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April 2011 Articles
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April, 2011From Fire-Fighting to Future-Proofing
With passenger traffic figures showing a stronger and more dynamic recovery, the early months of 2011 finally delivered the positive signals that most of Europe’s airports had been waiting for all through 2010.
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April, 2011Schiphol innovating to ensure sustainable growth
The Schiphol story is one of success driven by innovation. The oldest airport in Europe, the fifth busiest airport in Europe and an important engine for the Dutch economy, Schiphol contributes around 1.5% of GDP. Ad Rutten, Executive Vice President & COO Schiphol Group, is in his second term as ACI EUROPE President. He spoke to Ross Falconer about the continuing evolution of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and the challenges and opportunities facing Europe’s airports.
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April, 2011EC Vice President Kallas and Europe’s airports discuss 2010 and the future
As is customary, the European Commissioner for transport attended the January meeting of ACI EUROPE’s Board. In the wake of a tumultuous 2010, the meeting was a welcome opportunity for Europe’s airports to discuss a range of issues and challenges with EC Vice President Siim Kallas. Report by Ross Falconer & Robert O’Meara.
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April, 2011‘Budapest Charter’ supports SES implementation
A high-level conference on implementation of the Single European Sky (SES), organised jointly by the Hungarian Presidency of the EU and the European Commission, was held in Budapest on 3-4 March. Concrete measures arising from the event were outlined in the ‘Budapest Charter on the Implementation of the Single European Sky’. Ross Falconer reports.
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April, 2011Launch of Phase 1 of new EU LAGs rules imminent
As the European Union looks set to lift the restrictions on liquids, aerosols and gels in a two phase process – Phase 1 of which begins on 29 April this year, with Phase 2 following in April 2013 – Airport Business looks back to the origins of this issue, the story so far and the security and operational concerns for the road ahead. Report by Ross Falconer.
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April, 2011Ensuring economic vitality as industry returns to growth
The third annual ACI Airport Economics & Finance Conference was held in London on 1-2 March. The event, jointly organised by ACI EUROPE and ACI WORLD, was particularly timely as indicators point to a healthier global economic environment and a return to air traffic growth, while significant challenges remain. Ross Falconer reports.
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April, 2011EUROCONTROL releases new Long-Term Forecast
The year has started with optimism returning to traffic figures. However, with aviation still exposed to ‘constant shock syndrome’, all eyes are looking for the latest data on long-term air traffic growth which take into account external disruptions. EUROCONTROL has released a revised Long-Term Forecast of flights in Europe. Paul Wilson, head of airport operations, EUROCONTROL, outlined its revised estimates to Ross Falconer.
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April, 2011SAVE to develop low-cost network at Charleroi
SAVE S.p.A., owner and operator of Venice Marco Polo Airport, is part of the consortium alongside Holding Communal that owns a 27.65% shareholding in Brussels South Charleroi Airport (BSCA). SAVE has a 65% share of the consortium and Holding Communal the remaining 35%. Ross Falconer spoke to Enrico Marchi, President of SAVE and Councillor of BSCA, and David Gering, Commercial Aviation, PR & Communication Director, BSCA, about plans for the airport.
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April, 2011Airports hard at work on reducing their CO2 emissions
Airport Carbon Accreditation – the carbon management standard for airports – goes from strength to strength, with a number of significant accreditations since the start of the year. A diverse range of airports either succeeded in becoming part of the Airport Carbon Accreditation family, or upgrading their accreditation level. Robert O’Meara reports.
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April, 2011Cagliari Airport growth boosts regional economy
Cagliari Airport handled more than 3.4 million passengers in 2010, confirming the strong growth pattern of the last couple of years, which saw it achieve the strongest growth among Italian airports in 2009. “We believe that 2011 will bring even more passengers than last year and, of course, I am and always will be optimistic for the future,” said Vincenzo Mareddu, chairman, Cagliari Airport. He spoke to Ross Falconer.
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April, 2011Enhancing the air travel experience for PRMs
As the European Commission prepares a report on the effectiveness of EU Regulation 1107/2006 – concerning the rights of disabled persons and passengers with reduced mobility (PRMs) when travelling by air – Ryan Ghee explores the impact of the Regulation to date and how it can be further improved.
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April, 2011The impact of the next-generation bag tag
Next-generation bag tags are widely regarded as holding the solution to one of the aviation industry’s largest sources of preventable revenue loss: the lost bag. Ryan Ghee explores the benefits of replacing the traditional bar coded bag tags and the impact on existing baggage handling infrastructure.
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April, 2011First TMT The Mobile Terminal opened at Geneva Airport
TMT The Mobile Terminal officially handed over its first terminal facility to Geneva International Airport on 20 January. The TMT solutions are designed to provide a flexible and sustainable means for airports to bridge temporary capacity shortages. Ross Falconer spoke to Thomas Melcher, managing director and inventor of TMT The Mobile Terminal.
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April, 2011Shannon Airport rejects unreasonable Ryanair demands
Dublin Airport Authority and Ryanair have been embroiled in a very public war of words over the airline’s demands for financial support to expand services at Shannon Airport. The disagreement follows breach of contract and a €3.7 million payment by Ryanair to DAA, in an out of court settlement for failing to meet passenger targets at Shannon. Ross Falconer reports.
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April, 2011Munich Airport set for new Terminal 2 satellite
As Munich Airport’s Terminal 2 approaches full capacity just eight years after its opening, construction of a new satellite facility will commence this year, ahead of becoming operational in 2015. Dr Michael Kerkloh, Munich Airport CEO, outlined the project to Ryan Ghee.
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April, 2011Alicante to unveil New Terminal Area as Aena privatisation progresses
As the partial privatisation of Aena, the Spanish state-owned airport operator, gathers pace, Alicante Airport is preparing to unveil the New Terminal Area in the latest stage of the airport’s growth strategy. Santiago Martínez-Cava, managing director, Alicante Airport, outlined the project to Ryan Ghee.
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April, 2011European airport trends 2010 – passenger numbers up over 4% with Istanbul’s airports leading the way
Based on anna.aero’s comprehensive database of traffic data and trends for over 300 European airports, it is estimated that passenger numbers handled at Europe’s airports in 2010 grew by around +4.2%.
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April, 2011ETRC dedicated to overcoming travel retail challenges
While a steady increase in passenger numbers and the impending first stage lifting of the restrictions on liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) may indicate a positive outlook for travel retail, the industry is still facing a number of significant challenges. Ryan Ghee spoke to Frank O’Connell, president of the European Travel Retail Council (ETRC).
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April, 2011Making a difference
Rick Stavast of SSP explains how new technologies are being used to transform the airport passenger experience.
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April, 2011Commercial development ‘critical’ to DAA growth
The innovative retail and food & beverage (F&B) offering that is available in Dublin Airport’s new Terminal 2 serves to highlight the Dublin Airport Authority’s (DAA) dedication to commercial growth. Ryan Ghee spoke to Paul Neeson, director retail, DAA.
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