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Special Report: Panama

This week in Global Airport Cities, in a special report Dr John D Kasarda lifts the lid on Panama's ambitious airport city and aerotropolis plans.

The head of Milwaukee's newly formed aerotropolis corporation explains how they hope to grab freight traffic from their big neighbour Chicago.

The UK's Manchester Airport is named a special 'Enterprise Zone' in the government's 2011 budget, giving a boost to its airport city ambitions.

We also ask why golf courses are becoming a 'must-have' for the world's airport cities.

NEWS: Milwaukee Aerotropolis plans to compete with Chicago

The group behind plans to create an aerotropolis at Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), say they want to seize a share of Chicago O' Hare Airport's cargo traffic by making the gateway a more efficient and cost effective alternative for shippers.

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NEWS: Manchester Airport named a UK enterprise zone

Manchester Airport has been named as one of 21 'Enterprise Zones' in the UK, giving it the power to offer businesses incentives to settle around it and develop into an airport city.

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NEWS: L&T-Galfar consortium win contract to develop Salalah Airport

As part of the contract, the Oman government wants to see Salalah Airport become an international gateway that will have a significant impact on socio-economic development in the Dhofar Governorate.

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Special report

Panama

Dr John D Kasarda discusses Panama's airport city and aerotropolis ambitions.

Central America has lagged behind other regions of the world in airport city and aerotropolis development. This is about to change.

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Anyone for golf?

Robin Stone finds out more about the growing popularity of airport golf courses.

The popularity of golf ensures that rarely a month goes by without an airport unveiling plans to open a course - Amsterdam Schiphol is the latest to join the list.

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