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Stansted acquisition enhances strong MAG portfolio
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) owns and operates four UK airports – Manchester, East Midlands, Bournemouth, and now London-Stansted following the recently completed £1.5 billion (€1.8bn) acquisition. The newly expanded group serves 44 million annual passengers and has an ambitious strategy for continued profitable growth, as its CEO Charlie Cornish explained to Ross Falconer. Read the full article »
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New LAGs legislation enters into force
The rules on the carriage of liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs), and the efforts to remove those restrictions, have been comprehensively reported in Airport Business. A phased approach to lifting the LAGs restrictions will begin in January 2014, following the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union on 20 March of the required legislation. Ross Falconer reports.
European Commission proposes revised Air Passenger Rights regulations
Air Passenger Rights is a subject that has gained increasing prominence in recent years, following the volcanic shocks of 2010 and 2011, and unforeseen severe weather conditions impacting on flights. The European Commission has published its proposal for revision of the Air Passenger Rights regulations. Ross Falconer reports.
New ICAO noise standard: What it means for airports
On 10 October, Sweden’s airport group, Swedavia reached the summit of decarbonisation when it became the very first national airport group in the world to achieve carbon neutrality across its suite of 10 airports. Robert O’Meara reports.
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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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