Page 48 - Annual Report 2013
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Financial Statements
5.000 participants attended the “17th Congress of the European Society of Cardiology”, marking a
large scale event hosted in Greece for the first time.
Sofitel Athens Airport, achieved a 10% increase in occupancy at an average room rate slightly lower
than 2012, and has benefited from the leisure travellers’ increase and the Metropolitan Expo’s large
scale events.
Cargo business experienced a decrease, yet minimal (i.e. by 2%), managing a throughput of almost
75.000 tonnes, signalling a potential revival of the market in the forthcoming year. Namely, international
outbound freight slightly increased by 0,70% being the first recovery sign since the beginning of the
unfavourable economic climate, implying that the business may have reached its turnaround point. In
the continuous effort to promote cargo business interests, AIA joined the Hellenic Institute of Logistics
Management, while, for the fifth consecutive year, participated in the Air Cargo Europe.
Information Technology & Telecommunications
In 2013, operational excellence and efficiency remained within IT&T’s strategic priorities. To this regard
a number of projects were executed for the Airport Company’s systems improvement. The provision of
consulting services, knowledge and expertise to third parties were also kept in the front line of the IT&T
accomplishments for 2013.
Key developments for 2013 were:
• The launch of a brand new Self-Service Portal for our business customers, which offers the possibility
for electronic orders for AIA’s IT&T services, improving efficiency and automation and reducing paper
consumption. This new tool accommodates the highest international IT standards and best practices.
• The new video-walls providing videos, information as well as weather forecasting related to travel
destination installed at 3 departure Gates and the new seating area with free wireless access to Internet
and TV, at MTB Departures, all aiming on improving the travelers’ experience.
• AIA’s participation in two EU funded projects; namely “INTERACTION” which will focus on airport pro-
cess optimization & data integration and will provide innovative technologies for a new airport concept
and “E-VACUATE” addressing issues for crisis managers related with the active evacuation route for
large crowds and crews.
• The Community Airport Portal (CAP), an R&D funded project by the Ministry of Education was sucess-
fully completed. AIA took advantage of Hellenic-EU funds in order to develop and present real innova-
tive products and as a coordinator showed efficient project management capabilities for managing a
multi partner scheme.
• The provision of Cloud & VPN security services to TSAKOS Group. Through this engagement AIA
entered the Hellenic shipping market by promoting its new line of Cloud services.
• The successful completion of Amman International Airport’s testing and commissioning of IT systems
and Sydney International Airport’s ERP Business Process Review project, together with the new signed
contract for supporting the upgrade of Sydney International Airport’s ERP system.
• The introduction of new bundled services enabling business customers and passengers to combine
their IT&T needs (data, voice & secure internet) and enjoy discounts on their service fees.
Other Corporate Projects & Developments
With regards to major developments in 2013, the following are notable:
• In 2013, AIA’s former Ultimate Parent HOCHTIEF AG sold all its shares in HOCHTIEF AirPort GmbH
(AIA’s shareholder by 26,67%) to the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) of
Canada. The transaction was concluded with economic effect from January 1st, 2013. Following the
sale, HOCHTIEF AirPort GmbH was renamed AviAlliance.
• During 2013, the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF), launched and completed the
first phase (EoI) of the tender for the Privatisation of the Greek Regional Airports. AIA, duly participat-
ed in the EoI and in September 2013, HRADF announced that AIA along with another six parties, was
qualified to participate in the second phase of the tender.
7 of 58 Financial Statements as at 31 December 2013 (Amounts in Euros unless otherwise stated).
5.000 participants attended the “17th Congress of the European Society of Cardiology”, marking a
large scale event hosted in Greece for the first time.
Sofitel Athens Airport, achieved a 10% increase in occupancy at an average room rate slightly lower
than 2012, and has benefited from the leisure travellers’ increase and the Metropolitan Expo’s large
scale events.
Cargo business experienced a decrease, yet minimal (i.e. by 2%), managing a throughput of almost
75.000 tonnes, signalling a potential revival of the market in the forthcoming year. Namely, international
outbound freight slightly increased by 0,70% being the first recovery sign since the beginning of the
unfavourable economic climate, implying that the business may have reached its turnaround point. In
the continuous effort to promote cargo business interests, AIA joined the Hellenic Institute of Logistics
Management, while, for the fifth consecutive year, participated in the Air Cargo Europe.
Information Technology & Telecommunications
In 2013, operational excellence and efficiency remained within IT&T’s strategic priorities. To this regard
a number of projects were executed for the Airport Company’s systems improvement. The provision of
consulting services, knowledge and expertise to third parties were also kept in the front line of the IT&T
accomplishments for 2013.
Key developments for 2013 were:
• The launch of a brand new Self-Service Portal for our business customers, which offers the possibility
for electronic orders for AIA’s IT&T services, improving efficiency and automation and reducing paper
consumption. This new tool accommodates the highest international IT standards and best practices.
• The new video-walls providing videos, information as well as weather forecasting related to travel
destination installed at 3 departure Gates and the new seating area with free wireless access to Internet
and TV, at MTB Departures, all aiming on improving the travelers’ experience.
• AIA’s participation in two EU funded projects; namely “INTERACTION” which will focus on airport pro-
cess optimization & data integration and will provide innovative technologies for a new airport concept
and “E-VACUATE” addressing issues for crisis managers related with the active evacuation route for
large crowds and crews.
• The Community Airport Portal (CAP), an R&D funded project by the Ministry of Education was sucess-
fully completed. AIA took advantage of Hellenic-EU funds in order to develop and present real innova-
tive products and as a coordinator showed efficient project management capabilities for managing a
multi partner scheme.
• The provision of Cloud & VPN security services to TSAKOS Group. Through this engagement AIA
entered the Hellenic shipping market by promoting its new line of Cloud services.
• The successful completion of Amman International Airport’s testing and commissioning of IT systems
and Sydney International Airport’s ERP Business Process Review project, together with the new signed
contract for supporting the upgrade of Sydney International Airport’s ERP system.
• The introduction of new bundled services enabling business customers and passengers to combine
their IT&T needs (data, voice & secure internet) and enjoy discounts on their service fees.
Other Corporate Projects & Developments
With regards to major developments in 2013, the following are notable:
• In 2013, AIA’s former Ultimate Parent HOCHTIEF AG sold all its shares in HOCHTIEF AirPort GmbH
(AIA’s shareholder by 26,67%) to the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) of
Canada. The transaction was concluded with economic effect from January 1st, 2013. Following the
sale, HOCHTIEF AirPort GmbH was renamed AviAlliance.
• During 2013, the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF), launched and completed the
first phase (EoI) of the tender for the Privatisation of the Greek Regional Airports. AIA, duly participat-
ed in the EoI and in September 2013, HRADF announced that AIA along with another six parties, was
qualified to participate in the second phase of the tender.
7 of 58 Financial Statements as at 31 December 2013 (Amounts in Euros unless otherwise stated).
