Tag Archives: air traffic

The economics of airports

States are increasingly turning to the private sector to finance aviation infrastructure.

On 29 November 2012, Angela Gittens, Director General, Airports Council International (ACI), delivered the ninth annual RAeS Montreal Branch Assad Kotaite lecture at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) headquarters in Montreal. A report on the lecture.

The only (run)way is Essex

Outside of the new terminal.

With the UK Government still ruling out Heathrow expansion, SE England airport capacity gets a boost with opening of a new Southend Airport terminal.

Not so fast, Boris – the CAA and UK airport debate

The Government ruling out expansion at Heathrow has increased attractiveness of a new Thames Airport.

Proponents of airport expansion in SE England have felt bolstered by a new report from the CAA this week on the future of aviation and air traffic capacity issues in the UK. But should they be that confident?

Asian Aerospace 2011 – Day 2 highlights

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Day 2 aviation news highlights from the Asian Aerospace 2011 exhibition held in Hong Kong.

Asian Aerospace 2011 – Day 1 highlights

Air China gave the Boeing 747-8I a vote on confidence with an order for five. (Boeing).

Day 1 aviation news highlights from the Asian Aerospace 2011 exhibition held in Hong Kong.

Asian Aerospace 2011 – first news

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A report of the first news from the Asian Aerospace 2011 exhibition held in Hong Kong.

Of Chinese trains and new single aisles – Boeing releases its Commercial Market Outlook

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Boeing’s Commercial Market Outlook attempts to forecast the global airliner market over the next 20 years. But what are some of the biggest issues?

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Tim Robinson Editor in Chief of AEROSPACE presents news, analysis and the latest developments in the aerospace and aviation sectors from the UK and around the globe. Tim and the Society's publications department publish blog posts, articles, video interviews and multimedia content for a regular dose of insight into global aerospace.