ECONOMICS & FINANCE
Swedish airport operator Swedavia has launched a new framework for issuing green bonds. It notes that the purpose of the initiative is to finance projects focused on climate change mitigation and sustainability. The framework has been reviewed by Sustainalytics, which has assessed the sustainability contribution of the framework as ‘significant’. “The new framework enables Swedavia […]
Global airport operator, TAV Airports, has pledged to invest $150 million on the next phase of the development of Tbilisi Airport after extending its concession to operate the Georgian gateway. The plan to upgrade the airport is described as a comprehensive programme to enhance capacity, operational efficiency, and overall passenger journey. TAV Airports CEO, Serkan […]
Global airport operator Aena is set to expand its UK portfolio after agreeing to acquire stakes in Leeds Bradford and Newcastle International airports. Current owners InfraBridge today announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to sell a 51% shareholding in a newly formed holding company owning 100% of Leeds Bradford Airport and 49% […]
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) continues to produce impressive statistics for the North Texas economy, currently supporting 684,000 jobs and generating $78.3 billion annually across the region. Indeed, according to a new economic impact study released today by The Perryman Group, DFW has accelerated its economic influence over the past decade, underscoring its role […]
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 […]
