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26.07.2017
Manchester Airport begins work on £1bn transformation programme
Manchester Airport has begun work on its 10-year, £1 billion transformation programme, which will deliver a major boost to UK’s growth prospects and international competitiveness. This projects will reinforce Manchester Airport’s standing as the UK’s …
24.07.2017
New US$37.6m terminal opens at Faro Airport
Faro Airport has opened a new 93,120m² terminal, catering to the growing number of passengers passing through the airport in Portugal. The €32.8m (US$37.6m) expansion project means the airport can now handle 3,000 passengers per …
21.07.2017
Poland to build a mega-airport for 100 million passengers
The government of Poland plans to build a new mega-airport, designed for 100 million passengers, for 30 billion zlotys ($8.2 billion).The construction will last for 10 years, after which the main airport, Warsaw Chopin Airport, will be closed, said …
20.07.2017
Dublin airport building shortlisted for environment award
Located close to Terminal 2, daa’s Dublin Airport Central building has been shortlisted in the Sustainable Buildings Excellence in Environment category for the 2017 Chambers Ireland Corporate Social Responsibility Awards.
This award recognises work being …
19.07.2017
Edinburgh and Dublin among most popular routes as London City Airport braces for summer season
London City Airport is preparing for a surge in passengers over the peak summer season as international events such as the Edinburgh International Festival and Dublin Horse Show bolster traditional business and holiday routes.
The most …
17.07.2017
Port of Seattle tests robot technology to speed security line
Pilot program to augment trained personnel by assisting passengers pre-screening
On Tuesday, July 11th, passengers departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport saw a robot providing tips for getting through security just a little bit faster. Through audio …
13.07.2017
Europe’s airports call on the UK to set detailed Brexit position & safeguard connectivity
The European airport industry renewed its warning about Brexit and its potential impact on European air transport, connectivity and the wider economy during a public hearing on the subject in the European Parliament in Brussels.
More …
11.07.2017
Heathrow hits new high with 77 million passengers
Heathrow welcomed a record 6.76 million passengers in June (+2.3% from June 2016), boosting the number of passengers travelling through the UK’s hub in the past 12 months to 77m for the first time in …
11.07.2017
Dubai expects to welcome record high passenger numbers at airports this summer
Dubai is set to witness a record high passenger numbers at airports this summer. Last year, passenger traffic in July was 14 per cent higher compared to previous year and Dubai Airports welcomed over 22.4 …
10.07.2017
TSA Pre reaches five million enrollments milestone
The Transportation Security Administration’s TSA Pre program has reached a milestone with more than five million travelers enrolled. TSA Pre, which opened its first application center in December 2013, now has more than 390 application …