The National Audit Office has today published the findings from its investigation into the Sheffield to Rotherham tram-train scheme which is intended to provide the first transport service in the UK to use both the street tramway and national rail network. The programme involves modifying the existing national rail infrastructure, modifying the tram network and… Continue reading The Sheffield to Rotherham tram-train project: investigation into the modification of the national rail network
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MIA HOSTS WELCOME RECEPTION FOR EL AL ISRAEL AIRLINES
More than 100 community leaders attend celebration for future Miami-Tel Aviv service (MIAMI, June 5, 2017) – On June 2, More than 100 community leaders joined Miami-Dade County officials for a reception and press conference to celebrate the announcement of Miami-Tel Aviv nonstop service by EL AL Israel Airlines, scheduled to begin on November 1.… Continue reading MIA HOSTS WELCOME RECEPTION FOR EL AL ISRAEL AIRLINES
Port of Palm Beach Welcomes Foreign Diplomats with Experience Florida
The Port of Palm Beach was honored to welcome representatives from 21 foreign missions yesterday morning, as part of Experience Florida, a week-long program for participants to strengthen economic, commercial, scientific and cultural relations between the countries they represent and Palm Beach County. The foreign diplomats were treated to continental breakfast followed by a presentation… Continue reading Port of Palm Beach Welcomes Foreign Diplomats with Experience Florida
MIA TO WELCOME EL AL ISRAEL AIRLINES IN NOVEMBER
(MIAMI, May 2017) – EL AL Israel Airlines announced today the launch of the only Miami-Tel Aviv nonstop service, starting in November with three weekly roundtrip flights operating on Boeing 777-200 aircraft. Miami will be the first EL AL destination in Florida and the airline’s fifth route in the USA. “We are proud to welcome… Continue reading MIA TO WELCOME EL AL ISRAEL AIRLINES IN NOVEMBER
Air Cargo Demand Continues Upward Trajectory in February
Geneva, -The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released demand growth results for global air freight markets for February 2017 showing an 8.4% increase in demand measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) compared to the same period last year. After adjusting for the impact of the leap year in 2016, demand increased by 12% — almost… Continue reading Air Cargo Demand Continues Upward Trajectory in February
Cernak elected AAPA 2017-18 Board Chairman
WASHINGTON DC, — At its 2017 Spring Conference today, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA)—the unified and recognized voice of seaports in the Americas—elected Steve Cernak, chief executive and port director for Broward County, Fla.’s Port Everglades, to serve as the association’s chairman of the board for the 2017-18 activity year that begins in… Continue reading Cernak elected AAPA 2017-18 Board Chairman
Palm Beach Port Signs 10-Year Contract with Tropical Shipping
Riviera Beach, Florida – On Thursday, the Board of Commissioners for the Port of Palm Beach District approved a new 10-year contract with its largest tenant, Tropical Shipping. The agreement includes options for both parties to extend the partnership with four 5-year terms. Tropical Shipping accounts for approximately one-third of the Port’s overall net revenue,… Continue reading Palm Beach Port Signs 10-Year Contract with Tropical Shipping
MIA LEADERS MEET WITH EL AL AIRLINES AND BEN GURION AIRPORT EXECUTIVES
(MIAMI, February 6, 2017) – Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) Director Emilio T. González led a team of MDAD executives on a visit to Israel last week for meetings with senior officials from EL AL Israel Airlines and Ben Gurion International Airport, to discuss a potential Miami-Tel Aviv route and best practices related to airport operations… Continue reading MIA LEADERS MEET WITH EL AL AIRLINES AND BEN GURION AIRPORT EXECUTIVES
MIA BREAKS ALL-TIME PASSENGER RECORD IN 2016
Travel grew despite tourism challenges; freight traffic also set new annual record (MIAMI, January 23, 2017) – Miami International Airport experienced another record-breaking year in 2016, serving nearly 44.6 million travelers – an increase of 234,000 over 2015 that also secured the airport’s seventh-consecutive year of passenger growth. The busiest U.S. airport for international freight… Continue reading MIA BREAKS ALL-TIME PASSENGER RECORD IN 2016
Sought-after brands and new outlets enrich Christmas shopping at Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt Airport’s roughly 300 shops, cafés and restaurants always make it a very special kind of shopping experience, and this is particularly true during the weeks before Christmas. That’s when the marketplaces are festively decked out and blazing with many thousands of lights, when traditional German Christmas dishes are served and when the sounds of… Continue reading Sought-after brands and new outlets enrich Christmas shopping at Frankfurt Airport