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NAV CANADA launched public consultations on airspace enhancements around Vancouver International Airport​

Source: NAV Canada NAV CANADA, in collaboration with Vancouver Airport Authority, has launched a public consultation on a proposal for airspace modernization surrounding Vancouver International Airport (YVR) The consultations are an opportunity for the public to get information about the proposed changes and to provide their feedback on the NAV CANADA proposal. NAV CANADA is proposing changes to approach procedures at YVR including the addition of new satellite-based procedures, known as Required Navigation Performance Authorization Required (RNP AR), and changes to existing arrival routes and procedures. RNP AR is designed to provide aircraft with shorter, more direct routes on approach to YVR and is supported by a new International Civil Aviation Organization separation standard. This allows an aircraft’s flight management [...]

2023-01-10T16:28:55+02:00January 10th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Most On-Time Airlines and Airports of 2022 Unveiled by Cirium

Source: Cirium The past year saw a challenging operational environment, despite this climate, many airlines and airports worldwide excelled Delta Air Lines celebrates its second straight year as Cirium’s Platinum Award winner for global operational excellence Azul Airlines was the global leader in on-time performance Delta Air Lines led in North America, Iberia was the top performer in Europe, Azul in Latin America, Thai AirAsia in Asia Pacific and Oman Air in the Middle East and Africa StarFlyer was the leading low-cost carrier Haneda Airport was the top performing global airport in 2022 Azul Airlines has been named as the global leader for airline on-time performance for 2022 by Cirium, the global aviation analytics leader. The Cirium 2022 On-Time Performance Review [...]

2023-01-08T04:33:30+02:00January 9th, 2023|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

First flights in and out of Newark Liberty’s new, world-class Terminal A will commence on January 12th

Source: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has released the following statement from Director of Corporate Communications Thomas Pietrykoski: “The Port Authority is pleased to announce that the first flights in and out of Newark Liberty’s new, world-class Terminal A will commence on January 12th." "We look forward to welcoming passengers to this magnificent, state-of-the-art facility, where they will enjoy best-in-class functionality, inspiring public art, delicious local concessions, and a transformative experience from curb to gate."

2023-01-07T00:19:12+02:00January 6th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News|

Air Canada has resumed Miami-Vancouver route after 18 years

Source: MIA Miami International Airport welcomed the return of Miami-Vancouver service. Air Canada has launched three weekly flights to the most populous city in Canada's British Columbia province and the country's third-largest metropolitan area. The route, which was last served in 2004, gives MIA its longest North American route and nonstop flights to its largest unserved North American market. Officials from Miami-Dade County and Air Canada celebrated the route launch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and refreshments for the inaugural passengers. Air Canada is operating the new service with Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft that seat 169 total passengers. Vancouver joins Montreal and Toronto as MIA's third Canadian nonstop destination and now provides MIA travelers with a quick one-stop connection to long-range destinations [...]

2022-12-30T16:47:54+02:00December 30th, 2022|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

LAP Signs US$ 1,250 Million Financing Agreement for Lima Airport Expansion

Source: LAP Lima Airport Partners (LAP), part of the Fraport Group since 2001, signed a US$ 1,250 million project financing agreement for the infrastructure development in progress at Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) in Peru. The financing is being provided by seven banks: BBVA, IDB Invest, KfW IPEX Bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), The Bank of Nova Scotia, Société Générale, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC). Fraport’s and LAP’s finance teams managed the transaction, while SMBC acted as financial advisor. Fraport AG’s CFO, Prof. Dr. Matthias Zieschang, underscored the importance of the financing: “This is a landmark transaction. We are pleased by the continuous strong demand from the international capital markets for financing Lima Airport’s strategic development. More than [...]

2022-12-27T16:05:08+02:00December 27th, 2022|AIRPORTS, News|

OMA obtains short-term loans

Source: OMA Mexican airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V., known as OMA (NASDAQ: OMAB; BMV: OMA), announces that it has obtained short-term loans for an aggregate amount of Ps.1,200 million with HSBC México, Banco Nacional de México and Banco Santander México. Proceeds will be used to capitalize the group’s subsidiaries, for working capital and to strengthen the company’s liquidity. Loans mature in June 2023 and have an annual weighted average interest rate of TIIE + 86.7 basis points. With these loans, OMA continues to maintain a solid capital structure.

2022-12-27T15:58:58+02:00December 27th, 2022|AIRPORTS, News|

LAX takes delivery of first heavy-duty electric truck as airport transitions to all-electric fleet

Source: LAX Los Angeles World Airports has taken delivery of its first Class 8 heavy-duty electric vehicle, a Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV). Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is proud to announce the arrival of its first heavy-duty battery-electric vehicle, marking a significant step in the airport's transition to a fully electric fleet. The Class 8 Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) semi-style tractor will be used to move paving equipment, transport construction materials and pull other heavy equipment at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) worksites. LAWA is the first government entity to take delivery of a Nikola Tre BEV, which is part of the airport's ambitious plan to fully transition its vehicle fleet to all-electric. This also is the first [...]

2022-12-26T07:44:59+02:00December 26th, 2022|AIRPORTS, News|

Aena launches the world’s largest duty-free shop tender with €18 billion in turnover

Source: Aena The tender doubles the number of lots to boost participation and promote competition among global operators The commercial space is more than 66,000 m2, which equates to more than seven football pitches The duration of the contract is increased up to 12 years, with the option of three annual extensions Aena has launched the world’s largest duty-free shop tender by turnover, the terms of which have been published today on the airport manager’s website. The expected turnover is €18 billion and includes 86 duty-free points of sale, plus a large number of additional premises dedicated to other categories, which, among all of them, will occupy an area of 66,000 square metres, or more than seven football pitches. “This [...]

2022-12-26T06:59:30+02:00December 26th, 2022|AIRPORTS, News|

MIA provides travel tips for the busy winter holiday season

Source: MIA Miami International Airport is expecting another busy winter holiday travel season this year, with 2.5 million passengers projected from December 21 to January 6 (Three Kings Day), for a 1.5% increase over its record-breaking period in 2021. A daily average of 151,000 travelers is expected over the 17-day travel period, which is 10,000 more travelers per day than the airport's average in November. MIA's busiest travel days are expected to be the Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday before Christmas Day, the Friday before New Year's Day, and the Thursday and Friday after New Year's Day, when the airport projects more than 157,000 passengers on each day. Because of the record-breaking projections, MIA's parking garages may approach their capacity on [...]

2022-12-22T06:00:39+02:00December 22nd, 2022|AIRPORTS, News|

Angela Gittens becomes global ambassador for flagship ACI-ICAO Airport Professional program

Source: ACI World Appointment aims to further promote AMPAP as the premier global airport management accreditation Airports Council International (ACI) World, along with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), has today announced the appointment of Ms. Angela Gittens, former Director General of ACI World, as program ambassador for the renowned ACI-ICAO Airport Management Professional Accreditation Programme (AMPAP). A joint initiative between ACI World and ICAO, AMPAP is the longest running training cooperation between the two global aviation organizations. The Program's aim is to develop a new generation of airport management professionals through a curriculum covering all functional areas of the airport business. Successful completion of the Program leads to the issuance of the globally recognized International Airport Professional (IAP) designation [...]

2022-12-14T09:38:40+02:00December 14th, 2022|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|