Category Archives: Environment

Sea-Tac Prepares for Rental Car Facility Opening

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Caroline Cook

On May 9, Port of Seattle, community and industry officials watched a brand new shuttle bus cut through the inaugural ribbon for the Rental Car … More ››

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Berlin-Brandenburg Opening Delayed

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Caroline Cook

  The opening of the new Berlin-Brandenburg Airport, Germany, will be delayed until after the summer, according to a statement released today (May 8 ) … More ››

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Boon Edam and SITA Sign Framework Agreement

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Caroline Cook

Security access solutions provider Royal Boon Edam BV and air transport IT provider SITA have signed a framework agreement for the supply and purchase of … More ››

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Cambridge Airport Expansion Plans

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Caroline Cook

The Marshall Group, owner of Cambridge Airport, UK, is preparing to embark on a £20 million ($32.5 million) investment to develop the airport’s land and … More ››

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SeaTac Car Rental Gains LEED Silver

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Caroline Cook

Last week, the Port of Seattle Commission accepted a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Award from the US Green Building Council for … More ››

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ARINC and Ikusi Deliver Passenger Technologies

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Caroline Cook

An advanced check-in solution from ARINC Incorporated and Ikusi has been delivered to Lleida-Alguaire Airport in Spain. As UK travel operator Neilson-Thomas prepares to launch … More ››

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Airbus, Boeing, Embraer Collaborate on Biofuel

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Tom Allett

On March 22, EADS / Airbus, Boeing and Embraer signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together on the development of drop-in, affordable aviation … More ››

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Global Accident Rate Reaches New Low

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Caroline Cook

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the 2011 accident rate for Western-built jets was the lowest in aviation history, surpassing the previous … More ››

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Etihad Surcharge Increase

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Caroline Cook

Etihad Airways is to increase the fuel surcharge on its European flights to offset the costs of the European Union (EU) Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).  … More ››

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News ATS Ups Capacity in Karlsruhe

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Caroline Cook

German air navigation service provider Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH (DFS) introduced a P1/VAFORIT air traffic services (ATS) system at the upper area control centre (UAC) in … More ››

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