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June 2008 Articles
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June, 2008How Green is my Airport?
As always, June is an important month for ACI EUROPE, with European airports, their business and industry partners, policy makers and regulators gathering together for our Annual General Assembly, Congress and Exhibition, which this time around takes place in Paris. This year’s Congress is about addressing the many challenges faced by the 21st century airport, and it is no surprise that the environment and in particular, climate change will be one of the key issues for discussion.
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June, 2008ADP strives for ‘exceptional growth’ through efficient partnership
Aéroports de Paris has a commitment to invest €2.7 billion between 2006 and 2010 in order to handle projected traffic growth. This investment programme has allowed the construction of new facilities that will provide capacity for an additional 19.4 million passengers by the beginning of 2009. Chairman and CEO Pierre Graff explained to Ross Falconer how Aéroports de Paris plans to capitalise on its “exceptional growth potential”.
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June, 2008LFV – real action on the environment
LFV’s environmental strategy is inextricably linked with its overall business plan. Impressively, the LFV Group already became Climate Neutral in 2005 through the BLICC (Business Leaders Initiative on Climate Change) network. As part of LFV’s business plan to 2011, environmental targets centre on three areas – air quality, noise and rain water. Ross Falconer spoke with Olle Sundin, Managing Director of Regional Airports at LFV, and Kim Stenberg, Environmental Manager.
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June, 2008Demonstrating why flying matters
FlyingMatters, a coalition of trade unions, business and tourism groups, as well as aviation stakeholders, was formed last year to articulate and support the case for the sustainable growth of aviation in the UK. Ross Falconer spoke with the Director of FlyingMatters, Michelle Di Leo.
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June, 2008SMAG’s first conference kicks off in Porto
ACI EUROPE’s inaugural SMAG conference, dedicated to Small and Medium Sized Airports, took place in Porto on 11 May in association with the Routes (Europe) conference, which took place on 12 and 13 May. report by robert o’meara.
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June, 2008Summit yields four-pillar approach towards ‘carbon neutral growth’
The 3rd Aviation & Environment Summit was held in Geneva on 22-23 April. It brought together around 450 CEOs, regulators, environmental and communication representatives from across the industry, intensifying joint efforts to limit aviation’s environmental impact. Significantly, industry leaders signed a Declaration on climate change, with a commitment to lead towards carbon neutral growth and a totally sustainable industry. Ross Falconer reports.
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June, 2008European Commission decides against limiting cabin baggage size
The European Commission has withdrawn plans to set legal limits to the size of cabin baggage, recognising that the effectiveness of the measure does not justify the additional costs and inconvenience to travellers. It is a move welcomed by Europe’s airports and airlines. Ross Falconer reports.
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June, 2008Fiumicino’s new Terminal 5 gives long-haul passengers more space
Aeroporti di Roma opened the new Terminal 5 at Fiumicino on 3 May. The 14,000sqm facility, which is designed to ease congestion in Terminal C, is currently being used by airlines operating services to the US, with Israeli carrier EL AL to commence services from the terminal in June. Ross Falconer reports.
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June, 2008Tajani to take over from barrot
Due to Commissioner Franco Frattini’s appointment as foreign minister in Silvio Berlusconi’s new government at home in Italy, Antonio Tajani has been nominated to replace him as Italy’s representative in the European Commission. Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso has opted to transfer the Justice, Freedom and Security portfolio to Transport Commissioner and Vice President Jacques Barrot. This means that Antonio Tajani is currently set to be the new EU Transport Commissioner. Report by Ross Falconer and Robert O’Meara.
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June, 2008France leads the way with state-of-the-art Airport fire training centre
The French Training Centre of Airport Firemen (C2FPA) was inaugurated on 29 October 2007. Located 300km south of Paris, next to Châteauroux-Déols airport, it is a one-of-a-kind facility in Europe, which offers the latest materials and equipment, advanced educational methods and resources, and highly qualified and experienced teaching staff. The organisation is approved by the DGAC (French Civil Aviation Authorities).
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June, 2008Is the economic climate affecting airport privatisations & acquisitions?
The short answer appears to be that investors are feeling little impact. Organisations such as Hochtief, Macquarie Airports and Balfour Beatty are enjoying considerable success, and are seemingly unaffected by the current economic climate. So, how have the ‘big players’ remained unscathed and can investors look ahead to a fruitful future? Michelle Meineke reports.
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June, 2008Lyon investing €210m in dual growth strategy
After a dynamic year in 2007, with an 8.4 % increase to almost 7.3 million passengers, Lyon Saint Exupéry boasted the highest growth rate in France during Q1 2008 – figures going into May showing a 15.9% rise year-on-year. To ensure continued success, the airport has two major strategic focuses, as CEO Philippe Bernand explained to Michelle Meineke.
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June, 2008Sheremetyevo aims to regain premier status in Russia
Sheremetyevo International Airport has appointed Scott Wilson to develop a master plan for the airport to 2030. It will incorporate Aeroflot’s new terminal – Terminal 3, a third runway and the phased expansion of the airport. Moscow Sheremetyevo has ambitious plans to regain its position as the number one gateway into Russia. Ross Falconer spoke with Rob Rushmer, Technical Director, Scott Wilson.
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June, 2008Turning industry challenges into profitable opportunities
Danae Vogiatzi was recently appointed Chair of the ACI EUROPE Commercial Forum and is manager of retail services at Athens International Airport. Vogiatzi told Michelle Meineke how the industry will need to react positively to current adversity and how cultural spirit in the retail mix is paramount, as globalisation of travel retail becomes increasingly evident.
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