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Latest Issue: Summer 2010
The latest issue of Airport Business features a joint lead interview with Fabrizio Palenzona, Chairman, Aeroporti di Roma and Giuseppe Bonomi, President and CEO, SEA Aeroporti di Milano. The two operators have entered into a visionary collaboration that will provide significant new infrastructure and is designed boost Italy’s economic growth. We also look at the impact of the volcanic ash crisis - and the unprecedented breakdown of European mobility - on Europe’s airports. Additionally, the issue includes a focus on the severe effect of the ‘one bag’ rule on retail revenues and a report on the 19th ACI EUROPE Airport Trading Conference and Exhibition. View all articles from this issue
NEW: Visionary AdR-SEA collaboration
SEA Aeroporti di Milano and Aeroporti di Roma came together in October 2009, with the key objective to boost Italy’s economic growth. This goal will be driven by a period of collaboration that will provide significant new infrastructure. Ross Falconer spoke with Fabrizio Palenzona, chairman of assaeroporti, the Italian airport association and Chairman, Aeroporti di Roma and Giuseppe Bonomi, President and CEO, SEA Aeroporti di Milano. Read the full article »
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The week the air stood still
On 14 April, the hitherto little-known Icelandic volcano – Eyjafjallajökull – began erupting volcanic ash. At first, the situation was viewed as a passing, meteorological inconvenience, but the ensuing threat of air space contamination by volcanic ash soon paralysed 80% of European airspace, resulting in the cancellation of more than 100,000 flights and an unprecedented breakdown of European mobility.
Harmonisation key to cohesive security strategy
Security policy remains high on the EU political agenda, with the pressing issue of implementing new rules on LAGs (liquids, aerosols and gels) and the failed terrorist incident on Christmas Day 2009 having reignited the debate on security scanners. Indeed, ACI EUROPE’s recently published Policy Outlook includes security as one of the four key challenges facing Europe’s airports.
One bag rule severely impacting retail revenues
The one cabin bag rule being implemented in varying degrees by some low-cost carriers is causing confusion and consternation among travellers and is severely impacting airport retail revenues. Sarah Branquinho, Business Development & External Affairs Director, World Duty Free and Aldeasa, is working closing with ACI EUROPE on the issue. She spoke to Ross Falconer.
Latest from each category
- Privatisations & Economics »
Shaping financial planning as industry emerges from economic crisis - Policy & Legislation »
The Week The Air Stood Still - Planning, Design & Construction »
Exploring the airport of 2030 - Network Planning »
Ciudad Real welcomes Ryanair’s first service from London Stansted - Lead Interviews »
Visionary AdR-SEA collaboration to boost Italy’s competitiveness - IT & Passenger Processing »
Driving forward the CUPPS initiative - Industry News »
World Business Partners programme enhanced - Ground Handling »
Evolution of the ground handling market - Environment »
Strong cross-industry engagement at COP15 - Baggage Handling »
Lufthansa and Frankfurt Airport lead by example on baggage handling - Airport Security & Safety »
Harmonisation key to cohesive security strategy - Airport Commercial & Retailing »
One bag rule severely impacting retail revenues - Airport Case Studies »
Durham Tees Valley to receive compensation for bmibaby withdrawal - Airfield & Winter Services »
ICAO’s Task Force seeking runway friction harmonisation - ACI EUROPE Director General Editorials »
4 Lessons from the volcanic ash crisis
Aena 2010 Special Report
This special report highlights key developments at the Spanish airports, with a particular focus on the new Terminal 1 at Barcelona Airport. The terminal, described as “a new airport for Barcelona”, has doubled passenger capacity and establishes the basis for future economic growth. This special publication also provides an exclusive overview of expansion across the airports, including planning, design, construction, retail, IT, security and much more. The transformation of Málaga and Alicante airports is covered in detail.
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