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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $636 Million in Grants to Improve Airport Infrastructure

Source: FAA The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced more than $636 million for 320 grants in 46 states and American Samoa to improve our nation's airport infrastructure. "From passenger travel to cargo operations, the Biden-Harris Administration continues to make our aviation system safer, more accessible, and more resilient through initiatives like the Airport Improvement Program," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. "Thanks to this latest round of funding, passengers across the country will benefit as we make airports from Rhode Island to American Samoa more modern and efficient." This fourth round of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants fund a variety of projects such planning, airport safety improvements, airport development, and airport noise compatibility grants. View [...]

2024-08-09T20:03:03+03:00August 9th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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MIA earns global accreditation for reducing carbon emissions

Source: MIA Airport is second in Florida, 4th in Southeast recognized by ACI World Airports Council International (ACI) has announced that Miami International Airport has earned the agency’s Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA), which recognizes MIA’s verified dedication to reducing greenhouse gas emissions within its operational control and its commitment to expanding its climate goals and reduction targets. MIA will receive its accreditation certificate on September 9 at the 2024 ACI-North American Annual Conference and Exhibition in Grand Rapids, Michigan. MIA is one of only two airports in Florida and four in the Southeast U.S. accredited by ACI’s global ACA program. MIA’s sustainability goals are based on Miami-Dade County’s commitment to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Race to Zero [...]

2024-08-06T16:13:34+03:00August 6th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|
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Aruba Airport Authority N.V. announces appointment of Interim Management Team amid strategic realignment

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA), manager and operator of Aruba Airport, is pleased to announce the appointment of an Interim Management Team to guide the company through an ongoing strategic alignment. This decision, effective as of August 1, 2024, reflects the commitment of AAA and Royal Schiphol Group (RSG) to maintain operational stability and pursuing long-term growth. The appointment of three interim leaders, rather than a single interim CEO, was made to ensure a balanced and effective leadership structure during this transition period. This decision stems from the strategic collaboration agreement that AAA has with RSG, wherein RSG provides the CEO for AAA and is appointed by the Government of Aruba as sole shareholder of AAA. As [...]

2024-08-06T16:23:15+03:00August 6th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|
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Lima International Airport mobilized more than two million passengers in July

Source: Lima International Airport Lima international airport handles approximately 1.2 million passengers on domestic flights and 780 thousand on international flights, with an estimated 15 thousand flights per month. In the following months, new international destinations such as Curitiba (Brazil), Montego Bay (Jamaica) and Rosario (Argentina) are expected to be opened. July is a high season month for the airline industry in Peru, as the flow of flights and passengers tends to increase due to the national holiday celebrations (Fiestas Patrias). This month saw a 10% increase in flight traffic compared to the same month in 2023, and 2.1 million passengers were mobilized during this patriotic month. Currently, around 1.2 million passengers are transported each month on domestic flights, and [...]

2024-08-05T16:52:26+03:00August 5th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|
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Aena earns 808.6 million euros in the first half of 2024

Source: Aena EBITDA stands at 1,555.3 million euros, an increase of 32.9% on 2023 In Spain, Aena traffic reached 144.2 million passengers up to June, 11.4% more than in 2023 The Aena Group’s passenger traffic (Spain, London-Luton and Aena Brasil, which includes Congonhas Airport in Sao Paulo) grew by 10.5% compared with the same period in 2023, to 172.7 million passengers Aena's Board of Directors approves a proposed charges update for 2025 of 5 cents per passenger Aena's net profit in the first half of 2024 stood at 808.6 million euros, compared with 607.7 million euros in the same period last year. Between January and June 2024, Aena obtained a gross operating profit (EBITDA(1)) of 1,555.3 million euros, with a [...]

2024-08-01T15:42:00+03:00August 1st, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|
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Changes to EU regulation restrict the use of new generation baggage scanners at Europe’s airports 

Source: ACI New restriction delivers a setback for the passenger experience and a blow to major investments made by airports. Airports Council International today took stock of changes to the EU Aviation Security Regulation1 which introduces severe restrictions to the use of next generation cabin baggage scanners at airports in the EU, as well as Iceland, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Norway (EEA).   The amendments are specifically targeting C3 scanners, the cutting edge technology upholding best in class detection standards – which until now allowed passengers to carry liquids without any restriction and to keep them along with their large electronic devices inside their cabin bags at security checkpoints. The new restriction introduces as of 1 September 2024 a 100ml limitation [...]

2024-07-31T20:51:53+03:00July 31st, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|
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OMA reports on the release of its 2023 Sustainability Report and its third Green Bond Report

Source: OMA Mexican airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V., known as OMA, informs it has published its 2023 Sustainability Report, which offers a comprehensive overview of the significant progress made and highlights the various activities and initiatives executed and adopted by OMA during 2023. The 2023 Sustainability Report has been prepared adhering to GRI Standards and taking SASB aspects into account. You can access and download the report directly from the following link: https://ir.oma.aero/wp- content/uploads/2024/07/OMA_Sustainability_2023.pdf In addition, OMA has published its third Green Bond Report, pursuant to OMA’s Green Bond Framework. This Report provides information about the allocation of proceeds and the impact of projects financed with the Green Bond issued in 2021. You can obtain [...]

2024-07-30T11:29:04+03:00July 30th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|
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Schiphol and KLM test self-driving shuttle service for flight crew

Source: KLM The second phase of the trial of electric self-driving buses starts today at Schiphol Airport. During this phase, the airport, together with KLM Cityhopper and KLM Ground services, is testing a fixed, pre-programmed route to and from the apron. Crew from KLM Cityhopper arriving at Schiphol can use the shuttle service. Earlier this year, Schiphol conducted a successful initial trial of these self-driving buses from supplier Ohmio. During the first phase of the trial, the focus was on testing technical features and ease of use. The current phase will take place at the apron, an even more complex setting where there is always a lot of simultaneous activity: ranging from aircraft arriving and departing, to flight handling operations [...]

2024-07-30T10:57:26+03:00July 30th, 2024|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|
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Canadian North Unveiled State-of-the-Art 737NG Full-Flight Simulator and Aviation Training Facility at Edmonton International Airport

Source: Canadian North Simulator exterior – Canadian North unveils new CAE 7000XR Boeing 737NG Full-Flight Simulator (FFS) at YEG Canadian North has officially unveiled its state-of-the-art CAE 7000XR Boeing 737NG Full-Flight Simulator (FFS), located within its new 30,000 square foot training facility at Edmonton International Airport. Canadian North’s Vice-President, Flight Operations Aaron Speer and Chief Financial Officer Nick Purich were joined by representatives from Edmonton International Airport, CAE and EFC Developments. Also in attendance to celebrate the opening of this facility were the Honourable Nate Glubish, Alberta Minister of Technology and Innovation, the Honourable Rick Wilson, Alberta Minister of Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Mike Lake, P.C., M.P., Edmonton-Wetaskiwin, Glenn Belozer, Deputy Mayor of Leduc County and many other key government [...]

2024-07-30T10:18:09+03:00July 30th, 2024|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|
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Alaska Airlines unveils stunning lounge, completing transition to renovated world-class terminal in San Francisco 

Source: Alaska Airlines Our newest Alaska Lounge boasts a contemporary bar with premium beverages, spacious seating areas and hand-crafted espresso beverages  We’re proud to announce the grand opening of our newest Alaska Lounge at San Francisco International Airport’s Harvey Milk Terminal 1. The modern and spacious 11,000 square foot space delivers on our promise to enhance our network of lounges and offers an unparalleled pre-flight experience with a welcoming West Coast vibe, open spaces bathed in natural light and warm finishes. Today’s unveiling of our elegantly designed Lounge at SFO represents the culmination of over two years of dedicated commitment to enhance the way we care for our guests,” said Sangita Woerner, senior vice president of marketing and guest experience [...]

2024-07-26T21:14:45+03:00July 26th, 2024|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|
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