Airports

France’s Vinci Takes Control of Gatwick Amid Brexit Uncertainty

December 31, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Vinci Airports, the French conglomerate specialized in airport terminal management, has recently announced the acquisition of a 50.01 percent stake of London’s second-busiest airport, Gatwick. The total cost of the operation is estimated in $3.7

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ANA Announces New Flight to Perth

December 26, 2018 Daniel Morley

All Nippon Airways have announced a new nonstop flight between their hub in Tokyo and Perth, Australia. Flights will begin on Sept. 1, 2019 and will be operated by the airline’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. The

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Two People Arrested Then Released Following Gatwick Drone Incident

December 22, 2018 James Dinsdale

Two people that were arrested in connection to Gatwick’s disruption this week have been released without charge. The pair were arrested on Friday night on suspicion of “criminal use of drones” after Gatwick Airport closed three

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London’s Gatwick Airport Closes Due to Drone Activity

December 20, 2018 James Dinsdale

London’s Gatwick Airport has closed following drones operating in the vicinity of the airfield, posing a risk to arriving and departing aircraft. Operations at the U.K.’s busiest airport were suspended around 9 p.m. on Wednesday following

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Perth Airport Sues Qantas For Unpaid Fees

December 18, 2018 Will Lee

Perth Airport sued Qantas Airways for an unpaid aeronautical services fee on Monday. The airport has charged the airline approximately $27.8 million for services between Jul. 1 to Oct. 31, but the airline has only

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Manchester Airport Reveals Holiday Travel Forecast

December 17, 2018 Connor Sadler

Manchester Airport, Britain’s third busiest, is estimating an extra 7 percent of passengers will travel through the gateway over the festive period. An additional 100,000 passengers, compared with the same period last year, are set

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Gatwick Airport Growing in Favor Among Long-Haul Airlines as China Eastern Launches Shanghai Service

December 11, 2018 Will Lee

London’s Gatwick Airport is seeing an increase in popularity from long-haul airlines as China Eastern Airlines recently launched three times weekly services from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Gatwick, in addition to its already scheduled service

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Leeds Bradford Airport Expansion Approved by Council

December 10, 2018 Connor Sadler

Plans for an extension to the main terminal building at Leeds Bradford Airport have been approved by the Leeds City Council. The decision allows for the construction of a two to three story extension, providing an

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Singapore Changi Passenger Numbers Take off in October

December 4, 2018 Will Lee

According to Singapore Changi Airport, the vibrant Asian hub has handled 5.38 million passengers in October, a 4.3 percent increase compared to last year. Airfreight also grew 2.1 percent to reach 190,000 tonnes and the

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Trial Delays Extend Delta and Southwest’s Ongoing Battle Over Love Field Gate Space

December 3, 2018 Parker Davis

For decades, Southwest Airlines’s biggest hurdle when it came to growth and profitability sat in the Wright Amendment, a 1980 addition to the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 that prevented airlines from flying certain routes

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Photo Tour: Inside Austin’s New and Unique South Terminal

November 30, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Already unique for its live music stages and local dining options, Austin Bergstrom International Airport has quickly grown over the past few years, surpassing its capacity. A building that was originally built with an 11

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Incheon Airport Operator Agrees to Help Build New Manila Airport

November 29, 2018 Will Lee

South Korea’s Incheon International Airport Corp. (IIAC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with San Miguel Corp on constructing a new Manila Airport. San Miguel, best known for its beer products, proposed a new airport

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Island of Isolation: Air Service in the Falklands

November 27, 2018 Ian McMurtry

Located roughly 300 miles from the eastern coast of South America, the Falkland Islands has had its own unique history of transitioning between British, Argentinian, and French control. Now solidly under the control of the

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Long Beach Airport Increases Slot Utilization

November 21, 2018 Daniel Morley

Airlines at Long Beach Airport will soon have to increase their utilization of slots. According to the local Press-Telegram, the Long Beach city council voted last night to increase the required utilization rate of slots

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TUI Continues Growth at Doncaster Sheffield

November 7, 2018 Connor Sadler

Earlier this week, TUI UK – the U.K.’s largest holiday operator – announced a further commitment to Doncaster Sheffield Airport, including the start of a new weekly long-haul route to Cancun, Mexico starting in Summer 2020.

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Looking to Istanbul’s New Airport

November 4, 2018 Parker Davis

The opening of Istanbul’s new mega-airport, meant to help alleviate the difficulties that have arisen from operating the current Ataturk Airport at full capacity, has been plagued with difficulties and delays as the initial stage

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Lima Airport to Begin Expansion After Years of Delays

October 23, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

After years-long delays and complications, Lima airport, the biggest in Peru and an important regional hub in South America is finally finishing the last touches to begin its much-needed expansion. The new plan, which has

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American Airlines Begins Refurbishment for LAX Terminals

October 19, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

American Airlines has broken ground on construction in what is part of a $1.6 billion investment on renovating the terminals it utilizes at Los Angeles International Airport. The project will feature upgraded facilities including more

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Omaha Airport Conducts Full-Scale Emergency Simulation

October 17, 2018 Matthew Garcia

The Omaha Airport Authority (OAA) conducted its triennial full-scale emergency exercise on Saturday. The event simulated an airline Boeing 737 departure accident at Omaha’s Eppley Airfield with 74 passengers on board. For this year’s event,

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London’s Gatwick to Announce Plans for Second Runway Amid Capacity Issues

October 16, 2018 James Dinsdale

Great Britain’s second busiest airport, London’s Gatwick Airport, is looking to make use of the currently unused second runway that it has, potentially boosting its’ daily capacity of flights. The move to activate the dormant

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France’s Vinci Takes Control of Gatwick Amid Brexit Uncertainty

ANA Announces New Flight to Perth

Two People Arrested Then Released Following Gatwick Drone Incident

London’s Gatwick Airport Closes Due to Drone Activity

Perth Airport Sues Qantas For Unpaid Fees

Manchester Airport Reveals Holiday Travel Forecast

Gatwick Airport Growing in Favor Among Long-Haul Airlines as China Eastern Launches Shanghai Service

Leeds Bradford Airport Expansion Approved by Council

Singapore Changi Passenger Numbers Take off in October

Trial Delays Extend Delta and Southwest’s Ongoing Battle Over Love Field Gate Space

Photo Tour: Inside Austin’s New and Unique South Terminal

Incheon Airport Operator Agrees to Help Build New Manila Airport

Island of Isolation: Air Service in the Falklands

Long Beach Airport Increases Slot Utilization

TUI Continues Growth at Doncaster Sheffield

Looking to Istanbul’s New Airport

Lima Airport to Begin Expansion After Years of Delays

American Airlines Begins Refurbishment for LAX Terminals

Omaha Airport Conducts Full-Scale Emergency Simulation

London’s Gatwick to Announce Plans for Second Runway Amid Capacity Issues

Final Airplane in Virgin America Colors Heads to Paint Shop

Air Europa Seeks Entry into Brazil’s Domestic Market

British Airways’ Alex Cruz Outlines Tough Decisions in Recent Interview

Qantas Schedules Last 747 Flight to Hawaii, Confirms Final Service to U.S.

Far East Air Transport Cancels Flights as Aging Aircraft Exceed Flight Limits