A consortium led by Vinci Airports has finalized the acquisition of 60% of shares in Aéroports de Lyon (ADL), the concession holder for Lyon Saint-Exupéry and Lyon Bron airports in France. The consortium, which also includes the public sector financial institution of Caisse des Dépôts (CDC) and French banking firm Crédit Agricole Assurances, will now […]
Dubai International has been voted for the second consecutive year as the world’s Best Airport for Layovers at the Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards Middle East at a ceremony in Dubai on Monday. Dubai was the top choice among the three final nominees chosen in the category by readers of the luxury travel publication, […]
Dubai remains firmly committed to the development of the Al Maktoum International Airport and to the growth of the global aviation sector, said His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai’s Supreme Fiscal Committee, and Chief Executive and Chairman of Emirates Airline and Group. He was responding to Dubai sponsoring the $3 […]
Edinburgh Airport has launched a six week public consultation on its Masterplan 2016 – 2040. The Masterplan sets out a framework for the sustainable development and ongoing growth and success of Edinburgh Airport to up to 2040. The draft details how the airport intends to match the growing demand for air travel to and from […]
Airports Council International (ACI) Europe has called for changes to airport charging regulations to help airport operators leverage more private investment, thereby driving growth and jobs in the industry. The statement was made following discussions at the Airport Investment Symposium held in Brussels, Belgium, and hosted by ACI. Attending parties discussed the current and future […]
Manchester Airport in northwest England served 25 million passengers in a year for the first time since opening in 1938, equating to year-on-year growth of 9.3%. The 25 millionth passenger received a wealth of prizes including a pair of return tickets to San Francisco from Thomas Cook Airlines, FastTrack passes, and access to the airport’s […]
Hotel operator YOTEL opened its newest location today (November 8) in Terminal 2E at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in France. The opening coincides with the rebrand of all YOTEL airport locations to YOTELAIR. YOTELAIR Paris is the airport’s first airside hotel and will form part of the new transit lounge area called ‘Instant Paris’. […]
Gatwick’s world-first waste plant has been shortlisted for a prestigious Sustainability Leaders Award the airport announced today – as Gatwick becomes one of first signatories to the international Airports Sustainability Declaration. The awards are run by Edie – leading providers of environmental news and commentary – and Gatwick has been shortlisted after becoming the first […]
The government of Dubai proposes $3 billion funding for the expansion of two international airports in Dubai, Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). The two airports are set for a capacity-boosting expansion that will enable them to serve up to 146 million passengers by 2025. DXB is the world’s largest international […]
Hamad International Airport (HIA) announced that its dual Passenger Trains inside the airport terminal will begin operations from today. The Passenger Trains were officially inaugurated by Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker and Engr. Badr Mohammed Al Meer, Chief Operating Officer of Hamad International Airport in the presence of dignitaries […]
