ECONOMICS & FINANCE
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has successfully completed an Airport System Revenue Bond sale, securing $1.18 billion in funding to advance critical infrastructure projects. The Texas gateway notes that the transaction marks the largest bond sale in the history of the airport and the City of Austin. The funds will support near-term projects within the Airport […]
TAV Airports has announced €361 million consolidated revenue for the first quarter of 2026, during which time it saw passenger numbers rise by 7% across its global airport network. The company welcomed 10.4 million international and 8.6 domestic passengers across its portfolio of airports between January 1 and March 31. CEO, Serkan Kaptan, enthused: “The […]
Edinburgh Airport continues to be a key asset for Scotland, delivering £2.7 billion of economic value and supporting almost 44,000 jobs in 2025. The figures, revealed today in a new report by BiGGAR Economics, shows the airport’s contribution has grown significantly since 2019, driven by rising passenger numbers, expanding international connectivity and increased in-vestment from […]
Amsterdam Schiphol is to introduce a temporary 10% discount on its airport charges to help its airlines cover the cost of soaring fuel prices due to the current conflict in the Middle East. The airport notes that airline costs “have risen unexpectedly and sharply as a result of high kerosene prices”. The Schiphol Group, said: […]
Christchurch Airport believes that it delivered “a stellar summer season” that firmly cemented its place as the South Island’s key international gateway to the world. And it is hard to disagree with the assessment as international visitor numbers soared by 22% as a total of 3.1 million passengers passed through the New Zealand gateway between […]
Munich Airport Group has reported a 2025 net profit after taxes of €169 million – a substantial increase of €105 million on the previous year. Driven by growth in passenger numbers and flight movements, revenue reached a new record of nearly €1.8 billion, while operating profits before interest and taxes improved significantly as well, amounting […]
S&P Global Ratings has raised its long-term issuer credit and senior unsecured debt rating for Vancouver Airport Authority (VAA) from ‘AA-‘ to ‘AA’ with a stable outlook. It notes that the upgrade to ‘AA’ reflects their assessment of Vancouver International Airport’s (YVR) robust market position and the authority’s strategic approach to capital investment, which they […]
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 […]
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 […]
Swedish airport operator Swedavia has launched a new framework for issuing green bonds. It notes that the purpose of the initiative is to finance projects focused on climate change mitigation and sustainability. The framework has been reviewed by Sustainalytics, which has assessed the sustainability contribution of the framework as ‘significant’. “The new framework enables Swedavia […]
Global airport operator, TAV Airports, has pledged to invest $150 million on the next phase of the development of Tbilisi Airport after extending its concession to operate the Georgian gateway. The plan to upgrade the airport is described as a comprehensive programme to enhance capacity, operational efficiency, and overall passenger journey. TAV Airports CEO, Serkan […]
Global airport operator Aena is set to expand its UK portfolio after agreeing to acquire stakes in Leeds Bradford and Newcastle International airports. Current owners InfraBridge today announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to sell a 51% shareholding in a newly formed holding company owning 100% of Leeds Bradford Airport and 49% […]
