Tags: Airport News

One Air commences Boeing 747 freighter operations at East Midlands Airport  

One Air, the British cargo airline, has commenced operations at East Midlands Airport (EMA). The central UK airport will now be a regular origin and destination point for One Air’s Boeing 747-400 freighter services connecting Asia and Europe as well as for ad hoc global charter services. “East Midlands Airport has a lot of important […]

Aviator Airport Alliance Appoints a Business Excellence Director

Aviator Airport Alliance, a full-range provider of aviation services at 15 airports across the Nordics, is expanding its leadership team. Joining the company as Business Excellence Director is Natalija Mager-Falkauskiene, a seasoned senior manager with in-depth knowledge of process optimisation and LEAN methods. Jo Alex Tanem, CEO of Aviator Airport Alliance, commented on the new […]

ACI and China to strengthen cooperation of Chinese airports

Airports Council International (ACI) World, ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), and the China Civil Airports Association (CCAA) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the cooperation of Chinese airports. ACI World’s Director General, Luis Felipe de Oliveira, has wrapped up a five-day tour around China from 9–15 January, which included […]

Visionary Transformation for Velana International Airport Unveiled

In a momentous announcement, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu reveals an ambitious vision for the future of Velana International Airport (VIA), marking a historic chapter in the Maldives’ aviation landscape. The project inauguration was made in a special ceremony at Dharubaaruge venue in the capital city of Male. The ceremony was attended by Cabinet Ministers, Parliament […]

Idaho Falls Regional Airport to embark on expansion project

The Idaho Falls Regional Airport will soon get a new look as the airport and contractors embark on a 18,000-square-foot expansion. The airport recently awarded Clayco, a full-service, fully integrated design-build construction firm, the construction management contract for the IDA terminal renovation and expansion. Idaho Falls-based Construction Solutions Company will be Clayco’s associate team member […]

Curaçao announced as Host destination for the second CONNECT New World

The Airport Agency, founder of CONNECT Aviation, is delighted to announce the second edition of CONNECT New World, the route development forum for the Caribbean and the Americas. The event will take place in Curaçao, in the Southern Caribbean, a unique location, situated between South and North America. It is hosted by Curaçao Tourism Development […]

Kaunas Airport’s Northern Apron to Undergo Expansion by 2025: construction contract secured with HISK company

Lithuanian Airports has entered into a contract agreement with HISK, an infrastructure construction company that successfully secured the public procurement bid. HISK will oversee the expansion and development of Kaunas Airport’s northern apron, with a contract value of 15 million euros (excluding VAT). Preparatory work is slated to commence by the end of this year, […]

TIACA Launches Air Cargo Forum 2024 with a New Partnership

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announces that planning has commenced for the next edition of its flagship event, the Air Cargo Forum. The 2024 event will be managed with new partner, McVeigh Global Meetings and Events, LLC (MGME), who will organize the event that will again be held in Miami, November 11-14, 2024. Building […]

Full passenger traffic recovery finally in sight for Europe’s airports

The August 2023 air traffic report and the updated Airport Traffic Forecast 2023‑2027, both released today by ACI EUROPE, reveal the continued resilience of passenger demand while also highlighting structural changes in the European aviation market. AUGUST PERFORMANCE DRIVEN BY INTERNATIONAL FLOWS Passenger traffic across the European airport network in August stood at just -3.4% […]

Sweeptech Environmental Services Expands Operations with New Depot in Telford to Support Glycol Recovery Airport Contract

Sweeptech Environmental Services, a leading provider of sustainable waste solutions for UK Airports, is pleased to announce the opening of its new depot in Telford, which will serve as the company’s new base in the Midlands. This strategic expansion is in direct response to Sweeptech’s recent contract win with East Midlands International Airport for Glycol Recovery services, […]