ParkCloud, has extended its presence across the Greek market by announcing the addition of Thessaloniki Airport and Kavala Airport to its extensive online network. Thanks to the recent collaboration, passengers flying from Greece’s third largest airport – Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) – will now be able to reserve their parking through ParkCloud across a number of the airport’s parking products. With …
The Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) approved a lease agreement with FedEx Express to solidify the company’s presence and continue operations at Ontario International Airport (ONT) for at least three more decades. Under terms of the initial 30-year lease, FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and the world’s largest express transportation company, will relocate its operations to a 51.1-acre site located …
In a landmark vote, Parliament unambiguously backed expanding Heathrow – ending decades of political debate on one of the UK’s most pressing infrastructure issues. MPs from across political parties joined forces to support the Government’s Airports National Policy Statement. The vote clears the way for Heathrow to submit an application for development consent for the project – unlocking billions of …
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) and Groupe ADP yesterday signed two memorandums of understanding (MOU) on strengthening cooperation between Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport in airport management, aviation development and air cargo development. The two MOUs on airport management and aviation development, and cargo development were signed by Fred Lam, Chief Executive Officer, …
Hudson Group announced the City of Burlington, Vermont has approved a 10-year concessions contract extension at Burlington International Airport (BTV). As the incumbent retail concessionaire at BTV since 2003, the joint-venture agreement includes 3,182 square feet of retail space. Retail concepts represented in the extension include three Vermont eccentric travel essentials and convenience stores: Discover Vermont/Hudson, Lake Champlain News, and …
Cranfield University’s Centre for Air Transport Management has been awarded two million NOK (just under £200,000) in funding from the Research Council of Norway, to improve the customer experience at Norwegian airports. The team will assess the impact of digital technologies on the passenger journey to improve the customer experience and the efficiency and effectiveness of the Norwegian airport systems. …
Finavia, the operator of 21 airports in Finland, has opened a public procurement procedure and is calling for new commercial operators at Finland’s largest international airport, Helsinki Airport. The tender will be executed according to the EU Concession Directive and includes a total of 13 new commercial spaces for retail and food & beverage. “Helsinki Airport ranks as the best …
State and local officials joined executives from Allegiant Travel Company as the company announced plans to establish a two-aircraft base at McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville, Tennessee. As part of Allegiant’s growth plans in Tennessee, the company plans to create up to 66 new, high-wage jobs in the area. “Over the past decade, Allegiant Air has provided low-fare nonstop flights to popular …
One of the biggest public demonstrations of RAF air and ground capability will be on display at this summer’s Royal International Air Tattoo as part of international celebrations marking the Royal Air Force centenary. Fast jets, transports, surveillance and training aircraft will be joined by warbirds from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight as the airshow showcases the Royal Air …
Delta Private Jets announced that it is expanding its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities by opening a new location at Sheltair Aviation on the grounds of the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). The new MRO facility in South Florida joins the flagship MRO, centrally located at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, which provides a full list of services including …
