Spotlight on Megahubs
OAG’s chief analyst, John Grant, explains why Megahubs are nothing without their regional connectivity. Everyone wants to be “mega”. It’s a sign of importance, position, value, and sometimes wealth, and...
Intelligent thinking
Stephan Hirmer, Amadeus’ head of end-to-end passenger servicing for airport and airline operations, considers how AI is transforming aviation. The air transport industry is under pressure to handle growing passenger...
Green planning
Sustainable master planning can ensure that airports balance expansion plans whilst accelerating their sustainability objectives, writes Alton Aviation Consultancy’s Mabel Kwan. Airports are vital gateways to nations, linking cities, driving...
Green innovation
Airports across ACI’s Asia-Pacific and Middle East region continue to pioneer green initiatives and deliver on sustainability, writes Joe Bates. DXB CONTINUES TO RAISE THE SUSTAINABILITY BAR Dubai International Airport’s...
Green machine!
Its achievements, ambitions and commitment to protecting the environment quite simply make Christchurch Airport one of the greenest and sustainably run gateways on the planet, writes Joe Bates. An ever...
Terminal velocity
An exceptional passenger experience and commitment to sustainability were key goals for Portland International Airport’s new terminal. The new one million square foot main terminal at Portland International Airport doubles...
Good year for traffic growth at Hamad International Airport
Qatar’s gateway to the world, Hamad International Airport (DOH), handled 52.7 million passengers last year – a healthy 15% increase on 2023. Aircraft movements also rose to 279,000, marking an...
Green planning
Sustainable master planning can ensure that airports balance expansion plans whilst accelerating their sustainability objectives, writes Alton Aviation Consultancy’s Mabel Kwan. Airports are vital gateways to nations, linking cities, driving...
IT innovation: Enabling growth
We round-up some of the latest IT news stories making headlines across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East in the last quarter of the year. TAOYUAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO PARTNER WITH...
ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East: Regional update
ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East’s manager for communications and brand marketing, Yuman Lau, provides the quarterly news round-up. KEY COMMERCIAL INSIGHTS AT THE TRINITY FORUM 2024 ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle...
Sustainable design: Uniquely PDX
Being resistant to earthquakes and built from locally sourced materials are two of the key sustainability drivers behind the design of Portland International Airport’s new terminal, writes Vince Granato, chief...
The net zero journey
Senior director for environmental protection and sustainability, Jennifer Desharnais, explains how ACI World is guiding airports in their decarbonisation and noise management journeys. Airports around the world continuously aim to...