Sharjah moves forward
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Sharjah International airport, located in the United Arab Emirates, is instituting policies and strategies that would best cultivate and accommodate growth. Sharjah Airport Authority and the UAE government are now drafting plans to fulfill anticipated demand in 2005, and the airport intends to built two new cargo terminals by 1999, while extending the runway to 4,050 meters. In 1997, the airport saw freight traffic increase by 30% from year-ago to 425,000 tons, while passenger traffic likewise incraesed, though less dramatically, to almost 1 million.
Publication Name: Jane's Airport Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0954-7649
Year: 1998
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Only the best for Brussels
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Brussels International Airport Co believes that the Brussels National Airport (BRU) can accomplish its mission statement of becoming one of the five best European airports by 2002. Despite having limted catchment area and size whenc compared with London heathrow, Amsterdam, or Paris Charles de Gaulle airports, BRU can increase its competitiveness by developing strategic alliances and efficient transfer facilities.
Publication Name: Jane's Airport Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0954-7649
Year: 2000
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Spain reshuffles people and plans
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Spain's new director general of airports and air navigation authority AENA, Francisco Cal stressed that Spanish airports will not be privatized in the near future, but they will effect a major decentralization. The effort is geared toward offering the best service, with every airport functioning as its own service unit, added Cal. Cal, who was appointed in Nov 1998, succeeded Carlos Medrano.
Publication Name: Jane's Airport Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0954-7649
Year: 1999
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