Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, is destined to become one of the largest A320neo family operators in Central Asia and CIS over the next three years. The airline became the first operator of this type in the region in 2016 and the fleet will grow to 17 aircraft by 2020. Air Astana will then operate six A320neo, […]
Oman Airports Management Company (OAMC) CEO, Sheikh Aimen Al Hosni, talks to Joe Bates about the growth and development of the countryâs airport system. The Gulf is one of the hottest places on earth for airport development and Oman is no exception to the rule, with the country set to follow the unveiling of a […]
Sydney Airport has officially opened a new footbridge and cycleway at the T1 International precinct, providing improved safety and easier access into the precinct for active transport users. The new footbridge and cycleway connects the existing Alexandra Canal shared footpath and cycleway with the P7 multi-storey car park, enabling seamless, elevated access for pedestrians and […]
Emirates Leisure Retail (ELR) has officially opened âTiger Denâ at Singapore Changi Airportâs brand new Terminal 4. The dynamic bar, inspired by the energy and excitement of Singaporeâs iconic Tiger Beer, invites passengers to uncage their courageous spirit as the Tiger Den serves up this unmistakable beer with âbiteâ. The menu offers a range of tempting […]
Dubai-based flydubai today announced a commitment to a $27 billion order for 225 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to support the growth of its fleet. This is the third aircraft order placed by the airline with Boeing in its eight-year history and follows orders placed in 2008 and 2013. It claims that the deal will support […]
NACOâs RenĂ© Marey takes a closer look at plans to create an airport city at Tehranâs Imam Khomeini International Airport, located at the crossroads between the Middle East and Asia. Iran, one of the last untapped emerging markets, is beginning to open up to international trade and investment again after returning to the global economic […]
In the spotlight: Commercial development Airport report: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Special report: Global airport operators Plus: Regional & World Business Partner news Read the online issue: click here View from the top Regional director, Patti Chau, reflects on a host of issues ranging from airport networks to industry efforts to make passenger processing more efficient. News A snapshot of some of the biggest stories from […]
Passenger traffic at Dubai International Airport (DXB) reached 7.2 million in September, according to a traffic report issued today by operator Dubai Airports. The worldâs biggest international passenger traffic welcomed 7,215,182 passengers in September compared to 7,094,738 recorded in the corresponding month last year, an increase of 1.7%. The softening of the growth was mainly due […]
Asia-Pacific Airports discovers that Ever Rich Duty Free plays its part in the customer service success of Taoyuan International Airport. Taoyuan International Airport is fast gaining a reputation for itself as one of the worldâs most customer-focused and passenger friendly airports. Indeed, Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) was recently named the best airport in the world […]
Olivia Pierre has joined Queenstown Airport’s senior leadership team as its new general manager for commercial and customer experience. In this new position, Pierre will be responsible for all business activities and relationships related to aeronautical revenue. This includes landing charges and route development, and non-aeronautical revenues ranging from ground leases, parking and ground transport […]
Bangkok Suvarnabhumiâs general manager, Sirote Duangratana, talks to Joe Bates about plans to expand the airport after a decade of traffic growth. When Bangkokâs impressive Suvarnabhumi Airport opened just over a decade ago it was envisaged that it would replace the cityâs operationally constrained Don Mueang International Airport and have the capacity to cope with […]
VIEW THE ISSUE HERE On the agenda: Customer service Airport profile: Airports of Mauritius Special Report: Air Transport IT trends Plus: Amsterdam Schiphol, Rail links & Going green Airport World editor, Joe Bates, reflects on the global benefits of the aviation industry and the customer service. Boeingâs recent projection that it expects the worldâs airlines to invest $6.1 trillion on 41,300 […]
