News

The latest news from the airport industry. If you have a piece of news that you would like us to cover, please contact Pippa McCartney on +44(0) 1959 563311 or email us.

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NACO Netherlands Airport Consultants designs world’s largest airport

7 July 2011
NACO Netherlands Airport Consultants, has designed the winning master plan for the world’s largest airport..

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FAA celebrates 75th anniversary of air traffic control

6 July 2011
The FAA marked the 75th anniversary of federal air traffic control as American aviation experiences its safest period ever...

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May passenger growth strong, freight down slightly

5 July 2011
Worldwide passenger traffic grew significantly in May. Total passenger numbers were up worldwide 6.6 per cent...

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Air Travel Trust deficit highlights the need for change

5 July 2011
The Air Travel Trust has published its Annual Report and Financial Statements, reporting an increase in the deficit to £42.3 million...

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Stansted Airport launches Noise Action Plan

5 July 2011
London Stansted launched its Noise Action Plan to further drive down aircraft noise impacts at the airport...

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Demand grows in May – good news on volumes, but risks remain

30 June 2011
IATA announced traffic results for May which showed a 6.8% increase in passenger traffic over May 2010...

National Air Transportation Association (NATA)

NATA responds to Obama’s disparaging comments about general aviation

29 June 2011
NATA President and CEO James K. Coyne, is appalled by President Barack Obama’s attacks on general aviation...

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Harris Corporation awarded contract with a potential value of $56.7 million by FAA

29 June 2011
HRS awarded a follow-on contract to upgrade & manage the system that provides real-time weather data & flight-planning capabilities...

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CANSO welcomes David Maynard, as at the Association’s new Operations Programme Manager

29 June 2011
CANSO is welcome David Maynard to the CANSO team...

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FAA launches study of general aviation airports

29 June 2011
The FAA is taking a top-down look at the current general aviation airport system in the U.S...

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Saab to acquire Sensis Corporation

29 June 2011
Saab AB announced a definitive agreement to acquire the U.S. company Sensis Corporation, for approximately MUSD 155 (about MSEK 1,008)...

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ICAO and WCO join forces to strengthen air cargo security

27 June 2011
ICAO and the WCO have signed a MOU for increased cooperation to protect air cargo...

Fly-Bag in Plane

Experts design bomb-proof bag for luggage compartment in planes

24 June 2011
A bag, which can protect planes from bombs in passenger luggage, has been developed...

Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA)

Nashville Airport Authority Executive Vice President & COO Monty Burgess to Retire

24 June 2011
Monty Burgess, Executive Vice President and COO of the MNAA, will retire June 30, 2011...

Bio Diesel

Alternative jet fuels will soon be sprouting at Metro Detroit’s Airports

24 June 2011
WCAA, has partnered with MSU Extension Office to grow, harvest and process bioenergy crops on airport-owned property...