Bidding wars and planned new infrastructure grab the headlines in this week’s Airport World newsletter.

In Europe, Fraport has confirmed that it is interested in acquiring HOCHTIEF AirPort’s international assets; Romanian’s Infra–Group has extended the deadline for companies interested in designing Bucharest’s third gateway; and SNC-Lavalin is celebrating the award of its 12th airport management contract.

Elsewhere, Mexican airport operator GAP has pulled out of the bidding for São Gonçalo do Amarante International Airport in Brazil; the Mayor of New Orleans has announced that he is considering the city’s airport options; and Muscat International Airport has unveiled designs for an “iconic” new ATC tower.

Top stories

Fraport confirms bid to buy HOCHTIEF
	German airport operator Fraport has confirmed that it is in the bidding to buy the international airport portfolio of HOCHTIEF AirPort (HTA). MORE
New Bucharest gateway to be reliever airport for Henry Coanda
	The new €200 million airport planned for Bucharest will act as a reliever gateway for the capital’s Henry Coanda International Airport, according to the consortium behind the project. MORE
SNC-Lavalin wins contract to manage its 12th airport
	Global airport operator SNC–Lavalin has been awarded the six year contract to manage Angoulême-Cognac Airport in south–west France starting on January 1, 2012. MORE

Other news

GAP withdraws from race operate Brazil airport
	Mexican airport operator, Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP), has pulled out of the running to build and operate Brazil’s São Gonçalo do Amarante international airport. MORE
Mayor considers New Orleans airport options
	The Mayor of New Orleans, Mitch Landrieu, has called for an in-depth study to be carried out into the proposals available for the future of Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY). MORE
New iconic ATC tower for Muscat
	Muscat International Airport has unveiled plans for an iconic new 100-metre high air traffic control tower that will become the tallest building in Oman when it opens in 2014. MORE

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Airport World 2011
Issue 03



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It’s been a busy few weeks for the world’s airports with the opening of new terminals in Buenos Aires and Amsterdam and the news that NACO has won the contract to design a Beijing’s new international gateway.

Elsewhere, Japan’s Tsunami wrecked Sendai Airport is set to re-open; the Canadian government has admitted that Toronto will need a new airport; and Chicago O’Hare has opened a restaurant that plays homage to the city’s Blackhawks ice-hockey team.

Top stories

Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport opens new $150m terminal
	Argentina’s Ezeiza International Airport has officially opened its new $150 million Terminal C. MORE
Schiphol opens new general aviation terminal
	Amsterdam Schiphol–East has opened a new 6,000sqm multi–functional general aviation terminal to cater for the 4,500 private and business flights that the airport handles each year. MORE
NACO designs Beijing’s second airport
	NACO Netherlands Airport Consultants has won the contract to design Beijing’s second ‘mega’ airport – The Beijing New International Airport (BNIA). MORE

Other news

Japan’s tsunami-swamped Sendai Airport to re-open
	Sendai Airport in Japan, which was crippled by March’s devastating earthquake and tsunami, is due to resume international flights on 25 July, the country’s Transport Ministry has announced. MORE
Toronto area will need a new airport from 2027 onwards
	The government of Canada will need to build a new airport 50 kilometres north east of Toronto in the next 16 to 26 years to cope with expected traffic growth in the region, according to a new study. MORE
O'Hare opens new Blackhawks ice-hockey themed restaurant
	Chicago O’Hare has welcomed another little piece of the windy city to its facilities with the opening of a restaurant named after its famous Blackhawks ice hockey team. MORE

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Coping with growth
Xi’an Xianyang’s Wolfgang Weil, talks to Joe Bates about the huge growth potential of China’s eighth largest airport. MORE

Airport World 2011
Issue 03



In the spotlight:
Investing in airports

Airports:
X’ian, Tampa & Memphis

Retail:
Health & beauty

Plus:
Airport design & observation platforms

MORE



Previous Issues



Issue 2, 2011
Theme: Customer service



Issue 1, 2011
Theme: Land development



Issue 6, 2010
Theme: Safety and security



Issue 5, 2010
Theme: Airport IT