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We shine the spotlight on new facilities in Frankfurt, Munich and Hong Kong and provide an update on plans for the new Terminal 2 at Phu Quoc International Airport in Vietnam. In most parts of the world, adding key new airport infrastructure such as terminals and runways are massive projects, and sometimes political hot potatoes […]
Jennifer Reynolds, CEO & founder of Ideation Design Group (IDG), considers how some US airports are rethinking their retail/F&B models to accommodate the airside return of non-ticketed visitors. For decades, airport terminals have been a controlled environment defined by an overpowering sense of urgency. Passengers move through them with purpose, and nearly every element of […]
Hong Kong International Airport today marked the fifth anniversary of the creation of its AVSECO Canine Unit (ACU). The event also showcased the development of ACU and highlighted the achievements of AVSECO’s collaboration with the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF), Customs and Excise Department (C&ED) and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) over the […]
The consortium delivering John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new Terminal One has announced the release of its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report. Delivered with the support of Schneider Electric’s global consulting practice, SE Advisory Services, the report is said to underscore the continued progress in building climate-resilient infrastructure, expanding energy efficiency initiatives, and […]
San Francisco International Airport’s latest economic impact report details the massive contribution airport activity makes to economies throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The study, which covers fiscal year 2024, also demonstrates the steady pace of SFO’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. SFO directly accounted for over $14.4 billion in on-airport business revenues, which supported […]
Australia’s new multi-billion dollar gateway, Western Sydney International Airport (WSI), is set to welcome its first commercial passengers on October 25 when a Jetstar A320 flight departs for the Gold Coast. Indeed, Jetstar and Qantas tickets on services to the Gold Coast, Melbourne and Brisbane went on sale this morning as the airport gears up […]
All road, rail and air links will soon lead to Poland’s new multimodal airport, writes Port Polska’s Agnieszka Stefańska-Krasowska. Poland is advancing one of the most ambitious infrastructure undertakings in its history through the Port Polska investment programme – a wide-ranging initiative designed to reshape how the country, and the wider Central and Eastern European […]
Lagardère Travel Retail UAE has marked World Environment Day by launching a new sustainability initiative at Dubai International Airport (DXB). In partnership with UAE-based company mybird, all straws used across its F&B outlets at DXB have been upgraded to next-generation sustainable alternatives. By implementing mybird straws across its F&B network at DXB, Lagardère Travel Retail […]
Miami International Airport is transforming its infrastructure to equip itself for the next stage of its journey, writes Joe Bates. With plans to invest at least $14 billion on enhancing its infrastructure to ensure that it is equipped for long-term growth, these are indeed busy and exciting times for Miami International Airport. On the cards […]
Kansai International Airport (KIX) has inaugurated the expanded and fully renovated international retail area of Terminal 1, marking the completion of an ambitious renovation project launched in 2021. The milestone coincides with the 10th anniversary of Kansai Airports’ concession of the airport, which it believes illustrates its decade of commitment to the transformation and attractiveness […]
Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) has won the top honour in ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East’s annual Safety Recognition Awards for 2026. The awards recognise airport operators for advancing safety culture and strengthening safety management through effective, practical, and innovation-led solutions. BLR’s Diamond Award represents the highest level of distinction under the programme. It acknowledges […]
Lithuanian Airports (LTOU) have announced that a new advanced drone detection system has been installed at Palanga Airport to stop the threat of drones from local residents and visitors to the area. The new equipment was installed as the airport welcomes record passenger flows and an increasing number of flights. A similar system will soon […]
