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SAVE to develop low-cost network at Charleroi

SAVE 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.

Cagliari 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.

Shannon 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.

Alicante 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.

Copenhagen 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.