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Brisbane Airport to invest in largest solar panel system in Australia

Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) is investing in a major renewable energy Solar PV project capable of generating more than 9,315,000 kilowatt hours a year. The 6MW system, consisting of 22,000 panels spanning an area of 36,000 meters squared or more than twice the size of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), will be installed across six […]

Vilnius Airport completes €19m runway reconstruction

Vilnius Airport’s €19 million runway reconstruction has been successfully completed and opened on 18 August during an official inaugural ceremony. “We are glad to announce we have successfully finished this unique project of national importance,” enthuses Gediminas Almantas, CEO Lithuania Airports. “Only because of the professionalism of specialists and their enormous efforts this project turned […]

Renovated Holland Boulevard opens at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Royal Schiphol Group, the operator of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands, has officially opened its renovated Holland Boulevard public area located between Departure Lounges 2 and 3. Alongside a whole host of new retail outlets passengers can explore Dutch art and culture in peace 24/7, and can even enjoy a spa treatment. The area […]

Naples Airport closes for Hurricane Irma

Naples Airport, Florida, is terminating all fixed-base operator (FBO) services from September 8, 2017 in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Irma. At this time, the airport runways are expected to remain open and be prepared for the recovery effort, the airport claims in a statement. Limited fuel and related services are available until the […]

Changi Airport’s new Terminal 4 scheduled to commence operations on 31 October 2017

Changi Airport Group (CAG) has announced that the new Terminal 4 (T4) at Changi Airport is scheduled to commence operations on 31 October 2017. This follows the recent successful conclusion of major trials, with a small number of checks and reviews to be completed in the final phase of the preparations. To ensure a smooth […]

London Southend voted best airport in London by Which?

UK-based consumer advice magazine Which? has rated London Southend Airport as the best in the capital with a customer satisfaction rating of 84%, 16% more than any other London airport. The passenger survey awarded London Southend a maximum five stars for staff friendliness, with an impressive four stars for baggage reclaim, seating, toilets and queues […]

Terminal E Enhancements Upgrade the Customer Experience at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

All gates are open for DFW’s second completed terminal under Terminal Renewal and Improvement Program Customers who visit Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport’s Terminal E will be welcomed with a refreshed travel experience now that all customer-facing upgrades and enhancements are complete. The grand opening of all gates at Terminal E marks the second […]

Helsinki Airport is now carbon-neutral

It is now official: The carbon footprint of Helsinki Airport is zero and it has received the international Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) certificate for this achievement. “The ACA certificate awarded to Helsinki Airport is an important milestone in the implementation of Finavia’s accelerated climate programme at our airports.   Our climate programme comprises a number of […]

CAA investigation concludes NATS must improve operational resilience

Complaints about NATS (En Route) Plc (NERL) leads to first formal CAA investigation under the Transport Act 2000 The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today announced the completion of an investigation of allegations that NATS (En Route) Plc (NERL) had breached its air traffic services licence and the Transport Act 2000. It was alleged […]

Gatwick takes investment to £2.7 billion with new five-year plan

Gatwick Airport has announced it will invest £1.15 billion over the next five years – with £240 million planned for 2017/18 alone – as it plans for more growth and improved efficiency, while also maintaining its record levels of passenger satisfaction. This 2017 Capital Investment Programme (CIP) sets out Gatwick’s investment strategy which continues to […]