Airports

Frankfurt Airport Expands Cargo Hub

by Mr. Plane on September 1, 2010

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Image via Wikipedia Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is offering an additional 27 hectares of development land at CargoCity South. Fraport AG – the owner and manager of FRA – has issued a worldwide “Call for Expression of Interest” inviting the logistics industry to specify its locational and space requirements. “Airfreight is booming due to the increasing [...]

AirTran Airways and City of Atlanta Agree to Seven-Year Lease

by Mr. Plane on September 1, 2010

in Airlines,Airports,Aviation

AirTran Airways and the city of Atlanta today announced the completion of a seven-year master lease agreement for facilities at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Specific terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Finalizing our long-term lease with the city of Atlanta brings economic certainty to the airline and sets the platform for future growth,” said [...]

How to enjoy an Amsterdam Airport layover

August 7, 2010 Airports

If you find yourself with several hours to kill in Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, you have two choices: You can either immerse yourself in one of Europe’s most modern airports, which offers an excellent range of entertainment options

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TSA Announces Key Milestone in Cargo Screening on Passenger Aircraft

August 3, 2010 Airports

Image via Wikipedia The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the airline industry has met a key requirement of the 9/11 Act by screening 100 percent of air cargo on domestic passenger aircraft. TSA worked closely with the cargo and aviation industries to fulfill this important Congressional mandate by the Aug. 1, 2010 deadline. TSA [...]

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Houston’s Hobby Airport Shines with $250 Million Makeover

July 17, 2010 Airports

The Houston Airport System celebrated a $250 million makeover of William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, July 16, 2010. The multi-million dollar renovation program includes many new features to enhance the customer experience with the intention to maximize both efficiency and customer satisfaction. “William P. Hobby Airport plays a [...]

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TSA Names Thomas Connors as Federal Security Director for Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) International Airport

April 8, 2010 Airports

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has named Thomas Connors as Federal Security Director for Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). For the past 11 months, Connors has served as the Acting Federal Security Director for MSP, where he is responsible for providing day-to-day direction for federal airport security staff. He previously held the positions of Acting [...]

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Lufthansa Special Flight Schedule

February 22, 2010 Airlines

As a consequence of the strike measures which have been initiated by the “Vereinigung Cockpit” trade union, Lufthansa is making corresponding adjustments to its flight schedule from Monday to Thursday, 22 to 25 February. About two third of the affected Lufthansa flights will have to be cancelled. Lufthansa regional partners will operate their flights al-most [...]

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Full Installation of Runway Safety Warning System Slated for Los Angeles International Airport

February 17, 2010 Airports

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today entered into a Memorandum of Agreement for a program installation of a Runway Safety Status Lights (RWSL) system at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This agreement augments a prototype system that was installed June 2009. The RWSL system will increase the overall safety [...]

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