NEW INFRASTRUCTURE
Airports throughout the US are moving beyond incremental upgrades and toward long-range modernisation strategies, writes Mary Scott Nabers. Projects are being designed to meet sustained growth, evolving airline needs, and rising passenger expectations. From terminal expansions to landside and parking improvements, these comprehensive programs reflect a broader shift in how airport operators are planning for […]
Miami International Airport (MIA) and American Airlines have unveiled plans for a $1 billion investment programme to reimagine and expand Concourse D at the Florida gateway. The upgrade is expected to define the next generation of travel and marks a huge vote of confidence in the airport, which the US carrier has served for nearly […]
The Shannon Airport Group has commenced the first airport-focused element of its €40 million investment drive for 2026, with construction now underway on a €15 million upgrade of the airport’s terminal building. This phase marks the beginning of the latest programme of works across Shannon Airport, aimed at enhancing passenger facilities and delivering long‑term sustainability […]
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 New Terminal One at JFK International Airport, in partnership with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), today announced the launch of Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP), a next-generation biometric initiative designed to transform the international arrivals experience, At New Terminal One, Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) will be integrated into the international arrivals experience for US […]
Tomorrow marks the 20th anniversary of the opening of Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport’s Terminal 4. Since its inauguration in 2006, it has received numerous awards and, arguably, become one of the world’s most recognised terminals and an icon of the new Madrid. Designed by Estudio Lamela in collaboration with Richard Rogers, the terminal is currently […]
Macau’s first high-end dual-city terminal, jointly set up by Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH), opened today, further strengthening the multi-modal connectivity within the Greater Bay Area (GBA). According to the gateways involved, the ‘MGM Hong Kong International Airport City Terminal’ is said to represent further integration of cross-boundary aviation services […]
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, […]
London’s Heathrow Airport today confirmed that it has approved new investment to begin work on a planning application for a third runway. It notes that the move marks “a significant step forward for the UK’s most important growth project”, although it accepts that key regulatory and policy decisions this year will determine whether expansion can […]
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 […]
Ambitious plans for new terminals, imminent openings and longer term airport projects ensure that it has been a busy end to the year for infrastructure development, writes Joe Bates. With traffic growth now firmly back on the agenda, the race is well and truly on to ensure that the world’s airports are equipped with the […]
