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| October 5, 2009 |
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Economy is biggest challenge for US airports The worst economy in at least 40 years remains the biggest challenge for US airports and they are doing all they can to retain air service as airlines cut back on flights, says Airports Council International-North America President Greg Principato. "Airports are cutting their budgets to make it possible for airlines to serve their communities," he tells ATW's Airports Today, adding that they have been forced to furlough or lay off employees as carriers have reduced service. [MORE] Fraport AG seeks larger role as leading intercontinental hub Almost half the passengers at Frankfurt International Airport are there to change flights, making it the leading connecting airport in Europe, Fraport AG CEO Stefan Schulte told ATW's Airports Today. "Compared to airports like Paris CDG or London Heathrow which have a big city behind [to generate traffic], FRA has developed itself to be a transfer airport," he said. [MORE] New Orleans moves to privatize airport By year end the City of New Orleans plans to issue a request for qualifications from organizations interested in leasing its Louis Armstrong International Airport and downtown heliport. It expects to ask for bids next spring and send a final application for privatization to FAA by the fall of 2010, a spokesperson for Armstrong International tells this newsletter. [MORE] Amsterdam keeps fees stable Amsterdam Schiphol fees will remain stable through April 1, 2010, despite the current economic downturn. "By keeping charges at the current level, AMS aims to help airlines maintain and expand their network of destinations to and from AMS," a spokesperson explained. In doing so, Schiphol will accept a lower return on aviation activities than is permitted based on its Aviation Act. The decision not to increase charges at this moment is based on a commercial consideration, which is feasible from a financial point of view. [MORE] Toronto cuts rates from January Greater Toronto Airports Authority announced that landing fees and terminal charges at Toronto Pearson will each be reduced by 10% effective Jan. 1. [MORE] Vietnam expanding, upgrading international airports Hanoi’s Noi Ban International will get two new runways and other new facilities and its existing space will be renovated to handle 25 million annual passengers and 260,000 tons of cargo by 2020, the Vietnamese government said. The airport will be upgraded to A380 standards. [MORE] Airports need to focus on service, revenue enhancement Airports have to focus on customer service along with revenue diversification and future growth if they hope to remain competitive at a time when airlines are reducing capacity, Airports Council International DG Angela Gittens told representatives at the Airport Business and Trinity Forum in Macau in late September. [MORE]
Other News Dubai Airports is projecting a 13.6% growth in passengers in 2010. Fraport IC assumed control of operations for the second international terminal at Antalya Airport Changi Airport Group signed an MOU with Beijing Capital International Macquarie Airports of Australia agreed to sell its 35.5% share in Bristol Airport [MORE] |
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