Critics of London Heathrow Airport’s third runway have launched a legal challenge based on what they say are flaws in the runway consultation process. Governmental approval for Heathrow Airport Runway 3 was given at the start of 2009, along with approval for a future Terminal 6 to support it. Supporting its original Runway 3 decision, the Department for Transport said it intended to offer a “robust†defence to the legal challenge. … [Read more...] about New legal challenge to Heathrow’s third runway
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Dubai: 4th month of double digit cargo growth
Dubai international airport started the new year in fine form with cargo volumes continuing their strong upward trend with the fourth consecutive month of double-digit increases, surging 31.5 per cent. Dubai Airports Cargo handled 171,453 tonnes of freight in January 2010 compared to 130,375 tonnes during the same month in 2009. "Dubai is on the leading edge of a rebound in global air traffic," said Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports. … [Read more...] about Dubai: 4th month of double digit cargo growth
Al Maktoum Int’l to open end-June
Dubai is on track to open its second and the world's largest airport — the Al Maktoum International — on 27 June this year, according to Dubai Airports CEO, Paul Griffiths. The airport will open with the launch of freighter operations which will be followed by passenger operations at a later stage. The new airport is part of the US$33 billion Dubai World Central (DWC) development in Jebel Ali. … [Read more...] about Al Maktoum Int’l to open end-June
New UPS distribution centre in Calgary
UPS has announced the opening of its new $30 million distribution centre at the Calgary International Airport (YYC), to provide businesses with direct access to the US and international markets. The facility will be central to the continued growth of Alberta's economy, allowing local businesses to tap into global growth markets such as China, India and Mexico, UPS said. "The rise of middle classes in China and India offers great potential to businesses in the Calgary area," said Mike Tierney, … [Read more...] about New UPS distribution centre in Calgary
China Southern may get US$220 million injection
China Southern Airlines may receive a US$220 million cash injection from the government, reported. Trading of the company's stock was halted in Hong Kong and Shanghai from today for no more than ten days while the airlines determined how to use the funds. According to a statement to the Shanghai Stock Exchange, the funds would be allocated by the Ministry of Finance and used to "support the development of the airline's core business." China Southern and parent China Southern Air Holding are … [Read more...] about China Southern may get US$220 million injection
Kingfisher to join Oneworld alliance
India's Kingfisher Airlines, is set to join Oneworld with British Airways supporting Kingfisher through its alliance implementation programme, as its sponsor. Kingfisher is expected to start flying as part of Oneworld during 2011. … [Read more...] about Kingfisher to join Oneworld alliance