Fraport AG has won the concession to operate Kalamata Airport (KLX) in Greece, securing the deal with a bid of €45.2 million. The winning consortium, which includes Fraport and its Greek partners – Delta Airport Investments S.A. (Copelouzos Group) and Pileas Holdings S.A. (Constantakopoulos Group) – will oversee the operation of the terminal and other
SOF Connect has entered into a strategic partnership with SITA, the air transport technology company, to revolutionise Sofia Airport’s operations through the design and implementation of a state-of-the-art Airport Operations Management System. “This partnership with SITA represents a transformative step forward for Sofia Airport,” said Jesus Caballero, CEO of SOF Connect. “By integrating SITA’s world-class
ANA Aeroportos de Portugal, a subsidiary of VINCI Airports, has unveiled modernisation plans for Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport with a €233 million investment. The contract for the project was signed with a consortium comprising Mota-Engil, VINCI Construction Grands Projets, Alves Ribeiro and HCI, during a ceremony attended by Portugal’s Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure
Employees and visitors at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) can now witness the Automated People Mover (APM) in action, as a new phase of testing introduces train cars to the central terminal area (CTA). This marks a significant milestone for the APM testing team, with train vehicles making their first-ever crossings over Sepulveda and Century
dnata, a global provider of air and travel services, has secured a multi-year ground handling contract with easyJet at Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland. As part of this partnership, dnata will deliver a comprehensive range of safe and reliable services, including passenger, ramp, and baggage handling, to the low-cost airline. dnata’s dedicated team will enhance the
VINCI Airports, in collaboration with Japanese company Orix, presented the newly renovated international terminal of Kansai International Airport (KIX), marking a significant milestone in their partnership since 2016. The extensive renovation aims to not only enhance the overall passenger experience but also expand the area dedicated to international travel. The inaugural event took place in
London Oxford Airport has released that it will break-ground on its all-new, self-funded R&D Science Park in January 2024. This follows the successful planning application of the £48 million development, which was approved last summer. Demolition of the original buildings has already started, paving the way for the new 200,000-ft² facility, which the airport hopes
Narita International Airport (NAA) has unveiled plans to construct Cargo Building No. 8, a pivotal addition to Narita International’s Airport’s Cargo Terminal Area. Scheduled to commence operations in October 2024, this new facility just outside Tokyo, Japan, will be leased by ANA and is poised to become ANA’s largest cargo warehouse, covering an expansive area
Southampton Airport has marked the official opening of its runway extension as part of its goal to expand capacity and adapt to modern airline fleets. Local business representatives and senior political figures including MPs Paul Holmes, Caroline Noakes, Royston Smith and Steve Brine, as well as Cabinet Members at Eastleigh Borough and Southampton City Council, joined Southampton Airport’s
Cologne Bonn Airport has switched to Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ in its diesel-powered ground fleet. Neste’s renewable diesel (HVO100) is made from 100 percent renewable raw materials, and it is in particular used for powering large and heavy vehicles such as the airport’s fire trucks, which are not easy to electrify. In total, switching to Neste MY
