Germany's Bavarian Administrative Court has upheld an earlier decision on planning permission for Munich Airport's plans for a third runway. After five onsite inspections, 41 days of hearings and an intensive review of the 2,800 page planning permission decision by District Government of Upper Bavaria, the court dismissed 16 suits filed in objection to the official approval of the project. Munich Airport said that in the opinion of the judges, the planning permission … [Read more...] about Munich Airport welcomes 3rd runway ruling
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Lufthansa Cargo offices raided in bribery probe
The offices of Lufthansa Cargo have been searched by prosecutors in connection with a bribery probe, a spokeswoman for the Frankfurt prosecutor's office has said. "Five people are being investigated, including a manager who is suspected of taking bribes," the spokeswoman said according to a Reuters report. Around 17 premises were searched including the Lufthansa Cargo headquarters, she added. A spokesman for Lufthansa Cargo said various offices had been searched in … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo offices raided in bribery probe
Kuwait Airlines orders 25 Airbus aircraft
Kuwait Airways, the national airline of Kuwait, has ordered 25 aircraft including ten A350-900 and 15 A320neo Family aircraft as part of the airlines’ fleet renewal strategy. Kuwait Airlines already operates three A320, three A310, five A300 and four A340 Family aircraft . “We are pleased to sign this deal with Airbus at this juncture of our sixty years journey” said Rasha Al Roumi, Kuwait Airways chairperson. “The A350-900 will strengthen our long haul route development … [Read more...] about Kuwait Airlines orders 25 Airbus aircraft
Çelebi acquires Aviapartner’s cargo ops in FRA
Turkish ground handler, Çelebi has acquired the Frankfurt arm of Belgium ground handler Aviapartner for cargo handling only. The €4.6 million deal was completed on 18 February according to a management statement as reported by Turkish media. Çelebi currently operates a 15,000 sqm cargo handling facility already in operation since 2010 in Frankfurt's Cargo City South and with the additional 10,000 sqm from Avia gives them a substantial … [Read more...] about Çelebi acquires Aviapartner’s cargo ops in FRA
AF-KLM Cargo narrows loss, still firmly in red
Air France-KLM Cargo has reported 2013 operating losses of €202 million, down from the 2012 deficit of €230 million, but never-the-less still firmly in the red, reflecting weak global trade and overcapacity in the sector, the combined airline said. AF-KLM Cargo’s 2013 revenues stood at just over €2.8 billion, down 7.9 per cent on 2012 (-5.7 per cent on a constant currency basis). Restructuring measures implemented over the year, saw freighter capacity … [Read more...] about AF-KLM Cargo narrows loss, still firmly in red
Liege Airport gives wings to Europe’s best horses
Over 60 horses will make a 9,330 km journey from Liege Airport to Hong Kong for the second annual Longines Hong Kong Masters equestrian competition. Liege Airport, from which all the European horses are leaving, is a partner of the event. The second Hong Kong Masters will bring together the elite of international show jumping at the AsiaWorld-Expo. “We have made the transport of live animals one of our specialities”, says Luc Partoune, GM of Liege … [Read more...] about Liege Airport gives wings to Europe’s best horses
