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Aena celebrates ten years on the stock market as the world’s leading airport company by market capitalisation and the sixth largest listed company in Spain

Source: Aena Aena has a market capitalisation of 32,490 million euros on the Spanish stock market Its shares have appreciated by 273.4%, from 58 euros at the starting price on 11 February 2015 to 216.6 euros at the close on Friday, an all-time high Aena has paid its shareholders 4,857 million euros in dividends over nine years (2015-2023), in nominal terms. 51% of this amount (2,477.1 million euros) has been received by the State as the majority shareholder, which, moreover, does not make public contributions to the company, as Aena is self-financing "We are aware of Aena's dual commitment: to society and the territories that host the airports, and to public and private shareholders", Chairman and CEO, Maurici Lucena Aena [...]

2025-02-21T08:18:05+02:00February 21st, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

Aruba Airport Wins Routes 2025 Award

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) is proud to announce that it has been named the winner of the Routes Americas 2025 Award in the Under 4 million Passenger Category, reinforcing AAA’s commitment to air service development, airline partnerships, and connectivity expansion. Recognizing Excellence in Airline Marketing The Routes Americas 2025 Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in airport and destination marketing, honoring airports, destinations, and airlines that have demonstrated exceptional success in route development and network growth. This award is particularly significant as winners are chosen by the airlines themselves, making it one of the most prestigious accolades in the aviation industry. This year, 15 airports, five destinations, and five airlines were selected as finalists across various categories. A [...]

2025-02-18T19:28:08+02:00February 18th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

Short flights, big getaways: Where 300 miles can take you from Houston’s airports

Source: Houston Airports From the Texas Hill Country to Louisiana’s bayous, these short-haul flights turn travel time into vacation time. For Houston travelers who are short on time but craving a change of scenery, a quick flight under 300 miles might be the perfect escape. Whether it’s a Texas weekend getaway or a last-minute Spring Break destination, flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) offer plenty of options that get you there in about an hour—or less. Under an Hour: The Quickest Flights from IAH The shortest commercial flight out of Bush Airport takes just 54 minutes and covers 123 miles to Victoria, Texas. The South Texas city may not be a household name [...]

2025-02-17T08:30:36+02:00February 17th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

Aena Group airports recorded almost 25 million passengers in January

Source: Aena 6.2% more than in the same month of 2024 Aena's airports in Spain handled 19.8 million passengers in the first month of the year, 6.1% more than in 2024 For the summer season, airlines have scheduled 246.8 million seats at the airports of the Aena network: 1.5% more than last year's schedule and 6.5% more compared to the flights operated at the close of the same season in 2024 The airports of the Aena Group (comprising the 46 airports and two heliports in Spain, London Luton Airport and 17 airports in Brazil) closed the first month of 2025 with 24,999,784 passengers, 6.2% more than in the same month of 2024; they handled 222,696 aircraft movements, 3.6% more than [...]

2025-02-14T11:51:24+02:00February 14th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

Aruba Airport Achieves Record-Breaking Growth in 2024

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) proudly reflects on a remarkable 2024, marked by significant growth across key performance metrics. Despite infrastructure challenges, AAA successfully balanced stability and sustainable growth, further solidifying Queen Beatrix International Airport's position as the premier aviation hub in the Caribbean. In 2024, Aruba Airport managed 30,604 flights, reflecting a 5.2% increase compared to 2023. The airport served over 1.5 million revenue-generating passengers (RGP), processing a total of 3.2 million passengers—a 14.1% year-over-year growth. Additionally, seat capacity expanded by 15.4%, surpassing 1.96 million seats and reinforcing the island’s growing connectivity. Aruba Airport remains a vital gateway, connecting the world with 26 airlines operating non-stop flights to over 45 destinations across 32 cities. In 2024, [...]

2025-02-03T08:13:40+02:00February 3rd, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

European Aviation Industry publishes toolkit to fast-track Sustainable Fuel production in Europe and accelerate decarbonisation

Source ACI Europe Key players in Europe's aviation industry, including airlines, airports and manufacturers* have outlined to EU policymakers seven critical measures to stimulate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in Europe and overcome the challenges facing the European SAF industry. The measures are contained in a new report from global advisory firm ICF and should form part of a dedicated EU SAF industrial strategy. The European Commission's planned Clean Industrial Deal and Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) are ideal opportunities to put the measures into practice. The report, jointly commissioned by six industry bodies, highlights how current projections for SAF production in Europe fall short of ambitions and are made worse by industrial strategies in other countries, such as the [...]

2025-01-31T11:00:46+02:00January 31st, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

NY & NJ Port Authority’s Commercial Airports Record Busiest Year Ever For Second Consecutive Year

Source: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Total 2024 Passenger Count of 145.9 Million Surpasses 2023 as Busiest Year Ever at John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International, and New York Stewart International Airports International Travel Demand Continues to Grow, Exceeding Pre-Pandemic Levels Record-Breaking 2024 Capped by Record-Breaking December and Holiday Travel Unprecedented Demand Met by Port Authority’s Transformation of All Three Major Airports with Larger, Award-Winning State-of-the-Art Terminals The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced that 2024 marked the busiest year ever at the agency’s commercial airports, surpassing the previous record set the prior year as travelers enjoyed increased capacity and premium amenities provided by the Port Authority’s growing number of modern, [...]

2025-01-30T08:33:48+02:00January 30th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

Port Authority and JFK Millennium Partners announce exterior Medallion Commission at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new terminal 6

Source: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Bronze Exterior Medallion Will Welcome Visitors Arriving at New Terminal 6 Jane Dickson Joins 18 Other Artists Previously Announced for Commissions Inside New Terminal, Supporting Port Authority and JFK Millennium Partners’ Vision to Transform Passenger Experience at JFK Curated by Public Art Fund, Artists Selected by Committee from Port Authority, JFK Millennium Partners, and Arts Community The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected to build and operate the highly anticipated $4.2 billion Terminal 6 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), announced that an additional public art commission has been awarded. Artist Jane Dickson has been selected to create a bronze [...]

2025-01-23T18:44:53+02:00January 23rd, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Fraport Traffic Figures 2024: Lima shows significant growth and Frankfurt Remains the Leading Airport for Global Hub Connectivity

Source: Fraport The Brazilian airports of Fortaleza (FOR) and Porto Alegre (POA), combined, registered about 9.5 million passengers in 2024 Lima Airport (LIM) in Peru registered traffic growth of 15.2 percent in 2024, setting a new passenger record with about 24.5 million travelers. In December, LIM welcomed roughly 2.1 million passengers, an increase of 6.1 percent. FRA welcomed some 61.6 million passengers in 2024 – Increase of 3.7 percent compared to 2023 – Fraport’s Group airports worldwide largely report strong passenger growth Some 61.6 million passengers traveled through Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in 2024, representing an increase of around 3.7 percent compared to 2023. Germany’s largest airport saw a particularly strong demand for medium-haul flights to warm-weather destinations, including Greece, Spain, [...]

2025-01-21T08:27:30+02:00January 21st, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

The year in lounges: Delta One Lounge coming to SEA and more for 2025

Source: Delta Air Lines Learn more about Delta's Sky Club expansions, openings and upgrades for 2025. 2024 was a landmark year for Delta Sky Club, with the debut of Delta One Lounges in JFK, LAX and BOS marking a new era of premium travel for the airline. In addition to three premium lounges, Delta opened a new-market Sky Club in Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and expansions to both the MIA and LGA Clubs. This year, the Delta One Lounge journey continues, along with much anticipated refreshes to Clubs in Delta’s hometown ATL airport, a Club expansion, and three new locations at hubs. Here’s a look at what customers can look forward to this year. An expanding Club network, plus [...]

2025-01-15T12:41:14+02:00January 15th, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|