Sun Group and Changi Airports International (CAI) have signed a strategic co-operation agreement to support the development of Phu Quoc International Airport in Vietnam. Under the partnership, CAI will provide advisory services to enhance the airport operations, commercial programme, air connectivity and capacity and service enhancements. The partnership aims to transform Phu Quoc International Airport […]
Smiths Detection has enabled the successful launch of an automated International Remote Baggage Screening System (IRBS), which it believes sets a new global standard for cross-border aviation security and passenger processing between South Korea and the United States. According to Smiths Detection, the achievement was led by Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC), which it claims […]
President and CEO, Hag-Jae Lee, talks to Joe Bates about the success, ambitions and future development plans of Incheon International Airport. HOW WOULD YOU SUM UP YOUR FIRST TWO YEARS IN THE HOT-SEAT AT INCHEON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CORPORATION? I have enjoyed it and, from day one, have felt deep gratitude for the rare opportunity to […]
Joe Bates takes a whistle-stop tour across the Asia-Pacific & Middle East region to find examples of innovation and excellence in terms of hospitality and customer service initiatives. Ever inventive Changi Airport Group (CAG) has unveiled the world’s first outdoor bamboo garden at an airport. Located a short walking distance from the Hub & Spoke […]
The remarkable performance of aviation in Western Australia continues with Perth Airport posting a new all-time record for total passenger numbers for the second time in just four months. The total passenger numbers figure for October came in at 1.66 million, easily cruising past the previous record of 1.61 million which was only set in […]
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has announced new record-breaking milestones in Saudi Arabia’s global connectivity performance, which has seen a continuous increase in passenger numbers and air connectivity. A total of 103.1 million passengers travelled via Saudi airports, while total flight movements reached 713,000, marking an increase of 9% and 5% respectively. The […]
Dubai International Airport recently (DXB) transformed part of its airfield into a high-energy cycling arena as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC). The extraordinary event, executed in collaboration with fitness studio CRANK, delivered one of the city’s most unique and highly anticipated fitness experiences. Returning for its second year, the DXB Runway Ride expanded […]
Its opening may still be up to a year away, but preparations for the milestone are well underway at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport with the ramp-up of its operational readiness programme. The programme will see ongoing trials carried out across the terminal and broader airport precinct over the months ahead. At the same […]
Today, an inaugural ceremony marked the official opening of Techno International Airport in Phnom Penh. Designed by Foster + Partners, the new terminal building is said to embody Cambodia’s long-term vision for growth. It also evokes a strong sense of place, drawing inspiration from one of the oldest civilisations on earth, inspired by its vernacular […]
Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH), Chinese Taipei’s second-largest international gateway, is to deploy SITA’s next-generation passenger processing systems to “make check-in faster, boarding more efficient, and airport operations more resilient and secure”. The airport’s new deal includes with SITA includes the latest versions of its passenger processing solutions, including Common Use Terminal Equipment (CUTE), Common Use […]
The redevelopment of Sunshine Coast Airport’s domestic terminal is gathering pace with the appointment of construction company McNab as the builder of its highly anticipated new facility. Global architects firm Populous | Fentress Studios are designing the terminal marking a major milestone in the expansion and growth of one of Australia’s fastest-growing airports. The redevelopment […]
The latest news and views from World Business Partners across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. VIETNAM AIRPORT AWARD FOR ADB SAFEGATE Air Traffic Control Tower systems and equipment at Vietnam’s eagerly awaited Long Thanh International Airport are to be supplied by ADB SAFEGATE. The project includes delivering ASMGCS and related sub-systems, including surveillance sensors, to […]
