Changi Airports International (CAI), the international investment arm of the Changi Airport Group (CAG), today confirmed that it will add Japan’s Fukuoka Airport to its airport portfolio. CAI is a key member of Fukuoka International Airport Co Ltd, which today signed a Project Agreement with Japanâs Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) for […]
Arup associate director and aviation security specialist, Stacey Peel, reflects on the challenges of designing the airport of the future and reveals a new passenger processing concept that could help eliminate queues at airports. As the aviation industry finds ways to draw on the benefits of new technology, such as using blockchain to protect sensitive […]
Emmanuel Menanteau, Co-CEO of Kansai Airports, tells Joe Bates more about Kansai Airportsâ ambitions for Osakaâs airports and the Japanese market. The recent addition of Kobe to its Japanese airport network means that Kansai Airports now operates three of the countryâs busiest gateways. Arguably, the jewel in the crown is Osakaâs Kansai International Airport (KIX), which […]
Joe Bates looks back at Aprilâs ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly, Conference and Exhibition in Narita and discussions about the future challenges and opportunities facing the regionâs airports. A packed conference programme featuring aviation industry leaders from across the globe, a variety of hot topics to discuss and the chance to sample some Japanese culture both modern […]
Hamad International Airport (HIA) handled a total of 7.8 million passengers in the second quarter of 2018, according to the gateway’s latest traffic figures. The month of June has particularly been a busy one for Qatarâs airport with year-on-year growth of 12.56% in passenger figures and 8.9% in aircraft movements. Over 540,357 tonnes of cargo […]
Regional director, Patti Chau, reflects on the latest traffic trends, new airport infrastructure, ACI Asia-Pacificâs growing influence across the region and some past and future events. I am pleased to say that the robust, upward momentum in traffic that Asia-Pacific and the Middle East enjoyed in 2017 continued in the first quarter of 2018, with our […]
VIEW THE ISSUE HERE In the spotlight: Land development Airport report: Edmonton Review: 28th ACI Europe/World General Assembly, Congress & Exhibition Plus: Social media, Security & Airport design Airport World editor, Joe Bates, reflects on the 28th ACI Europe/ World General Assembly, Congress & Exhibition in Brussels and the âland developmentâ theme of this issue. Family matters The recent 28th ACI Europe/World […]
An Emirates A380 touched down in Oman earlier today for a one-off, scheduled flight to Muscat International Airport. This special flight marked 25 years of Emiratesâ service to Oman, and reaffirms the newly opened airportâs infrastructure readiness for A380 operations. The Emirates A380, the worldâs largest commercial passenger jet, was operated by Omani national, […]
In focus:Â Passenger facilitation Airport profile:Â Osakaâs airport system Review:Â ACI Asia-Pacificâs 13th Regional Conference Plus:Â Industry & World Business Partner news Read the online issue:Â click here View from the top Regional director, Patti Chau, reflects on the latest traffic trends, new airport infrastructure, ACI Asia-Pacificâs growing influence across the region and some past and future events. News A […]
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) posted a strong performance in the fiscal year ended 31 March 2018, setting new annual records in all three air traffic categories. The airport welcomed 73.6 million passengers and handled 423,390 flight movements, registering year-on-year increases of 4.5% and 3.2%, respectively. Cargo and airmail rose 7.6% to 5.1 million tonnes, […]
Kitchen by Mike at Sydney Airport has been awarded Airport Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year in the 2018 FAB Awards held in Helsinki, Finland. The first to Australian airport concept, headed by internationally renowned Australian chef, Mike McEnearney, features a gourmet menu with seasonal produce by local Australian suppliers. Designed to address the limitations in […]
VIEW THE ISSUE HERE In the spotlight: Customer service Airport reports: Brussels & Istanbul New Airport Review: Airport Economics & Finance Conference Plus: ASQ Winners & Innovation Labs Airport World editor, Joe Bates, reflects on the importance of always striving to do better when it comes to customer service and enhancing the airport experience for passengers. Aim high Former ACI World […]
