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Issue 4 2009, Past issues / 16 July 2009 /
Work on a second terminal at Bahrain International Airport is due to start early next year. It will almost double the current capacity of the airport – allowing it to handle 12 million passengers every year, up from seven million at present.
Bahrain Airport Company Chief Executive Officer Dr Osama Al Ali said the terminal was expected to be ready by 2013.
He said it was included in the first phase of the airport’s expansion, which will also see construction of an Airport Centre, boasting a multi-storey car park capable of holding 3,000 vehicles, cinemas and shops.
Further expansions are planned in the future that would allow the airport to handle 28 million passengers by 2038, added Dr Al Ali. (more…)
Issue 4 2009, Past issues / 16 July 2009 /
A quick search on the internet will undoubtedly reveal that much of the business news emanating from the United Arab Emirates over the past few years has, unsurprisingly been attributed to either the federal or commercial capitals of the UAE’s seven-emirate federation – Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Without doubt, a series of aggressive marketing campaigns have seen these cities, and indeed “The Emirates” as a whole, become a household name worldwide – and all of this in less than a decade.
Through a varying conduits that include international airlines, sports sponsorship and tourism marketing, the result has been that both Abu Dhabi and Dubai are now very much top-of-mind when thinking of visiting or doing business in the Middle East region. (more…)
Issue 4 2009, Past issues / 16 July 2009 /
As we reflect on an amazing 2008, it is clear that the next few years will mark a historic and exciting period for Dubai, Dubai Airports and the aviation industry.
The Emirate’s economy remains on a fast track, despite the global economic turbulence that has battered advanced economies and emerging markets.
Dubai remains one of the world’s strongest growth engines thanks to the vision and inspired leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. Dubai’s strategic location, world-class infrastructure and economic strength have elevated it into a centre of excellence in the areas of investment, trade and transportation, which makes the emirate so attractive that blue-chip companies and the most promising of start-ups would not want to invest anywhere else.
Dubai Airports is proud to have been the catalyst that has helped transform this wonderful city into a major force in world aviation. (more…)
Issue 3 2009, Past issues / 26 May 2009 /
World’s Best Airport for three years running and Green Globe Certified for four consecutive years – As KLIA troops into its eleventh year of operations, the challenges we face are different, but so are the rewards.
The key to a successful airport business is always evolving with the times and maturing phase by phase. When Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) first opened, we experienced an operational phase. As time went by, we gained momentum and we set our sights on becoming the best in the industry. We improve, we optimise and we never stop evolving.
Ask us at any point in time and we’d tell you that there is always something going on at the airport. Catering to travellers comfort and prioritising business efficiency has always been top of our agenda. This has kept us innovative and brought us to where we are today. (more…)
Issue 3 2009, Past issues / 26 May 2009 /
Over the last five years Riga International Airport has presented one of the highest growth rates in the industry, by consistently increasing the number of passengers on average by 20% a year. Since 2004 Riga International Airport has raised the passenger number five times, reaching 3.6 million in 2008 and setting a target of 4.1 million for this year.
Despite the crisis in the European and global aviation market and a decline in the passenger turnover in the majority of airports in Europe since the second half of 2008, Riga International Airport in 2009 continues to increase its passenger flow. In the first four months of 2009 we have raised our passenger flow by 9% year on year. To date, Riga International Airport is the aviation centre of the Baltic States and the fastest growing airport in Northern Europe. Cooperation with airlines in development of convenient flight connections has triggered rapid growth of transfer passengers. Compared with an insignificant number of transfer passengers (within a few percent) two years ago, now in a short span it has rocketed almost to 30% of the total passenger number. (more…)
Issue 2 2009, Past issues / 31 March 2009 /
With a £6billion investment programme underway, BAA has a very clear goal: to transform its airports for its airline customers and passengers. Working over seven airports, the capital programme will deliver world class facilities, more space for security and improved environmental performance. (more…)
Issue 1 2009, Past issues / 7 February 2009 /
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is the gateway to the southwestern United States, serving 40 million passengers a year. As the first and last impression for visitors to the Grand Canyon State and elsewhere, Sky Harbor strives to provide customer service exceeding expectations. Perhaps that is why we are known as America’s Friendliest Airport.
Despite the current economy, Phoenix is located in one of the fastest growing regions in the United States and as the primary airport for the state, Sky Harbor must continue to prepare for the economic turn-around and the long-term future. Therefore, we are in the process of an Airport Development Programme which will better serve customers’ needs and enrich their travel experience. The programme involves a variety of projects, some directly impacting passengers and others behind the scenes. One of the most exciting projects is the automated train. (more…)
Issue 1 2009, Past issues / 7 February 2009 /
The new Indianapolis International Airport (IND) opened for business on November 12, 2008. With a new multi-lane interstate entrance it includes a tripled-in-size parking garage and spacious parking lots, together totalling nearly 18,000 spaces. Adjacent to the new Ground Transportation Centre, passengers can easily reach eight rental car facilities capable of housing 1,200 vehicles.
A new Airport Operations Centre/Emergency Operations Centre, in addition to a new fire station (the airport’s second), helps ensure rapid emergency response. The high-tech, energy-efficient 1.2 million square foot terminal was built for maximum passenger convenience and accessibility. It showcases one-of-a-kind shopping and dining options featuring some of the city’s most beloved restaurants, arts and cultural institutions, and sports organisations.
Built on time, on budget, and without local or state tax dollars, the $1.1 billion Indianapolis International Airport was 33 years in the planning and three years in construction. Owned and operated by the Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA), the project was the largest civic development in city history. It has been hailed by some, including the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation, General Manager of Field Operations for the Transportation Security Administration, and several architectural critics, as the best new airport in America. (more…)
Issue 6 2008, Past issues / 3 December 2008 /
On 28 April 1967, the then reigning Queen Juliana of the Netherlands opened the new Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Schiphol-Centre. With its tangential runway system comprising four runways for take-offs and landings, its ‘one terminal’ concept with (at that time) three piers – each one complete with passenger bridges – its split-level arrival and departure halls, tax-free shopping centre and range of other facilities for passengers and visitors, the airport’s opening set a new standard in airport design and innovation.
Today, over 40 years later, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol continues to be a leading and innovative airport. With passenger volumes climbing to nearly 48 million in 2007, Schiphol is the fifth-ranking passenger airport and one of the four most important hubs in Europe. (more…)
Issue 6 2008, Past issues / 3 December 2008 /
‘Boomtown Hamburg’ – the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg is continuing to develop into one of Europe’s top city destinations. Tourism in the Greater Hamburg region is experiencing significantly more dynamic growth than in other major cities, such as Berlin and Munich. Hamburg’s hotels reported 7.4 million overnight stays in 2006, and the growth is continuing. The city welcomed a total of 111 million day trippers in 2007. Hamburg Airport is a substantial contributor to the region’s tourism boom. It is not only one of Germany’s largest airports, it is also among the fastest growing.
Around 65 airlines fly from Hamburg to more than 130 destinations worldwide. More than 1,600 people are employed by the Hamburg Airport Group and its 14 subsidiary companies, and more than 250 companies operating on the airport premises provide jobs to almost 14,000 people. Hamburg Airport paints an accurate picture of the entire aviation industry in the immediate past. Last year saw 6.9% growth in passenger numbers to almost 12.8 million and growth of 12% was recorded the previous year. This year the airport is expecting more than 13 million passengers, a new record in the company’s almost 100 year history. (more…)
Issue 6 2008, Past issues / 3 December 2008 /
Sofia Airport falls among the small airports according to the ACI classification, and yet it is the biggest in Bulgaria and one of the most dynamically developing airports in the region. For the last four years the passenger flow has doubled, while this year, for the first time in its 70-year history, Sofia Airport will exceed the figure of three million passengers a year.
Today Sofia Airport has a modernised infrastructure that contributes to the new image of Bulgaria’s capital city as well. The airport has two passenger terminals, which can accommodate 4.4 million passengers a year in total.
The end of August 2006 marked the commissioning of the new runway system, with a traffic capacity of 25 aircraft movements per hour at ICAO Category III A for operations in low visibility conditions.
On the eve of Bulgaria’s accession to the EU, on 1 January 2007 the newly built Terminal 2 at Sofia Airport was officially opened. Terminal 2 is a modern facility with a capacity of 2.6 million passengers a year, which ensures high standards of airport service and full convenience for passengers. Terminal 2 is preferred by the so-called traditional carriers servicing a wide range of destinations worldwide. (more…)
Issue 5 2008, Past issues / 30 September 2008 /
Berlin Airports, the operator of the airports Schoenefeld, Tempelhof and Tegel, provides essential aviation infrastructure for the entire Berlin-Brandenburg region around Germany’s capital city. From 2011, all air traffic over the region will be focused on the new capital city airport Berlin Brandenburg International (BBI). The first step towards this transition will be the closure of Tempelhof Airport on 30 October 2008.
Berlin Airports continues to achieve record-breaking growth. In 2007, more than 20 million passengers flew to and from the city, putting Berlin in third position of all commercial airports in Germany in terms of passenger numbers. Notching up eight percent growth, Berlin’s airport locations are growing faster than average in comparison to Germany’s other commercial airports and it has never been better connected to the world than at present. In 2007, a total of 84 airlines flew to the three Berlin airports, with the inner-European service network especially well represented. (more…)
Issue 5 2008, Past issues / 30 September 2008 /
Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) is undergoing a major transformation, under the stewardship of Delhi International Airport (P) Limited (DIAL). The airport is being modernised with the addition of new terminals, runways and other passenger convenience infrastructure.
DIAL is a consortium led by GMR Group, one of India’s leading infrastructure developers. Other partners in the consortium include: Fraport AG, Eraman Malaysia, India Development Fund and Airports Authority of India under the Public Private Partnership Initiative of the Government of India. DIAL was awarded the mandate for the modernisation and restructuring of IGI Airport into a world class facility, after an international competitive bid in January 2006.
The airport, with a traffic throughput of 24 million passengers (2007-08), is the second busiest airport in the country. Currently, the airport is served by nearly 70 domestic and international airlines, connecting more than 110 destinations across the country and the globe. (more…)
Issue 5 2008, Past issues / 30 September 2008 /
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) is poised to make Hyderabad a truly global air travel hub in India. The new airport which commenced operations on 23 March 2008 has stabilised its operations and passengers are enjoying the new experience.
In terms of safety, security and passenger services, RGIA has been able to stabilise itself faster than similar Greenfield international airports across the globe. During the first 150 days of its hassle-free commercial operations, RGIA handled over 250 ATM per day, 2.5 million passengers and 22,500 metric tonnes of cargo. (more…)
Issue 5 2008, Past issues / 30 September 2008 /
The North of Bangalore witnessed an avalanche of activities during the second half of 2007. By then, Bangalore’s Greenfield International Airport was in its last stage of completion, in preparation for its launch in March 2008. An enthusiastic team of BIAL employees and staff from the service provider such as ground handling, food and beverage, flight catering, retail and cargo were all geared for the grand Airport Opening Day. Unfortunately, the Airport Opening Day (AOD) was delayed by almost two months, holding-up the commercial operations till 24 May 2008 (the original airport opening date was 2 April 2008).
The airport readiness plan was revisited time and again to ensure all primary and secondary core processes within the airport were foolproof and that all the agencies involved in the performance of these processes were established, trained and tested before the airport opening date. (more…)
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