AKL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT | Projects + News

[Svartmetall]

Originally Posted by Kane007

Ah people. Sydney airport is worse!!!



Unlike Auckland you've got airside between the 2, and you have to detour quite a way!

There is a shuttle bus and a train between the two though. It's hardly ideal, but it's not that bad. I don't agree with the separate terminals though, it is a silly idea.

[Kane007]

AKL has the shuttle as well, but it's not too far to walk either - if the weather's good.

[Svartmetall]

Originally Posted by Kane007

AKL has the shuttle as well, but it's not too far to walk either - if the weather's good.

Yeah I remember doing the walk just to check out domestic during a wait for a flight.

[SYDNEY]

ARC considers plan to open up land near airport
SCOOP - Tuesday, 28 August 2007, 9:31 am

Auckland Regional Council has agreed to notify a proposal by Manukau City Council that would open up a large tract of rural land around the airport for commercial development. However, the ARC has also rejected part of the proposal, the first time it has rejected a local council application to extend the Metropolitan Urban Limits. Metropolitan Urban Limits (MULs) are an internationally tried and tested method of planning. They are a flexible boundary around a city within which commercial and residential development can occur. In fast-growing cities like Auckland they are a way to coordinate growth, provide infrastructure efficiently and avoid the worst mistakes of urban sprawl.

Manukau City Council has applied to the ARC to bring 1200 hectares of land in the Mangere-Puhinui area within the MUL. This includes the airport, land to the north of the airport and a block of land near Kirkbride Road. Accepting the majority of the proposal means that the application can now proceed through the public submission and hearings process. Councillors accepted 1100 hectares of the 1200 hectare commercial proposal, but rejected part of the land to the north of the airport, citing environmental and cultural reasons. These include its proximity to a residential area (Papahanga), the newly restored Orharangi Creek and the Otuataua Stonefields Historic Reserve. The land also contains some archeologically significant sites.

Some ARC councillors expressed their own reservations about the existing commercial development near the airport, and their hopes for improved development on what is economically important land. Large companies that rely on the airport and contribute significantly to the economy should be prioritised for location here. In addition it was noted that development in this area was not aesthetically pleasing and given that it was most international visitors’ first and last glimpse of New Zealand, it should be a good one.

[jarbury]

Very interesting article. I can see the steam coming out of Barry Curtis' ears right this minute!

Go the ARC, we need the MUL to be a strong planning tool.

[Kane007]

AIAL’s annual result shows solid growth AIAL has announced another solid annual result with total revenue for the year ended 30 June 2007 at $321.9 million, 5.3 per cent up on the previous year. There was solid revenue growth across all major aeronautical and commercial revenue lines, with the exception
of airfield income.

Earnings before interest, tax and depreciation (EBITDA) increased 1.1 per cent to $242.8 million. This included a significant increase of $9.9 million in the provision relating to the company’s long-term incentive plans (LTI), resulting from the considerable rise in the company’s share price in the month prior to year-end. Excluding LTI, EBITDA increased 5.2 per cent to $252.7 million. Surplus after tax for the year was $92.0 million, or $101.9 million excluding LTI.

Significant progress was made in major projects to expand and upgrade Auckland Airport. The new $85 million project to expand the arrivals facilities at the international terminal is on track, with the first stage due to open in April next year. Work on the new A380-capable Pier B at the international terminal is also under way with completion planned for September 2008.

This year the company invested $105.4 million in airport expansion and development projects, including $44.1 million for the international terminal’s expanded arrivals project and $20.6 million for the domestic terminal’s upgrade and retail precinct. The company also invested $18 million in property developments.

In the 2008 year, AIAL expects to invest around $161 million, bringing to an end a four-year $500 million upgrade of Auckland Airport. The company has also commenced work on the first stage of the northern runway, which is expected to cost around $32 million over four years and to be operational in late 2010 or 2011.

In conjunction with the announcement of the shareholder proposal involving Dubai Aerospace Enterprises, AIAL announced a fully imputed dividend of 7 cents per share would be paid to shareholders prior to the proposed restructuring. The directors have declared a fully imputed dividend of 4.45 cents per share (amounting to $54.4 million) which will be paid on 19 October 2007 (to those shareholders on the register on 12 October 2007).

This amount is consistent with last year’s final dividend. The balance of the 7 cents per share dividend, being 2.55 cents per share, will be paid to shareholders if all conditions relating to the proposal have been satisfied, but before the restructuring is completed.

The annual meeting of shareholders will take place at 10.30am on Tuesday
20 November, at the Ellerslie Event Centre, Ellerslie Race Course, Greenlane, not on 25 October as previously advised.

[Davee]

Good news for AKL - 12.3 million passagers in the year

[metroman]

What will the effect of new domestic airlines flying in New Zealand such as Tiger, Virgin, Kiwijet and possibly Jetsar have on development of the airport?

[Davee]

Originally Posted by metroman

What will the effect of new domestic airlines flying in New Zealand such as Tiger, Virgin, Kiwijet and possibly Jetsar have on development of the airport?

Just like Christchurch and Wellington - it will get more and more busy. It great that the big 3 are planning for the future.

[Kane007]

Shell goes up over international terminal’s expanded arrivals building

More than 150 tradespeople are ensuring the steady progress of the international terminal’s expanded arrivals area at Auckland Airport, with more expected to join the workforce soon to meet the complex requirements of this huge project.

A major task currently under way is the cladding of the shell of the main building whose frame and floors were recently completed. Wall cladding is complete along the northern façade and is progressing along the roof. Glazing is due to start shortly.

Inside the new building on Level 1, construction of an in-ceiling crawl-way and cable tray system is almost complete, and installation of building services (HVAC ducts, sprinkler pipes and cabling) is in progress.

Structural work is well advanced along the Pier A connector. The airbridge on Stand 1 has been relocated to create enough room for the connector. Stand 1 has been closed since March, but is now reopened for operational use for early-morning arrivals before being returned to the contractor for the rest of the working day.

Piling for the Pier B connector has been completed, with the next phase of work being construction of the pile caps and foundations.

[SYDNEY]

New NZ look for Auckland airport
NZ HERALD - 3:45PM Monday October 01, 2007

Auckland International Airport Ltd, in the news in recent months as the target of foreign investors, has adopted a new logo that emphasises its New Zealandness. The logo, a silver A on a black background with a koru through the middle in the style of art by Gordon Walters, was used for the first time on the cover of the company's annual report. Images of a ponga fern and feathers from native birds grace the inside pages of the report that extols the adoption of a New Zealand personality by "New Zealand's airport". Chairman John Maasland said the company has adopted a new vision of "representing our country, and new core values of being outstanding, uniquely Kiwi and welcoming". This was first signalled when the annual result was announced in August and the company said it would adopt the name Auckland Airport in preference to Auckland International Airport or AIAL.

The annual report comes out weeks after the board recommended a bid by Dubai Aersopace Enterprise to take control of the company in the absence of a better offer. That bid floundered in the face of public and council shareholder opposition to foreign control. The airport is now being courted by one of Canada's biggest superannuation funds. The company listed on the New Zealand stock exchange when the government sold its 51.6 per cent stake in 1998 and no controls were put in then to limit the level of foreign ownership. The 2007 annual report also reveals that the company has put US$10.8 million aside to cover the cost of a "phantom" option plan to reward senior executives if the company's share price outperforms the sharemarket over a three to six-year period.

Separately independent non-executive director Wayne Boyd was paid a retirement benefit of US$270,000 when he retired after the 2006 annual meeting and was paid total fees of US$314,589. A rundown of directors fees shows Tony Frankham received US$128,869, John Maasland US$125,479, Michael Smith US$119,251, Keith Turner US$86,993 and Joan Withers US$92,106. The remuneration of chief executive Don Huse was US$902,186.

[flyin_higher]

I like the new logo, very stylie

[SYDNEY]

Originally Posted by flyin_higher

I like the new logo, very stylie

Yeah it is ... like I said in a previous post ... black and grey is all the rage. You can't go wrong with these two in the bag ... for now that is

[aucklandman]

Thats really cool, its about time anything is better than this:



Although the old one has some nostelgia about it! It would be cool to see it incorperated.

[Svartmetall]

Not sure I like the new logo. It looks a bit too "retro" for my tastes. Mind you, it is a DARNED sight better than the old one...

[jarbury]

I wonder how many millions were spent on the redesign.....

[Kane007]

And I bet they contracted some foreign firm .

[Kane007]

Ahhhhhh, 2000. Again?!??!!!#$%$%

This month we celebrate the blessing and ground breaking for Auckland Airport’s second runway.

This is an exciting event in the development of the airport. The new runway will be an important part of future development. It will create a vibrant hub for domestic airlines and make a significant contribution to tourism and freight growth. The story of Auckland Airport’s second runway dates back more than 50 years. By the mid-90s, it became clear that a second runway would be needed early in the next millennium. This need would arise from the increasing number of aircraft using the airport, by the different types of aircraft being operated and the requirement for more apron space.

A second runway at Auckland Airport has been provided for in the Manukau District Plan since the mid-70s. In December 2001, the Environment Court granted consent for Auckland Airport’s second runway to be built at the previously approved location to the north of the existing runway.

It was agreed that the runway would be built in two stages. The first stage, expected to be operational in 2010, will give the runway a maximum operational length of 1200 metres. In the future, the runway will be extended beyond 1200 metres to its final extent of 2150 metres.

When fully developed, the runway will support full domestic airline services and international services to Australia, the South Pacific and beyond.

The land designated for the new northern runway and bounded by Ihumatao Road has a very special place in the history and mana of local tangata whenua. We acknowledge with gratitude the relationship and support that exists between tangata whenua and Auckland Airport.

[Kane007]

New shops opening soon at the
domestic terminal

A number of new outlets are set to open their doors in the domestic
terminal over the next couple of months.

Beach Culture, the multi-brand lifestyle outlet offering clothing, bags and the Nixon range of watches and accessories is scheduled to be up and running soon. Carri On is a travel accessory store selling labels such as Samsonite, Antler and Fiorelli as well as a range of jewellery and travel-related items. It will occupy the space formerly used by car rental operators, opposite the baggage carousel.

Dunkin’ Donuts opened a cart in the terminal at the beginning of October, allowing passengers from outside Auckland to take home some of New Zealand’s favourite donuts. In an exciting venture for Auckland Airport, Wellington-based Wishbone should also be tempting taste buds in the arrivals area by the end of November.

[Kane007]

Make-over for one of aviation’s grande dames

Jean Batten’s purpose-built Percival Gull aircraft, G-ADPR, in which she set and reset aviation records around the world, is suspended from the ceiling of the Jean Batten International Terminal at Auckland Airport, where it is prominently displayed.

Auckland Airport had this aircraft on loan in 1990 for New Zealand’s 150th anniversary celebrations which coincided with the 25th anniversary of the opening of Auckland Airport. After the aircraft’s return to England, the airport company negotiated to purchase the Percival Gull.

The last time it flew was over Auckland in 1996 to mark the 60th anniversary of Jean Batten’s record-breaking flight between England and Auckland. It was a massive task to make this historic aircraft completely airworthy again.

Constructed of wood and fabric, the tiny monoplane has a wingspan of 11.02 metres and a length of 7.6 metres. Vintage aircraft like this on permanent display are subject to a number of environmental factors which can affect their appearance and long-term condition. To maintain this national treasure in its original condition, Auckland Airport has initiated a maintenance plan to ensure the plane’s unique history and appearance are protected for airport visitors to enjoy.

In September, Aircraft Conservation Ltd was engaged to undertake a full engineering inspection of the aircraft. This included an examination of the suspension cables and fittings, cleaning the aircraft’s external surfaces and engine maintenance. Aircraft Conservation Ltd specialises in providing conservation and maintenance services for aircraft displayed in museums and other public places. Owner and operator Darren Hammond is an experienced aviation museum professional with expertise in the conservation, display, transport and storage of vintage and classic aircraft to the highest museum standards.

His technical apprenticeship with the Royal Air Force Museum in the UK included aircraft woodwork, aeronautical engineering and mechanical engineering. He completed almost 20 years at the RAF Museum – one of the world’s most highly regarded aviation museums. As well as undertaking consultancy work, Darren is also the Registrar at the Royal New Zealand Air Force Museum in Christchurch.

A management plan for the care and programmed maintenance of this aircraft is now in place to preserve its long-term condition and meet the special requirements of preserving and maintaining this iconic vintage aircraft.