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June 2009 Articles
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June, 2009ACI EUROPE President Address: Turning commitment into action at a critical time
As I near the end of my second term as President of ACI EUROPE and prepare to handover to my successor after the 19th ACI EUROPE Annual Congress, it has been interesting to look back and take stock of all that’s changed since June 2007. Those days looks positively rose-tinted by comparison with the testing and turbulent times that have befallen the European economy since then.
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June, 2009DAA reducing costs and driving revenues
Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) is responsible for the management, operation and development of Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports. The airports are of key strategic importance to the exporting economy of Ireland and despite the severe effects of the economic downturn, DAA is pressing ahead with an ambitious capital investment programme. Declan Collier, Chief Executive, outlined the company’s strategy to Ross Falconer.
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June, 2009ACI EUROPE pushes for crisis relief at European and national levels
On 13 March 2009, ACI EUROPE unveiled a comprehensive crisis strategy focused on five key crisis relief measures aimed at helping the aviation sector weather its worst ever crisis.
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June, 2009BAA remains industrious despite order to sell three airports
BAA has applied to the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) to the review the final report delivered by the Competition Commission on 19 March, which requires it to sell London Gatwick and London-Stansted airports as well as either Edinburgh or Glasgow airport. Ross Falconer reports.
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June, 2009CDA action plan to reduce CO2 emissions
The 4th Aviation & Environment Summit took place in Geneva on 31 March and 1 April. The challenges of the economic crisis didn’t diminish participation – the presence of some 400 industry leaders and environmental experts is testament to the continued importance attached by the aviation industry to the challenge of climate change. Ross Falconer reports.
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June, 2009Schiphol striving for carbon neutrality by 2012
Environmental considerations are an integral part of Amsterdam-Schiphol’s corporate strategy. Ross Falconer spoke with Lonneke Reinders, advisor airport development, about the airport’s environmental initiatives, including carbon efficiency, noise monitoring and local air quality.
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June, 2009EU to suspend ‘use-it-or-lose-it’ rule on airport slots
Following a proposal from the European Commission on 7 May, the European Parliament adopted a proposed Regulation that suspends the ‘use-it-or-lose-it’ rule on airport slots for the 2009 summer season (ending on 26 October). It is a decision that ACI EUROPE believes will hit airports hard at a time when they themselves are feeling the effects of the economic crisis. Ross Falconer reports.
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June, 2009Commercial revenues at Europe’s airports increasingly embattled
The 12th meeting of the ACI EUROPE Commercial Forum was held in Porto on 20 April, preceding the 18th ACI EUROPE Trading Conference & Exhibition. Ross Falconer and Robert O’Meara report. Additional reporting by Danielle Michel.
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June, 2009MAG’s agenda for growth
Manchester Airport hosts this year’s ACI EUROPE Annual Assembly, Congress and Exhibition. Geoff Muirhead, Chief Executive of Manchester Airports Group (MAG), spoke to Louise Driscoll ahead of the event, briefing her on how the Group is responding to the global economic downturn, its commitment to ACI EUROPE’s forthcoming ‘Airport Carbon Accreditation’, future plans and key developments across its four airports.
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June, 2009US-NL initiative to streamline border processing
On 23 April, the US and the Netherlands formally launched a landmark initiative, known as FLUX (Fast Low Risk Universal Crossing), to open membership of their expedited air travel programmes to citizens of both countries in an effort to streamline entry processes for pre-screened travellers. Ross Falconer reports.
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June, 2009LCCs dominate in Ireland and Northern Ireland
Traffic at airports in Ireland and Northern Ireland is dominated these days by low-cost carriers (LCCs). Given that Ireland is the home of Europe’s biggest and most successful (though not necessarily most loved) LCC, Ryanair, a strong presence at the airports is not surprising but the gradual disappearance of British Airways and the limited operations of many mainland European flag carriers reveals how dominant LCCs have become in the region…
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June, 2009Finding a technological solution to the LAGs issue
The EU is working towards a deadline of April 2010 for a solution to the Liquids, Aerosols and Gels (LAGs) issue – if the technology, which is still being trialled, can be proven and the equipment certified in time. Louise Driscoll reports on current progress and the challenges ahead.
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June, 2009Automated Border Control Solutions
Automated Border Control is a next generation technology that will make it possible to speed up passenger border controls and to lighten the workload of border police, reducing personnel costs significantly.
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June, 2009Panasonic iris recognition reader installed at Heathrow
‘Project Iris’, the project to install Panasonic Iris Recognition readers at London Heathrow, has improved passenger flow and eased congestion in the airport’s immigration halls.
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June, 2009New runway construction underway at Frankfurt
Construction of a new landing runway at Frankfurt airport will be key to Fraport AG securing its vision of serving 88 million passengers by 2020. Louise Driscoll reports.
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June, 2009Newcastle completes runway resurfacing ahead of schedule
Newcastle International Airport completed its £6 million (€7m) runway resurfacing project in March, five weeks ahead of schedule. Louise Driscoll spoke with Chris Davis, Newcastle’s head of operations, about the industry best practices taken to ensure the project’s success.
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June, 2009Kilfrost’s latest eco-friendly de-icers
Kilfrost is launching two new products across its range of environmentally friendly de-icing fluids: The Type IV ABC4sustain for ground de-icing, and TKSsustain for in-flight de-icing will be available in the autumn.
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June, 2009Unique bird strike avoidance system
Bird Raptor Internacional, SL will present its Falco Robot ‘GBRS’ (gregarious bird removal system) at the 200 ISBC Europe Congress in York (UK) as an innovative, long-term solution to the problem of birds at airfields.
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June, 2009New orders for Elephant de-icers
Since 1962, Vestergaard Company A/S has been designing, manufacturing and marketing state-of-the-art ground service vehicles for all aircraft, from small commuter planes to the largest commercial aircraft. Today, the company focuses on de-icing and units for toilet and water servicing of aircraft. With its Elephant family of de-icers: the Beta, Beta-15, Gamma, MY and a series of small, compact de-icers and range of toilet and water service units, Vestergaard can meet the full range of any customers’ requirements.
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June, 2009NDIA – an effortless passenger experience
New Doha International Airport (NDIA), scheduled to open in July 2011, will have a unique architecture and waterside location that will ensure a world-class airport experience for travellers.
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