Mass. Port Authority OKs upgrade for A380

BOSTON – The Mass. Port Authority last week voted to approve $30 million in spending to create and reconfigure approximately 130,000 square feet at Terminal E at Logan International Airport to accommodate the A380, the largest commercial airplane in service.
The Terminal E improvements, part of a $100 million program announced by Gov. Deval L. Patrick earlier this year, will reconfigure three existing gates’ space to add two new jet bridges at each gate, add departure-level holding rooms and deplaning areas, and also modify aircraft-taxi lanes on the existing apron to fit the A380. The funding also provides for renovations of the existing Immigrations and Customs area at the west end of terminal, provide additional concession and support space and add a third level for new airline clubs.
The Airbus A380 is the largest commercial aircraft in use and five international carriers that fly into Logan have either purchased or ordered A380 aircraft. According to the authority, carriers are looking to larger aircraft so they can carry more passengers and cargo with greater efficiency. •

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