Airports Council International

GACA: GLOBAL AVIATION LEADERS TO ADDRESS AVIATION CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES AT 2024 FUTURE AVIATION FORUM IN RIYADH, MAY 20-22

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

FAF24 will propose a plan to solve aviation's biggest challenge, and feature awards recognizing achievements and innovations in global aviation.

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  • FAF24 will propose a plan to solve aviation's biggest challenge, and feature awards recognizing achievements and innovations in global aviation.
  • RIYADH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Future Aviation Forum (FAF) returns to Riyadh from 20-22 May 2024, bringing together 5,000 experts and aviation leaders from over 100 countries, including ministers, regulators, manufacturers, airlines, and airports.
  • His Excellency the President of GACA, Abdulaziz-Al Duailej, said:
    "The 2024 Future Aviation Forum will once again unite global aviation leaders to solve aviation's biggest challenges, including manufacturing supply chain issues, capacity constraints and the development of human capital across the world.
  • The Forum will also progress the Saudi Aviation Strategy's (SAS) transformation of the Kingdom into the Middle East's leading aviation hub.

GACA: GLOBAL AVIATION LEADERS TO ADDRESS AVIATION CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES AT 2024 FUTURE AVIATION FORUM IN RIYADH, MAY 20-22

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 9, 2024

FAF24 will propose a plan to solve aviation's biggest challenge, and feature awards recognizing achievements and innovations in global aviation.

Key Points: 
  • FAF24 will propose a plan to solve aviation's biggest challenge, and feature awards recognizing achievements and innovations in global aviation.
  • RIYADH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Future Aviation Forum (FAF) returns to Riyadh from 20-22 May 2024, bringing together 5,000 experts and aviation leaders from over 100 countries, including ministers, regulators, manufacturers, airlines, and airports.
  • His Excellency the President of GACA, Abdulaziz-Al Duailej, said:
    "The 2024 Future Aviation Forum will once again unite global aviation leaders to solve aviation's biggest challenges, including manufacturing supply chain issues, capacity constraints and the development of human capital across the world.
  • The Forum will also progress the Saudi Aviation Strategy's (SAS) transformation of the Kingdom into the Middle East's leading aviation hub.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Opens Second Airport Location

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Friday, April 5, 2024

WICHITA, Kan., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fast-casual restaurant concept Freddy's announced today the opening of its newest location in Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) in Grand Rapids, MI, adding to its existing four restaurants in the market. Owned and operated by leading North American travel retailer Paradies Lagardère, the GRR opening marks Freddy's second airport location, having debuted their first airport unit in Oklahoma City in 2022. In addition to this opening, Freddy's plans to open a location in the Salt Lake City International Airport by year-end and is continuing to identify growth opportunities in non-traditional spaces, including stadiums, college campuses, malls and casinos.

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  • Owned and operated by leading North American travel retailer Paradies Lagardère, the GRR opening marks Freddy's second airport location, having debuted their first airport unit in Oklahoma City in 2022.
  • In addition to this opening, Freddy's plans to open a location in the Salt Lake City International Airport by year-end and is continuing to identify growth opportunities in non-traditional spaces, including stadiums, college campuses, malls and casinos.
  • The GRR opening marks Freddy's second airport location, having debuted their first airport unit in Oklahoma City in 2022
    "At Freddy's, we understand the importance of adaptability and innovation in an ever-evolving landscape.
  • In addition to Freddy's beloved steakburgers and frozen custard, guests of the new Gerald R. Ford International Airport location will have the opportunity to try the brand's breakfast menu, including the Breakfast Steakburger, Breakfast Bowl and Breakfast Burrito, only available in airports and select non-traditional locations.

Helsinki Airport once again selected as the best airport in Europe

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Passengers have selected Finland’s Helsinki Airport as the best airport in Europe in terms of customer experience in the 15–25 million passenger size category.

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  • Passengers have selected Finland’s Helsinki Airport as the best airport in Europe in terms of customer experience in the 15–25 million passenger size category.
  • Customer experience was at the heart of the most extensive development programme in the history of Helsinki Airport, which resulted in the airport being completely revamped.
  • The award has been given to Helsinki Airport for its merits in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023.
    Business travellers also rated Helsinki Airport among the best in the world.
  • Helsinki Airport was ranked among the top five airports in the world in the ranking published at the end of February.

LEO A DALY Celebrates New Opportunities for Aviation Industry

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Friday, March 29, 2024

MIAMI, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviation leaders at LEO A DALY, a top integrated design firm with decades of deep aviation expertise, are excited to participate in a wave of new aviation infrastructure projects.

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  • MIAMI, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviation leaders at LEO A DALY, a top integrated design firm with decades of deep aviation expertise, are excited to participate in a wave of new aviation infrastructure projects.
  • "Airports will be able to make upgrades to improve passenger experience, promote sustainability strategies and make travel more efficient," said Giovanni Cortes Caro, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, the aviation market sector leader for LEO A DALY.
  • LEO A DALY has touched airports across the country with its design, engineering, planning and interior design work.
  • LEO A DALY's past aviation work includes projects with:
    The firm also has extensive expertise in Air Traffic Control Tower design with more than 300 control tower projects to date.

Toronto Pearson reclaims prestigious ranking as 'Best Airport over 40 million passengers in North America'

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Monday, March 11, 2024

TORONTO, March 11, 2024 /CNW/ - Toronto Pearson has been named the "Best Airport over 40 million passengers in North America" for the sixth time in seven years by Airports Council International (ACI) – World, the global trade representative of the world's airports.

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  • TORONTO, March 11, 2024 /CNW/ - Toronto Pearson has been named the "Best Airport over 40 million passengers in North America" for the sixth time in seven years by Airports Council International (ACI) – World, the global trade representative of the world's airports.
  • Toronto Pearson regained the ranking in 2023 after winning "Best Airport over 40 million passengers in North America" for five consecutive years between 2017 and 2021.
  • Congratulations to Toronto Pearson for your hard work that is redefining the airport experience," said Luis Felipe de Oliveira, Director General, ACI World.
  • Toronto Pearson ranked number 210 overall and was ninth among all Transportation and Logistics companies included in the list.

VAYK Announces Structured Acquisition of $5 Million Registered Landmark Property with 24 Month Plan to Acquire $20 Million in Short-Term Rental Properties

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

The property currently has a value of approximately $2.5 million to $3 million.

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  • The property currently has a value of approximately $2.5 million to $3 million.
  • Vaycaychella management projects that the short-term rental operation may generate revenue from $500,000 to $700,000 annually.
  • Vaycaychella recently announced an updated business strategy concentrating the company's recourses on the $64 billion domestic, short-term rental market .
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Vaycaychella will renovate the property and implement a revenue generating short-term rental operation.

Artemis Aerospace explores how rapid growth in the US aviation industry means opportunities for suppliers

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

WISTON, England, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With its global aviation support business flying high, Artemis Aerospace is expanding stateside.

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  • WISTON, England, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With its global aviation support business flying high, Artemis Aerospace is expanding stateside.
  • It's an impressive show of resilience in an industry which ground to an almost complete halt during the pandemic.
  • Artemis Aerospace offers an innovative approach to component solutions for the aviation sector.
  • Its services include component supplies, component repairs, lessor support, flight simulation hardware support, consignment stock management and global aircraft logistics.

Artemis Aerospace explores how rapid growth in the US aviation industry means opportunities for suppliers

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 14, 2024

WISTON, England, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With its global aviation support business flying high, Artemis Aerospace is expanding stateside.

Key Points: 
  • WISTON, England, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With its global aviation support business flying high, Artemis Aerospace is expanding stateside.
  • It's an impressive show of resilience in an industry which ground to an almost complete halt during the pandemic.
  • Artemis Aerospace offers an innovative approach to component solutions for the aviation sector.
  • Its services include component supplies, component repairs, lessor support, flight simulation hardware support, consignment stock management and global aircraft logistics.

ACI World and Cirium Partner on Landmark Data Collaboration to Strengthen World’s Leading Airport Service Quality Program

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Friday, December 15, 2023

Airports Council International (ACI) World and Cirium, a global leader in aviation data analytics, begin a landmark collaboration to strengthen the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) program—the world’s leading airport customer experience measurement and benchmarking program.

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  • Airports Council International (ACI) World and Cirium, a global leader in aviation data analytics, begin a landmark collaboration to strengthen the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) program—the world’s leading airport customer experience measurement and benchmarking program.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231215816110/en/
    ACI World and Cirium partner on landmark data collaboration to strengthen world’s leading Airport Service Quality program (Photo: Business Wire)
    The ASQ program's methodology is renowned for its robustness, ensuring the most accurate representation of airport traffic.
  • Cirium’s core platform provides details on more than 35 million flights per year and covers 97% of scheduled flights worldwide.
  • The industry already relies on our extensive and trusted schedules data, but the partnership with ACI World will provide even more extensive coverage through the ASQ program and greatly benefit the participating airports and travellers alike.”