AirPower History Tour also features B-17 Flying Fortress and other historic military aircraft MESA, Ariz., 2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Commemorative Air Force’s (CAF) famous Boeing B-29 Superfortress bomber, FIFI — the only remaining flying example of the aircraft in the world – will visit Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport February 28 through March 4. The airplane will… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Airports
Travel Disruptions Will Stall Business Growth
Alexandria, VA, 2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The following statement can be attributed to Michael W. McCormick, GBTA executive director and COO, on the impact of the upcoming sequester deadline on business travel and the nation’s economy. “The country is fast approaching the March 1 deadline for across-the-board cuts in every program, project, and agency in the Federal… Read the full press release
Marcela Gaboda new CEO Swissport Argentina
2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport International, the world’s leading aviation services group, has appointed Marcela Gaboda as the new CEO Swissport Argentina. She will assume her duties effective 1st March, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the aviation industry to the role. Marcela has 20 years of experience in management in various capacities in… Read the full press release
2012 Best in History of Continuous Safety Improvements
Focus Remains on Addressing Safety Deficiencies in Africa Montreal, 2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2012 global accident rate for Western-built jets was the lowest in aviation history. The 2012 global Western-built jet accident rate (measured in hull losses per million flights of Western-built jets) was 0.20, the equivalent… Read the full press release
Department of Transport Sponsors Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2013
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor and Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council Abu Dhabi Air Expo to take place from 5th to 7th March 2013 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National… Read the full press release
Commissioner Andolino Discusses Airport Expansion on London Panel
CHICAGO, 2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rosemarie S. Andolino, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) discussed Chicago’s O’Hare Modernization Program (OMP), among other topics, during a series of meetings organized by London First (LF), an organization whose mission is to encourage business and tourism in London. London First hosted Andolino and Jos Nijhuis, President and CEO of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to learn from… Read the full press release
CPH: Good performance in spite of tough year for the airline industry
Copenhagen Airports A/S (CPH) set a passenger record of 23.3 million travellers despite the effects of the bankruptcies of five European airlines in 2012. Revenue grew as a result of the growth in passenger numbers and increased spend per passenger at the shopping centre. Excluding one-off items, profit after tax rose 11.3%. Copenhagen Airport’s World… Read the full press release
Al Futtaim Motors – Lexus Key Partner of Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2013
Al Futtaim Motors – Lexus named Gold Automotive Sponsor Abu Dhabi Air Expo to take place from 5th to 7th March 2013 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-02-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), today named Al Futtaim Motors – Lexus Gold Automotive Sponsor of the Abu Dhabi Air Show. As part of its sponsorship,… Read the full press release
Bristol Brewing Co. Takes Flight with New Taproom at Colorado Springs Airport, Joined by Novo Coffee
2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mayor Steve Bach joined representatives from SSP America and Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to welcome two new arrivals to the airport – Bristol Brewing Co. andNovo Coffee – with a grand opening celebration. The late Thursday afternoon event was commemorated with a special cask ale tapping ceremony, food and beverage samplings, and a shuffleboard tournament. Cradled at the southern… Read the full press release
FINAVIA – Pay attention: always check the monitor for the luggage pickup location
Helsinki Airport will introduce an additional lobby for the luggage of Schengen flights. Therefore, arriving passengers must always check the terminal monitor (immediately after exiting the airplane) for the luggage pickup location and exit route. 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — “When you exit the airplane and enter the terminal, you should first check the monitor for the… Read the full press release
Iberia implanta un nuevo sistema de gestión del deshielo de aviones en el aeropuerto de Madrid
Ha desarrollado una herramienta basada en la tecnología 3G que le permitirá tener información de toda la operativa de deshielo en tiempo real. Solo otras tres aerolíneas en el mundo disponen de una herramienta similar para gestionar su base de deshielo. La implantación de este sistema de gestión de deshielo forma parte del proyecto Ágora,… Read the full press release
Aviation Needs a Global Agreement on Market-Based Measures
But Long-term Solution is Technology, Operations and Infrastructure Hong Kong, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for governments to agree on a global approach to market-based measures (MBMs) to help aviation manage the 2% of global manmade carbon emissions for which it is responsible. IATA also stressed the need for governments… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi International Airport Starts the Year with 19.6% Passenger Growth in January
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today released the first traffic report of the year for Abu Dhabi International Airport. The report that covers the month of January indicated a double digit increase of a 19.6% growth in passenger traffic, compared to the same month last year. The report… Read the full press release
Heathrow leads the world in passenger boarding
2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow passengers are the first in the world to use an innovative technology as part of the airport’s drive to further improve the passenger experience. Terminal 1 passengers are being invited to take part in a two month ‘self-boarding’ trial in partnership with South African Airways, which uses biometric data to help… Read the full press release
Rotana Jet showcases its latest A319 aircraft at Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2013
As a major Sponsor for the region’s only General Aviation Exhibition Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company and Rotana Jet announced today the participation of Rotana Jet in Abu Dhabi Air Expo, for the second year running, as a major sponsor. The participation of Rotana Jet in the region’s only… Read the full press release
Newquay Cornwall Airport: £60m fund to accelerate Enterprise Zone infrastructure
2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership welcomes today’s launch of the Enterprise Zone Infrastructure Fund by the Department of Communities and Local Government. The £60m fund is being targeted at Enterprise Zones which have real short term growth potential and is aimed at unlocking key infrastructure projects. Aerohub @ Newquay… Read the full press release
U.S. Travel Applauds TSA PreCheck Reaching Milestone of 40 Airports
Washington, D.C., 2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Statement by Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, regarding today’s announcement by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) that PreCheck, a trusted traveler program, has expanded to Austin-Bergstrom International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Memphis International, Nashville International and Raleigh-Durham International airports: “We are thrilled to see PreCheck expand… Read the full press release
Oslo Airport welcomes W.B. Samson
2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 15 February, W.B. Samson opened its bakery at Oslo Airport. This is the only full-service bakery at a Scandinavian airport. The bakery offers a variety of coffees and teas, as well as homemade hot chocolate with real whipped cream, sandwiches and many other baked goods. Customers can also purchase marzipan cream… Read the full press release
Enterprise Boosts UK Airport Presence with New Branch at Belfast INTERNATIONAL Airport (UK)
2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the world’s largest car hire company, has opened a new onsite branch in the Arrivals Hall of Belfast International Airport. With this addition Enterprise now has a branch at every major UK airport, ensuring it is able to offer car hire to incoming tourists and business travellers as well as… Read the full press release
Wizz Air launches new Budapest – Malta route for May 2013
2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, Central and Eastern Europe’s largest low cost carrier, has announced the addition of a twice weekly Budapest – Malta flight to its expansive offering from the Hungarian capital. This latest route which begins on 17 May 2013, brings the number of airports served by Wizz Air from Budapest to 35,… Read the full press release
Give the Apple of Your Eye the Big Apple with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays
2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are giving Yorkshire customers another chance to grab a bite of the big apple, direct from Leeds Bradford Airport. On sale from today, there are two outbound flights taking off on 5th and 12th December 2013 – perfectly timed to treat a loved one to a pre-Christmas getaway in… Read the full press release
Massport Board Approves Billion Dollar Capital Program
Five Year Plan Funds 341 Projects, Supports 7,887 Jobs BOSTON, 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today approved a rolling five-year program of more than $1 billion to fund 341 projects as part of the Authority’s fiscal year 2013 – 2017 comprehensive financial plan of capital improvements. “Each year, this is one of the most… Read the full press release
Swissport International Ltd. reports 10% revenue growth in 2012
Zurich, 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport International Ltd. (Swissport), the world’s leading provider of ground and cargo services to the aviation industry, is reporting total revenue of CHF 1.9 billion for the year 2012. This represents a 10% increase in revenue compared to 2011 which is reinforcing the market leading position of the company. The results… Read the full press release
EASA welcomes ICAO agreement on new aircraft CO2 and noise standards
2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) welcomes progress made by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) at their 9th Meeting on 4-15 February in Montreal. Agreement was reached within CAEP on a new aeroplane CO2 certification requirement, as well as a new global noise standard that… Read the full press release
2013 AFRICAN AIRPORT OF THE YEAR – O.R. TAMBO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, JOHANNESBURG
2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa’s O.R. Tambo International Airport was presented with the 2013 African Airport of the Year award for Airport Cargo Excellence. The award was attained following a STAT TIMES online survey conducted globally, over a month-long process, amongst varied air cargo industry players totalling 42 000 voting readers. Global champions… Read the full press release
AIRPORTS COMPANY SOUTH AFRICA TO SHOWCASE ITS UNIQUE INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY ATTRIBUTES AND FEATURES AT AIR CARGO AFRICA EXHIBITION
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa’s nine airports provide vital connectivity, accessibility and location benefits for air cargo links between South Africa, Africa and rest of the world Johannesburg, 21 February 2013 – Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is showcasing its unique connectivity attributes at the Air Cargo Africa exhibition and conference taking place… Read the full press release
Heathrow to pilot new noise insulation scheme
Heathrow is to trial a new noise insulation scheme, designed to provide more effective and tailored assistance for people affected by aircraft noise. 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The ‘Quieter Homes Initiative’ has been developed following a consultation about the existing noise insulation schemes on offer and research into schemes offered by other major airports around the… Read the full press release
ADAC Signs Service Level Agreement with Abu Dhabi Customs from Department of Finance
An ADAC and Customs initiative to ensure higher levels of passenger services Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company announced today that it has signed a service level agreement with Abu Dhabi Airport Customs ensuring the implementation of high level services at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The signing ceremony was held… Read the full press release
TAV Gallery Hosts The “History Of Commercial Aviation In Turkey” Exhibition
2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located at Istanbul Ataturk Airport International Terminal, the culture-art platform TAV Gallery hosted an opening ceremony to present passengers the oil paintings produced by the famous painter Cumhur Koralturk featuring the history of the commercial aviation in Turkey. The opening reception was attended by Ataturk Airport Civilian Administration Manager Ali Bakoglu, DHMI… Read the full press release
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS AUTHORIZES ALLOCATION OF $9.2 MILLION TO CITY OF EL SEGUNDO FOR RESIDENTIAL SOUNDPROOFING
Los Angeles, California, 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today authorized staff to enter into a Letter of Agreement with the City of El Segundo for its Residential Sound Insulation Grant Program and to release $9,225,000 for its eligible noise mitigation project. The LAWA grant, combined with a $5 million from… Read the full press release