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Kallas focused on SES and airport capacity challenge
Siim Kallas, European Commission Vice-President responsible for Transport, assumed his current portfolio in February 2010, succeeding Antonio Tajani. In a wide-ranging interview conducted ahead of the release of the Airport Package, he spoke to Airport Business about issues including capacity in the air and on the ground, the Single European Sky and aviation liberalisation. Read the full article »
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Prelude to the Airport Package: What’s in the box?
Early this year, EC Vice President in charge of Transport Siim Kallas, announced that he would release an ‘Airport Package’ of regulatory measures concerning airports in the EU. ACI EUROPE has been tracking this development with keen interest. Since publication of the Winter issue of Airport Business, the Airport Package has been released.
EU and Russia – is liberalisation finally within reach?
An EU-Russia Action Plan proposed in 2006 promised cooperation on safety, security and training, a generic commitment to liberalisation of market access as well as access for Russian aviation to EBRD (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) and EIB (European Investment Bank) financing facilities. However, some unresolved issues, including the EU designation clause and Siberian over-flight issue, have prevented its implementation. The recent EU-Russia Aviation Summit was the opportunity to renew the motivation for closer relations.
Aviation security
Aviation security policy, in particular airport security, continues to be THE subject that has changed passenger perception of air travel. 2011 has been a banner year with legislation recently adopted for the inclusion of Security Scanners as an alternative means of screening; studies on the implications of full removal of liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) restrictions in 2013 and a High Level Conference on ‘Protecting Civil Aviation Against Terrorism’ which took place in Brussels on 27 September.
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Frankfurt Airport Official Report 2011
This special report, a collaboration between anna.aero, ACI EUROPE and Fraport, explores the ongoing investment to secure a competitive future for Frankfurt Airport. Entitled ’50 percent more Frankfurt Airport’, the publication features in-depth analysis and interviews with Fraport’s senior management, covering the new fourth runway, pioneering real estate developments, an ambitious retail strategy, Fraport’s commitment to customer service, and more. The publication also includes features on the ongoing developments at other airports in which Fraport has a business interest, including Antalya, Lima and Perm airports.
London Gatwick Airport Official Report 2011
This special magazine collaboration documents the ongoing £1 billion transformation of Gatwick Airport, as well as its vision for the future following the acquisition by Global Infrastructure Partners. The publication highlights the significant developments underway in both North and South Terminals, and the airfield. This special report features interviews with Gatwick’s senior management and covers the myriad aspects of airport operations, including design and planning, environment and sustainability, commercial strategy, security, IT, and baggage processing.
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