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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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December, 2009EASA preparing aerodrome safety certification rules
Starting with this issue of Airport Business, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) will regularly inform readers about its new responsibilities in aerodrome safety. This first issue highlights the main elements of the Agency’s approach.
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December, 2009Hermes Airports consortium delivers two ‘world class’ airports in four years
Three years ago, the Hermes Airports consortium took over operation of Cyprus’ two airports: Larnaka and Pafos. Last November the doors to Pafos’ new terminal were opened; an investment of €125 million and one year on, Cyprus is welcoming the completion of Larnaka’s new terminal.
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December, 2009Smiths Detection announces TSA order
Smiths Detection earlier this month announced a $21.9 million (€15m) order from the TSA to supply portable liquid detection scanners for its Bottle Liquid Scanner (BLS) programme. The RespondeR BLS detectors, based on Smith Detection’s RespondeR RCI scanner, are tailored to meet specific TSA requirements.
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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, 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, 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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