A decision on airport capacity needs to be made by UK Government sooner rather than later – says the Freight Transport Association (FTA). Responding to the results of an independent poll which showed that more people support airport expansion than oppose it in every region of the UK, FTA has renewed its call on Government to look at increased airport capacity as a matter of urgency. Chris Welsh, FTA’s director – Global and European Policy, said: “An early decision … [Read more...] about FTA: Decision-time for airport capacity
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Green light for Hong Kong’s third runway
Hong Kong's government has approved a third runway for the city’s international airport. Expected to open by 2023, the HK$141.5 billion (US$18.2 billion) project will be funded from internal funds, borrowings and user fees, including a possible HK$180 (US$23.20) additional passenger fee until the end of construction. Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) expects to reach maximum capacity under its current layout by 2022 at the latest. Last year, the airport handled 63.4 … [Read more...] about Green light for Hong Kong’s third runway
Green light for Hong Kong’s third runway
Hong Kong's government has approved a third runway for the city’s international airport. Expected to open by 2023, the HK$141.5 billion (US$18.2 billion) project will be funded from internal funds, borrowings and user fees, including a possible HK$180 (US$23.20) additional passenger fee until the end of construction. Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) expects to reach maximum capacity under its current layout by 2022 at the latest. Last year, the airport handled 63.4 … [Read more...] about Green light for Hong Kong’s third runway
Cathay welcomes gov’t budget initiatives
Cathay Pacific Airways welcomed the budget strategy outlined by Hong Kong SAR Government Financial Secretary John Tsang yesterday, and in particular the range of initiatives that will help to promote tourism, trade and investment opportunities in Hong Kong. Cathay Pacific chief executive Ivan Chu said: “We are encouraged by the Government’s plan to launch promotional activities that will help to attract more overseas visitors, business travelers and investors to Hong Kong. As the … [Read more...] about Cathay welcomes gov’t budget initiatives
Cathay welcomes gov’t budget initiatives
Cathay Pacific Airways welcomed the budget strategy outlined by Hong Kong SAR Government Financial Secretary John Tsang yesterday, and in particular the range of initiatives that will help to promote tourism, trade and investment opportunities in Hong Kong. Cathay Pacific chief executive Ivan Chu said: “We are encouraged by the Government’s plan to launch promotional activities that will help to attract more overseas visitors, business travelers and investors to Hong Kong. As the … [Read more...] about Cathay welcomes gov’t budget initiatives
Saudia Cargo B747 overruns Nigerian runway
A Saudia Cargo B747 freighter has overrun the runway in Abuja, the Nigerian capital and ran into a maintenance area of the airport before bursting into flames, according to a report in Nigeria's PM News. The report quoted unnamed aviation sources late Wednesday night who said the fire was quickly suppressed. Joe Obi, the spokesperson of Nigeria’s ministry of aviation, confirmed the incident but added that the plane landed safely. He said: “A Saudi Arabian B747 … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo B747 overruns Nigerian runway
