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TUI fly brings Brussels service back to MIA

Source: Miami International With this new Brussels route, MIA now has nonstop service to 17 European cities Belgian low-cost carrier TUI fly is bringing its Brussels-Miami route back to Miami International Airport on April 2 with twice-weekly service, reconnecting the two cities with nonstop flights for the first time since the pandemic began. The re-launched route will be served by TUI fly's Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which seats 300 passengers. With the new Brussels route, MIA now has nonstop service to 17 European cities. MIA will welcome back another global airline and its second international route this month when Royal Air Maroc resumes its twice-weekly Casablanca-Miami service on April 10. TUI fly is the second-largest Belgian airline company, with its network of over 200 routes [...]

2022-04-04T21:44:01+03:00April 5th, 2022|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

FAA Updates Airport Design Guidance

Source: FAA The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration updated its advisory circular on Airport Design that provides guidance to airport sponsors and airport consultants designing and developing airports around the country. “The advisory circular provides a critical roadmap for the aviation industry when planning, designing and developing the nation’s airports,” said FAA Associate Administrator of Airports Shannetta R. Griffin. “This update contains the latest information the industry needs as we work collaboratively to build safe, sustainable and accessible airport infrastructure to safely transport passengers, goods and services.” This advisory circular outlines the FAA’s recommended standards for an acceptable level of safety, efficiency and capacity when designing and implementing projects at airports to meet the requirements of Federal Aviation Regulation, Part 139 Certification [...]

2022-04-04T20:13:24+03:00April 4th, 2022|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Lufthansa, Fraport and Munich Airport call for effective and fair EU climate policy

Source: Munich Airport All three German aviation companies are calling for a climate policy that ensures a level playing field for all, i.e., that includes competitors outside Europe In its climate protection package, "Fit for 55," the European Commission proposes three measures for aviation: introducing a kerosene tax, tightening emissions trading (ETS), and introducing an increasing blending mandate for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). By 2050, aviation is to be CO2-neutral. Lufthansa Group, Fraport and Munich Airport all support the EU’s ambitious climate protection goals and are pursuing a well defined climate protection agenda while driving forward the decarbonization of operations involving high cost investments. At the same time, all three German aviation companies are calling for a climate policy that [...]

2022-04-04T19:11:20+03:00April 4th, 2022|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Delta, Los Angeles World Airports unveil first major phase of Delta Sky Way at LAX

Source: Delta Air Lines Consolidated terminal, new Sky Club and a sustainability focus Delta Air Lines and Los Angeles World Airports celebrated the completion of the first major phase of the Delta Sky Way at LAX – a joint $2.3 billion investment (includes both LAWA and Delta's direct investments) to modernize and upgrade one of the airline’s key global hubs. Phase one of this multi-year terminal transformation project kicks off the launch of Delta’s decade-long, $12 billion investment in airport hubs from coast to coast, cementing the airline’s commitment to transform the travel experience in the air and on the ground. Delta CEO Ed Bastian, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and other public officials from the city of Los Angeles [...]

2022-04-01T03:17:53+03:00April 1st, 2022|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

OMA completes issuance of Sustainability-Linked Bonds

Source: OMA Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V., announces the completion of its issuance of Ps.4.0 billion in long-term sustainability-linked notes in the Mexican market (the “Issuances”). The Issuances are the following: 1. Ps. 1,700 million in 5-year Notes (ticker: OMA 22L) at a variable rate of TIIE 28 + 14 basis points. The Notes pay interests every 28 days, and principal amount will be paid at maturity on March 25, 2027. 2. Ps. 2,300 million in 7-year Notes (ticker: OMA 22-2L) at a fixed rate of 9.35%. The Notes pay interest every 182 days, and principal amount will be paid at maturity on March 22, 2029. The issuances received the highest ratings in Mexico of Baa/Aaa.mx by [...]

2022-04-01T04:20:51+03:00March 31st, 2022|AIRPORTS, News|

OMA announces placement of Ps.4.0 billion Sustainability-Linked Bonds

Source: OMA OMA becomes the first airport group in America and the second one worldwide to issue a Sustainability-Linked Bond OMA seeks to reduce its CO2 emissions per passenger in 58% by December 31, 2025 Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: OMA, NASDAQ: OMAB), announces the placement of long-term sustainability-linked notes in the Mexican market for an aggregate amount of Ps.4.0 billion (“the Issuances”). With the placement of these long-term sustainability-linked notes, OMA becomes the first airport group in America and the second one worldwide to issue a sustainability-linked bond. The aforementioned reaffirms OMA’s commitment to a continued reduction of its environmental impact and an improvement of the long-term sustainability in its airports’ operations. “We are thrilled [...]

2022-03-31T14:02:14+03:00March 31st, 2022|AIRPORTS, News|

VINCI Airports begins operating the concession of seven airports in the Brazilian Amazonia

Source: VINCI Airports VINCI Airports’ operations in Amazonia were launched today at Manaus airport. Under a 30-year concession contract, the Amazonian airports of Manaus, Porto Velho, Rio Branco, Boa Vista, Cruzeiro do Sul, Tabatinga and Tefé are now fully integrated into VINCI Airports’ network, following a 6-months transition plan completed with the government’s Airport Infrastructure Company (Infraero). VINCI Airports will mobilize its integrated model to improve mobility in the Amazonian region with an ambitious action plan: Improve airport infrastructure: global investment to modernize the infrastructure, ensuring safety and operational excellence. Implement environmental protection: objective of reducing airports’ carbon footprint by 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 through energy efficiency measures as installing in all airports photovoltaic plants, and [...]

2022-04-04T14:04:04+03:00March 31st, 2022|AIRPORTS, News|

Alaska Airlines is investing billions in major improvements at their key airports to ensure customers have a great trip

Source: Alaska Airlines At Alaska Airlines, we know it’s important to invest in our people (amazing employees) and products (new aircraft and onboard amenities), but also in the places we serve (airports). It all adds up to a great guest experience. Approximately $2.3 billion in infrastructure upgrades are underway that guests will enjoy when traveling through our key hub airports along the West Coast. You might notice some of the renovations on your next trip as we continue to grow and fly to more places. Here’s a look at the work that’s happening now, or projects set to start soon: SEA   The front door of where we welcome our guests at our hometown airport is set to get a major [...]

2022-03-24T17:57:11+02:00March 24th, 2022|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

MIA Runway 5K Series kicks off at Miami-Opa locka Executive Airport

Source: MIA Over 400 participants raise thousands to fight breast cancer The Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) kicked off its first-ever MIA Runway 5K Airport Series on Saturday, March 19, with more than 400 runners and walkers pounding the pavement at Miami-Opa locka Executive Airport (OPF) to make strides against breast cancer. The proceeds from registrations and sponsorships for the series, which totaled $17,500, will benefit the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and MDAD Director and CEO Ralph Cutié blew airhorns to start the inaugural race at the general aviation airport, which closed one of its runways to private jets and student pilots so 5K participants could take flight there instead. The [...]

2022-03-22T14:35:25+02:00March 22nd, 2022|AIRPORTS, News|

The Sultanate of Oman will host the first meeting of the new Board of Directors of the Airports Council International, on March 26

Source: Oman Airports General Director of the Airports Council International (ACI) World, Luis Felipe de Oliveira will conduct a number of executive meetings with the Board members ACI World chose Sheikh Aimen bin Ahmed Al Hosni, the Chief Executive Officer of Oman Airports, as a Chairman of the Board of Directors, during its 64th annual meeting, held in November 2021 in Cancun, Mexico The Sultanate of Oman, during the period from 26th to 27th of March, will host the first meeting of the Board of Directors of the Airports Council International (ACI) in its new session, which started at the beginning of this year and will end at the end of (2023). The meeting, which will be held at Ritz-Carlton [...]

2022-03-21T18:54:16+02:00March 21st, 2022|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|