INVESTING IN AIRPORTS
Alaska Airlines believes that the newly renovated North Main Terminal at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will prove a huge hit with its passengers. Designed by HOK, the modernised space includes a new double-height check-in hall, achieved by moving back-of-house services in a mezzanine space to a different level; an expanded footprint by removing underutilised equipment on […]
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) achieved a significant milestone in its Terminal 4 Modernization Program this week with the topping out ceremony for the final steel beam above the terminal’s main concourse. Crews lifted and placed the final steel beam on to the terminal’s new frame reflecting the completion of substantial structural construction of the […]
Greater Toronto Airport Authority today marked the start of construction on the first major programme under Pearson LIFT, its phased, multi-billion-dollar programme to modernise and expand Toronto Pearson. Pearson LIFT is designed to renew infrastructure, advancing technology–driven operations, revitalise and expand facilities to support Toronto Pearson’s growth for the next decade and beyond. The initial […]
iGA Istanbul Airport and Jetex have unveiled what is believed to be the world’s largest VIP terminal at the Turkish gateway. The Jetex iGA Terminal is designed to welcome international commercial airline passengers and private jet travellers, merging the global expertise of Jetex with iGA’s operational strength. According to the airport, the terminal’s architecture draws […]
Fraport Airport today officially opened its new state-of-the-art Terminal 3 with a ceremony attended by more than 400 invited guests from government, business, and the aviation industry. The inauguration marked the completion of the largest infrastructure project ever undertaken by the MDAX-listed company, ushering in a new era in Frankfurt Airport’s history. FRA’S new €4 […]
Phu Quoc International Airport is undergoing a major transformation to become one of Asia-Pacific’s first fully self-service, biometrically enabled aviation hubs, capable of handling up to 24 million passengers annually from 2027. Backed by Sun Group and powered by SITA’s end-to-end passenger processing technology, the new Terminal 2 will enable a seamless, fully automated airport […]
Two rare hotel developments are on the drawing board for Brisbane Airport, with experienced hotel operators invited to submit proposals for hotel management agreement opportunities. The dual opportunities will meet rising demand from business, leisure and event-driven travel ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane. Brisbane Airport is already home to three hotels, which […]
Singapore Changi continues to set the bar when it comes to innovation, its latest project being plans to transform its former Commercially Important Persons (CIP) terminal site into a vibrant travel and lifestyle destination for premium travellers. According to operator Changi Airport Group (CAG), the new facility will include an enhanced private terminal and a new […]
AGS Airports has appointed WSP and internationally recognised architectural practice Pascall + Watson as its design partners for the next stage of its £350 million AGS Reimagined transformation programme. This marks a significant step forward in delivering AGS Reimagined, the airports long‑term project and vision to create modern, sustainable and passenger‑centred airports across Aberdeen, Glasgow […]
A new white paper by airport consultancy, NACO, makes the case for airport real estate and non-passenger related revenues as key to resilience – and a vision of the future. The paper reports that, with almost 90% of airports revenues being passenger-related, there is a clear need for airports to diversify their revenue streams in […]
Ireland’s Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, and Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jerry Buttimer, visited Cork Airport yesterday to see how the gateway’s €200 million capital development plan is taking shape. The ministers and their officials were welcomed by airport managing director, Niall MacCarthy, and airport management and received a detailed briefing […]
Sun Group and Changi Airports International (CAI) have signed a strategic co-operation agreement to support the development of Phu Quoc International Airport in Vietnam. Under the partnership, CAI will provide advisory services to enhance the airport operations, commercial programme, air connectivity and capacity and service enhancements. The partnership aims to transform Phu Quoc International Airport […]
