Airports http://www.timesaerospace.aero/ en Tue, 14 May 2024 15:58:16 +0100 Ghana’s Kumasi International Airport reopens http://www.timesaerospace.aero/news/airports/ghanas-kumasi-international-airport-reopens

The country’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Afufo-Addo, officially opened the airport on May 10 and renamed it Nana Agyemang Prempeh I International Airport.

With a capacity to accommodate over 800,000 passengers annually, the airport is poised to meet the increasing demand for air travel.

The Ghana Airport Company Limited is now managing the facility, which is expected to create new opportunities for hoteliers and tourism operators in the region.

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After six years of renovation, Ghana’s Kumasi International Airport has reopened.

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 Tue, 14 May 2024 14:58:16 +0000 eNethersole 68374 at http://www.timesaerospace.aero RwandAir takes off with daily direct flights to Kigali from London http://www.timesaerospace.aero/news/route-planning-and-tourism/rwandair-takes-off-with-daily-direct-flights-to-kigali-from-london

The additional direct flights mark a significant increase from the airline’s previous four-time weekly operation.

All flights will be operated by the airline’s modern wide-body A330 aircraft.

Yvonne Makolo, RwandAir CEO, said: “We have seen impressive growth in our north-south traffic, especially with our London Heathrow route. We are incredibly proud that our long-held plan for daily flights are finally underway."

“London has always been a special city for RwandAir, as our first European destination, following our inaugural flight to Gatwick in 2017.

“These direct daily flights are a testament to the growing demand from customers both in the UK and Africa, and we look forward to welcoming more visitors to our beautiful land of a thousand hills.”

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RwandAir has begun its daily direct services between London Heathrow, Terminal 4 and Kigali.

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 Thu, 09 May 2024 12:01:39 +0000 eNethersole 68353 at http://www.timesaerospace.aero Network Airline Services appointed GSSA for FlyDubai in Kenya http://www.timesaerospace.aero/news/airports/network-airline-services-appointed-gssa-for-flydubai-in-kenya

Sarah Wangui, NAS’ managing director based in Nairobi said: “I am happy to confirm that NAS has been appointed as FlyDubai’s GSSA in Kenya, to sell their air cargo space and capacity. With flights commencing on the 17th of January 2024, the Dubai-based carrier becomes the first airline from the UAE to operate direct flights to Mombasa, with a four-times weekly service from the 17th of January 2024. The introduction of flights to Mombasa, MBA sees growth for the airline’s African network to 11 destinations, in 10 different countries.”

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Network Airline Services has been appointed as the GSSA for FlyDubai in Kenya effective from the 1st of January 2024.

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 Wed, 08 May 2024 14:51:31 +0000 eNethersole 68346 at http://www.timesaerospace.aero The Future of Innovation Starts Here http://www.timesaerospace.aero/features/airports/the-future-of-innovation-starts-here
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The Future of Innovation Starts Here

Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Airport Show returns for its 23rd successful edition from 14-16 May 2024 at Sheikh Saeed Halls 1-2, Dubai World Trade Centre. 

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Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airlines and Group, Airport Show returns for its 23rd successful edition from 14-16 May 2024 at Sheikh Saeed Halls 1-2, Dubai World Trade Centre. 

Within the context of increasing passenger traffic in regional airports, Airport Show continues to offer a premier platform to connect with leading figures across the industry. In 2024, we’ll continue to facilitate future airport innovations and attracting sustainable solutions from leading suppliers and manufacturers of airport products and services from around the world. 


Airport Show, through its Business Connect programme, attracts business and government leaders, service providers, tech innovators, academics and buyers from 30+ countries, all determined to remain at the forefront of this rapidly evolving industry. This industry-wide sense of enhancing the passenger experience in airport innovation, security, air traffic management and reducing the industry’s carbon footprint will be even more relevant at the 2024 event, under the theme of ‘Together in Innovating Sustainable Airports of the Future’, as we look for better solutions for creating the next generation of sustainable airport infrastructure and services. 


The Middle East, Africa and South Asia’s leading airport event will also host collocated events ATC Forum, Airport Security Middle East, the Global Airport Leaders’ Forum and the Women in Aviation Middle East Conference and Awards which together are expected to welcome over 150 exhibitors and 6,000 aviation professionals from 30+ countries.

Register to attend here: https://bit.ly/4dw8CIu 

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 Fri, 03 May 2024 10:25:01 +0000 Ethan Cobbing 68323 at http://www.timesaerospace.aero O.R. Tambo International Airport celebrates SAA’s inaugural flight to Perth http://www.timesaerospace.aero/news/air-transport/or-tambo-international-airport-celebrates-saas-inaugural-flight-to-perth

South African Airways (SAA) will operate three direct flights per week.

SAA CEO Professor John Lamola highlighted the importance of the route relaunch as a symbolic moment for the airline, marking its recovery and strategic repositioning post-COVID-19.

"What differentiates this particular route is the richness in the traffic anticipated between Australia and South Africa, particularly because of visits between family."

Regarding the social impact of South African Airways, Lamola added: "This is a great moment to see ourselves deliver on our mandate of ensuring that we contribute to economic development and the other social impacts that an airline like ours has in connecting people interculturally across the continents."

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O. R. Tambo International Airport celebrated on April 28 the South African Airways' (SAA) inaugural flight between Johannesburg and Perth, Australia.

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 Thu, 02 May 2024 09:35:08 +0000 eNethersole 68312 at http://www.timesaerospace.aero IndiGo initiates dedicated service to passengers with special needs http://www.timesaerospace.aero/news/airports/indigo-initiates-dedicated-service-to-passengers-with-special-needs

Committed to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion (DE&I) at the workplace and across its operations, the airline has dedicated a newly designed desk to facilitate check-in for passengers with special needs. Currently, IndiGo has over 20 specially-abled employees and staff at the Delhi Airport, who will also be deployed at these desks for assistance.

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IndiGo has commenced a dedicated service at Indira Gandhi International Airport - Terminal 1, to create an inclusive and comfortable travel experience for specially-abled passengers.

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 Thu, 02 May 2024 08:57:58 +0000 eNethersole 68311 at http://www.timesaerospace.aero Emirates lands in Phnom Penh http://www.timesaerospace.aero/news/route-planning-and-tourism/emirates-lands-in-phnom-penh

The resumption expands Emirates' Far East network to 21 points, and Singapore operations to four daily flights.

Nabil Sultan commented on Emirates’ resumed operations to Phnom Penh said: “Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage and growing economy make it an attractive destination for leisure and business travel. We’re excited for this unique gateway to once again join our already extensive Far East network. Through the linked services between Singapore and Phnom Penh, we’re also able to support the trade and business movements between the two regional hubs and facilitate the convenient shipment of imports and exports between Singapore, Cambodia and the UAE, as well as other markets in our global network.”

Cyril Girot, chief executive officer of Cambodia Airports said: “Phnom Penh International Airport rebuilds its international route network as Emirates reconnects with the Kingdom’s capital city. This is great news for passengers who will have more access to inbound and outbound travel options, further improving their journey experience.”

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Emirates has returned to Phnom Penh with a daily scheduled flight via Singapore.

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 Thu, 02 May 2024 08:43:10 +0000 eNethersole 68310 at http://www.timesaerospace.aero Jettainer celebrates its 20th anniversary http://www.timesaerospace.aero/news/maintenance/jettainer-celebrates-its-20th-anniversary

The company operates across 500 locations worldwide, serving some of the largest and most reputable airlines. In 2017, it opened its Temperature Control Competence Center located in Abu Dhabi, where a specialised team ensures the efficient global management of temperature- controlled containers.

“Over the past two decades, Jettainer has transformed from a modest operator into a leader in the industry, we extend our gratitude to our customers, partners, and employees for their unwavering support and dedication,” stated Thomas Sonntag, CEO of Jettainer. “This milestone underscores the exceptional quality of our services and the innovative strength of our team."

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Jettainer, which operates efficient fleet of Unit Load Devices (ULDs), is marking its 20th anniversary.

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 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:34:38 +0000 eNethersole 68298 at http://www.timesaerospace.aero TAV Airports served 17 million passengers in Q1,24 http://www.timesaerospace.aero/news/airports/tav-airports-served-17-million-passengers-in-q124

The company disclosed EUR 321M in revenues.

TAV Airports, a member of Groupe ADP, served 17.1 million passengers, with a 22% growth compared in the first quarter of the year. The international traffic of the group increased by 27%. This is reflected in financial results as the group increases its EBITDA by 97% to EUR 86M.

TAV Airports CEO Serkan Kaptan said: “Aided by a longer tourism season and the fleet growth strategies of airlines, we had a very strong first quarter in terms of passenger traffic. Our international passengers grew 27% year over year and total passengers grew 22%. Both Izmir and Ankara are enjoying a focus on domestic to international transfer passengers by Ajet, Pegasus and SunExpress.

The strength in our operations was fully reflected in our financial results. Revenue grew 28% and reached €321m. EBITDA grew 97% and reached €86m and net income turned to positive despite being in low season and came in at €9m.

Thus, we made a great start to the year and early booking data is also indicative of a robust summer season.

Our massive investment programme is progressing right on track as planned.  With this programme we have invested in Antalya, Almaty, Ankara in addition to our other airports and service businesses. Our Almaty investment is 94% complete and we plan to open the new terminal in June 2024. With the opening of the new terminal, we will see a dramatical increase in service quality and passenger experience in Almaty Airport. Our Antalya investment is 77% complete and we expect opening in the first quarter of 2025. Ankara is 42% complete and we expect to finalise in the last quarter of 2025. We will also participate in additional investments into Madinah Airport that will increase its capacity from eight million passengers per year to 18 million passengers per year in two phases.

As a result of our investment programme, our average concession duration which was 8 years in 2020 increased to 29 years in 2024. Including the acquisition price and upfront rents paid for Almaty, Antalya and Ankara and other investments we have made elsewhere in our assets, we will have invested around a massive sum of 2.5 billion euros by 2025. The size of our investment shows our commitment to and belief in the future of aviation.

As we approach the end of our programme we have started to reap the benefits of our investments. For 2024, we continue to expect an EBITDA between €430m - €490m. Within this context of increasing returns from our investments, our first mid-term goal is to go above the all-time high EBITDA we had recorded in 2018 -which was €573m. This goal is well within reach now.

We have built our global brand with the invaluable efforts of our employees and the inestimable support of our shareholders and business partners to whom I would like to express my deepest gratitude. Together, we will also make it possible to reach our mid-term goal of reaching a new all-time high EBITDA for TAV Airports fairly soon.”

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TAV Airports has announced the financial and operational results of the group pertaining to the first quarter of 2024.

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 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:47:31 +0000 eNethersole 68297 at http://www.timesaerospace.aero Serco appoints new Head of Operations for West Coast, Saudi http://www.timesaerospace.aero/news/people/serco-appoints-new-head-of-operations-for-west-coast-saudi

The promotion of Fleetwood into this newly created role reaffirms Serco's commitment to supporting the Saudi Government and Vision 2030, with a special focus on enhancing the safety and readiness of projects across the West Coast region and echoing the company’s continued commitment to impact a better future for the region’s residents and visitors.

Fleetwood is responsible for overseeing the financial and operational delivery of Serco’s contracts on the West Coast of Saudi Arabia, including within the Red Sea and NEOM area, where Serco hold a number of contracts supporting the development of the giga cities infrastructure, including providing fire & rescue services (FRS) at Red Sea International Airport and supporting Red Sea Global’s carbon-neutral mobility services. 

In her new role, overseeing around 200 staff, Fleetwood and her team have a core objective of bringing Serco’s many years of experience and knowledge within the transport and emergency services industry to the rapidly developing region to instil best practises from Serco’s global experience and ensure a transfer of knowledge to support the nationalisation aims of the country.

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Serco has announced the promotion of Kate Fleetwood to the role of Head of Operations, for the West Coast of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:05:32 +0000 eNethersole 68295 at http://www.timesaerospace.aero