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The new passenger departure facilities at Hong Kong International Airport’s Terminal 2 are scheduled to commence operations on May 27, 2026. The announcement was made by Fred Lam, chairman of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) and Mable Chan, Secretary for Transport and Logistics, during the Chinese New Year celebrations at HKG today. The passenger facilities […]
The Port of Seattle is celebrating the completion of the construction of the SEA Gateway Project in partnership with Alaska Airlines. The project gave Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s north end of the main terminal a major facelift, transforming the airport’s front door and the customer experience from kerb to gate. The completion kicks off a year […]
Munich Airport is counting down the days to the grand opening of its new Terminal 1 Pier, which is expected to make a hugely positive impact on the airport experience for non-Schengen passengers. “With our new Terminal 1 Pier, we are making a targeted investment in the future viability of our airport,” enthuses airport CEO, […]
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 […]
Construction of what is expected to be Africa’s largest airport has begun in Bishoftu, approximately 40 kilometres south of the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. Upon opening, the new $12.5 billion Bishoftu International Airport will have the capacity to serve up to 60 million passengers per annum. However, further phases will grow its capacity to in […]
Singapore Changi today launched ‘T5 In the Making’, an immersive exhibition where visitors are invited to discover the vision, design, and innovations behind its planned Terminal 5. Jointly organised by the Ministry of Transport (MOT), the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), and Changi Airport Group (CAG) the exhibition in Terminal 3’s Arrival Hall is […]
London’s Heathrow Airport today announced plans to revamp Terminal 4 next year as part of a £1.3 billion investment programme to enhance its facilities and passenger appeal. The UK hub believes that the planned investments will boost customer satisfaction levels by ensuring that passengers enjoy smoother, more reliable journeys through the airport. Construction will start […]
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% […]
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Dianne Feinstein International Terminal. On Sunday, December 10, 2000, SFO held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the new facility to the public, ushering in a new chapter in this history of the airport and setting a new standard for […]
The new digital control tower at Vigo Airport is now operational, making it the first airport in Spain to transition to fully digital tower operations. The system, delivered through a joint venture with Searidge and Skyway, has been successfully certified by Spanish aviation regulators and is now being used to provide air traffic control services. […]
Britain’s pilots are urging UK Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, to “future-proof” plans for Heathrow’s third runway. British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA) general secretary, Amy Leversidge, wants Alexander to ensure that the winning bid provides sufficient additional capacity and flexibility to protect the airport against any future need for expansion. There are currently two bids to […]
Seven internationally recognised artists have been selected to “create monumental, site-specific artworks that will anchor the expansive cultural programme” of the New Terminal One at New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport. The artwork will celebrate the history, culture and diversity of New York and the airport’s home borough of Queens. Indeed, sculpture, mosaics and […]
