Sunil Tuli, president of the Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association (APTRA) and group chief executive of King Power Group (Hong Kong), reflects on the dramatic rise of Indian aviation as a priority market for travel retail in India and beyond. The world’s fastest-growing major economy has an aviation sector that is battling to keep pace […]
With traffic growth now firmly back on the agenda, airports across Asia, the Pacific and the Middle East are investing in upgrading their facilities, writes Joe Bates. According to data from ACI Asia-Pacific and Middle East, airports across both regions are poised to undergo extensive development, with combined investments of $240 billion dedicated to both […]
Just in time for Labor Day weekend, Miami International Airport (MIA) has fully reopened its Concourse D Skytrain system with the return of Station 1 on August 25. With all four stations now back in service, travellers can once again enjoy fast, seamless connections across MIA’s busiest concourse, home to 60 gates and millions of […]
Dubai Airports has celebrated Emirati Women’s Day by unveiling a photo gallery of Emirati women in aviation at Dubai International Airport (DXB). The exhibition, launched on the 10th anniversary of Emirati Women’s Day and in conjunction with the Dubai Airports Women’s Network (DAWN), is part of this year’s national theme of ‘Hand in Hand, We […]
Dubai Airports has celebrated Emirati Women’s Day by unveiling a photo gallery of Emirati women in aviation at Dubai International Airport (DXB). The exhibition, launched on the 10th anniversary of Emirati Women’s Day and in conjunction with the Dubai Airports Women’s Network (DAWN), is part of this year’s national theme of ‘Hand in Hand, We […]
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 […]
Changi Airport Group provided a sneak preview of its new new mega Terminal 5 at a recent groundbreaking ceremony for the eagerly awaited new facility. A significant step in the development of Changi Airport took place on May 14 when Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong officiated at the groundbreaking ceremony for the gateway’s Terminal 5. […]
Gebr Heinemann has extended its long-standing partnership with Hamburg Airport for at least another decade after extending its travel retail concession until 2037. Their joint success story began in 1993, when Gebr Heinemann opened its first Duty Free shop at Hamburg Airport. Today, both partners combine strong Hanseatic roots with a shared commitment to enhancing […]
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 […]
Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District has signed a new partnership agreement with TRIWO Hahn Airport GmbH in Germany. Under the agreement, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) located in Upstate South Carolina and Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) located in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany, will explore opportunities to collaborate on initiatives to enhance passenger and air cargo activity at both […]
Aberdeen International Airport’s sixth annual Midnight Runway Run on Saturday night raised more than £65,000 for two local charities. Almost 400 participants took part in the 4km run along the airport’s illuminated runway, which as usual was held in partnership with CHC Helicopter. This year’s event supported AberNecessities and Fersands and Fountain, two organisations providing vital […]
Completion of the construction of the terminal and runway ensures that the countdown is on to the opening of Western Sydney International Airport. Sydney’s new 24-hour airport is one step closer to welcoming its first passengers, with major construction works across Western Sydney International Airpport (WSI) now complete. Indeed, Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, and […]
