Dubai Airports, ACI and IATA sign MoU on smart security initiative
Dubai International (DXB), Dubai World Central (DWC) operator Dubai Airports and Dubai Police General Department of Dubai Security have signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airports Council International (ACI) to become part of their joint initiative on smart security. The smart security programme will focus on better utilisation […]
Juan Santamaria Airport in Costa Rica First in the Region to Receive Airport Carbon Accreditation
The Juan Santamaria International Airport became the first airport in Central America to get the Airport Carbon Accreditation in Mapping level, which is awarded by the Airports Council International and ratifying the commitment of the airport administrator, AERIS, with Costa Rica and the environment. "The Airport Carbon Accreditation is empowering Airport"™ efforts to make further […]
Air Traffic Control Strike in Italy to See 721 Flights Canceled
An eight-hour strike by air traffic controllers and ground crew affecting Rome"™s airports on Tuesday would see 721 flights canceled throughout Italy, according to the country"™s civil aviation authority ENAC. The strike would affect regional airports in Lazio, Emilia Romagna, Calabria, Marche, Umbria, Abruzzo, Apulia and Basilicata from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ENAC said […]
Vinci expands reach in US, buys airports of Airports Worldwide
Vinci announced Tuesday the acquisition of the airport portfolio of the American company Airports Worldwide, which allows it to continue its expansion in a fast-growing sector and to gain a foothold in the United States. The operation, the financial terms of which have not been communicated, will allow the French group of construction and concessions […]
Say farewell to Virgin America
Virgin America, the cheeky US airline with the cool purple interiors, over-the-top marketing campaigns and the clever aircraft names («Virgin & Tonic,» anyone?) will finally disappear from the skies Tuesday night following its 2016 acquisition by Alaska Airlines. The last flight, 1947, will depart from Los Angeles for the airline’s home hub in San Francisco […]
VINCI Airports enlarges its network of airports in the United States, the United Kingdom, Costa Rica and Sweden
VINCI Airports enlarges its network of airports in the United States, the United Kingdom, Costa Rica and Sweden Signature of an agreement to acquire the portfolio of Airports Worldwide, comprising two freehold property airports, three airports under concession and four under full management contracts as well as three partial management contracts in American airports. A […]
Changi Airports International’s Russia, Brazil airports clinch top accolades
CHANGI Airports International’s (CAI) airports in Russia and Brazil have been named best airports on both international and national platforms, which include Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards, Routes Asia, OAG Aviation Worldwide and Skytrax. CAI’s Russian airports have won four awards with Sochi International Airport named the best airport by size […]
Air Canada Appoints Robert Alan Read Vice-President, Airports, for North America
Air Canada President of Passenger Airlines, Benjamin Smith, today announced the appointment of Robert Alan (Al) Read as Vice President, Airports "“ North America. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Read was Vice President, Operations at Air Canada Rouge. «A top priority for Air Canada is the continual improvement of the airport experience for our customers, […]
Azul intends to open flights to up to 35 new cities in the coming years
The arrival of air service to a city gets the attention of local business people and entrepreneurs; it also sparks the interest of someone planning a holiday or work trip, and consequently supports and boosts the local economy. With this vision, Azul plans to expand its network by up to 35 new cities in the […]
World’s best airports for 2018 named by Skytrax
If you’re flying across the planet in the next 12 months, you might want to think about routing that trip through one of Asia’s top airports. Once again the region’s aviation hubs are leading the world when it comes to passenger satisfaction, scooping top prizes in the prestigious annual Skytrax World Airport Awards. Maintaining its […]
