The company behind Poland’s new mega hub has launched a tender to select a general contract engineer (GCE) for the construction of CPK Airport. Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) is seeking a contractor that will act as both project management consultant (PMC) and contract engineer (construction manager) for the planned new the new gateway. It notes […]
The New Terminal One at New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport has successfully closed its $1.367 billion Green Bond issuance, underscoring strong investor support and confidence in the project. Proceeds from the Series 2025 Bonds will be used to finance the remainder of the anticipated costs relating to New Terminal One’s Phase A, opening […]
We report on a handful of airport hotel projects, and not all of them are designed for human guests as demonstrated by new pet accommodation at Rome Fiumicino Airport. IT’S A DOGS LIFE AT ROME FIUMICINO Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) has opened its equivalent of a pet hotel offering accommodation for dogs in 40 ‘exclusive […]
The good times are well and truly back for London’s Heathrow Airport which welcomed more passengers in the first six months of 2025 than ever before in a half year, hitting a record 39.9 million despite macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical events. It notes that larger aircraft and strong demand for Asia-Pacific and Middle East destinations […]
Singapore Changi Airport welcomed 17.5 million passengers between April 1 and June 30, 2025 (Q2), reflecting year-on-year growth of 5.9%. Singapore’s gateway to the world also reported an increase in aircraft movements, handling a total of 93,600 flights during Q2, up 4.9% on the same period a year ago. Changi’s top five markets for the […]
New research from stroller brand iCandy, reveals North America’s most fun airports for families to fly from, ranked by the number of play areas relative to passenger traffic, perfect for helping parents choose airports that actually support family travel. According to the research, Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) in the Dominican Republic takes the top […]
London Stansted is gearing up for its busiest summer yet with up to 4.4 million passengers expected to travel through the terminal during the six-week school holidays. Between Saturday, July 19, and Sunday August, 31, the UK airport is forecast to welcome 2.2 million departing passengers with a similar number arriving into the UK during […]
The European aviation sector today issued an urgent call for accelerated policy support to unlock the full decarbonisation potential of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). The joint call, made by the DESTINATION 2050 partners together with fuel suppliers and cargo and express delivery operators, highlights the pressing challenges of affordable SAF deployment across Europe. Chief amongst […]
Infrastructure Engineering Inc.’s David Robbins provides his thoughts on how early alignment and relationship building can transform aviation infrastructure projects in the United States. Airports at major airports, project delays and cost overruns are often blamed on ‘unforeseen conditions’, but most so-called surprises aren’t surprises at all, they are symptoms of poor early engagement. When […]
A significant update to Dulles International Airport’s (IAD) Master Plan, which provides a long-term framework for the airport’s development, was today approved by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority board of directors. The document provides a comprehensive vision for development opportunities spanning the next several decades that is designed to keep Dulles in a strong position […]
Air and travel services provider, dnata, has deployed a fleet of autonomous vehicles at Dubai World Central–Al Maktoum International (DWC), introducing what it claims is next-generation technology in ramp operations. The rollout marks a significant step in the automation of ground handling services – one of the aviation industry’s most labour and time-intensive areas. “This […]
Leeds Bradford Airport in the UK is celebrating the successful opening of its new terminal extension, a milestone in its ambitious £100 million expansion project. The completion of the terminal extension has introduced a modernised arrivals process, including a new baggage reclaim area and an upgraded passport control facility incorporating advanced security technologies, designed to […]
