(CAPA) JCDecaux announced it has entered into a contract for the advertising concession at Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport. The eight-year contract commenced on 01-Oct-07.

UNWTO has proposed (02-Oct-07) the development of ‘carbon free destinations’ and interactive “eTourism” tools to “advance a coherent response to climate challenge” at this week’s 2nd International Conference on Climate Change and Tourism.

(CAPA) The Minister of Transport, Jeff Radebe, officially opened on 30-Sep-07 the USD78.2 million international pier that serves as an extension to the international terminal building at OR Tambo International Airport.

(CAPA) Frankfurt-Hahn Airport announced its extended runway become completely operational on 27-Sep-07. The runway, previously 3,045m long, was extended to 3,800 m. Part of the newly constructed section had already been approved for use in Mar-06, and now the full runway has been approved for use.

(CAPA) Nuance Group announced it has been awarded a seven year duty free retail concession extension at Calgary International Airport. The duty free retail concession will now extend to 31-Dec-17. Currently, Nuance operates five locations totalling 7,300 sqft.

(CAPA) Megadata Corporation announced that Denver International Airport will deploy the PASSUR(R) OPSnet(TM) system, to provide protocols for the efficient and smooth management of the airport during irregular events, such as snow and ice, lightning, and construction. The system will also be used for daily operational management. It includes an enhancement designed for Denver operations to track snow and deicing resources to ensure airport capacity is meeting demand.

(CAPA) President Bush directed Transportation Secretary, Mary Peters, on 27-Sep-07 to take action to address air traffic congestion and flight delays. President Bush has asked Secretary Peters to meet with airline industry and aviation officials in the most over-stressed part of the system – the New York metro airspace – to develop a plan to alleviate congestion and reduce delays.

INDIA : (CAPA) Jet Airways announces rescheduling of 10 of its 11 flights operating from Pune for the forthcoming 9 months. This is due to the commencement of re carpeting of the runway at the Pune airport.

(CAPA) Siemens Airport Logistics unit has been awarded a USD12.6 million contract from LP Ciminelli to design and construct a new baggage handling system at Buffalo Niagara International Airport in Buffalo, New York. Overall project completion is scheduled for early 2008.

(CAPA) City and Industrial Development Corp (CIDCO) reports that 25% of the 1,100 ha of land required for the development of the proposed Navi Mumbai Airport project falls under coastal regulation zone (CRZ) norms.