The widely expected news that the UK government is set to approve Gatwick’s plan to bring its second runway into regular use has been welcomed by the airport. Earlier today, Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, said that she was “minded to approve” the airport’s expansion plan, which would effectively change the status if its northern runway […]
ACI World today unveiled its Airport Traffic Forecasts 2024–2053, projecting significant long-term growth in global passenger traffic. According to its projections, over the next three decades, global passenger numbers are expected to reach 17.7 billion by 2043 and 22.3 billion by 2053, the later nearly 2.4 times the projected volume for 2024. The projections indicate […]
Manchester Airport will become the UK’s first major international airport to adopt a ‘hybrid’ digital control tower next year. Working with air traffic service provider, NATS, and the technology company, Searidge Technologies, the airport is set to deploy operational grade, ultra-high definition panoramic cameras to help its air traffic controllers manage and optimise the airport […]
SITA’s 2024 Air Transport IT Insights report, published today, reveals how airlines and airports are increasing investment in cybersecurity, biometrics, and sustainable IT solutions. Around 74% of airlines and 72% of airports forecast an increase in overall IT spend over the next two years. These investments, it notes, show how the aviation industry is working […]
Miami International Airport enjoyed record-breaking passenger and cargo growth in 2024 and made “significant progress” with its $9 billion Future-Ready Modernization in Action Plan. The Florida gateway also notes that the continued success of the I AM MIA customer service programme helped underscore a shared commitment to operational efficiency and elevating the customer experience. At […]
Airport International Group, operator of Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport, has signed a joint declaration with the Jordanian government reaffirming its commitment to the continued development and modernisation of the country’s gateway to the world. The declaration was signed by the Minister of Transport, Her Excellency, Wesam Tahtamouni, and AIG chairman, Fernando Echegaray, in the […]
Traffic figures at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) reached a new high in January when it handled 5.28 million passengers (+27.8%) and 33,660 aircraft movements (+17%). The increase in aircraft movements represented a post-pandemic high, as did the over 193,000 passengers that used the gateway on January 25. Operator, Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), notes that […]
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFKIAT, the operator of John F Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 4 have announced a new line up of food and beverage concessions that they believe will create a unique New York sense of place at the recently expanded terminal. Notable local brands that will enliven […]
Lion dancers, ribbon cuttings, and Jett the SEA Otter ushered in the final group of tenants who call N Concourse their home at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Eight recent dining and retail openings filled the last gaps in a dramatic transformation of a 1970s facility into a modern-day customer service juggernaut that is a model […]
Bechtel has been chosen to support and advise Perth Airport in the delivery of its multi-billion-dollar expansion and upgrade programme that will strengthen its role as Australia’s western gateway. The programme of major projects will increase the size of the terminal facilities, introduce a new parallel runway, and add the airport’s first hotel, along with […]
TAV Airports increased its revenue by 27% to €1.7 billion in 2024 against the backdrop of strong growth in passenger traffic across its airport portfolio. Forecasting 110 to 120 million passengers in 2025, the company is set to complete its three-year historic investment programme with upcoming openings in Antalya and Ankara. TAV Airports CEO, Serkan […]
Hahn Airport in Germany handled around 1.9 million passengers in 2024 – 12% up on the previous year. Formerly known as Frankfurt-Hahn under the ownership of Fraport AG, the airport is now officially branded as TRIWO Hahn Airport. “In terms of passenger numbers, we are continuing our pleasing double-digit growth,” says Ruediger Franke, managing director of […]
