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‘Momentous decision’ – African Union launches single air transport market
Nearly twenty years after its signing, a historic step has been made towards seeing the free aviation market enshrined in the Yamoussoukro Decision become a reality.
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Heathrow routes to China add £510 million per year to UK
The CEO of Heathrow has used a report that highlights the economic significance of its routes to China to bolster the case for a third runway, saying it is "an opportunity the UK cannot afford to miss".
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How to plan successful airport cities and aerotropolises
Late to the urbanisation game, airports were often an add-on to a city's development. Today, operators and local authorities are striving to turn airports into economic and commercial hubs in and of themselves, an aerotropolis. But the journey is rife with pitfalls. Dr Mirjam Wiedemann of WiedemannConsultants GmbH tells us…
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Growth, Open Skies and Brexit – ACI EUROPE at European Parliament
The President of ACI EUROPE has outlined the good news and challenges airports in Europe face over the coming months and years at an annual reception in the European Parliament.
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Amsterdam Schiphol reports record cargo movements in 2017
Europe's third biggest cargo hub after Frankfurt and Paris Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam Schiphol saw record numbers last year driven by a boost from the Far East and Latin America.
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Houston to Sydney service to bring Australia $47 million annual visitor spending
An Australian tourism minister and the CEO of Sydney Airport have welcomed the news of a new United Airlines service between Houston and Australia's biggest city.
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Operations at Japan’s Kumamoto Airport to be privatised by 2020
The Japanese Government has made the announcement in order to speed up the rebuilding process and bring some private 'know-how' into the airport.
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Solar farm opens at Sacramento International Airport
The airport, which saw more than 10 million passengers last year, partnered with a private company to build the farm, meaning it did not pay anything for the construction.
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Last chance for airports to have their say on proposed ‘civil penalties’
Misdirected passengers could cost UK airports as much as £50,000 under Home Office proposals currently up for consultation until January 19.
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Fraport subsidiary awarded retail contract extension at Cleveland Hopkins
The subsidiary of Fraport USA will continue managing the retail and dining programme at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport through to the beginning of 2024.
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International airport worth billions to Canadian peninsula
With just over half the GDP per capita of Canada’s richest province, the peninsula and islands of Nova Scotia have a lifeline in its international airport.
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Budapest Airport signs agreement to boost its China e-commerce links
STO Express will launch scheduled B747 freighter flights to the Hungarian airport, which it has named as its preferred European hub.
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UK Chancellor puts freeze on passenger duty – but has it gone far enough?
In his autumn budget, Chancellor Philip Hammond put a freeze on short-haul Air Passenger Duty (APD) for two years. But many don't think he's gone far enough.
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British airport group secures investment on bond market
Manchester Airport Group, the owners of two of Britain's five biggest airports, has secured a £300m bond to fund huge capital investment programmes.
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International organisation gives African aviation industry notes on how to grow
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has laid out a list of priorities which must be addressed for aviation to deliver maximum economic and social benefits in Africa.
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