Airport News Archives - July 2008
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Cargo Aircraft 'Present Major Security Risk'
Posted by Mark Broadbent on 18:10:31
Cargo aircraft pose a major security risk to the UK, according to former Metropolitan Police commissioner Lord Stevens.Stevens said "th...
US Airports Facing Flight Cuts
Posted by Mark Broadbent on 17:55:51
US airports are facing fewer flights as airlines continue their cutbacks in the face of continuing global economic uncertainty.The publicati...
Heathrow Named 'Worst European Airport'
Posted by Mark Broadbent on 14:29:30
Heathrow Airport's reputation suffered another knock today when the Association of European Airlines said the hub is Europe's worst airport ...
Five To Stand Trial For Concorde Crash
Posted by Mark Broadbent on 19:18:09
French judicial officials have announced that five men will stand trial over the Air France Concorde crash in Paris eight years ago.The men,...
Airlines Oppose Airport Fingerprint Security Plan
Posted by Mark Broadbent on 13:36:19
Airlines and key members of Congress are set to oppose the US government's plan to make airlines fingerprint foreign visitors before they fl...
Bomb Threat At Los Angeles Airport
Posted by Mark Broadbent on 12:41:00
A man was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday after making a bomb threat.Authorities say the man, later identified as...
JFK Airport Terminals Set For Replacement
Posted by Mark Broadbent on 16:56:45
New York's JFK International Airport is set to set for a huge new terminal building, according to plans released this week.Airport operator ...
Runway Extension For Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Posted by Mark Broadbent on 13:12:14
Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport has gained approval to extend one of its runway, in order to meet future capacity expecta...
Week 2 - July 2008
Historic Guangzhou-Taipei Flight Opens New Era
Posted by Mark Broadbent on 11:39:59
History was made on Friday with the first direct flight between Chinese and Taiwan airports for nearly 60 years.A China Southern Airlines Bo...
Public Inquiry For Stansted's Second Runway
Posted by Mark Broadbent on 13:19:45
The plans to build a second runway at London Stansted Airport are set to be sent to a public inquiry.Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly is expec...
Schiphol Airport Self Service Check In Trial
Posted by Mark Broadbent on 14:54:01
Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport are aiming to cut waiting times with self-service check-in equipment.Working in conjunction with airline KLM, t...
Delay to Heathrow Expansion Plans Decision
Posted by Mark Broadbent on 14:17:41
The government has announced the decision on Heathrow Airport's controversial expansion plans will be delayed until the end of the year.Tran...
Radar Issues Cause Dublin Airport Runway Closure
Posted by Paul Fiddian on 18:18:56
Dublin Airport’s runways were closed earlier today due to a radar problem which left air traffic controllers unable to tell one incoming/ ...
US Airport Improvement Projects Delayed
Posted by Mark Broadbent on 15:34:53
Airport improvement projects at hubs across the US are being delayed by continuing global economic uncertainty.Major capital improvement pro...
Airports Face Airline Carbon Emissions Scheme
Posted by Mark Broadbent on 13:44:45
Airport passengers are set for higher air fares after the European Parliament gave its approval for airlines to be included in a new carbon ...
Lufthansa Seeks Compensation From BAA
Posted by Mark Broadbent on 12:56:33
Lufthansa is seeking compensation from airport operator BAA over its delayed move across Heathrow Airport to Terminal 1.In anticipation of t...
A380 To Visit UK Airports This Saturday
Posted by Mark Broadbent on 15:00:23
The Airbus A380, the world's largest commercial passenger airliner, is set to visit several UK airports this Saturday, 12th July.A test airc...
BAA Releases Scottish Airport June Passenger Figures
Posted by Mark Broadbent on 14:43:33
Airport operator BAA has revealed passenger numbers at its Scottish airports fell during June.The company said 1,988, 432 passengers passed ...
Heathrow T5 'Losing 900 Bags A Day'
Posted by Mark Broadbent on 12:43:30
Heathrow Airport's brand new Terminal 5 is losing more than 900 bags a day, according to a union official.Iggy Vaid, a senior shop steward a...
Dublin Airport Disruption Continues
Posted by Mark Broadbent on 11:12:35
Disruption at Dublin Airport is continuing today after yesterday's problems with the airport's radar system.As reported by this website yest...
Dublin Airport Flight Delays Continuing
Posted by Mark Broadbent on 12:27:17
Flight delays at Dublin Airport are continuing today, as the fall-out from the airport's radar problem continues.Airport operator the Irish ...
Branson Calls For BAA To Be Broken Up
Posted by Mark Broadbent on 18:31:34
Virgin Atlantic chairman Sir Richard Branson has called for BAA to be broken up.Speaking to The Times, Branson said he was in favour of the ...
