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January, 2009Delhi’s strategy to modernise for 2010 Games
The recent opening of a new, third runway at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, upgrading works and the construction of a new terminal form part of a major investment programme for expansion of the airport to 2010 by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) under the GMR-led consortium. Master planners HOK, Mott Macdonald and Frischmann Prabhu are involved in the concept and schematic design for the new Terminal 3 and the refurbishment of the existing International Terminal. Arun Arora, a GMR Group representative and Richard Spencer, HOK’s director of transportation, informed Louise Driscoll about progress so far.
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January, 2009New Pafos terminal heralds ‘a new era for tourism in Cyprus’
The new Pafos International Airport opened on 8 November. The 18,000sqm single storey terminal building has been designed to keep its operation simple and cost effective through optimum use of the latest technology, as general manager Olivier Baric explained to Ross Falconer.
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October, 2008Emotion as iconic Tempelhof closes
After 80 years of air traffic, Berlin-Tempelhof will close on 30 October. The last charter aircraft, a Cirrus Airlines Dornier 328, will take-off at 21:50 bound for Mannheim. The last aircraft to leave the airport will be the Junkers Ju-52 of the Deutsche Lufthansa Berlin-Stiftung and the ‘raisin bomber’ DC 3 of Air Service Berlin. Both will take-off from Tempelhof shortly before midnight. It will be an emotional time for the residents of West Berlin, as Tempelhof is the cradle of aviation in Germany and one of the oldest airports in the world. Ross Falconer reports.
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October, 2008The challenges of setting airport charges
Macquarie, through Macquarie Capital Funds, has been adept in managing the airports it has made investments in, improving performance across its global portfolio, including the core airports of Sydney, Copenhagen, Bristol and Brussels. Richard Sharp, Associate Director – Airports Team, Macquarie Capital Funds, explained to Louise Driscoll how it is able to meet the competing demands of airports and carriers within a competitive, regulatory environment.
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June, 2008Fiumicino’s new Terminal 5 gives long-haul passengers more space
Aeroporti di Roma opened the new Terminal 5 at Fiumicino on 3 May. The 14,000sqm facility, which is designed to ease congestion in Terminal C, is currently being used by airlines operating services to the US, with Israeli carrier EL AL to commence services from the terminal in June. Ross Falconer reports.
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June, 2008Lyon investing €210m in dual growth strategy
After a dynamic year in 2007, with an 8.4 % increase to almost 7.3 million passengers, Lyon Saint Exupéry boasted the highest growth rate in France during Q1 2008 – figures going into May showing a 15.9% rise year-on-year. To ensure continued success, the airport has two major strategic focuses, as CEO Philippe Bernand explained to Michelle Meineke.
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June, 2008Sheremetyevo aims to regain premier status in Russia
Sheremetyevo International Airport has appointed Scott Wilson to develop a master plan for the airport to 2030. It will incorporate Aeroflot’s new terminal – Terminal 3, a third runway and the phased expansion of the airport. Moscow Sheremetyevo has ambitious plans to regain its position as the number one gateway into Russia. Ross Falconer spoke with Rob Rushmer, Technical Director, Scott Wilson.
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May, 2008T5 to enable Heathrow’s transformation
While London- Heathrow’s Terminal 5 experienced much-publicised baggage problems on opening, it is widely acknowledged that it is a world class facility and one that was notably delivered on time and on budget. Significantly, it also creates room for major transformation of the rest of the airport. Ross Falconer reports.
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May, 2008Alitalia’s MXP withdrawal ‘a window of opportunity’ for SEA restructuring
Albert Einstein famously said “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” Alitalia’s recent decision to withdraw 250 daily flights from Milan Malpensa and refocus on its Rome Fiumicino hub means the airport has effectively lost its own hub status. Ross Falconer spoke with Giulio Demetrio, Director General, SEA Aeroporti di Milano, about the consequences of Alitalia’s decision, the challenges and the opportunity it now presents the airport.
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May, 2008T3: Dubai’s latest infrastructural marvel
“There are hardly any two points on the planet that you cannot connect to via Dubai Airport,” said Paul Griffiths, Dubai Airports CEO, in reference to the airport’s ambitious slogan – ‘Where the world connects’. The new Terminal 3 was a $4 billion (€2.5bn) development, which took a mere four and a half years to complete. As Griffiths explains, the terminal boasts a unique complexity, which marks it as one of Dubai’s latest unprecedented infrastructural achievements. Michelle Meineke reports.
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May, 2008New Hyderabad: India’s first A380-capable airport
Supported by an industry friendly State Government and its ideal geographic location, the city of Hyderabad is witnessing a phenomenal growth in air traffic, which is expected to increase further due to the city’s booming IT, biotech and pharmaceutical industries. The recently completed New Hyderabad International Airport is the perfect engine to facilitate the region’s growth, both locally and internationally. Michelle Meineke reports.
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February, 2008Ljubljana expanding to achieve goal of being region’s leading airport
Slovenia’s accession to the EU in May 2004 has stimulated consistent growth at Ljubljana Airport. Throughput reached 1.5 million in 2007 and double-digit growth is expected this year. This success has necessitated significant infrastructure investment, with €135 million earmarked for projects to 2015. It is Ljubljana’s goal that by this time it will be the leading airport in the region, as CEO Zmago Skobir explained to Ross Falconer.
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February, 2008Ryanair announces 25th base at Birmingham International
After choosing Birmingham International as its latest base, Ryanair has announced 20 new routes from the airport and forecasts it will be carrying five million passengers per year from Birmingham by 2013. Ross Falconer spoke with Peter Vella, business development director, Birmingham International Airport.
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February, 2008Verona expansion to increase retail space by 70%
Verona Airport System is hosting the 17th ACI EUROPE Airport Trading Conference & Exhibition. Its general manager Claudio Boccardo outlined his plans for Verona and Brescia airports to Michelle Meineke.
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