The first production A330neo aircraft visited South and North America during a worldwide route-proving flight test exercise designed to demonstrate to aviation authorities its compatibility with airports and readiness for airline operations. This jetliner – an A330-900 version in the livery of TAP Air Portugal, the jetliner’s launch operator – is equipped with a three-class Airspace by Airbus cabin that …
To realize the Green Airport strategy, Macau International Airport (MIA) has joined the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Programme launched by Airports Council International (ACI) since 2014 and MIA has just renewed its accreditation at Level 2 “Reduction” for the fifth-consecutive year. ACA Programme is the only institutionally endorsed carbon management certification standard for airports world-wide. Under this Programme, MIA has …
Seletar Airport’s new passenger terminal has received its Temporary Occupation Permit and preparations are on track for the terminal to begin operations by the end of this year. New larger terminal with increased capacity The new terminal building has a floor area of 10,000 sqm – more than six times larger than the current terminal. Constructed and fitted out at …
Aviation Minister, Baroness Sugg, visited Bristol Airport on 6 July to view newly installed hold baggage screening equipment – one of the first in the UK to meet the latest Department for Transport standards which come into force this September. The £18.7 million project involved a complete redesign of the baggage processing system to incorporate the larger, heavier x-ray machines …
Bristol Airport’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint have been recognised with accreditation at the second of four levels in a global industry programme. Airport Carbon Accreditation is an independent, voluntary programme which certifies airports at four different levels of accreditation covering all stages of carbon management – mapping, reduction, optimisation and neutrality. It is independently administered for ACI Europe, …
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and DFS Aviation Services, the commercial subsidiary of the German air navigation service provider DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a wide range of air traffic management (ATM)-related activities. The MoU was signed by Soh Poh Theen, Deputy Director-General (Air Navigation Services) of CAAS, as well …
The national airline of Mongolia, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, has joined the Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (BARIG). The international association advocates for the mutual interests of around 100 national and international airlines in the areas cargo, passenger and charter. “We are pleased to welcome MIAT Mongolian Airlines to our association. The airline records a long tradition and an interesting …
Bristol Airport’s first multi-storey car park was officially opened by the Leader of North Somerset Council. Councillor Nigel Ashton unveiled a plaque to mark the completion of the £9.5 million development which opened to customers earlier this summer. Situated within a short walking distance of the terminal, the new car park has more than 1,100 spaces across three levels, with …
Bechtel has been selected by WSA Co as its Delivery Partner and Project Manager (Definition) for the Western Sydney Airport, a $5.3 billion greenfield facility in Badgerys Creek, New South Wales. This will be a landmark project for both New South Wales and Australia, and is due for completion at the end of 2026. “Construction of the Western Sydney Airport …
Parking just become easier and more convenient at San Diego International Airport with the introduction of Chauntry’s pioneering parking reservations platform. The Chauntry reservations platform allows travelers to reserve and pay for parking before traveling to the airport, eliminating the uncertainty that travelers often experience when looking for parking close to their terminals. “Being able to reserve parking before leaving …
