to supply Air BP Biojet via main fuel hydrant system" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airports-atc/oslo-airport-first-location-to-supply-air-bp-biojet-via-main-fuel-hydrant-system/" aria-label="Read more about Oslo Airport first location to supply Air BP Biojet via main fuel hydrant system">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 22, 2016 · 3 min read

Shell Aviation invests in new fuel depot at Beauvais Airport, France

Shell Aviation has invested in a brand new jet fuel depot at Paris Beauvais Tillé Airport (l’Aéroport de Paris-Beauvais-Tillé – BVA), which is one of the ten busiest airports in France by passenger number. The new depot, set out over 8000m² of land, offers three times the storage capacity compared to the former facilities, increasing ... <a title="Shell Aviation invests in new fuel depot at Beauvais Airport, France" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airports-atc/shell-aviation-invests-in-new-fuel-depot-at-beauvais-airport-france/" aria-label="Read more about Shell Aviation invests in new fuel depot at Beauvais Airport, France">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 7, 2016 · 3 min read

Copenhagen Airport appoints new Director of Airline Sales & Route Development

Morten Mortensen, 45, formerly of A.P. Møller-Mærsk and 3M, has been appointed as Copenhagen Airport’s new director of airline sales and route development. The future director of airline sales and route development at Copenhagen Airport is an experienced executive with substantial international transport and infrastructure knowledge. Morten Mortensen, aged 45, has had previous positions with ... <a title="Copenhagen Airport appoints new Director of Airline Sales & Route Development" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airports-atc/copenhagen-airport-appoints-new-director-of-airline-sales-route-development/" aria-label="Read more about Copenhagen Airport appoints new Director of Airline Sales & Route Development">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 6, 2016 · 2 min read

London Luton Airport lands two new airline partners

IAG subsidiary Vueling and Air France-KLM’s Transavia will both launch new routes from London Luton Airport (LLA) in 2016. Vueling will operate 4 daily flights to Barcelona and Amsterdam while Transavia will offer 12 flights a week to Paris-Orly airport. The carriers are the 5th and 6th new airlines to begin services from LLA in ... <a title="London Luton Airport lands two new airline partners" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airports-atc/london-luton-airport-lands-two-new-airline-partners/" aria-label="Read more about London Luton Airport lands two new airline partners">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 23, 2015 · 2 min read

Heathrow Airport provides costumers with an on-demand baggage delivery service

Heathrow has announced the arrival of Portr, the London based travel-technology company to the airport, providing customers with an on-demand baggage delivery service. AirPortr delivers passengers bags within hours between London locations and Heathrow – providing same-day, on demand bag free travel for Heathrow’s passengers. AirPortr concierges will be initially at Terminals 3 and 5 with ... <a title="Heathrow Airport provides costumers with an on-demand baggage delivery service" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airports-atc/heathrow-airport-provides-costumers-with-an-on-demand-baggage-delivery-service/" aria-label="Read more about Heathrow Airport provides costumers with an on-demand baggage delivery service">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 21, 2015 · 2 min read

Sir Nigel Rudd to step down as Heathrow Airport Chairman in 2016

After nine years and three terms as Chairman of Heathrow Airport, Sir Nigel Rudd will be stepping down from his role in September 2016

AT Staff Dec 18, 2015 · 2 min read