ECONOMICS & FINANCE
According to its latest economic impact report, Halifax Stanfield International Airport (Halifax Stanfield) remains a vital engine for Nova Scotia’s economy, driving tourism, jobs, trade, and growth across the region. In 2024, airport-related activity generated over C$4 billion in economic impact, reinforcing its critical role in supporting regional economic prosperity. “These results reflect our commitment […]
ACI World and ACI Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) today released a publication designed to provide clear, practical guidance on structuring and implementing private-sector involvement at airports for concessionaires, investors, lenders, advisors, governments, and grantors. The new resource – Airport Development Concessions Agreements: Global Approaches and Guidelines for Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) – is being […]
Heathrow delivered the best on-time performance in Q3 with fewer cancellations, beating all European hubs to become Europe’s most punctual major airport. According to the gateway, passenger appetite to travel through Heathrow is stronger than ever, with a record 23.4 million passing through its facilities in Q3. And, for the first time ever for a […]
Private investment firm Ardian, asset management company Finint Infrastrutture and Sviluppo 87 are to acquire Milione SpA, the parent company of SAVE SpA, which operates Venice Marco Polo Airport and other gateways across northern Italy. The transaction follows the exclusivity agreement signed last May by Ardian and Finint Infrastrutture with the current shareholders of Milione […]
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and Bowman Field (LOU) generated a record breaking $12.8 billion in economic output for the region and state in 2024, according to the most recent economic impact study. The total ensures that Louisville Regional Airport Authority maintains its status as the number one economic driver for aviation in the […]
Vincent Hodder, CEO of Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) in the UK, today outlined the gateway’s economic and aviation potential, three months after the opening of its terminal extension. “We unveiled our Vision 2030 strategy in August last year and since then LBA has been on a transformational journey,” enthused Hodder. “Backed by £200 million in […]
Based on its performance in the first half of 2025, the 100th anniversary of Copenhagen Airport is set to be a record year for the Danish gateway. In the first six months of the year, 14.9 million passengers passed through the terminals, which was 8% cent more than in the first half of last year […]
Finavia is updating its strategy and revamping its operating model in a bid to increase its growth opportunities and value creation. It will also make changes to its Executive Group and plan changes to the organisation in accordance with the new operating model. The aim of the changes is to further increase customer orientation, expand […]
S&P Global Ratings has reaffirmed Vancouver Airport Authority’s AA- long-term issuer credit and senior unsecured debt rating, maintaining the positive outlook first issued in 2024. This marks the sixth consecutive year that Vancouver Airport Authority has received an AA- rating from S&P, underscoring the organisation’s financial strength and operational resilience. The reaffirmed AA- rating reflects […]
Global airport operator, TAV Airports, today reported that it increased its revenues by 12% to €824 million in the first six months of 2025. The company, a member of Groupe ADP, also registered a 10% increase its EBITDA to €237 million for the half year. “We completed the first half of the year with 5% […]
The New Terminal One at New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport has successfully closed its $1.367 billion Green Bond issuance, underscoring strong investor support and confidence in the project. Proceeds from the Series 2025 Bonds will be used to finance the remainder of the anticipated costs relating to New Terminal One’s Phase A, opening […]
London’s Gatwick Airport is part of the newly formed Gatwick Region Airport Economic Zone (AEZ), set up to help showcase the region and its strengths to investors and developers from around the globe. Centred in the region surrounding London Gatwick, it represents 7% of the UK economy (£155 billion GVA), greater than the combined economies […]
