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October 2009 Articles
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October, 2009Reduction of Carbon Emissions
On 16 June, ACI EUROPE launched Airport Carbon Accreditation at its Annual Assembly in Manchester. Upon launch, the scheme secured more than 30 participating airports, representing 26% of European passenger traffic – a testament to how seriously European airports are responding to the issue of Climate Change, even in the midst of the worst trading conditions that the sector has ever seen.
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October, 2009Cautiously looking ahead to better prospects
A year has passed since air traffic started its unprecedented decline in the wake of Lehman Brothers bank going bust. It has certainly not been a cheerful summer for European airports. Systemic capacity cuts by airlines combined with the bankruptcy of MyAir and SkyEurope have translated into traffic losses for the vast majority of airports. Only a happy few have experienced traffic gains, exclusively driven by low cost carriers. But even then, this has often been at the expense of other airports, with aircraft moving from depressed markets to others looking more promising.
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October, 2009A new 5 year term at the European Union
Two of the primary EU institutions operate on 5 year terms which expire this year – the European Commission and the European Parliament. So how does this year’s change in Brussels affect the outlook for air transport in Europe? Robert O’Meara reports. Additional reporting by Federico Bonaudi.
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October, 2009AIA: Concrete action on carbon emissions
Athens International Airport (AIA) maintains an intense focus on the issue of climate change. Under the stewardship of Dr Yiannis Paraschis, immediate past-President of ACI EUROPE, AIA was a key contributor in the creation and design of Airport Carbon Accreditation. It is also among the initial participants, turning its commitment to reducing carbon emissions into concrete action. Ross Falconer spoke with Panagiotis Karamanos, Manager, Environmental Services.
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October, 2009New charges agreement strengthens Copenhagen’s future as a hub
Copenhagen Airports has signed a new long-term charges agreement covering the next five-and-a-half-years. The agreement, approved by the majority of Copenhagen’s 60 airlines, will strengthen the airport’s position as a Scandinavian hub and with charges locked from October 2009 to April 2011 it is designed to help the airlines, as well as the airport, overcome the current crisis.
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October, 2009Promoting a single EU Border Control standard
The ACI EUROPE Border Control Taskforce is currently working on an operational paper with a focus on the practical implications that developments in border management have on airports. The paper will provide European airports and authorities with best practices in this field, with operations, passenger satisfaction and financing all topics which will be addressed. Ross Falconer reports.
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October, 2009Rutten of the Schiphol Group becomes President of ACI EUROPE
After two terms as President, Dr Yiannis Paraschis, CEO of Athens International Airport has stepped down from the role. At the Annual Assembly of ACI EUROPE, Mr Ad Rutten, COO of the Schiphol Group, was elected to lead the organisation as President.
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October, 2009ACI EUROPE Best Airport Award Winners For 2009 Announced
The 19th ACI EUROPE Annual Assembly, Congress and Exhibition hosted the 5th Annual ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards in Manchester during the gala dinner.
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October, 2009European Airport trends 2009
The worst may be over: 50+ airports report growth in August. By Ralph Anker, Editor, anna.aero.
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October, 2009‘A vision to become the European hub of choice’
An interview with John Holland-Kaye, the new Commercial and Strategy Director, BAA Airports Ltd
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October, 2009Solar power: the next safe solution for runway lighting?
Efficiencies in solar and solar LED lighting – widely used at military and remote airfields – continues to advance and support a growing number of commercial airports for specific runway applications. Louise Driscoll spoke to a UK airport using the technology, an airline pilot and a leading supplier of solar power to assess how it could light the way to enhancing safety at airports.
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October, 2009Runway friction standards: finding a workable solution
Developing standards for assessing levels of runway friction is still a work in progress. ICAO’s International Friction Task Force and the FAA’s Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment Aviation Rulemaking Committee (TALPA ARC) are currently engaged in standardising condition reporting towards the ICAO designations of good/medium/poor/nil runway condition assessments. Louise Driscoll reports.
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October, 2009New Fraport boss sets agenda
Dr. Stefan Schulte became the new executive board chairman (CEO) of Fraport AG on 1 September. He spoke to Louise Driscoll about his new position and his clear agenda to maximise growth potential at Frankfurt Airport.
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October, 2009Munich West thrives off low-cost travellers
Next summer, Allgäu/Memmingen airport – one of three commercial airports in the Bavaria region – will celebrate three years as a civilian airport. During this time, it has transformed from a military base to the fastest growing commercial airport in Germany. Referred to as ‘Munich West’, the airport has positioned itself as a preferred alternative to Munich for the budget carriers. Louise Driscoll reports.
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October, 2009Malta focuses on developing commercial activities
Malta International Airport will host the 19th ACI EUROPE Airport Trading Conference and Exhibition, which takes place at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, on 26-28 April 2010. The airport’s €5 million terminal expansion plan includes an overhaul of the retail, catering and security areas, resulting in significant capacity increases both landside and airside. Having opened in mid-June, the airport expects to see commercial revenues accounting for almost one third of the total business by the end of next year. Louise Driscoll reports.
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October, 2009The New Airport
By balancing the needs of low-cost carriers, legacy carriers, and the travelling public, the common-use airport model will soon become the industry standard. By Ron Steinert.
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October, 2009Investing in capacity: Munich’s drive to compete as a leading European hub
Munich airport’s €2 billion investment plan will “extend capacity and ensure Munich can compete successfully with the other European hubs,” said CEO Dr Michael Kerkloh. He spoke to Louise Driscoll.
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