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Issue 4 2010 / 9 August 2010 /
Dubai Airports owns and manages the operation and development of both of Dubai’s airports – Dubai International as well as the recently opened Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International.
Dubai International (DXB)
Dubai International is the fastest growing airport for international passengers among the top 50 airports on Airports Council International’s list, with a growth rate of 9.2 per cent and 40.9 million passengers in 2009. Also the 4th busiest airport in the world in terms of international passenger traffic, Dubai International is connected to over 220 destina – tions across six continents through 130 scheduled airlines. (more…)
Issue 4 2010 / 9 August 2010 /
Bahrain International Airport is a key hub airport in the region, providing a gateway to the Northern Gulf. The airport is a major hub for both Gulf Air and Bahrain Air operating 460 & 136 flights respectively. Together they account for 56% of the total weekly operations and 1056 at the airport. 39 other international airlines including British Airways, Cathay Pacific, KLM and Lufthansa operate a total of 460 services per week to a total of 60 destinations. (more…)
Issue 2 2010 / 5 April 2010 /
Corporación América is experienced in the management of 33 airports within Argentina and as the Company is focused in sharing said experience with Latin America, they have recently opened a tremendous terminal in Uruguay, and are about to start constructing a Green-building feature airport in Ecuador. They also own one of the best terminals in the world in Guayaquil.
In 2009 Corporación América introduced the new Carrasco International Airport to the world, a work requiring a 200 million dollar investment with a capacity to serve more than three million passengers a year, 150 percent above the figures recorded in 2008 and almost the very number of the total local population (3.3 million based on 2006 gathered data).
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Issue 2 2010 / 5 April 2010 /
When it was opened on December 30 1965, Jorge Chávez, in addition to the facilities commonly associated with an international airport, boasted a fully-staffed crèche, equipped with special seating, playpens and toys, as well as a mezzanine nightclub able to cater to 310 diners and decorated with stylised Inca drapes. A four-metre high replica of the Chavín Stela, created by the Paris-based interior designer Max Ingrand, formed the centerpiece of the arrivals area.
In the 1960s, 15 international airlines from all over the world used the airport, with many of them arriving in great style, none more so than the Lufthansa Lockheed Super Constellation, which landed on March 23 1962, bringing with it 96 members of the Bamberg Symphonic Orchestra, which performed two concerts in Lima.
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Issue 1 2010, Past issues / 22 February 2010 /
2009 was a challenging year for the aviation industry, as a widespread economic slowdown cast a pall over the development plans of numerous airports around the globe.
While Las Vegas has been anything but immune to today’s turbulent financial conditions, those in charge of the seventh busiest airport in North America are bullish on the future and remain committed to completing its nearly $3 billion capital improvement plan less than three years from now.
“We’re looking toward the future of Southern Nevada, making sure that McCarran International Airport is ready and able to serve this community for years into the future, long after today’s concerns have faded into history,” said Randall H. Walker, Director of the Clark County Department of Aviation, which owns and operates McCarran. (more…)
Issue 1 2010, Past issues / 22 February 2010 /
February 27, 1995. It was called Push Night. A winter storm threatened and at Denver’s worn and venerable Stapleton Airport, the airlines had cut back flight schedules and were keeping skeleton crews. In the evening dusk, lines of tugs hauled equipment northward in the largest logistical movement, outside of a full-scale military mobilisation, of the time. The last flight out of Stapleton left at 9:00 p.m. that evening, a flight bound for London Gatwick. Then Stapleton’s runway lights were turned off, ending an era in Denver aviation that began in 1929.
The following morning at 6:00 a.m., on February 28, a flight from Colorado Springs was the first to land at Denver International Airport (DEN), the first major built-from-the-ground-up airport in the United States since the 1970s.
This February, DEN celebrates its 15th anniversary as the fifth-busiest airport in the United States and the 10th busiest air hub in the world. Perched strategically near the foot of the Rocky Mountains and in the geographic centre of the United States, Denver International Airport is poised for the next phase of development this year. The airport’s massive 53-square-mile site provides ample space for the future expansion of facilities, to ensure that DEN remains one of the premier airports. (more…)
Issue 6 2009, Past issues / 11 December 2009 /
Fraport expects to spend a huge €7 billion by 2015 to ensure Frankfurt airport strengthens its position as a leading global hub. In the competitive European airport business, Fraport, which owns and operates Frankfurt airport, has put in place a series of initiatives to make sure it can deliver a large increase in capacity by 2015 to handle predicted passenger and cargo growth.
A fourth runway, a new third terminal for passengers in the south of the airport, and the expansion and modernisation of existing terminals, including the ability to handle wide-bodied aircraft such as the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747/800, are all part of the biggest expansion in the history of Germany’s largest airport.
When the new Runway Northwest is finished in 2011, the number of aircraft movements per hour will rise from 83 today, to 126, a 50% increase. Based on planned capacity increases at other European airports such as London Heathrow, Paris Charles de Gaulle or Amsterdam Schiphol, Frankfurt will offer the highest slot capacity. (more…)
Issue 6 2009, Past issues / 11 December 2009 /
On 14 March 1974, Aéroports de Paris welcomed its first passengers to Terminal 1 at Paris-Charles de Gaulle. This event marked the opening of the airport, which has since become the world’s 5th largest by passenger volume, and Europe’s most powerful hub.
Thirty-five years and over a billion passengers later, Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport has undergone a series of major transformations to keep pace with the growth in air traffic and accommodate both airline and passenger customers under optimal conditions. The airport now has three terminals and a large network of airport, road, rail and building infrastructures. It welcomes more than 60 million passengers a year, and some 460 airlines, including the three international alliances SkyTeam, Star Alliance and OneWorld. This spectacular development is founded on undeniable competitive advantages, but also on a proactive and ambitious strategy that combines quality of service with economic performance. (more…)
Issue 6 2009, Past issues / 11 December 2009 /
A new high-tech terminal building, a vastly extended apron, a new on-airport hotel and the development of a cargo city. These are just the main features of a five-year development plan at Budapest International Airport that will reach 261 million Euros altogether. Ground works have already started last year and this summer 70 metre high cranes have been added to the Ferihegy skyline around Terminal 2.
Budapest had reached a record 8.7 million passengers in 2007 when, only 18 months after the successful privatisation of the airport, a second new owner took control of the airport operator company. An international consortium, lead by Hochtief AirPort, have acquired the 75% minus one vote package of the shares of Budapest Airport from the British Airport Authority, itself being taken over by the Spanish Ferrovial Group. Hochtief AirPort (37.25%), the runner-up in the original 2005 privatisation, has lead a group of investors including GIC Special Investment (13.625%), Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec CDP (13.625%), Aero Investment S.á.r.l. (7.5%) and KfW IPEX-Bank (3%), with the Hungarian State retaining 25% plus one vote through the Hungarian State Property Agency (MNV) in the company. Under the privatisation agreement the consortium will own the operational rights of the airport until 2080 and made a commitment to invest 261 million Euros over the next five years. (more…)
Issue 5 2009, Past issues / 29 September 2009 /
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) was formed to design, finance, build, operate and maintain the Greenfield Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) on 5,495 acres in Shamshabad, located 25km from the city centre of Hyderabad. The airport is the first Public Private Partnership in the Indian airport infrastructure sector between GMR Infrastructure Ltd (63%), Malaysian Airports Holdings Berhad (11%), Airports Authority of India (13%) and Government of Andhra Pradesh (13%).
The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, which opened to commercial traffic from 23 March 2008, provides world-class facilities and infrastructure, in accordance with ICAO standards and practices to handle large aircraft and international traffic. Its integrated domestic and international terminals are equipped with 12 contact boarding bridges, 30 remote stands, Common User Terminal Equipment (CUTE), self service check-in kiosks (Common User Self Service – CUSS) and 46 immigration counters. It also incorporates modern IT systems, including Flight Information Display Screens (FIDS), Baggage Handling System (BHS), and Airport Operational Database (AODB) technology for the first time in India. RGIA is the first Indian airport to have the Airport Operations Control Centre, which acts as the nerve centre for all coordination within the airport. (more…)
Issue 5 2009, Past issues / 29 September 2009 /
Realising the dream of giving Bangalore an airport of world class standards has not been an easy one. If not for the relentless commitment and enthusiasm of the thousands of people involved in the making of the airport, the many complex issues faced could have slackened the pace and the outcome.
On May 24 this year, one year from the airport opening date, the airport handled over 8.7 million passengers and over 120,000 aircraft movements. We have come a long way in these 13 months of operations and can proudly say that we have reached a high level of efficiency.
Departure punctuality reached over 80% in the last few months, within 15 minutes of scheduled time. Baggage delivery remained constant over several months and stands at seven minutes of the first baggage being on the belt for both domestic and international arrivals. By international standards, this is a good record. (more…)
Issue 5 2009, Past issues / 29 September 2009 /
As Norway’s primary airport, Oslo Airport (OSL) has a unique position in Norwegian aviation. During its first 10 years of operation, the airport has seen very positive growth. A number of major and minor measures have helped to meet various passenger needs during this time. Oslo Airport will eventually need considerable expansion to meet future passenger needs.
With its single terminal, Oslo Airport is one of the most efficient airports in Europe. The airport is owned by Avinor AS, a fully-owned state limited company. Avinor AS owns and operates a total of 46 airports in Norway. Oslo Lufthavn AS accounts for around 50% of Avinor’s total production, and the revenues from OSL are vital for the operation of Norway’s regional airports.
In the period 2003-2008, Oslo Airport saw considerable growth in passenger traffic. In 2003, 13.6 million passengers flew via OSL, and in 2008 the corresponding figure was 19.3 million. This is a growth of 42%. In this period, the capacity of the terminal was enlarged from the original 17 million passengers, to 22 million. This includes an expansion of the terminal towards the east. Plans are now being drawn up for further expansion. (more…)
Issue 5 2009, Past issues / 29 September 2009 /
Berlin Airports provides essential aviation infrastructure for the entire Berlin-Brandenburg region around Germany’s capital city. In September 2006, work started to transform and extend Schoenefeld Airport into the new Berlin-Brandenburg International Airport (BBI). From 2011, all air traffic in the region will be focused on the new airport in south-east Berlin. The first major step towards this goal was the closure of Tempelhof Airport on 30 October 2008. The closure of Tegel Airport is due to follow in 2011 when BBI opens.
2008 was the most successful year in the history of Berlin Airports. With a record result of over 21 million passengers, Berlin Airports surpassed the previous year’s figures by an impressive 1.4 million passengers, which represents growth of 6.8 percent. These results make Berlin one of the fastest-growing airports in Germany. In the ranking of Germany’s 24 commercial airports, Berlin again succeeded in securing third position behind Frankfurt and Munich. In the European ranking, Berlin occupies fifteenth place. (more…)
Issue 5 2009, Past issues / 29 September 2009 /
Many changes have occurred at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) since the early 1960′s, when the Anchorage airport was first recognised as the “Air Crossroads of the World.” Today, a newly renovated airport terminal facility is a showcase of architecture and achievements, welcoming Alaskans and visitors as they fly to and from Alaska.
The airport’s strategic location has attracted nearly every major air cargo carrier operating in Asia and North America. Air cargo has expanded rapidly over the last dozen years and has dramatically increased the number of cargo flights utilising ANC for refuelling and technical stops. Today the airport ranks number one in the U.S. for landed gross weight and ranks fifth largest in the world for cargo tonnage.
In 1998 airport stakeholders and community organisations agreed that a renovation and expansion of the domestic terminal was pivotal to the airport’s ability to provide service for the travelling public. What began in 1999 as the Terminal Redevelopment Project (TRP), with numerous phases, will be completed this autumn. (more…)
Issue 4 2009, Past issues / 16 July 2009 /
Dubai’s strategic plan for 2015 lays specific emphasis on travel and tourism, trade and transportation and logistics, among others, as highly conducive sectors for future economic growth.
The value of investments in Dubai’s tourism, hospitality, leisure, entertainment and real estate projects over the next five to seven years is estimated to be approximately US$ 365 billion.
As a result of these developments, the number of visitors to Dubai, as well as the city’s resident population, will rise over the next few years and Dubai Airports is proud to have been the catalyst that has helped lift this amazing Emirate to greater heights and elevated this wonderful city into a major force in world aviation. (more…)
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