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October 2008 Articles
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October, 2008Defining times for European aviation
This is it. Once again, aviation has entered a period of heavy turbulence. It all started with an unprecedented rise in oil prices and just as the pressure eased, there came what many portray as the worst financial crisis since the great depression of the 1930’s.
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October, 2008Working together is the key to future success
Dr Yiannis Paraschis, CEO, Athens International Airport (AIA), has been ACI EUROPE President since June 2007, having been re-elected for a second term at this year’s Annual Assembly in Paris. In a wide-ranging interview, he spoke to Ross Falconer about the continuing evolution of AIA and, significantly, how handling the current economic crisis must be reconciled with the need to address the capacity crunch.
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October, 2008Landmark environmental resolution at ACI EUROPE Annual Assembly
The 18th ACI EUROPE Annual General Assembly, Congress and Exhibition took place in Paris from 18-20 June. The event attracted around 500 delegates and more than 30 exhibiting companies. The high-level conference provided a productive forum at a critical time for aviation with key themes being the environment, the airport capacity crunch, the airport-airline relationship and how airports can further their place in the hearts of travellers. Ross Falconer reports.
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October, 2008New SES legislation highlights need for capacity on the ground
On 25 June, the European Commission adopted the second policy and regulatory package for achieving the Single European Sky – SES II. The proposals aim to improve the sustainability and overall performance of European aviation. The approach is based on four pillars – regulating ATM performance, a single safety framework, new technologies and managing capacity on the ground. Ross Falconer reports.
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October, 2008European airport trends 2008
Airport traffic stagnating this summer, likely to be down at least 5% this winter
By Ralph Anker, Editor, anna.aero
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October, 2008The Geneva Environmental Plan: Reducing noise, improving air quality
Geneva International Airport (GVA) is firmly committed to sustainable development. It has, for many years, implemented a series of environmental measures as part of its quality, environmental and safety management system, and in April signed up to the Declaration on climate change at the ATAG Aviation & Environment Summit, which includes a commitment towards carbon neutral growth. Marc Mounier, head of environmental department, outlined the airport’s environmental objectives to 2010. Ross Falconer reports.
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October, 2008Aviation and the EU ETs - Where it’s at and the next steps
As part of its Climate Change strategy, the EU is now firmly committed to the greening of transport. Aviation is at the forefront, with the legislative process for its inclusion in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) nearing completion. Yet, uncertainty and risks remain high for the industry, as political considerations and untested proposals seem to dominate. Report by Etienne Van Zuijlen and Robert O’Meara.
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October, 2008SMAG engaging with the regions on a European scale
The ‘Open Days’ event organised by the EU Committee of the Regions (the EU advisory body representing regional and local authorities) is an invaluable annual three-day event where regions and cities come together from all over Europe to exchange and debate on policies for regional integration and strategies aimed at creating growth and jobs. For the second time, ACI EUROPE Small and Medium Size Airports Action Group participated in the event, joining forces with ARC (Airport Regions Conference) for a roundtable workshop on airports and the environment. Robert O’Meara reports.
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October, 2008Emotion as iconic Tempelhof closes
After 80 years of air traffic, Berlin-Tempelhof will close on 30 October. The last charter aircraft, a Cirrus Airlines Dornier 328, will take-off at 21:50 bound for Mannheim. The last aircraft to leave the airport will be the Junkers Ju-52 of the Deutsche Lufthansa Berlin-Stiftung and the ‘raisin bomber’ DC 3 of Air Service Berlin. Both will take-off from Tempelhof shortly before midnight. It will be an emotional time for the residents of West Berlin, as Tempelhof is the cradle of aviation in Germany and one of the oldest airports in the world. Ross Falconer reports.
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October, 2008Key findings of European Air Transport study announced
Consulting firm Ambrosetti recently carried out a study, the goal of which was to formulate proposals to advance the European air transport industry, specifically its airports, by identifying current and future risks and opportunities, as well as strategies to boost their competitiveness and efficiency. Steering Committee member Prof Karel Van Miert presented the key findings at the Forum Ambrosetti. Ross Falconer reports.
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October, 2008Venice-Marco Polo unveils ambitious, innovative Master Plan
Venice’s Marco Polo Airport handled seven million passengers in 2007. its new long-term Master Plan, developed by SAVE, the airport management company, with the participation of ENAC and local government bodies, addresses the modernisation of traffic connections and new forms of urbanisation that will allow the airport to reach a total of 15 million passengers per year between 2015 and 2020. Ross Falconer reports.
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October, 2008ESRIF’s progress towards further security research and development
The European Security Research and Innovation Forum (ESRIF) produced an intermediate report in September emphasising greater collaboration between its stakeholders in research and development, in order to create innovative solutions that will change security processes. Louise Driscoll spoke with Eleanor Travers, from ESRIF’s Working Group 2, dealing with the security of Critical Infrastructure, and MD of Transport Security Solutions Ltd, to report on its progress.
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October, 2008Smiths Detection launches people-screening innovation ‘eqo’
Small footprint, open scan area, ease of use. With the new eqo system, Smiths Detection brings clear benefits for passengers, airport operators and screeners.
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October, 2008UK deployment of Advanced Checkpoint X-Ray System
EU Trial To Pave Way for Relaxation of EU Cabin Baggage Restrictions
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October, 2008EASA’s working group to promote aviation ‘safety culture’
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) launched the voluntary European Strategic Safety Initiative (ESSI) to meet its commitments to sustaining and improving air safety. EASA’s safety analysis and research department has conducted studies and made recommendations for aviation safety in Europe and worldwide. Louise Driscoll spoke with John Vincent, Head of Safety Analysis and Research, to report on the progress of its latest studies.
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October, 2008The challenges of setting airport charges
Macquarie, through Macquarie Capital Funds, has been adept in managing the airports it has made investments in, improving performance across its global portfolio, including the core airports of Sydney, Copenhagen, Bristol and Brussels. Richard Sharp, Associate Director – Airports Team, Macquarie Capital Funds, explained to Louise Driscoll how it is able to meet the competing demands of airports and carriers within a competitive, regulatory environment.
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October, 2008Fraport’s strategies for environmentally sustainable growth
Fraport announced plans earlier this year to reduce carbon emissions through a climate protection programme. Louise Driscoll spoke with Dr Peter Marx, Fraport’s vice president of environmental management, about the green strategies being pursued to support its major expansion projects, which will include a new runway and an ‘eco’ terminal.
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October, 2008QinetiQ’s FOD detection technology implemented at Heathrow
London’s Heathrow, one of the world’s most congested airports, has been using QinetiQ’s revolutionary FOD (foreign objects and debris) radar detection system – Tarsier – on its southern runway since February. Louise Driscoll talks to Dr Dominic Walker, QinetiQ’s product development director, to report on its progress and the need for developing compliance for FOD detection technology in future.
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October, 2008Brussels Pier A: ‘total shopping experience’
The new retail space incorporates luxury with high street shopping brands, to cater for both the business and budget traveller.
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