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Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt
The first Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) trials took place at Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt, with 250 volunteers passing through the airport, prior to its opening on 3 June.
Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) rebated €1.5 million to 30 airlines that increased their passenger traffic in Dublin last year under a growth incentive scheme operated by the airport manager. Among those receiving rebates were Aer Arann, Aer Lingus, Etihad, Lufthansa, Norwegian, SAS, Swiss and US Airways.
Birmingham Airport
Birmingham Airport’s directors have given the go-ahead to extend its runway to accommodate more long haul flights. After obtaining planning approval in 2009, the airport will now gear up to compete directly against Manchester Airport.
Aéroports de Paris & Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
AdP & Schiphol Airports teamed up to offer an updated smartphone App for the Chinese. With information in Mandarin, and available for both iPhone and Android, the App was launched to coincide with the Chinese New Year.
Lisbon Portela Airport
Portuguese airport operator Aeroportos de Portugal (ANA) held its annual ANAWARDS, an event that honored the performance of the airlines that operated at Lisbon Airport in 2011. Awards were given to airlines under categories such as airline punctuality, environment and service quality, and annual traffic growth.
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Stockholm Airport City – a joint venture between the Swedish airport operator LVF Ltd and other parties – released 3 informative videos, giving more insight into the ambitious plans for this project.
Riga International Airport
A €2 million renovation and modernization of the airport’s shopping area has opened. With non-aeronautical revenues already accounting for 57% of total revenues, the investment will help the airport deliver quality services to its airline customers at competitive prices.
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
The modernization and expansion of Belgrade Airport is in full swing. The work is currently focused on departure and transit lounges, as well as the security and passport control areas, with the initial phase to be completed before the 2012 Summer rush.
Athens International Airport
Athens International Airport announced a reduction in carbon emissions of 21% in 2011. Operating within Airport Carbon Accreditation – the independent institutionally-endorsed carbon management standard for airports – Athens decreased its emissions by over 14000 tonnes of CO2.
Marseille Provence Airport
Marseille Airport is launching a road tour, together with its industry partners, including Air France and Ryanair. The tours traveling around the region by bus, informing the public about the routes available and holding competitions to win free flights.
