Prague Airport has completed repairs around its main runway after a four-month closure, with the first flights returning to the renovated area, which involved replacing lights and cables at a cost of over a billion Czech crowns.
A new special police unit, part of the foreign police, has been deployed to enhance security at Václav Havel Airport Prague. The unit is trained to handle incidents such as plane hijackings and aggressive passengers.
Czech Minister for Sport Boris Šťastný stated that the Motoristé party would support listing a minority stake in Prague Airport on the stock exchange, a sentiment not opposed by ODS's Vondra, though the matter has not yet been discussed by the government.
Former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš suggested that shares of Prague Airport could be listed on the stock exchange in 2028, presenting it as a potential investment opportunity.
A new Special Foreign Police Unit has begun operations at Václav Havel Airport Prague, tasked with protecting the international airport and assisting rapid deployment units with counter-terrorism efforts.
Workers are repairing the main runway at Václav Havel Airport in Prague, with completion expected in August at a cost of approximately one billion Czech crowns. Due to these repairs, aircraft are utilizing a secondary runway, causing flights to pass over densely populated parts of the city.
Czech airports experienced a successful year, handling over 19 million passengers, an almost eight percent increase year-on-year, largely due to affordable tickets from low-cost airlines. Prague Airport returned to pre-pandemic levels, while smaller airports also saw growth.
Police are investigating an unauthorized drone flight detected last Thursday near Prague's Ruzyně Airport at an altitude of approximately 1.3 kilometers. Pilots of a Scandinavian airline reported the drone while preparing for landing.
Prague Airport has appointed Radomír Lašák as the new chairman of its board of directors, a month earlier than planned. The appointment, made by the Ministry of Finance, has drawn criticism from the opposition due to Lašák's past association with the decline of Czech Airlines.
The selection of Radomír Lašák as the new head of Prague Airport is facing criticism from the opposition, who question his appointment. The government has requested an audit of past contracts related to the airport amid the controversy.
Unions at Prague Airport have declared a strike alert in protest against the selection of a new director, Mr. Lašák. They criticize the appointment process and are demanding a review of the decision.
Drivers heading to Václav Havel Prague Airport should anticipate significant delays due to ongoing reconstruction of a nearby intersection, with police warning of potential multi-kilometer traffic jams.
Václav Havel Airport Prague has begun repairs on its main runway, forcing aircraft to use a secondary runway directed towards the city. Residents in Ruzyně, Řepy, and Motol can expect increased noise levels until mid-August.
Thirteen-year-old Max sits in the cockpit of an ATR aircraft. He has a cushion under his bottom to reach the controls, and together with fifteen-year-old co-pilot Petr, he flies a circuit over Prague airport. It's not a real flight, but a visit.
The Finance Minister has officially confirmed that the privatization of Prague Airport is no longer being considered, ending speculation about its future ownership.
A man's inappropriate 'joke' about being a terrorist during a security check at Prague Airport led to the cancellation of his family's vacation. The incident resulted in him being unable to board his flight with his children.
Czech opposition leader Martin Kupka urged the finance minister and prime minister to reconsider the appointment of Radomír Lašák to head Prague Airport and to release documents related to the selection process.
Experts and analysts suggest that the potential sale of up to a 40% stake in Prague Airport could generate approximately 25 billion Czech crowns for the state, though it would mean giving up future dividends.
Air traffic at Václav Havel Prague Airport was significantly disrupted after a drone illegally entered its airspace, causing flight delays and diversions. Police quickly responded to the incident, arresting one individual in connection with the drone operation.
Václav Havel Airport Prague has launched a subsidy program for local residents and municipalities to mitigate negative impacts like dust, emissions, and noise from airport operations, though a local mayor deems it 'absolutely insufficient'.