Canadian airport operator Aéroports de Montréal (ADM) has put its first fully electric light truck into service as part of broader initiative to improve sustainability and reduce carbon emissions. The truck was converted into an electric vehicle by local technology developer Ecotuned Automobile. The vehicle will be used to travel around Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, Quebec, […]
This Saturday, 9th June, marks a significant milestone for London Gatwick, as the airport celebrates 60 years since it was officially opened in its current form. Opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 9th June 1958, Gatwick Airport became the first airport in the world to combine air, road and train travel in one close-knit single […]
Controversial plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport have been approved by UK ministers. The government’s economic sub-committee, chaired by Prime Minister Theresa May, backed the plans which were then approved by her full cabinet. Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said it was a “historic moment”. Announcing £2.6bn in compensation for residents and noise abatement […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Deloitte have published guidance materials for governments considering public-private partnerships (PPP) and other forms of privatization programs for airport infrastructure. “Airports provide critical infrastructure. It is important that governments considering privatization or PPP take a long-term view and focus on solutions that will maximize the economic and social […]
Delta Air Lines and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) have officially began the development of the Delta Sky Way project at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), California, which will modernize, upgrade and connect terminals 2 (T2) and 3 (T3), as well as the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT). The US$1.86bn project reached a significant milestone […]
New laws restricting all drones from flying above 400ft (121m) and within 1km (0.62 miles) of airport boundaries are to be implemented in the UK. Effective from July 30, the new ruling follows a year-on-year increase in drone-related incidents with aircraft. It is hoped these measures will reduce the possibility of damage to windows and […]
Gatwick Airport has today announced the UK’s first trial of end-to-end biometrics – where personal data collected at the airport’s self-service bag drops will be recognised by new automated self-boarding gates – simplifying and speeding up the process for passengers and reducing the risk of human error. The trial is being run in partnership with […]
Planning application to increase capacity will set blueprint for the next decade Consultation commences today (14 May) on the latest proposals for the long-term development of Bristol Airport, including more detailed plans for continued growth over the next decade. ‘Towards 2050’ includes a Charter for Future Growth in five key areas: aviation, economic impact, Green […]
The Polish parliament voted in favour of a “special act” on May 10, 2018, giving a green light to the country’s new massive airport project: Central Communication Port “Solidarność”, aimed to become “European gate to China”. The act should provide flexibility for the financing of the project and help acquiring the necessary land. “Solidarność” airport is […]
State-owned Finnish airport operator Finavia has committed to investing €55m (US$66m) in expanding and modernizing Rovaniemi, Kittilä and Ivalo airports in Lapland, with work beginning with immediate effect. Kimmo Mäki, CEO of Finavia, said, “Finavia’s large-scale investment will enable the further growth of Lapland’s tourism industry and increase Finland’s accessibility and competitiveness. With this development […]
