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Poland and Ukraine head into the final straight for EURO 2012 preparations

Poland and Ukraine head into the final straight for EURO 2012 preparations

Only weeks away from the kick-off, UEFA’s Michel Platini is confident that EURO 2012 will turn into a considerable success, and describes preparations as 95% ready. With a number of opening ceremonies yet to be performed, Airport Business investigates the progress of airport investments in both countries. Magdalena Anna Fas reports.

Ljubljana Airport’s expansion plans revisited

Major expansion works were planned at Ljubljana Airport when we last spoke to its CEO, Zmago Skobir, in 2008. With the economic climate in Europe changing significantly in the meantime, Airport Business revisits Ljubljana, host of the 5th ACI EUROPE Regional Airports’ Conference & Exhibition, to discover whether the market volatility has affected the airport’s ambitious plans. Magdalena Anna Fas reports.

Zagreb terminal concession to enhance regional hub potential

The Croatian Government has awarded the Aéroports de Paris (AdP)-led consortium Zagreb Airport International Company (ZAIC) the concession to construct a new passenger terminal at the airport. Tonci Peovic, General Manager, Zagreb Airport, and Chair of ACI EUROPE’s Regional Airports’ Forum, outlined details of the agreement and its potential impact to Ross Falconer.

Bahrain 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.

T1 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.