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Fraport issues RFP for sports/multi-functional hall at Frankfurt Airport

Fraport is to issue a request for proposals (RFP) to assess market interest in the construction of a sports/multi-functional hall on a vacant plot of land at Frankfurt Airport. The project is part of a larger urban development initiative.

VINCI Airports delivers modernisation works for Toulon Hyères Airport

VINCI Airports has celebrated completion of the modernisation works for Toulon Hyères Airport. The programme included renovation of the two runways and the taxiways, upgrading of runway lighting, and bringing the airport into compliance with the water law. In accordance with VINCI Airports’ sustainability policy, the works will improve the airport’s environmental performance.

Frankfurt Airport building new truck parking lot in CargoCity South

Fraport AG has started construction of a new truck parking lot at Frankfurt Airport’s CargoCity South. The 14,500sqm lot will provide space for another 61 trucks, bringing the total truck parking spaces available at CargoCity South to 135. The parking lot is set to be operational by the end of 2021.

Leeds Bradford Airport aims “to profoundly change perception and reality of customer experience” with proposed new terminal

Leeds Bradford Airport has released new CGI images of its proposed replacement terminal, showing what passengers could expect if plans are approved. Construction is expected to be complete as early as 2023, if the development gets the go-ahead. An interview with Hywel Rees, Chief Executive, Leeds Bradford Airport. By Ross Falconer

Lima Airport signs US$450 million financing for airside development

Lima Airport Partners, part of the Fraport Group since 2001, has signed a US$450 million (€380m) financing agreement for its airside development programme at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, Peru.