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Friday, 14 October 2011 16:23

Green light for privatisation of Asunci√≥n‚ÄìSilvio Pettirossi

Paraguay’s government is set to go ahead with the privatisation of Asunción's Silvio Pettirossi International Airport – a year after submitting a bill to congress recommending it.

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Tuesday, 11 October 2011 08:04

Federal grants to fund Denver development

Nearly $40 million in federal grants will help fund a runway rehabilitation project and an upgrade to the baggage screening system at Denver International Airport.

Published in News

Wednesday, 05 October 2011 16:43

Tougher regulation threatens to strangle growth of Australian airports

Brisbane Airport’s CFO has warned that attempts to impose tighter economic regulation of Australia’s airports risks future private investment.

Published in News

Monday, 03 October 2011 10:34

Windfall for Wabush Airport

Wabush Airport is to benefit from over C$2 million in funding from the Canadian government for its ongoing infrastructure improvements.

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Tuesday, 27 September 2011 17:59

Bidding hots up for Lu√≠s Mu√±oz Marin International Airport

Six consortiums are battling it out to win the $1 billion plus concession to operate San Juan’s Luís Muñoz Marin International Airport in Puerto Rico.

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Thursday, 22 September 2011 12:44

New report warns that strong Heathrow hub vital for UK economy

The lack of direct flights to emerging markets may already be costing the UK nearly €1.4 billion a year as trade goes to better-connected competitors, accroding to a new report.

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Thursday, 15 September 2011 11:04

New owner sought for Billy Bishop's historic old terminal

Toronto Port Authority has admitted that it is looking for a new home for the old terminal at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.

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Wednesday, 17 August 2011 12:18

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.

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Wednesday, 17 August 2011 10:47

Virginia airports contribute $29bn to the state economy

Virginia’s airport system contributed $28.8 billion in economic activity to the state in 2010 – 4.4% of its total output – according to a new study commissioned by the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV).

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Friday, 15 July 2011 11:51

An investor‚Äôs market?

Joe Bates discovers that airports are back on the radar of some of the world's leading infrastructure investors.

Published in Economics