AIRPORT REPORTS
Vienna Airportâs Julian JĂ€ger talks to Joe Bates about the ongoing transformation of Terminal 2, surviving COVID-19 and what the future might hold for Austriaâs gateway to the world. Julian JĂ€ger is the type of boss that is always upbeat and positive, and despite todayâs difficult operating conditions, he has plenty to be optimistic about […]
Salt Lake City has been one of the Midwestâs key transportation centres for over 150 years, firstly due the railroad and in more recent times because of its airport, and current executive director, Bill Wyatt, has no doubt that this lofty status will be cemented and strengthened by the opening of effectively a new gateway […]
Dublin Airportâs managing director, Vincent Harrison, talks to Joe Bates about a record breaking 2019, a long-awaited new runway, his gatewayâs 80th birthday and returning to full operations after COVID-19. Aviation, the global economy and life maybe very much on hold for now due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but there is no doubting that when […]
CEO, Brian Ryks, tells Joe Bates more about an exciting year of growth and development at Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport. With the USâs high profile hubs grabbing most of the headlines, it is perhaps easy to overlook the countryâs growing list of successful mid-size gateways and the key role they play in the nationâs air […]
OPAIN CEO, Ălavaro GonzĂĄlez, talks to Joe Bates about the future development plans for BogotĂĄâs El Dorado International Airport. BogotĂ âs El Dorado International Airport handled a record 32.7 million passengers in 2018 to cement its status as Colombiaâs gateway to the world and the third busiest airport in Latin America. Indeed, it is a South American success […]
Dr Michael Kerkloh reflects on close to 17 years in the hot seat at Munich Airport and is confident that he will leave a gateway and a global airport operator on the up when he retires from his position at the end of the year, writes Joe Bates. The recent announcement that Jost Lammers will […]
Passenger numbers at El Paso International Airport hit an all-time high in 2018, and although it may still be one of the smaller regional airports in Texas and the USA, it is not to be underestimated, writes Joe Bates. Unlike some of its bigger neighbours to the east, El Paso isnât connected to the world […]
Helsinki Airport director, Joni Sundelin, tells Joe Bates more about the ongoing development of his gateway as it looks to cement its status as northern Europeâs transfer hub to Asia. Helsinki Airport recorded double digit growth in 2018 when an all-time high of 20.8 million passengers (+10.4%) passed through its facilities. The upturn follows an […]
CEO, Fred Lam, and his team talk to Joe Bates about whatâs in store for Hong Kong International Airport in 2019 and beyond. Its land, sea and air links arguably make Hong Kong International Airport the best-connected gateway on the planet, so it is fitting that it will bring the worldâs airports together in April […]
Dubai Airports CEO, Paul Griffiths, talks to Joe Bates about the growth and development of Dubaiâs airport system and some of the opportunities and challenges going forward. When Paul Griffiths became CEO of Dubai Airports in late 2007, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority president and CEO and chairman of the Emirates Group, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed […]
