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UK – Sharm el-Sheikh Flights Halted

Atlanta's Hartsfield–Jackson rolls out new Raytheon ATC system

The Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility in Atlanta's Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is now operating exclusively with automation technology from Raytheon Company. Raytheon is providing the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) as part of th...

Egypt replaces Sharm el-Sheikh airport chief

The head of Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh airport has been replaced amid growing international concern that the Russian plane which crashed soon after leaving the Red Sea resort the airport was downed by a bomb. But Adel Mahgoub, chairman of the state company that runs Egypt's civilian airports...

Heathrow CEO pledges guarantee on air quality limits with expansion

Giving evidence to the Environmental Audit Committee, Chief Executive John Holland-Kaye confirmed that Heathrow expansion can be delivered within EU air quality limits and without increasing the amount of airport-related vehicles on the roads. Mr Holland-Kaye explained that a “triple lock” guarantee would address the air quality surrounding the airport, should Heathrow be allowed to...

Norwegian launches UK’s only direct flights to Puerto Rico

Norwegian has launched the UK’s first direct flight to Puerto Rico in almost in a decade as the low-cost carrier continues its rapid growth in Britain. Norwegian, Europe’s third largest low-cost carrier, will operate flights to the United States’ territory of Puerto Rico, providing over 12,000 affordable seats to the Caribbean from £159 one way. The flights will ope...

Police Standoff Halts Landings at San Diego Airport

A standoff between San Diego police and a gunman who was firing rounds at officers Wednesday forced a halt to landings at San Diego International Airport, authorities said. "Active gun fire. Residents near 2445 Brant St. Little Italy. Stay away from all windows until further notice and Shelter in place," San Diego police tweeted. Police shut down streets in the area and were evacua...

Philippines Probes Airport Bullet-Planting Extortion

The Philippine government said on Wednesday (Nov. 4) it was investigating claims of a major extortion racket at the nation's main airport involving security personnel planting bullets in passengers' luggage. The allegations, which have dominated local news, prompted the United Nations to warn its staff of the potential dangers and the government to install extra security cameras at...

Airlines and Airports Look Beyond the Industry to Improve Digital Retail

At the recent International Air Transport Association (IATA) World Passenger Summit in Hamburg, airlines and airports discussed the challenges posed by emerging technologies and the solutions or models which could be found outside the industry to help drive change. Brian Cook vice president and General Manager for the Global Practice Travel and Transportation Industry at HP Enterprise, said Nor...

Keep calm and do some yoga at Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport has introduced pre-flight yoga for passengers who are nervous flyers or find the whole flying experience stressful. The yoga room will help passengers de-stress and unwind before a flight. The classes have been programmed by Shona Vertue, who is popular on Instagram, and is only 20 minutes long, but Shona believes that’s long enough to ease the effects of flying. Even m...

Fraport and WFS complete cargo handling partnership

Fraport AG and WFS completed the transaction for a strategic partnership in the area of airfreight handling at Frankfurt Airport. Under the agreement signed in July 2015, Fraport has sold a 51-percent share in its Frankfurt-based Fraport Cargo Services GmbH (FCS) subsidiary to WFS, the world’s largest independent air cargo handler. Fraport AG executive board chairman Dr. Stefan Schulte...

Emirates begins daily service from Dubai to Bologna

Emirates has started flying to its fourth Italian destination after touching down in Bologna. The Dubai carrier will be flying a Boeing 777-300ER on a daily basis as it continues to ramp up its global capacity. “The gateway to Tuscany, Bologna offers inbound travellers with easy access to this vibrant tourism and commercial hub,” said Thierry Antinori, Emirates’ executive v...

Air Canada Inaugurates Non-Stop 787 Dreamliner Service to Dubai

With the departure of AC056, Air Canada inaugurated new service between Toronto and Dubai, the newest addition to its growing international network. The new route will be operated using Air Canada’s most modern aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner featuring its new cabin interior design with three classes of service, including its next generation, lie flat suites in International Busin...

Six Passengers Were Kicked Off Plane at LAX Accused Of Being Unruly, They Claim Discrimination

Six black passengers, who were kicked off a Spirit Airlines plane at Los Angeles International Airport Monday night, accused a flight attendant of discrimination. The African-American travelers said they were singled out and booted off the aircraft because of their skin color. "I'm really humiliated just for the simple fact that you hear about this type of stuff happening in Am...

Hong Kong Airport Studies Adding Day and Night Flights Ahead of 2-Runway Capacity Crunch

The Airport Authority may increase take-offs at night to tackle a looming capacity crunch at Chek Lap Kok before a third runway is built, lawmakers were told yesterday. Daytime capacity could also be raised from the present maximum of 68 take-offs and landings per hour -- which the operator said would be reached next year -- to 70 movements. The plans were part of a two-pronged approach...

Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Nine-Month Net Profit Up 24% Year on Year

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) reported its net profit increased 24.35 percent in the first nine months of this year due to strong air travel demand. Its net profit for the nine months ended September 30 was 926.277 million yuan, climbing 24.35 percent over the same period a year earlier. Basic earing per share stood at 0.81 yuan. According to a statement filed with the Sh...

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VINCI Airports celebrates the completion of the extension and renovation of Kansai International Airport, as well as the 10th anniversary of the concession

Kansai International airport (KIX) reaches new milestone in its development with the inauguration of the completed international trade zone. This completion marks the conclusion of the extensive renov...