Kully Sandhu, managing director of Aviation Recruitment Network, considers what needs to be done to restore confidence in careers in aviation. Sustainability is more than carbon targets and greener infrastructure; it’s about building resilient teams to deliver reliable operations through cycles of growth and disruption. Before the pandemic, aviation was viewed as a stable, long‑term […]
The heightened scrutiny of sustainability and cutting through green washing is increasing pressure on airports to step up their waste management efforts, writes Emma Cooke, operations manager with waste and tech specialist Envirovue. Getting rid of all that waste in a sustainable way in a daily challenge, and as the aviation industry faces growing environmental […]
WSP UK’s Dr Catherine Wilson, reflects on a defining year for sustainable aviation and a handful of sustainability experts give their views on what may be on aviation’s agenda in 2026. The UK’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate, EU hydrogen hub plans, electric planes in commercial trials, and airports embracing AI-driven energy efficiency ensure […]
The Airport Carbon Accreditation programme plays a key role in supporting the decarbonisation efforts of airports worldwide, writes Alexandre de Joybert, director of sustainability at ACI EUROPE. The global aviation sector is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with airports playing a vital role in this transition. As essential hubs for connectivity […]
New technology, facilities and services continue to enhance the passenger experience and operational efficiency of airports, writes Joe Bates. ACI’s upcoming Airports Innovate conference in Busan, South Korea, will once again highlight the hugely impressive number of ways airports continue to pioneer new technologies and consider innovation a key priority as they strive to make […]
Aerotropolis Atlanta provides an example of the very best in economic master planning through regional collaboration, writes MXD Development Strategists’ Chris LeTourneur. MULTIPLE DIMENSIONS OF AEROTROPOLIS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT In addition to being multi-modal gateways for moving passengers and cargo, airports are powerful engines for catalysing regional economic growth. Realising such potential requires collaboration between […]
Joe Bates discovers more about the ambitions, development strategies and networks of six of the world’s biggest global airport operators – Aena, CorporaciĂłn AmĂ©rica Airports, Fraport AG, Groupe ADP, TAV Airports and VINCI Airports. Aena/Aena Internacional World Headquarters: Madrid, Spain Airports 100% owned and operated: Aena operates 46 airports and two heliports in Spain including […]
Airport Economics Consulting Inc’s principal and founder, Patrick Lucas, considers whether there is a business case for small scale airport Public-Private Partnership projects. The multiplier effect and positive externalities that airports generate in terms of employment and contribution to local economies is significant. Commerce, tourism, and an intricate supply chain of businesses thrive and depend […]
In the 2024 edition of our annual investment feature, Modalis Infrastructure Partners’ president and CEO, Curtis Grad, discovers that the airport private sector deal flow remains strong despite geopolitical headwinds. Dealmaking and public-private contract awards in the airport business have ebbed a little in the past 12 months, but remain relatively buoyant. Modalis Infrastructure Partners […]
With traffic levels hitting new highs, an ever increasing number of US airports are investing in new infrastructure and technology to avoid a potential capacity crunch in the near future, writes Mary Scott Nabers. Following a near-total collapse of air travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, early 2024 marks a significant milestone as North American air […]
Justin Wortman and Jon Phillips update us on the role HOK and Arup are playing in the ongoing upgrade of Los Angeles International Airport. Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is in the midst of a $30 billion transformation centred around elevating guests’ experiences through efficiency, thoughtful design and unexpected delights. This comprehensive modernisation is underway […]
Joe Bates considers the infrastructure development challenges facing airports and reviews 12 different projects that are either planned, underway or have been recently completed across the globe. With global passenger traffic on the rise and set to exceed pre-COVID levels by the end of the year, the need for new infrastructure to ensure that airports […]
