Showing posts with label Airport News. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Airport News. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Abu Dhabi Airport T4 to open in 2Q2017
Friday, November 23, 2012
6.84 million air travellers from India using Dubai airports
Seven airlines, including five from India, were operating into the two airports in Dubai -- Dubai International and Dubai World Central (DWC), from as many as 17 Indian cities, Lorne Riley, Head of Corporate Communications of DA, told reporters here.
He said the maximum number of people travelled on the Mumbai-Dubai route, followed by those from Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad and Bangalore.
Estimating a major growth in overall passenger traffic, Riley said traffic to Dubai International reached "a historic 50.9 million in 2011 and is projected to cross 56.5 million by this year end, making it the world's fourth busiest airport for international passengers."
He said the maximum number of people travelled on the Mumbai-Dubai route, followed by those from Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad and Bangalore.
Estimating a major growth in overall passenger traffic, Riley said traffic to Dubai International reached "a historic 50.9 million in 2011 and is projected to cross 56.5 million by this year end, making it the world's fourth busiest airport for international passengers."
Shock as casket goes 'missing'
The remains of 48-year-old Swaminathan Tulasi were supposed to be repatriated to India on a Bahrain Air flight to Trivandrum International Airport on Monday.
His brother-in-law, identified only as Mr Tyagarajan, thought he was travelling with the body when the plane took off from Bahrain International Airport.
He reportedly didn't know that the casket had been stopped because it had not been properly sealed and sent back to the Salmaniya Medical Complex mortuary.
An Indian Embassy official confirmed there was a problem with the container and the body had to be repackaged before being flown out the following day.
He reportedly didn't know that the casket had been stopped because it had not been properly sealed and sent back to the Salmaniya Medical Complex mortuary.
An Indian Embassy official confirmed there was a problem with the container and the body had to be repackaged before being flown out the following day.
Women’s World Cup trophy detained at Mumbai airport
According to the customs officials, the trophy arrived via baggage from Dubai while
the rules suggest that it can only be brought into the country through cargo.
The officials also revealed that one needs to seek prior permissions in order to bring the trophy via baggage. As per the regulation, the authorities will have to pay a duty on it.
Also, the BCCI had sent a letter to the customs officials requesting an exemption from taxes. But, the officials said that without documents signifying the approval of the central government, the trophy will not be released.
The officials also revealed that one needs to seek prior permissions in order to bring the trophy via baggage. As per the regulation, the authorities will have to pay a duty on it.
Also, the BCCI had sent a letter to the customs officials requesting an exemption from taxes. But, the officials said that without documents signifying the approval of the central government, the trophy will not be released.
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Dubai -Toronto Flight, First Ever A380 Diverts to and Lands in Ottowa
Pilots diverted to Ottowa because Ottawa International Airport has a 10,000-foot runway. An A380 requires at least 9,875 feet
According to Global Toronto, the jet nearly ran out of fuel after being rerouted due to torrential rains in Toronto.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Dubai Duty Free to raise funds for airport expansion
Dubai Duty Free (DDF) along with Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), aims to raise $1.5 billion in loans to fund the Dubai airport expansion, Gulf News has reported.
This is up from the $1.1 billion originally sought following strong interest from banks, the news service reports.
Speaking at the Airport Show in Dubai, Colm McLoughlin, DDF executive vice-chairman told Gulf News that the deal is expected to be finalised in a couple of weeks. peaking on the sidelines of the Airport Show yesterday.
The expansion of Dubai airport will see the airport's capacity increase from its current 60 million passengers, to over 90 million passengers annually. 56 million passengers are expected by the end of 2012.
"When Concourse 3 opens in January next year, the capacity will reach 72 million passengers and when C4 opens leading up to 2020, the capacity will be 95 million," McLoughlin told Gulf News.
Commenting on how Dubai Airports expected to fund the future growth of Dubai airport, Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president of Dubai Civil Aviation and chairman and CEO of Emirates airline and Group, said: "We will do our financing on that. The project is over a four-year period. So we are doing that at the moment."
"We are in the process of deciding on the options. When we finish, we will announce," Shaikh Ahmad said.
Emirates opens dedicated lounge at Atatürk Airport
Emirates, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, today celebrated the opening of its dedicated lounge for First Class and Business Class passengers as well as Gold members of Skywards - the airline’s frequent flyer programme, at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport (IST).
The grand opening was marked by a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by local dignitaries, members of the media and senior Emirates staff. “We reaffirm our commitment to providing our discerning customers with consistently high standards, with our 1.5 million euro investment in the new Istanbul lounge,” said Mohammed H. Mattar, Emirates’ Divisional Senior Vice President - Airport Services. “Lounges are an integral part of a stress-free, seamless travel experience, and it is this type of investment that sets Emirates apart. It is a matter of great pride to be adding Istanbul as the 30th Emirates Lounge in our network of lounges.”
Located at the transit area of the International Terminal of Ataturk Airport, the new Emirates Lounge offers seating for over 100 customers covering an indoor area of 520 square meters. It has been designed with the same attention to detail as the other Emirates’ lounges throughout the world, where guests can enjoy an array of luxurious amenities. These include an extensive range of gourmet dishes from Turkish and world cuisine, as well as a complimentary full-bar service including premium wine, spirits and champagne. The Lounge also offers services like a fully equipped business centre with Wi-Fi connectivity, TV and reading areas, shower facilities and a prayer room.
“We do not want to limit the joy of travel to only the flight time, but to extend that to the entire journey,” said Bahar Ahmet Birinci, Emirates Turkey, Romania and Bulgaria General Manager. “Recognizing the fact that travel starts from the moment you leave your home, from our chauffeur service to the new lounge at the airport, we want our guests to enjoy their complete travel experience with Emirates.”
Aurora Aviation SA Announces Co-Operation With Fujairah International Airport
Aurora Aviation SA has announced during the EBACE Aviation Convention in Geneva that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Fujairah International Airport, UAE for Aurora to become the Fixed Based Operator (FBO) at Fujairah
International Airport and lease the Executive Aviation Terminal.
Aurora will be providing a full range of ground handling services and will explore the opportunities to enhance the jet fuel supply logistics at the airport.
Commenting on this development, Dr. Khaled Almazroui, General Manager of Fujairah International Airport said, “We are delighted to welcome Aurora Aviation SA as partners in expanding business aviation operations at Fujairah International Airport. Also, we look forward to Aurora’s energy and dynamism in developing other aviation related businesses based in Fujairah. The Emirate of Fujairah is booming and the opportunities for forward thinking companies are great”.
Aurora Aviation SA is the aviation management service provider owned by Aurora Progress SA. Aurora Progress SA is a privately owned, Swiss based company with the trade, supply, transport and storage of refined petroleum products as its core activities. Building on its trading history, Aurora has subsequently invested in oil logistic infrastructure, notably the 641,000 m3 Socar-Aurora Fujairah Terminal.
Fujairah International Airport is a fully equipped international airport, open 24/7, boasting 365 days fog free, clear skies per year, uncongested airspace with no ATC landing or departure slot limitations. Fujairah has a long runway (3750m x 45m) equipped with ILS and VOR, GNSS approach and departure procedures, modern passenger terminal (2M annual capacity), cargo warehouse, separate aircraft maintenance apron, aviation academy complex, hangars and workshops.
Giant Swarovski crystal chandelier takes centre stage in Atlanta airport terminal
Big glass windows and a chandelier feature offer a few fun diversions from the humdrum of travel at the new international terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
Etihad Airways and Airbus operate first flight using optimized RNP-AR approach trajectory
An Etihad Airways Airbus A330-200 has become the first aircraft in the region to perform the environment friendly RNP-AR (Required Navigation Performance – Authorization Required) approach to Abu Dhabi International Airport.
The demonstration flight which arrived from Bahrain today marks the beginning of full RNP-AR implementation within Abu Dhabi’s airspace.
This high precision navigation technology, designed by Airbus’ Performance Based Navigation (PBN) subsidiary, Quovadis, utilizes continuous descent operations and shorter trajectories that in turn shorten the approach paths to the runway thereby reducing noise, flight times and minimising fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
This will reduce the fuel consumption between 100 and 200 kg per approach resulting in a reduction of CO2 emissions by at least 20,000 tonnes per year.
Along with Etihad Airways and Quovadis, other partners in this project include the Abu Dhabi Airport Company (ADAC), UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), and ADAC’s Air Traffic Controllers.
Etihad Airways’ Chief Operations Officer, Richard Hill, said: “Etihad Airways is keen on promoting efficient flights with as little environmental impact as possible. This project is very important for us and we are pleased to have partnered with Quovadis, ADAC and GCAA to make Abu Dhabi’s air space more efficient.
“We are looking forward to flying RNP-AR approaches in Abu Dhabi and in other destinations where they have been implemented.”
Kuwait plans for USD6bn airport expansion
BAA granted permission to lobby UK Government on third Heathrow runway
Dubai International Airport to surpass Heathrow by 2020
UAE's Dubai International Airport is expected to surpass London Heathrow International Airport as the world's third busiest international airport by 2020, with Heathrow expecting to handle 90 million passengers p/a and Dubai International expecting to handle 98 million passengers p/a by 2020.
BAA Airports director of media relations Simon Baugh stated, "Dubai International, unfortunately, will probably overtake us as the third busiest international airport at some point of time in this decade." Mr Baugh added Heathrow is aiming to achieve 99.3% of total capacity and cannot accommodate additional services because the UK Government has banned evening services, from 23:30 to 6:00. Dubai, however, can accommodate such services. Dubai Airports plans to invest USD7.8 billion towards airport expansion to increase the airport's capacity from 60 million to 90 million passengers p/a by 2018. Part of its expansion plan includes the construction of Concourse 3, the world's largest dedicated A380 facility, which is scheduled for completion by the end of 2012.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Biplane that was first to land at MAN Apt mark its 75th birthday
A historic biplane that was the first to land at Manchester Airport has returned to mark the airport's 75th birthday.
The vintage de Havilland Hornet Moth flew in today carrying Peter Menzies, son of original pilot Duncan who was aboard the aircraft back on May 17, 1937.
The single-engined plane was originally not even supposed to have touched down at the Ringway airstrip, as it was then known.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
ADAC and NAS Group sign airport services agreement
Abu Dhabi Airport Corporation (ADAC) announced an agreement with National Aviation Services Group (NAS) to further develop customer services at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The new agreement gives NAS the provision of managing and operating 'Golden Class' services at the airport on behalf of ADAC.
Monday, May 21, 2012
The Beach Maho Hit The Girl
Customs dept for regular screening of airport ground staff
Noting involvement of airport ground staff in smuggling cases, the Customs department has sought stricter due-diligence measures and regular screening of such personnel.
Besides, it has suggested a similar check on employees engaged by all airlines and cargo carriers operating under Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL).
The move assume significance after customs officials found involvement of airport ground staff, including those responsible for collecting garbage, loading and unloading cargo, maintaining inventory, cleaning and supervising other maintenance works, in illegal activities.
Tension as aircraft has trouble landing
A Spicejet aircraft hovered for nearly 40 minutes in the sky creating some nervous moments for passengers as well as well as those waiting for them at the Gannavaram airport, due to low visibility on Saturday morning.
According to sources, the aircraft arrived at the airport around 8.50 am and made rounds in the sky till 9.30 a.m due to poor visibility. Minister Kanna Lakshiminarayana and MP Rayapati Sambasiva Rao were among the 60 passengers on board the aircraft.
Speaking to Express, MP Rayapati Sambasiva Rao said that he had developed anxiety as the aircraft was hovering around the airport and inquired the matter with flight crew. “I was told that due to low visibility at the airport, they were just hovering around the airport. They allayed my fears and said that there was no technical problem in the aircraft” he added.
