Christchurch Airport has delivered what it has described as “an outstanding first-half result for FY26”, with solid revenue and profit growth driven by expanded air services and continued momentum across the airport’s commercial and property businesses. For the six months ended December 31, 2025, total revenue reached NZ$132.9 million, up 10% on the same period […]
Miami International Airport (MIA) and American Airlines have unveiled plans for a $1 billion investment programme to reimagine and expand Concourse D at the Florida gateway. The upgrade is expected to define the next generation of travel and marks a huge vote of confidence in the airport, which the US carrier has served for nearly […]
While there are no great surprises around the winners of ACI World’s ASQ Customer Experience Awards for 2025, arguably the fact that multiple airports shared the top accolades in the different categories showed the commitment of the world’s airports to enhancing the passenger experience. The awards covered all size of airports from the biggest to […]
The economic and social impact of Nice Côte d’Azur and Cannes Mandelieu airports is growing, between them the gateways being responsible for €2.8 billion per annum in GDP and 40,800 jobs. The figures represent increases of 31% and 8% respectively on the previous economic impact study in 2019, while passenger traffic has increased by 3%. For […]
A successful trial of hydrogen-powered ground handling equipment at a UK airport has proven that it can be safely and effectively integrated into airport ground operations, according to a new report. The Zero Carbon Turn project, led by Exeter Airport in collaboration with Cranfield University, TUI, ULEMCo, Boeing and MULAG, and supported by the CAA […]
The Shannon Airport Group has commenced the first airport-focused element of its €40 million investment drive for 2026, with construction now underway on a €15 million upgrade of the airport’s terminal building. This phase marks the beginning of the latest programme of works across Shannon Airport, aimed at enhancing passenger facilities and delivering long‑term sustainability […]
Figures released today confirm what we have known in reality for a long time, Dubai International Airport (DXB) maintained its status as the world’s busiest international airport and second busiest gateway on the planet last year courtesy of the 95.2 million passengers that passed through its facilities in 2025. Only Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) […]
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Texas has celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its West Infill project. It is described as a transformative addition to the Barbara Jordan Terminal and a defining moment in the airport’s Journey With AUS expansion programme. This project adds more than 75,000 square feet across four levels, delivering a new TSA Checkpoint, which will […]
Tomorrow marks the 20th anniversary of the opening of Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport’s Terminal 4. Since its inauguration in 2006, it has received numerous awards and, arguably, become one of the world’s most recognised terminals and an icon of the new Madrid. Designed by Estudio Lamela in collaboration with Richard Rogers, the terminal is currently […]
The Port of Seattle is celebrating the completion of the construction of the SEA Gateway Project in partnership with Alaska Airlines. The project gave Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s north end of the main terminal a major facelift, transforming the airport’s front door and the customer experience from kerb to gate. The completion kicks off a year […]
Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) has introduced a new personalised passenger service brand it hopes will help it meet the evolving needs of modern travellers. Called Care by BLR, the new service is said to offer a comprehensive suite of assistance and premium support services that “enhance comfort and ease airport navigation” for passengers passing […]
ACI World today released its traffic forecast for 2026 and beyond, and it looks good with 10.2 billion passengers expected to pass through the world’s airports this year, and 18.8 billion per annum by 2045. The figures, which form part of the organisation’s World Airport Traffic Forecasts 2025–2054, are impressive with a period of sustained […]
