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July 2010 Articles
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July, 20104 Lessons from the volcanic ash crisis
Since 2008, it seems to me that writing for this editorial on anything but the state of near-constant crisis in which the aviation industry has lived would put me off message. But as I was already looking ahead to the summer, I thought Europe’s airports would be back to some form of operational and commercial ‘normality’. Alas, this proved to be nothing more than wishful thinking. After the global crisis and a renewed terrorist threat, a volcanic eruption was just around the corner.
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July, 2010Visionary AdR-SEA collaboration to boost Italy’s competitiveness
SEA Aeroporti di Milano and Aeroporti di Roma came together in October 2009, with the key objective to boost Italy’s economic growth. This goal will be driven by a period of collaboration that will provide significant new infrastructure. Ross Falconer spoke with Fabrizio Palenzona, chairman of assaeroporti, the Italian airport association and Chairman, Aeroporti di Roma and Giuseppe Bonomi, President and CEO, SEA Aeroporti di Milano.
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July, 2010The Week The Air Stood Still
On 14 April, the hitherto little-known Icelandic volcano – Eyjafjallajökull – began erupting volcanic ash. At first, the situation was viewed as a passing, meteorological inconvenience, but the ensuing threat of air space contamination by volcanic ash soon paralysed 80% of European air space, resulting in the cancellation of more than 100,000 flights and an unprecedented breakdown of European mobility. Ross Falconer & Robert O’Meara report on the shock that no-one saw coming.
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July, 2010Harmonisation key to cohesive security strategy
Security policy remains high on the EU political agenda, with the pressing issue of implementing new rules on LAGs (liquids, aerosols and gels) and the failed terrorist incident on Christmas Day 2009 having reignited the debate on security scanners. Indeed, ACI EUROPE’s recently published Policy Outlook includes security as one of the four key challenges facing Europe’s airports. Philipp Kriegbaum, Chair of the ACI EUROPE Aviation Security Committee, outlined details of the security policy agenda to Ross Falconer.
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July, 2010One bag rule severely impacting retail revenues
The one cabin bag rule being implemented in varying degrees by some low-cost carriers is causing confusion and consternation among travellers and is severely impacting airport retail revenues. Sarah Branquinho, Business Development & External Affairs Director, World Duty Free and Aldeasa, is working closely with ACI EUROPE on the issue. She spoke to Ross Falconer.
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July, 2010Airport Trading Conference: Captivating the consumer
The 19th ACI EUROPE Airport Trading Conference and Exhibition was held in Malta from 26 to 28 April. Taking place in the immediate aftermath of the volcanic ash crisis, the event addressed the impact of European air space being paralysed for six days, alongside industry threats such as World Health Organization (WHO) proposals to ban duty free liquor and tobacco sales, cabin bag restrictions and security issues. Ross Falconer reports.
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July, 2010SMAG CONFERENCE: Regional Airports come together in Croatia
The 3rd annual ACI EUROPE SMAG Conference and Exhibition was held in Dubrovnik from 15 to 17 March. Hosted by Dubrovnik Airport, with additional support from its sister airport, Zagreb, the event welcomed some 200 delegates from all over Europe. Robert O’Meara reports.
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July, 2010World Business Partners programme enhanced
ACI EUROPE is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Annual Assembly, Congress and Exhibition taking place in Milan on 16-18 June. ACI is the only worldwide professional association of airport operators. However, membership is equally open both for airport operators as well as for airports’ suppliers and business consultants.
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July, 2010ACI EUROPE meets new EU Transport Commissioner
On 15 April, representatives of ACI EUROPE, including President Ad Rutten, COO of Schiphol Group and ACI EUROPE Director General Olivier Jankovec, had a meeting with European Commission Vice President Siim Kallas and several members of the Commissioner’s cabinet.
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July, 2010ACI EUROPE launches first Ownership report on Europe’s airports
As any seasoned reader of Airport Business magazine will tell you, the ownership of airports in Europe has undergone major changes over the least 20 years.
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July, 2010Durham Tees Valley to receive compensation for bmibaby withdrawal
Durham Tees Valley Airport, which is part of the Peel Airports Group, won a landmark ruling in the UK Court of Appeal in May against bmibaby, relating to the airline’s withdrawal of all services from the airport in 2006. Neil Pakey, Deputy CEO, Peel Airports Group, recounted the details to Ross Falconer.
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July, 2010Airport Safety: the EASA rulemaking process introduced
Creating the new regulatory system: Breaking new grounds without “reinventing the wheel”:
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July, 2010Allgäu Airport Memmingen: Bavaria’s high-flyer
ACI EUROPE recently welcomed Allgäu Airport to the membership of the association. No other German airport is located higher than Allgäu Airport in Memmingen. The airport is also described as a high-flyer due facts other than its GPS reference points – its rapid growth for example. In 2009, annual passenger traffic increased by 75% to 812,000. The aim of having an economical balanced business was reached within two years of beginning passenger flight operations.
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July, 2010Aena translates aeronautical publications
Aena, the Spanish airport operator and air navigation service provider, has a Documentation and Publications Centre (CDP) that provides readers, whether they are familiar with aeronautics or not, with various book collections that approach the fascinating world of air transport, its history, technology, development, as well as other sciences and activities related to this sector.
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July, 2010Italian airport infrastructure subject to major investment
Investment and redevelopment is very much a common theme among Italian airports, with numerous projects currently ongoing across the country. As well as the multi-million euro venture at Milan Bergamo, airports in Bologna, Venice, Verona, Naples and Perugia are also either undergoing, or preparing for, major construction works. Ryan Ghee reports.
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July, 2010DAA defies the downturn as Terminal 2 nears completion
The opening of Dublin Airport’s new Terminal 2 is fast approaching, with operations scheduled to start in mid-November. As the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) applies the finishing touches to its major investment, Ryan Ghee spoke to Declan Collier, chief executive, DAA.
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July, 2010Strict regulations lead to increased focus on airport security training
Increasingly stringent security measures in airports around the world have put an amplified emphasis on the importance of the training undertaken by airport security staff. Ryan Ghee spoke to Jan Wesenlund, director, Hi-Definition Training.
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July, 2010Exploring the airport of 2030
Airport architecture is an ever-evolving field and innovative architectural techniques are continually being explored in the quest to design the ‘airport of the future’. Ryan Ghee reports on what we can expect from the airport of 2030.
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July, 2010LAX modernisation setting the standard
In order to establish the airport as a modern gateway to the US, Los Angeles International (LAX) is currently the subject of a major modernisation and expansion programme. Following the rejuvenation of the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) earlier this year, attentions have now turned to the next stage of the ambitious master plan: the Bradley West Project.
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July, 2010Heavy investment prepares Málaga for rapid future growth
Thanks to an injection of almost €1.8 billion, Málaga Airport is currently undergoing the biggest transformation in its history. The addition of a new terminal and a major expansion of the airfield are at the heart of the redevelopment, while various other improvement works are also ongoing across the airport. Ryan Ghee spoke to Mario Otero Andión, airport director, Málaga Airport.
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