Industry News
29.01.2020
A review of Lithuanian Airports in 2019: a record number of passengers and a wide selection of destinations
The number of passengers and flights increased in all three Lithuanian Airports during the last year, the highest increase was witnessed in Kaunas and Palanga Airports, and the whole network of the Airports offered as …
28.01.2020
Work Begins On Birmingham Airport's £30m Departure Lounge Extension
The start of construction on Birmingham Airport’s £30m departure lounge extension was officially marked by Aviation Minister, Paul Maynard MP, on 23rd January.
Joined by airport CEO, Nick Barton, and newly elected MP for Meriden, Saqib …
23.01.2020
Pan-Asian cuisine at Zurich Airport's new Center Bar
The "Center Bar and Kitchen" re-opened on 17 December 2019 after two months of refurbishments and is welcoming guests in a new ambiance with culinary highlights and a direct view of the apron.
After two months …
23.01.2020
DXB increasingly “China Ready” after welcoming record passenger numbers
• Record Chinese passenger numbers reported at DXB in 2019 at 3.7 million up 5%
• Continued commitment from Dubai Airports to the growing Chinese market
• Service measures for Chinese passenger’s bolster satisfaction ratings
• Two new …
23.01.2020
Federal Authorities have Added O’Hare International Airport to a Coronavirus Screening Program for Travelers from Wuhan, China
The City is working in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal, state and local agencies to implement a screening program at O’Hare International Airport for travelers from a …
21.01.2020
Strong Passenger Growth at Vienna Airport: 31.7 Million Passengers(+17.1%) in 2019
Only very restrained growth possible at Vienna Airport as of 2020 due to a lack of slots in peak times
Forecast for 2020: passenger growth of 3-4% in the Flughafen Wien Group and 3-5% at …
21.01.2020
New firefighter apprentices make history at London Stansted
Two women are blazing a trail at London Stansted after becoming the first female firefighters to join the ranks of the airport’s fire and rescue service.
Hannah Inggs and Amber Popham, join Finn Edwards and Charlie …
21.01.2020
Leeds Bradford Airport Unveils Fresh Plans for More Efficient and Sustainable Terminal Building
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is submitting fresh plans to build a state-of-the-art terminal, which aims to dramatically improve passenger experience, deliver one of the UK’s most environmentally efficient airport buildings, and support greater economic prosperity …
21.01.2020
Dubai Airports gives the green light to continued energy savings
Dubai International’s (DXB) apron and aircraft parking areas across its 12.5km2 airfield are now lit with brighter, more efficient LED lights that will deliver annual energy savings of approximately 7,000 MWh, which is equal to …
20.01.2020
New building project planned on western side of Zurich Airport
Plans are in place for a new building development in the western part of Zurich Airport to meet the future demand for business aviation hangar space. A planning application has been submitted by the airport …