Monthly Archives: January 2012

Welsh Airport Potential

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Caroline Cook

An inquiry by the Welsh National Assembly’s Enterprise and Business Committee will examine the importance of Welsh ports and airports to the country’s economy. It … More ››

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LA Pax Up, Cargo Down

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Caroline Cook

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) had a 4.7% increase in passenger volume in 2011 to 61.8 million passengers, compared to 59 million in 2010. There … More ››

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Spanish Privatisation Failure

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Caroline Cook

The new Spanish conservative government recently suspended plans to privatise Spain’s two main airports, Madrid’s Barajas and Barcelona’s El Prat, which will remain in public … More ››

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New Facility for San Diego

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Tom Allett

Pile driving for a receiving and distribution centre on the north side of San Diego’s Lindbergh Field will begin in February. The pile driving will … More ››

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Airport Show 2012’s growth reflects huge expansion prospects of the regional aviation industry

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Caroline Cook

AED500 billion to be invested to increase capacity of UAE airports to 250 million passengers by 2020 UAE airports handled about 70 million passengers in … More ››

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MPs Call for Third Runway at Heathrow

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Caroline Cook

A group of more than 30 UK Members of Parliament (MPs) has backed a report from the Free Enterprise Group, which calls for a … More ››

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SITA First for Airports

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Caroline Cook

In what it claims is a first for the airport industry, IT solution specialist SITA has achieved Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) … More ››

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Vienna Airport Exceeds 21 Million Passengers

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Caroline Cook

Vienna Airport, Austria, set a new record in 2011 with a total of 21,106,292 passengers. This year-on-year increase of 7.2% places Vienna above the European … More ››

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CANSO ATM Dinner

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Angela Greaves

in association with Jane’s ATC Awards Amsterdam, The Netherlands For the 12th year in succession Jane’s Airport Review invites readers to promote achievements in the air … More ››

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ONT Dispute Continues

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Caroline Cook

A survey released on January 17 has found that 77% of Los Angeles voters are in favour of shifting control of LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT), … More ››