Governor Kathy Hochul announced in December that work is underway on a project to transform the Ogdensburg International Airport into a regional transportation hub that will attract new travelers to the area and fuel economic growth throughout the North Country. The project, which was awarded $18 million from the Governor’s $230 million Upstate Airport Economic […]
ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report for October 2023. Passenger traffic across the European airport network continued to defy inflated air fares and geopolitical tensions in October – with an increase of +11.7% compared to the same month last year. This resulted in volumes standing at just -1.7% below pre-pandemic levels (October 2019). […]
Petras Akstinas has joined the Lithuanian Airports team. A specialist in accounting and finance for almost three decades, he will take up the position of Head of the Finance Department of Lithuanian Airports at the end of November. Prior to joining the Lithuanian Airports team, Mr Akstinas held senior finance management positions in petroleum products […]
From left: Marwan Niazi (VP Commercial, Saudia Cargo), Thomas Yu (Sr. Director, Global Hub Operations and Product Development, Cainiao Group), Eric Xu (VP of Cainiao Group) , Eng. Loay Mashabi (Managing Director, Saudia Cargo) , John Batten (CEO EMEAA, WFS/SATS), Teddy Zebtiz (CEO, Saudia Cargo), Mohanned Badri (VP Operations, Saudia Cargo), Assaad Sfeir (Key Account […]
Passenger traffic in the network managed by VINCI Airports remained on its positive trend in October. In particular, as in previous months, it climbed to new all-time highs in Portugal, Serbia, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. In United Kingdom and Japan, it is nearing its 2019 level. Overall, traffic in VINCI Airports’ network exceeded its […]
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 […]
Airports operated by VINCI Airports in Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic and Mexico have been awarded the ‘Green Airport Recognition 2023’ by the Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC). This recognition highlights the best environmental and sustainability practices implemented by airports in the region of Latin America and the Caribbean. It […]
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has appointed Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, as its cargo handling partner in Copenhagen for the launch of its first-ever flights connecting Abu Dhabi and Denmark. WFS handles up to 5,000 tonnes of cargo a year for the airline, which commenced four […]
Artists Impression Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of SATS Group, will increase cargo capacity at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) by 20% in early 2025 with the opening of a new 346,000 sq.ft. terminal incorporating advanced technology and sustainability solutions. New York JFK is one of WFS’ biggest international cargo stations. […]
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, […]
