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Today, Pierre Graff, Chairman and CEO of Aeroports de Paris
(Paris:ADP) (Pink Sheets:AEOPF) and Jean-Cyril Spinetta, Chairman and
CEO of Air France-KLM signed a protocol agreement concerning the
design and operation of the S4 boarding satellite, the future
extension of Paris-Charles de Gaulle terminal 2E. This signature marks
the official launch of the project and illustrates Aeroports de Paris
ambition to cooperate with customer airlines from the preliminary
design stage through to delivery of the facilities. The building, with
a capacity to handle over 7 million passengers annually and intended
for use by SkyTeam alliance members, will enter into service in 2012.
Initial construction work has already begun to the East of the hub.
The protocol describes the main specifications of satellite 4
(handling capacity, number of aircraft parking stands, level of IATA
quality, etc.), and defines the framework for cooperation between
Aeroports de Paris and Air France regarding project follow-up as well
as the drafting of specifications for the future baggage sorting
systems at satellites 3 and 4.
"I am very pleased with the signing of these protocol agreements
which will benefit our two Groups and contribute to strengthening the
appeal of the hub at Paris-Charles de Gaulle. This agreement marks a
historic phase in the relationship between Aeroports de Paris and its
main customer Air France. This is the first time that we will be
joining forces with an airline to work on the preliminary design of a
facility on such a vast scale. Through our joint cooperation, we can
accurately pinpoint the customer's requirements, fix the necessary
investment amounts and agree on the building delivery schedule,"
states Pierre Graff, Chairman and CEO of Aeroports de Paris.
Jean-Cyril Spinetta, Chairman and CEO of Air France-KLM adds:
"The Air France teams are extremely pleased with their current
relationship with Aeroports de Paris, allowing them to build together
a modern and efficient facility for the Air France-KLM Group's
customers."
In 2007, Paris-Charles de Gaulle posted robust traffic growth of
5.4%, handling a total of 59.9 million passengers, including 37
million SkyTeam alliance customers.
With close to 1,000 daily flights, the Hub handles some 100,000
passengers departing from and arriving at the Hub on a daily basis,
i.e. over 40,000 passengers and 35,000 connecting bags. In this
context, Satellite 4 will be able to offer additional handling
capacity in 2012, contributing to the continued growth of the
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Hub.
In an increasingly competitive environment, where all the major
European airports are seeking to secure a position as the main gateway
into Europe, the Paris-Charles de Gaulle Hub represents a major asset
for Aeroports de Paris and the SkyTeam alliance. It also incurs
considerable economic impact for the Ile-de-France region and the
national economy in general.
Aeroports de Paris
Aeroports de Paris builds, develops and manages airports including
Paris-Orly, Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Le Bourget. Aeroports de
Paris is the 2nd European airport group in terms of airport turnover
and the 1st European airport group in terms of cargo and mail.
Aeroports de Paris accommodates nearly 460 airlines, mainly the major
actors of air transport.
Benefiting from an exceptional geographical location and a major
trading area, the group's strategy is to modernize its terminal
facilities and to upgrade its quality of service. It also intends to
develop its retail and real estate business. In 2007, Aeroports de
Paris Group had a turnover of 2,292.4 million euros. Aeroports de
Paris handled 86.4 million passengers in 2007.
Website: http://www.aeroportsdeparis.fr
Air France
Air France operates 1,700 daily flights in France, Europe and
worldwide with a fleet of 393 aircraft, including 134 regional
aircraft operated by its subsidiaries Britair, CityJet and Regional.
Air France and KLM together created Europe's leading air transport
group in May 2004. Both airlines now offer their customers the
benefits of a combined network, which includes a total of 237
destinations in 104 countries. Air France is a founding member of
SkyTeam, a global airline alliance comprising 11 member airlines and 3
associate airlines. Air France was founded in 1933. Visit the website
http://www.airfrance.com/corporate.
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