First level one of the project, to be finished in 2013, will create a new Terminal B south concourse dedicated to regional jet operations
Houston Mayor Annise Parker and the Houston Airport System, in partnership with United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL), today broke ground on the first stage of a three-phase redevelopment project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Stage one of the plans, to be completed in 2013, will create a new Terminal B south concourse dedicated to regional jet operations.
The $160 million south concourse plan will replace the existing south side flight stations with a new 225,000 square-foot facility to accommodate United's regional aircraft. At nearly four times the size of the existing space, the new concourse will provide a better customer experience, as it will feature modern and expanded gate lounge areas, concessions and restroom facilities.
Travelers will way in the new concourse from the terminal via a 95 foot wide bridge with 13,000 square feet of food, beverage and retail concessions a 500 percent increase in concession space over the current facility. The concourse will feature 28 foot high floor to ceiling glass windows, offering expansive tarmac-views from spacious central passenger lounge areas with durable and modern interior finishes.
"As I noted in my inaugural address, producing jobs for Houstonians is my number one job for the next two years," said Mayor Parker. "Stage one of this billion-dollar investment with United is the first delivery on that promise. We celebrate the boost to our local economy that will result from this investment. Houston will thrive as our global gateway expands to include more flights and greater access to business connections all over the world."
"Houston is our largest center and a vital international gateway in United's network," said Pete McDonald, United's executive vice president and chief operations officer. "This investment in the Houston hub will let us to accommodate more customers and more aircraft types, provide new amenities for travelers and improve efficiencies for the new United."
Plans for future phases of the $1 billion redevelopment project include redevelopment of the central Terminal-B lobby and baggage claim areas, a new international-capable north concourse for mainline and regional jets, a new Terminal B Federal Inspections Services (FIS) facility and infrastructure advance.
The total three-phase redevelopment project is intended over the next seven to 10 years, based on demand.
The project's design incorporates energy efficient techniques using Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standard.
The Houston Airport System is partnering with United on the project and the new construction will be an important investment in the local economy by creating many jobs.
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Chennai’s require for a world-class airport is getting late because the secondary runway has hit a roadblock.
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Airports Authority of India (AAI) has made it clear that without the taking away of barriers like houses, water tanks and trees, it cannot open the full-portion of the secondary runway.
Also, with metro rail works also projected to begin at the airport stretch, the full use of the secondary runway is not possible.
“We are only looking at operating 2,400 metres even after all the obstructions are removed and proper security preparations made for the bridge over Adyar River,” said a senior airport official. About 2,085 metres of the runway was previous used for landing only smaller aircraft, like ATR types.
The AAI had envisaged on the bridge an extension of secondary runway to permit bigger aircrafts to land and also to meet the difficulties from the increased air-traffic.
AAI chairman V.P. Agrawal told Deccan Chronicle that the construction part of extended portion of secondary runway was over but the blockage must be removed to fulfill with the
International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) regulations.
Airport sources said a re-survey was done at Kolapakkam area, where the impediments are present. “We have now minimized the acquisition area and have saved around 26 houses. About four to five houses, trees and telecom towers want to be removed also re locating a public water-tank,” the sources added.
The secondary runway has been closed for the last 15 months and airline operators are under pressure to schedule their flights, especially through the four hours of compulsory closure of the main runway weekly.
“We desire to operate more flights to Chennai, but we are finding it hard to get slots especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays, when the main runway is also closed for two hours,” said a domestic operator.
The airport handles about 310 flights a day and 12 million passengers yearly and will be capable to handle 23 million passengers with the new terminals.
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Long Beach Airport (LGB) declares the opening of three Air carrier flight slots. Allegiant airlines will stop service effective November 3, 2011, following a shift in business direction.
Several airlines instantly expressed interest in providing service from LGB. The airport presently has a total of 41 air carrier slots. LGB has been experiencing more demand from the traveling public than current capacity allows.
“With the availability of these slots, we will be capable to provide more choices and service to new cities with a concentrate on superior customer service,” noted Mario Rodriguez, Airport Director.
Allegiant has loved high passenger load factors from Long Beach, but will be serving other markets with their fleet of MD-80′s. The Airport will reallocate flight slots to increase the potential to extend flight service to better serve Long Beach travelers.
In reallocating these three slots, the Airport is allowing for the possible to have new destinations from around the country connect to Southern California.
While other airports have experienced declining seat capability, passenger seat totals from Long Beach Airport have enlarged 4% since last year.
About Long Beach Airport:
Long Beach Airport (LGB), placed in Long Beach, CA, was founded in 1923, making it the oldest municipal owned airport in California. During its 87-year history, LGB has been a source of substantial economic activity and business chances, also as a leader in maintaining a sustainable environment.
LGB, its tenants and users are dedicated to operating in an environmentally responsible manner by minimizing the crash of business on the environment and surrounding community with methods that are socially responsible, scientifically based and economically sound.
Presently, LGB serves nearly three million commercial airline passengers yearly, offering non-stop service to 14 US cities and is amongst the top five busiest general aviation airports in the world, with more than 300,000 annual operations. As a center for air cargo carriers more than 34,000 tons of cargos are transported via LGB yearly.
The Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) planning to take up work on the second runway next year.
According to Mr G.V. Krishna Reddy, Chairman, GVK Group, which has 43 percent stake in BIAL, work on the second runway at the airport would be taken up next year, and work on the third runway will begin after that. He said this on the sidelines of the Regional Celebration of Civil Aviation Centenary at Bangalore on Monday.
BIAL operates the Bengaluru International Airport.
Work on the expansion of terminal building is underway at the airport. BIAL plans to expand the terminal from 72,000 sq.m to 1.34 lakh sq.m. Mr Reddy said that once that expansion work is done, work on the second runway will start.
Speaking at the event, Mr S.V. Ranganath, Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka, said that work on expansion of regional airports at Mangalore, Mysore and Hubli was also in full swing with the State Government contributing through allocation of land and water.
Other small airports that are coming up throughout the public-private partnership model in the State are at Gulbarga, Bidar, Shimoga and Hassan, he pointed out.
The Karnataka Government is considering having a separate aerospace policy for the State, said Mr Ranganath. “About 65 per cent of the aerospace work in the country is concerted in and around Bangalore.”
The State has also set up an aerospace special economic zone, where 41 industries have signed up to put up shop, said Mr Ranganath.
According to him, the State has been in the forefront still in expansion of air passenger traffic and development of infrastructure such as airports.
Bangalore international airport is the third biggest international airport in India.
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