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Goa International Airport To Start Serving Alcohol Soon

The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has confirmed its plan to introduce alcohol in the menus of the Goa International Airport reports the Times of India. The permission to serve alcohol had been sought for two outlets on the airport. Bhupesh Negi, the Airport Director said that this was being done to enhance the passenger experience at the airport and bring it on international standards.

ALCOHOL ON GOA AIRPORT

“Five food stalls have been launched already and by December -end all the food and beverage outlets will be operational,” said Negi while speaking to the Times of India. “Low cost food for taxi operators and airline staff members will also be opened outside the airport terminal.” The AAI will also get Rs.4 crore on a monthly basis as a concession fee from the revamped travel, food and retail companies at the airport.

“An application to serve alcohol has been made to the local excise department. AAI will go as per the local regulations of the state, which will decide what kind of excise licence can be given to an airport,” said K L Sharma, executive director, commercial, at AAI headquarters. The plan according to Negi is to set up 36 food and beverage outlets at domestic and international terminals which is a big step forward as there are only two food stalls and one restaurant available currently.

Source: Hungry Forever

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Suriname seeks US$205 million for airport expansion and modernisation

The government of Suriname led by President Desi Bouterse is seeking permission from Parliament to borrow US$205 million from the Exim Bank of China to expand and modernize the Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (JAP) because the constitution of Suriname sets a limit on how much government can borrow.

To increase passenger and flight movements, the current airport infrastructure is inadequate. Against this background, Bouterse is seeking an amendment of the law that will grant his government permission to deviate from the obligatory national debt ceiling.

The airport must increase capacity and at the same time comply with international safety standards as laid out by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

The plan includes a new terminal that connects both the arrival and departure facilities, and doubling the current airport size. The terminal will have four passenger bridges, and efficient and modern transfer facilities, since the government wants to make Paramaribo a hub in the region.

The construction of a parallel taxiway that is full length of the runway will free the runway for incoming and departing flights. This will reduce delays because the main runway will no longer be used as a taxiway to and from the terminal. This will result in increased safety for the aircrafts and increase operational efficiency, the government said.

Four air-bridges will connect passengers to the main terminal and shelter them from rain and other elements.

China Harbour Engineering Corporation (CHEC) has been in talks with the government of Suriname to finance the upgrading of JAP, and negotiations are now at an advanced stage, Chotkhan told the media earlier this year.

Meanwhile, in neighbouring Guyana, CHEC has been awarded a contract of US$150 million to “expand and modernize” the Cheddi Jagan Airport (CJIA), but instead of the country getting a new terminal, the country is getting a rehabilitated terminal that is smaller than the original plan.

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Queen Alia becomes ADP’S jewel in the crown

Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) was first inaugurated in 1983 to become Jordan’s key access to the world.
Located 35 kilometres from the heart of the capital, Amman, it provides passenger, air cargo and aviation support services. It gives direct access to major business and travel destinations in Europe, Asia, North America and the Middle East, and heritage sites like Petra, the Dead Sea and the Wadi Rum Desert.
In 2007, under the terms of a 25-year concession agreement, Airport International Group (AIG) became responsible for the operation of QAIA, the rehabilitation of the airport’s facilities, and the construction of a new passenger terminal.
In addition to AIG’s total capital commitment of $850 million, funding was secured through the commercial arm of the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Islamic Development Bank, a syndication of commercial leaders, and shareholder equity.
By 2012, the airport was serving 6.2 million passengers.
The new Foster+Partners-designed terminal was inaugurated in 2013 with the aim of increasing passenger capacity from 3.5 million to 9 million in phase one, and to 12 million in phase two. A few months later, ISO-certified QAIA became the second airport in the Middle East to gain airport carbon accreditation.
Groupe ADP took control of AIG by becoming a 51% shareholder in April. Its new co-shareholders are the infrastructure investment funds, Meridiam, and IDB Infrastructure Fund II. The Engineering and Development Group (Edgo) also remains a co-shareholder.
The French group has invested $265 million consolidating its position in the region and encrusting its DNA there, especially through ADP Ingénierie.

The group is exploring the possibility of further expanding QAIA’s capacity, which is well above 12 million per year today, given the growth forecasts in the short and medium term.
“We got the contract for the extension of Sharjah Airport in the United Arab Emirates as a result of our strong presence in the Middle East, epitomised by our approach for more geographical proximity and a long-term partnership with our customers,” said Gratien Maire, ADP Ingénierie CEO.
The company is also present in Oman, both in Muscat and Salalah, and at four other regional airports.
In addition to the upgrading of the C satellite at Dubai International Airport, ADP Ingénierie will be in charge of extension works at the passenger terminal of the new Al Maktoum International Airport.
It also won the contract for the extension of Bahrain Airport’s passenger terminal and the design of the new regional air traffic control centre.
Furthermore, Groupe ADP has a long-standing presence in Saudi Arabia. Since 2007, it has been operating and maintaining the Hajj terminal in Jeddah.
ADP Ingénierie has also designed the new Jeddah International Airport, which will be operational soon, and carried out studies and design for the modernisation of the security systems at 27 civil airports throughout the kingdom.

The Lebanese Government plans to put Beirut International Airport under concession and will launch a tender, most probably in 2019, to ensure the growth of this platform,” said Echegaray.
He added that Groupe ADP is very much interested in the privatisation programme under study concerning some of the kingdom’s airports.
Due to its geographical location, Turkey is another country with golden opportunities. The group has, thus, decided to strengthen its stake in TAV Airports, which operates more than 15 facilities in the region, including seven in Turkey. “This acquisition gives Groupe ADP a unique experience in international expansion and the implementation of airport concessions,” said Echegaray.
Even though, currently, there’s no greenfield airport project in the Middle East, all the countries need airport expertise to harmoniously combine efficiency and creativity with anticipated future challenges, while meeting immediate needs.

Source: Arabian Aerospace On Line News

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Duty Free Shops Investments for Three Greek Airports Get Green Light

Hellenic Duty Free Shops SA announced this week that investments for upgrade and expansion works at the airports of Rhodes, Zakynthos, and Chania, as well as projects including the extension of space at Heraklion Airport, were moving ahead following a relevant decision published in the Government Gazette.

The company has said it will be investing a total of 55 million euros to upgrade the travel experience at Greek airports, including the company’s refurbishment project at Athens International Airport, the revamp of the Duty Free area at Heraklion Airportinaugurated earlier this year, as well as the planned revamps at 14 regional airports managed by Fraport Greece.

Heraklio Duty Free

Heraklion Airport. Photo: GTP

According to Hellenic Duty Free Shops SA, upgrade and expansion works are expected to be completed in the Extra-Schengen area of Rhodes Airport by April 2019, with projects at Zakynthos and Chania airports ready before that.

Hellenic Duty Free Shops SA’s development plan foresees the “walkthrough” model adopted by its parent company Swiss Dufry AG which ensures passengers have immediate access to the shops on their way to the gates.

In the meantime, following a November 15 general assembly, Hellenic Duty Free Shops SA named a new Board of Directors: Executive Chairman George Velentzas, Vice-chairman Julian Diaz Gonzalez, members: Jose Antonio Gea Puig and Pedro J Castro Benitez. The current board’s term expires on November 15, 2021.

Source: gtp Headlines