A snapshot of some of the biggest stories from across the region. Incheon’s new Terminal 2 opens for business Incheon International Airport’s new, high-tech Terminal 2 opened for business on January 18, just in time to handle athletes and visitors headed to the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. The 72-gate terminal is the airport’s first […]
Asia-Pacific Airports reports on the latest World Business Partner news from across the region. LOOKING GOOD! Bahrain International Airport has a new advertising partner – French-based JCDecaux. Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) says it awarded the contract to the company following a fiercely competitive bidding process in which several of the world’s largest firms participated. The […]
Alpha Aviation Group’s Bhanu Choudhrie explains why the industry must act now to prevent the future shortage of pilots across the Asia-Pacific region. It might sound dramatic, but the aviation industry is fast approaching a juncture that will come to define its future, the chronic shortage of pilots. Simply put, it has become a victim […]
A snapshot of some of the biggest stories from across the region. CHRISTCHURCH UNVEILS ITS LONG-TERM VISION Expanding and “refreshing” the terminal building to focus on the passenger experience and creating greater operational flexibility are key goals of Christchurch Airport’s vision for 2040. The gateway, which underpins NZ$2.1 billion in regional GDP and is responsible […]
Vivian Fung rounds up the latest news from across the region and highlights a few global initiatives. Airports Council International (ACI) and HNA Airport Group Co Ltd signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the recent 27th ACI Africa/World Annual General Assembly, Conference & Exhibition in Mauritius that will see enhanced co-operation between both organisations on […]
Vivian Fung reports on the latest news, views and events from across the Asia-Pacific region. ACI/ICAO Aerodrome Certification Seminar In June, Sydney Airport facilitated the joint ACI-ICAO Aerodrome Certification Seminar, which attracted over 30 delegates representing airports and civil aviation authorities from Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kiribati, Myanmar, Nepal, Papa New Guinea, Samoa, […]
Vivian Fung reports on the latest news, views and events from across the Asia-Pacific region. ACI/ICAO Aerodrome Certification Seminar In June, Sydney Airport facilitated the joint ACI-ICAO Aerodrome Certification Seminar, which attracted over 30 delegates representing airports and civil aviation authorities from Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kiribati, Myanmar, Nepal, Papa New Guinea, Samoa, […]
What Asia-Pacific based companies own, operate or have shares in airports across the world? Joe Bates investigates. Changi Airports International (CAI) World Headquarters: Singapore Airports 100% owned and operated: None. Others: The wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore Changi operator, Changi Airport Group (CAG), CAI has a 40% share in the consortium responsible for operating Rio de Janeiro’s Tom Jobim […]
A snapshot of some of the biggest stories from across the region. Building a dynamic workforce Dubai Airports has launched a pioneering new career development programme aimed at attracting more Emirati women to join its workforce in management roles. It claims that the move reaffirms its commitment to the nation’s female workforce as it wants […]
World Business Partners in the spotlight New biometrics border control solution for Jakarta gateway Soerkarno-Hatta International Airport’s new Terminal 3 boasts an advanced Automated Border Control (ABC) system provided by the Indonesian Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi PT Jaya Teknik Indonesia and Vision-Box. The Vision-Box state-of-the-art biometric border control solution consists of 32 vb i-match ABC eGates for […]
Embracing sustainable development will help ensure the long-term futures of airports across the globe, writes Landrum & Brown’s managing consultant, Sara Christen-Hassert. What is sustainability? In most sectors, it’s commonly defined as the balance of environmental, financial, and social goals. Sustainable practices can reduce the environmental impact of developed infrastructure while at the same time creating […]
New resolutions, the election of the ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Board for the next three years and committee news make the headlines, writes Vivian Fung. Members voted to adopt two new resolutions at the 12th ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly, Conference & Exhibition in Qatar, calling for ‘mutual support within the airport community’ for ACI’s safety, security and training programmes and another […]
