Asia-Pacific Airports takes a closer look at how some of the Gulf region’s other airports are faring in terms of traffic growth and infrastructure development. When we wrote about the massive amount of investment taking place in the Gulf region in 2010, we said that it was one of the hottest places on earth for […]
Joe Bates discovers that China’s airports continue to invest in new service and capacity enhancing technology. China’s progress towards an airport experience for passengers that rivals other major airports around the world is starting to take shape on the back of increasing investment in technology, according to the latest Airport IT Trends Survey. For although […]
Spotlight on ADPI’s projects in China and South Korea. Winning the contract to design the new 100mppa capacity Beijing Daxing International Airport appears to be just the start for ADP IngĂ©nierie (ADPI) in China, which continues to expand its business interests across the country. Indeed, in addition to Bejing Daxing, ADPI – a wholly-owned subsidiary […]
Joe Bates reports on the continued growth and development of Dubai’s airport system, which includes plans to make Al Maktoum International–Dubai World Central (DWC) one of the most high-tech gateways on the planet. The region’s newest gateway, Al Maktoum International–Dubai World Central (DWC) continues to grow and evolve, in late October welcoming the launch of […]
What does Abu Dhabi International Airport’s new Midfield Terminal Building have in store for passengers? Joe Bates investigates. There is a saying that the best things in life are worth waiting for, and in the case of Abu Dhabi International Airport’s new Midfield Terminal Building (MTB) this is certainly true, as it will transform the […]
Air Astana’s president and CEO, Peter Foster, reveals the secrets of his airline’s success and reflects on 10 years in the hot seat. What is the secret formula behind Air Astana’s profitability? We concentrate on three areas. The first is cost control, based on high fleet utilisation and low fixed cost, including some flexible labour contracts […]
In the spotlight:Â Airport facilitation Airport report:Â Quito Special report:Â Panama highlights Plus:Â Investing in airports & security Opinion Airport World editor, Joe Bates, reflects on the importance of smooth and hassle free facilitation at airports and how other stakeholders all have a part to play in ensuring a good journey. Heady days The recent ACI Latin America-Caribbean/World Annual […]
In the spotlight: Information technology Airport report: Tocumen International Special report: The benefits of ASQ Plus: Seating, healthy eating & sweet dreams Opinion Airport World editor, Joe Bates, looks forward to the ACI Latin America-Caribbean/World Assembly, Conference & Exhibition in Panama and considers the key role IT plays in the airport travel experience. ACI news ACI’s newly released […]
The next phase in the growth of Hong Kong International Airport is now cleared for take-off following approval of a major redevelopment based around a third runway, writes Peta Tomlinson. Landmass-wise, Hong Kong is one of the smallest world cities, but it has always had a big vision. Nowhere is this more evident than in […]
The region’s first ten years have set a strong foundation for the future, writes ACI Asia-Pacific president, Dennis Chant. At this year’s annual Regional Assembly, Conference and Exhibition at the Dead Sea, Jordan, the ACI Asia-Pacific region celebrated the 10th anniversary of the amalgamation of ACI’s former Asia and Pacific regions. It was a wonderful opportunity […]
Asia-Pacific Airports editor, Joe Bates, takes an historic look back at the first decade of the ACI Asia-Pacific region. Some thought it couldn’t be done and a few even questioned the wisdom of it, but ten years down the road nobody is doubting the decision to unite ACI’s former Asia and Pacific regions because it […]
New passenger dynamics and incredible passenger growth ensure that the region’s airports operate in a very different market today than 10 years ago, says former ACI Asia-Pacific president, Tan Sri Bashir Ahmad. Increased competition, coping with traffic growth, changing airline business models, more demanding customers and the need to embrace social media are just some […]
