ECONOMICS & FINANCE
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) has welcomed its five millionth passenger since the launch of expanded commercial services from the Connecticut gatetway in 2021. The milestone comes less than a year after the airport surpassed four million passengers, reflecting the extraordinary growth that has transformed HVN into one of the fastest-growing airports in the United […]
Skyfields, the commercial property arm of Perth Airport, is launching its most significant phase of investment in nearly three decades at a 26-hectare greenfield site approved for retail, lifestyle and entertainment. The development-ready ‘Dunreath Green’ site fronting both Dunreath Drive and Tonkin Highway marks the first major land expansion at the Airport Estate since the […]
San Francisco International Airport’s latest economic impact report details the massive contribution airport activity makes to economies throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The study, which covers fiscal year 2024, also demonstrates the steady pace of SFO’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. SFO directly accounted for over $14.4 billion in on-airport business revenues, which supported […]
Fraport CEO, Dr Stefan Schulte, today reflected on a successful 2025 and current aviation challenges at the company’s 25th regular Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Frankfurt Airport. He opened by describing 2025 as a transformational year for Fraport as after a decade of major investments and amidst geopolitical challenges, it achieved major milestones and laid […]
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has successfully completed an Airport System Revenue Bond sale, securing $1.18 billion in funding to advance critical infrastructure projects. The Texas gateway notes that the transaction marks the largest bond sale in the history of the airport and the City of Austin. The funds will support near-term projects within the Airport […]
TAV Airports has announced €361 million consolidated revenue for the first quarter of 2026, during which time it saw passenger numbers rise by 7% across its global airport network. The company welcomed 10.4 million international and 8.6 domestic passengers across its portfolio of airports between January 1 and March 31. CEO, Serkan Kaptan, enthused: “The […]
Edinburgh Airport continues to be a key asset for Scotland, delivering £2.7 billion of economic value and supporting almost 44,000 jobs in 2025. The figures, revealed today in a new report by BiGGAR Economics, shows the airport’s contribution has grown significantly since 2019, driven by rising passenger numbers, expanding international connectivity and increased in-vestment from […]
Amsterdam Schiphol is to introduce a temporary 10% discount on its airport charges to help its airlines cover the cost of soaring fuel prices due to the current conflict in the Middle East. The airport notes that airline costs “have risen unexpectedly and sharply as a result of high kerosene prices”. The Schiphol Group, said: […]
Christchurch Airport believes that it delivered “a stellar summer season” that firmly cemented its place as the South Island’s key international gateway to the world. And it is hard to disagree with the assessment as international visitor numbers soared by 22% as a total of 3.1 million passengers passed through the New Zealand gateway between […]
Munich Airport Group has reported a 2025 net profit after taxes of €169 million – a substantial increase of €105 million on the previous year. Driven by growth in passenger numbers and flight movements, revenue reached a new record of nearly €1.8 billion, while operating profits before interest and taxes improved significantly as well, amounting […]
S&P Global Ratings has raised its long-term issuer credit and senior unsecured debt rating for Vancouver Airport Authority (VAA) from ‘AA-‘ to ‘AA’ with a stable outlook. It notes that the upgrade to ‘AA’ reflects their assessment of Vancouver International Airport’s (YVR) robust market position and the authority’s strategic approach to capital investment, which they […]
Christchurch Airport has delivered what it has described as “an outstanding first-half result for FY26”, with solid revenue and profit growth driven by expanded air services and continued momentum across the airport’s commercial and property businesses. For the six months ended December 31, 2025, total revenue reached NZ$132.9 million, up 10% on the same period […]
