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December, 2011Bahrain plans major capacity expansion
A significant expansion project at Bahrain International Airport (BIA) will see its capacity increased by 50% to 13.5 million annual passengers. The project, which is currently at the design phase, is expected to be complete by 2015.
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December, 2011T1 refurbishment the latest stage of ADAC’s long-term vision
The latest investment in Abu Dhabi International Airport has seen the complete refurbishment of Terminal 1, extending capacity by 20% and significantly enhancing the passenger facilities. Ryan Ghee reports.
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December, 2011
New KAIA set for 2014 opening
The first phase of the construction of the new King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is scheduled for completion in 2014. Construction of the airport commenced in 2006 and once it becomes operational, it will be able to cater for 30 million annual passengers, in comparison to the 13 million capacity currently offered by the existing airport.
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December, 2011Schiphol focused on continued sustainable growth
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol saw passenger numbers increase by +3.8% to 45.3 million in 2010, and the projection for 2011 is growth to 49 million passengers. Indeed, the airport recently welcomed its one-billionth passenger. Ad Rutten, COO, Schiphol Group and Immediate Past President, ACI EUROPE, outlined developments to Ross Falconer.
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October, 2011Munich’s third runway to bring widespread benefits
The recent decision to approve the construction of a third runway at Munich Airport is significant not just for the airport itself, but also for the overall German aviation infrastructure. Dr Michael Kerkloh, Munich Airport CEO, outlined his views to Ryan Ghee.
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June, 2011ICF Airports’ strategy for continued Antalya growth
ICF Airports, terminal manager and operator of Antalya Airport, is a successful joint venture between Fraport and the Turkish Ibrahim Çeçen Group. Antalya Airport has achieved an impressive average annual growth rate of +14.3% over the last decade. Alexander Laukenmann, general manager, Antalya Airport, outlined the strategy for future growth in this dynamic market to ross falconer.
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June, 2011Cagliari’s strong international growth
Cagliari Airport has seen strong passenger growth in the last few years, primarily due to the increase in international routes. These increases are the result of a number of new airlines at the airport, particularly low-cost carriers, having a significant effect on passenger growth, especially on international routes, as Vincenzo Mareddu, chairman, Cagliari Airport, explained.
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June, 2011Oslo Airport preparing for future growth
A continued increase in passenger numbers at Oslo Airport has been the catalyst for a multi-million euro investment, which will see the extension of the existing terminal and the addition of a new pier. Nic Nilsen, the airport’s managing director, outlined the project to Ryan Ghee.
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June, 2011Budapest opens SkyCourt extension
Budapest Airport has inaugurated its new SkyCourt – a centrally located building linking the existing Terminals 2A and 2B. SkyCourt increases the capacity of the airport’s Terminal 2 from 5 million passengers per year to 8.5 million. Further developments are proposed, which will ultimately enable the airport to handle 20 million passengers per year, as Jost Lammers, CEO, Budapest Airport, explained to Ross Falconer.
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June, 2011New terminal to strengthen Birmingham’s global connectivity
Birmingham Airport’s new terminal was officially opened by the UK Secretary of State for Transport Philip Hammond on 13 May. It is the latest phase of the airport’s £100 million (€115m) redevelopment. The project to merge the airport’s two terminals into a single facility improves both the airport’s operational capabilities and the customer experience, as Paul Kehoe, CEO, Birmingham Airport, explained to Ross Falconer.
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June, 2011Lisbon Airport central to ANA investment
Lisbon Airport has been at the heart of ANA’s recent investment in its portfolio of Portuguese airports and the developments continue as the airport operator responds to increased demand. Ryan Ghee reports.
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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, 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, 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, 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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January, 2011Copenhagen Airport adapts to low-cost market with new pier
Only a few years ago, primary airports and low-cost carriers (LCCs) were mutually exclusive. With the construction of Copenhagen Airport’s new low-cost facility CPH Go, the Danish capital’s airport is reaffirming that this is no longer the case. The airport’s vice president sales, Carsten Nørland, and vice president communication, Henrik Peter Jørgensen, explained the rationale behind the investment to Andreas Akerman.
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January, 2011DAA unveils Dublin’s new Terminal 2
Just three years after construction work on the project started, Dublin Airport’s brand new Terminal 2 was officially unveiled on 19 November. Ryan Ghee spoke to the Dublin Airport Authority’s (DAA) chief executive, Declan Collier, and Paul Neeson, director retail.
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January, 2011Montréal-Trudeau: A champion of sustainable development
From super-efficient heating systems to hydrogen-powered ground vehicles, comprehensive recycling programmes to the conservation of natural habitat, Montréal-Trudeau International Airport stakes a claim as a leader in environmental protection.
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January, 2011GTAA investment driving growth at Toronto Pearson
As the busiest airport in Canada, Toronto Pearson International is constantly upgrading its facilities to cater for the continued increase in passenger demand. John Iannone, program general manager of restoration and development, Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), outlined the investment in infrastructure to Ryan Ghee.
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January, 2011YVR: Incentives boost competitiveness and growth
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is North America’s closest West Coast gateway to Asia and Europe, and is also Canada’s second busiest airport, with a 3.8% year-on-year increase to 16.8 million passengers in 2010. A number of initiatives are underway to further boost the airport’s competitiveness and future growth. Ross Falconer reports.
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