(CAPA) Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) confirmed plans to establish a USD1.3 billion airport-based special economic zone (SEZ) on 300 acres of surrounding land, subject to government approval.

(CAPA) Menzies Aviation announced it has been awarded a three-year ramp and crago handling contract from Air China at Manchester International Airport.

(CAPA) The Nuance Group is expanding its presence at Zurich Airport’s landside shopping precinct by opening two new fashion stores. These new stores located in the airports’ general visitors’ areas complement the strong airside presence the company has at Zurich Airport.

(CAPA) Christchurch International Airport (CIAL) released details of plans to develop an integrated domestic and international terminal, complete with enhanced services, facilities and retail offering.

<p>(CAPA) Indra announced it will implement its surveillance and control systems in Pukhet, Ubon Ratchathani and Saratthani airports, after being awarded a USD6.5 million contract for Aerothai, Thailand's air navigation services provider. The project is to be concluded in 12 months. </p>

<p>(CAPA) The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has launched a dedicated microsite for Changi Airport's Terminal 3 to provide visitors the opportunity to explore the new terminal.</p>

(CAPA) The Supervisory Board of Flughafen Berlin-Schoenefeld GmbH agreed on the proposal submitted by the company's management to discontinue the awarding procedure for building the BBI Terminal. The reason for the discontinuation is, amongst other things, that all four tenders submitted were uneconomic and well above the expected prices.

(CAPA) Fraport announced it seeks to develop partnerships with Indian companies to hold a 26% stake in future airport projects in India. The German company is reportedly interested in development prospects in Goa and Gujarat.

(CAPA) The 2007 portion of the Runway Restoration Programme at Halifax Stanfield International Airport is substantially complete. The airport’s main runway reopened on 06-Oct-07. It had been closed since 20-Aug-07, with all air traffic handled on the secondary, cross wind runway. Minimal flight disruptions resulted from the work.

(CAPA) The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Transport and Regional Services, Mark Vaile, announced approval for a Major Development Plan for a factory outlet centre, bulky goods/homemaker centre and DIY/trade centre at Hobart International Airport.