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Eastern European airports prepare for further growth

The continued enlargement of the European Union has resulted in a sustained rise in passenger numbers at Eastern European airports. With Croatia expected to be granted full EU membership in the coming months, the country’s airport infrastructure is the subject of increased investment. Similarly, in Slovenia, which shares a border with Croatia, significant construction projects are also well underway. Ryan Ghee reports.

Malta Airport’s commercial investment already proving its worth

The €5.5million terminal expansion at Malta International Airport, which was completed last June, is already producing an impressive return on investment. Despite a decrease in passenger numbers in 2009, the airport’s total turnover increased by 3% and it has recorded a 20% increase in non-aviation revenues. Ahead of the airport hosting the 19th ACI EUROPE Airport Trading Conference and Exhibition on 26-28 April, Ryan Ghee spoke to Julian Jaeger, CEO, Malta International Airport.

Hall D caters for Toulouse’s 2020 vision

The official opening ceremony for Toulouse-Blagnac’s new €103.6 million Hall D took place on 21 January. The airport’s fourth terminal, it opened to passenger services on 6 March and is dedicated to European and international services. The new infrastructure will take the airport “into the 2020s and beyond”, as Jean-Michel Vernhes, Chairman of the airport’s Board of Directors and president of ALFA-ACI, explained to Ross Falconer.

Progressive AdR-SEA collaboration to boost economic growth

Two Italian airport operators, SEA Aeroporti di Milano and Aeroporti di Roma, share common strategy objectives, so collaboration was perhaps inevitable. The first step in their collaboration was the organisation of an event in Rome on 14 October, at which they presented their industrial and capital expenditure plans to the Italian Government. The overriding objective is to contribute to Italy’s economic growth, as Guiseppe Bonomi, President and CEO, SEA, and Fabrizio Palenzona, Chairman, AdR, explained to Ross Falconer.

Hermes Airports consortium delivers two ‘world class’ airports in four years

Three years ago, the Hermes Airports consortium took over operation of Cyprus’ two airports: Larnaka and Pafos. Last November the doors to Pafos’ new terminal were opened; an investment of €125 million and one year on, Cyprus is welcoming the completion of Larnaka’s new terminal.