Airports / ATC

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim’s second hangar on track for year-end completion

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim has announced that its second hangar located at Dubai South is on course for completion before the end of the year.

FAA Union Tells House Transportation Committee Not To Privatize ATC System

Mike Perrone, national president of the AFL-CIO (PASS), issued a statement strongly opposing any plans to privatize the U.S. air traffic control system

Wellington’s new air traffic control tower reaches height

Wellington’s iconic new air traffic control tower has marked a major milestone in its construction with the control cab roof craned into place today. The tower that has been designed to look as if it is leaning into Wellington’s prevailing wind is now at its final height. One of Wellington’s largest mobile cranes was used ... <a title="Wellington’s new air traffic control tower reaches height" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airports-atc/wellingtons-new-air-traffic-control-tower-reaches-height/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington’s new air traffic control tower reaches height">Read more</a>

Man Arrested After TSA Caught Him with Firearm at BWI Airport

A Pennsylvania resident was arrested at Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) early this morning

Atlantic Star unsuccessful in St.Helena Air Access Competition

St.Helena Government informed Atlantic Star and Cello Aviation that they won't be invited to participate in the next phase of the Air Access tender process

Genève Aéroport and Aéroports de Montréal strengthen their partnership

André Schneider and Philippe Rainville signed an agreement that will govern future relations between the two organizations.

Fraport Greece Begins 40-Year Concession at 14 Greek Regional Airports

The Greek State receives €1.234 billion upfront payment and Fraport Greece will further invest about €400 million for improvements

UK air traffic control provider launches flight tracking app

A new flight tracking app by UK air traffic control company, NATS promises users a new perspective on the skies above Britain.

British trade soars with Heathrow best cargo month in over 5 years

Global British trade at Heathrow soared in March, with volumes surging nearly 13% to 148,000 metric 
tonnes
– the largest monthly growth in over 5 years.

Finavia’s air navigation services turned over to Air Navigation Services Finland Oy

The personnel involved in Finavia’s air navigation services, which have approximately 400 staff, will become employees of ANS Finland as existing employees.