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Abu Dhabi International Airport sees passenger traffic increase by 9.2% in July - 24/08/2010
Abu Dhabi, August 24, 2010 - Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today announced the results of its monthly traffic report, which shows an increase of 9.2% in passenger traffic for the month of July 2010, over the same month in the previous year. For the first time in the airport’s history, more than one million passengers travelled through the airport in any one single month. Aircraft movements increased by 10.1%, while cargo traffic increased by 12.3%, with a total of 36,755 tons transported through the airport.
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“Walk of the Royal Family” – Meet the King and Queen at Incheon Airport! - 20/08/2010
Incheon, August 20, 2010 - With unique services offering traditional art and cultural experiences, Incheon Airport was again named the Best Airport Worldwide at ACI’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) survey, for five consecutive years. Commencing on July 5, 2010 until the end of the year, the Airport has put on special event on departure at the passenger terminal twice a day, at 11:30 am and 5 pm, reenacting "Walk of the Royal Family" of Korea’s Joseon Dynasty.
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Queensland Airports Limited Achieve Record Passenger Numbers - 20/08/2010
Queensland, 20 August 2010 - All three airports operated by Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) at Gold Coast, Townsville and Mount Isa, achieved all time monthly passenger throughput records in July.
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Auckland Airport congratulates success of Air New Zealand in growing Japan market - 20/08/2010
Auckland, 20 August 2010 - Auckland Airport welcomes the timely boost provided to the recovering Japan inbound tourism market through the efforts of Air New Zealand, in partnership with Auckland Airport and Tourism New Zealand.
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BIAL unveils Terminal1 expansion plan - 19/08/2010
Bangalore, August 19, 2010 - Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) today unveiled designs and details of the Terminal 1 (T1) expansion with enhanced capacity to cater to the rapidly growing passenger traffic in Bangalore.
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Careers take-off at Newcastle Airport - 12/08/2010
New Castle, Australia, 12 August 2010 - On Tuesday 10 August, Newcastle Airport hosted more than 150 high school students at its fifth annual Aviation Careers Day.
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Duty Free Revenue continues to outpace passenger growth at Abu Dhabi International Airport - 08/08/2010
Abu Dhabi, 8 August 2010 - Duty Free retail turnover at Abu Dhabi International Airport grew 19% during the first half of 2010 to US $75 million, outperforming the airport’s passenger growth of 11.7% over the same period. Furthermore, spend per passenger increased by 7.2% amounting to US $14.47.
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Abu Dhabi International Airport breaks the one million passenger threshold in July - 01/08/2010
Abu Dhabi, 1 August 2010 - Abu Dhabi International Airport welcomed on Friday 30th July its first one millionth passenger within a calendar month, achieving one more record in its recent history.
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APAC - 45% increase in airline passengers from India to Christchurch 27 July 2010 - 27/07/2010
Christchurch, 27 July 2010 - Over the past 12 months, Christchurch Airport has seen a 45% increase in passengers on flights from India to Christchurch.
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Auckland Airport and Queenstown Airport form strategic alliance to boost tourism growth - 08/07/2010
Auckland, 8 July 2010 - Auckland International Airport Limited (Auckland Airport) and Queenstown Airport Corporation Limited (Queenstown Airport) announced today they have formed a strategic alliance to boost tourism growth into the Queenstown Lakes District.
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ADAC rolls out summer safety campaign for outdoor staff - 07/07/2010
Abu Dhabi, 7 July 2010 - Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) is rolling out a series of heat awareness seminars to advice all personnel working outdoors on how to stay safe during the summer season. With an aim to reduce the risk of heat-related health issues, the seminars, entitled “Key to working safely in and around heat”, will teach staff about preventative measures, as well as how to spot early indicators of heat stress.
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Welcome to Air Mauritius - 06/07/2010
Sydney, 6 July 2010 - Sydney Airport has welcomed the commencement today of an Air Mauritius service between Sydney and Mauritius.
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Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport Opens Its International Terminal - 02/07/2010
Hangzhou, 2 July 2010 - International flights at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport will use a new terminal starting July 3, 2010. After the 2.5-year hectic construction, Terminal A is to open for all international and regional flights that formerly operate at their old home (now Terminal B).
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Finnair to return to Changi Airport - 01/07/2010
Singapore, 1 July 2010 – Changi Airport Group today warmly welcomed the announcement by Finnair that it will mount daily non-stop flights between Singapore and Helsinki from May 2011. The flights to the Finnish capital will reintroduce direct air links between Singapore and Finland.
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Sydney Airport: Parking at the International Terminal - 30/06/2010
Sydney, 30 June 2010 - Sydney Airport has announced that a free 0 -15 minutes time band has been introduced at the International Terminal’s car park.
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Narita International Airport Introduces a New Brand Name! - 24/06/2010
Tokyo, 24 June 2010 – Narita International Airport Corporation has introduced the brand name, WORLD SKY GATE_NARITA, to highlight the potential that Narita International Airport offers to Japan and the rest of the world.
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Christchurch Airport’s quest to find the most scenic rugby field in South Island - 24/06/2010
Christchurch, 24 June 2010 – Christchurch Airport is offering a $10,000 prize for a photo of the most scenic rugby field in the South Island, in a competition as part of the lead up to the world’s biggest rugby event next year.
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Robust Cargo Demand Helps Set New Record at HKIA - 16/06/2010
HONG KONG, 16 June 2010 – Cargo tonnage at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reached a record high monthly total of 367,000 tonnes in May, up 41.9% year on year. The speedy and significant recovery in cargo traffic at HKIA further lends support to HKIA's status as the world's busiest international air cargo centre.
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Changi Airport & SingPost roll out Speedpost@Changi service trial for hand-carried items disallowed on board flights - 10/06/2010
Singapore, 10 June 2010 – Changi Airport Group (CAG) and Singapore Post (SingPost) have launched a two-month Speedpost@Changi service trial in the transit area of Changi Airport Terminal 1. The service provides departing passengers with an option to post their hand-carried items, which are disallowed on board aircraft due to security restrictions or which do not comply with liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) guidelines.
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Sydney Airport Welcomes China Southern's - 01/06/2010
Sydney, 1 June 2010Sydney Airport has welcomed the announcement by China Southern Airlines that it will increase its service from Sydney Airport to a double daily.
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Auckland Airport benchmarks sustainability - 01/06/2010
Auckland, 1 June 2010 – In an important milestone for Auckland Airport, it‟s commitment to sustainable business practice has been recognised by EarthCheck, the world‟s leading sustainable travel and tourism certification organisation.
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Auckland Airport launches online parking - 28/05/2010
Auckland, New Zealand, 28 May 2010Booking your parking at Auckland Airport is now much easier with a new online system that provides airport customers with great choice and even greater deals.
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Ride Singapore’s tallest slide at Changi Airport! - 27/05/2010
Singapore, 27 May 2010 – Expect to hear shrieks of fun and excitement at Changi Airport with the opening of The Slide@T3 – the tallest slide in Singapore and in an airport around the world. Open to Changi Airport visitors from today, the fourstorey tall slide at Terminal 3 will provide thrilling fun to young and old alike.
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Auckland Airport invests multi-million dollars in Asia market development programme - 26/05/2010
Auckland, New Zealand, 26 May 2010Auckland Airport announced today it is investing several million dollars over the next 2-3 years to help develop the Asian tourism market opportunity.
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Auckland Airport Takes Sustainability High Ground - 23/04/2010
Auckland, New Zealand, 23 April 2010 – A city within a city, Auckland Airport generates billions of dollars for the economy, creates thousands of jobs, helps grow New Zealand’s trade and tourism and provides visitors with their first impression of a country that has a 100% Pure brand image. Now it’s taken that responsibility a step further, by joining the EarthCheck Program.
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Car Parking Fees - 22/04/2010
Sydney, 22 April 2010 - Sydney Airport announced today that it would be refunding any extra car parking charges incurred by international passengers as a result of disruption to air services caused by the volcanic eruption in Iceland.
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Abu Dhabi Airport sees 13.8% increase in passenger traffic in Q1 2010 - 19/04/2010
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 19 April 2010  - Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today released traffic figures for the first quarter of 2010 with a strong +13.8% passenger increase posted at Abu Dhabi International Airport passenger traffic over the same period last year.
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Fire Prevention Week at BIAL - 14/04/2010
Bangalore, 14 April, 2010 - Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) announced the commencement of Fire Prevention Week from this day that is nationally observed as "Fire Service Day". This annual campaign is held by BIAL with the primary focus on fire prevention awareness and safety measures for the staff, airlines, airport partners and concessioners of the airport. This year, the airport‟s Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) team is going a step further by taking its expertise and training to schools from neighbouring villages.
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Record-breaking month for Christchurch Airport - 12/03/2010
Christchurch Airport, 12 March 2010 - Christchurch Airport has had the highest ever month of passengers in the history of the airport. March 2010 broke several records for the airport, with a total of 557,748 passenger movements, the highest ever number of domestic passengers, and also a record number of international passengers.
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BIAL Announces Terminal 1 Expansion Details - 09/04/2010
Bangalore, 9 April, 2010 - The Board of Directors of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) today approved definite plans for the expansion of the current passenger terminal at Bengaluru International Airport and announced the appointment of Mr. GV Krishna Reddy as the Vice Chairman of the BIAL Board and Mr. GV Sanjay Reddy as the company’s Managing Director.
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Runway Safety Project Completed - 01/04/2010
Sydney, 1 April 2010 - Sydney Airport’s $100 million runway safety project is complete and the east-west runway has been returned to normal operations.
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Lights out at Changi Airport for Earth Hour - 27/03/2010
Singapore, 27 March 2010 - For the second year running, Singapore Changi Airport marked Earth Hour 2010 today as part of its commitment to raise environmental awareness among its stakeholders.
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Abu Dhabi Airports Company Supports Earth Hour - 26/03/2010
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 26 March 2010 - ADAC is proud to announce that Abu Dhabi International Airport (ADIA), in continued support of sustainability and environmental initiatives, is joining the Earth Hour 2010 drive on Saturday, the 27th of March 2010, by switching off the lighting system of its second runway.
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International Terminal Upgrade Wins Passenger Support - 09/03/2010
09 March 2010 - The soon to be completed upgrade of Sydney Airport’s International Terminal (T1) has received strong approval from passengers.
Sydney Airport today released the results of a passenger survey that showed that passengers are appreciating the improved travel experience that is being produced by the ongoing upgrade.

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Queensland Airports Limited Passenger Growth Continues In 2010 - 23/02/2010
23 February 2010 - The three airports owned and operated by Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) at Gold Coast, Townsville and Mount Isa recorded just over 594,000 passenger movements collectively for the month of January, an increase of 2.9% compared to January 2009.
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Christchurch Airport passenger numbers increase - 16/02/2010
Christchurch, 16 February 2010 - Despite one of the toughest years in aviation industry history, Christchurch Airport released statistics today showing that its international passengers numbers have increased by 5% over the financial year to date, compared to the previous year.
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Air Cargo Registers Significant Growth in January - 16/02/2010
Hong Kong, 16 February 2010 - Air cargo volumes continued to rebound at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), which handled 301,000 tonnes of air cargo in January 2010, representing a strong increase of 43.3% over January 2009. Passenger throughput and air traffic movements reached 3.9 million and 23,460, representing declines of 1.6% and 3.2% respectively.
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New Changi Aviation Gallery at Terminal 2 opens to public - 11/02/2010
Singapore, 11 February 2010 - A new Changi Aviation Gallery opens at Changi Airport’s Terminal 2 (Level 3) tomorrow (12 February 2010), providing aviation enthusiasts and members of the public with interesting insights into Changi’s ground operations and the eventful history of aviation in Singapore. Visitors will also have a close-up view of aircraft on the airport tarmac.
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Bengaluru International Airport receives ISO 14001: 2004 certification - 10/02/2010
Bangalore, 10 February, 2010 - Bengaluru International Airport today received the ISO 14001:2004 certification, the internationally recognized Environmental Management System (EMS) Standard. Bangalore International Airport attained the accreditation after a series of audits by DET NORSKE VERITAS (DNV) at BIAL offices and key airport sites. All critical sites of the airport will be assessed annually to ensure continual development of the EMS currently in place.
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City’s Future Architects Use Bengaluru International Airport as their Canvas - 09/02/2010
Bangalore, 9 February, 2010 - The three month long student engagement program organized by the Bangalore International Airport Limited came to a conclusion today with twelve finalists from Bangalore’s leading architectural colleges presenting their final designs depicting how they envision the central public space of the Bengaluru International Airport. The award distribution ceremony was presided over by Marcel Hungerbuehler, CEO, BIAL.
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Changi Airport closes 2009 with record traffic in December - 20/01/2010
Singapore, 20 January 2010 - Following a challenging first half in 2009, Singapore Changi Airport registered a strong rebound in the last quarter of the year, with a monthly record of 3.83 million passenger movements in December. This was an increase of 9.7% compared to December 2008 and 9.1% more than the previous record of 3.51 million set in December 2007.
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BIAL embarks on expansion plan; to fast track construction of new terminal building - 19/01/2010
Bangalore, 19 January 2010 - The Board of Directors of the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) has been reconstituted with the induction of three new members. At the board meeting held today Mr. GV Krishna Reddy, Mrs. Indira K Reddy and Mr. GV Sanjay Reddy were appointed as the new directors on the board. Reconstitution of the BIAL Board of Directors follows the acquisition of 29% stake in the company by GVK Power and Infrastructure Ltd.
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Carbon neutral status renewed for Christchurch Airport - 08/01/2010
Christchurch, 8 January 2010 - Christchurch International Airport (CIAL) has had its carbon neutral status recertified by Landcare Research for the period from June 2008 to July 2009. The airport company met the caroNZero requirements for the third year in a row, after further reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating its unavoidable emissions for its operations.
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