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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, 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, 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, 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, 2010Getting the most from your mobile workforce
As SITA rolls out a new range of mobile workforce solutions, Greg Ouillon, SITA’s VP for development and innovation, told Communiqué Airport Business how mobility services will help airports and airport-based service providers improve productivity, increase efficiency, generate cost savings, and drive up revenues – improving the overall end-user experience for both staff and passengers.
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July, 2010Radar technology dramatically improves runway debris detection
Two of the most dramatic aviation incidents in recent years have highlighted the dangers posed to airlines by bird strikes and runway debris. The Concorde tragedy of 2000 in which 113 passengers were killed, was caused by a titanium strip, no larger than a school ruler, which lay undetected on the runway. This strip burst Concorde’s rear tyres, fragments of which subsequently punctured the aircraft’s fuel tank causing a catastrophic explosion.
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March, 2010ACI EUROPE launches Policy Outlook at the European Parliament
On 23 February, ACI EUROPE launched its Policy Outlook publication at a reception hosted by the Chairman of the European Parliamentary Committee on Transport & Tourism, Brian Simpson MEP. The event was attended by Members of the European Parliament, as well as officials from the European Commission, EU Member States, EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency), EUROCONTROL and ECAC (European Civil Aviation Conference).
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March, 2010Strong cross-industry engagement at COP15
The 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was held in Copenhagen in December. The Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) – of which Airports Council International is a member – led a 30-strong cross-industry delegation in Copenhagen, which engaged with international governments and promoted aviation’s aggressive strategy to dealing with its emissions. Paul Steele, Executive Director, ATAG, outlined the key conclusions from the event to Ross Falconer.
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March, 2010Airport Safety Certification: EASA is soon starting rulemaking process
The previous issue of Airport Business (Winter 2009) featured the first “EASA news” section, providing the readers of this magazine with a regular update on EASA’s activities in the field of airports. In the current issue, we present the newly formed department for ATM and airports and we look at EASA’s approach to runway incursions. Article by EASA.
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March, 2010ACI EUROPE prepared for challenges on drafting Implementing Rules with EASA
Starting this spring, the drafting of the Implementing Rules (IRs) will begin with a joint approach between EASA and experts from the industry. This will be followed by a public consultation period, after which the EASA proposal will be presented to the European Commission by summer/autumn 2012. Philip Ahrens reports.
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March, 2010Proactive DAA continues to incentivise traffic recovery
Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) launched the Dublin Airport Growth Incentive Scheme in January, which will effectively see the airport waive all airport charges for passenger traffic once a threshold of 19.5 million passengers has been reached. So how does it work? Ross Falconer reports.
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March, 2010ACSA’s airport developments nearing conclusion as World Cup approaches
On 15 May 2004, FIFA – the world’s governing body for football – made the announcement that South Africa would host the 2010 World Cup. Almost six years on, the South African airport infrastructure has been completely transformed and the finishing touches are being applied as the country prepares to stage the world’s leading sporting showpiece, which kicks off on 11 June. Ryan Ghee spoke to Monhla Hlahla, managing director, Airports Company South Africa (ACSA).
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March, 2010Lufthansa and Frankfurt Airport lead by example on baggage handling
In order to combat the issue of mishandled baggage, Lufthansa and Frankfurt Airport have been working in partnership on an innovative Baggage Improvement Programme. Ryan Ghee spoke to Erik Mosch, director of global aircraft handling and baggage processes, Industrial Engineering at Lufthansa.
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March, 2010Optimism for travel retail despite the testing times
With the imposition of the single bag carry-on rule, the restrictions on Liquids, Aerosols and Gels (LAGs) and the World Health Organization’s proposal to ban duty free tobacco sales, recent months have proved to be tough for the travel retail sector. Ryan Ghee spoke to Frank O’Connell, President of the European Travel Retail Council (ETRC), and Olivier Jankovec, Director General, ACI EUROPE.
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March, 2010Eastern European airports prepare for further growth
The continued enlargement of the European Union has resulted in a sustained rise in passenger numbers at Eastern European airports. With Croatia expected to be granted full EU membership in the coming months, the country’s airport infrastructure is the subject of increased investment. Similarly, in Slovenia, which shares a border with Croatia, significant construction projects are also well underway. Ryan Ghee reports.
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