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In the 2024 edition of our annual investment feature, Modalis Infrastructure Partners’ president and CEO, Curtis Grad, discovers that the airport private sector deal flow remains strong despite geopolitical headwinds. Dealmaking and public-private contract awards in the airport business have ebbed a little in the past 12 months, but remain relatively buoyant. Modalis Infrastructure Partners […]
London Luton Airport (LLA) notes that it has taken another key step in its journey to achieving net zero emissions by 2040 following its investment in a fleet of sustainable car park transfer buses and operational vehicles used across the airport. The new buses are powered by ISCC (International Sustainability Carbon Certification) certified hydrotreated vegetable […]
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has unveiled its latest art installation, ‘Everyday Transcendence’, a hand-painted mural by renowned local artist Allison Kunath. Situated on the Departures Level in Terminal 4’s concourse, this site-specific mural is a vibrant addition to the airport’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the passenger experience through art. “LAX’s murals have been curated […]
Hong Kong International Airport’s new Three Runway System (3RS) is set be commissioned on November 28th. After the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has acquired the aerodrome licence and the 3RS has been commissioned, all three runways will be operating under the 3RS. AAHK targets to obtain the aerodrome licence in November 2024, covering the […]
Cork and Dublin airports continued their record-breaking streak in October, welcoming a total of 3.1 million passengers through their terminals. Announcing its monthly passenger numbers, daa confirmed that October 2024 was the busiest ever October for both airports, with passenger numbers up 2% compared with 2023. Inward tourism helped boost numbers. The annual Cork Jazz […]
With soaring traffic figures, an ambitious new investor and plans to become the first transfer hub in the Philippines, these are exciting times for Mactan Cebu International Airport, writes Joe Bates. Air traffic is on a huge growth trajectory in the Philippines and Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) is no exception to the rule, with […]
The topic of rising airfares was one of the focal points of discussions among airport leaders during the Board Meeting of the ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. An airfare study, undertaken by ACI APAC & MID, in partnership with Flare Aviation Consulting, examined airfare trends across approximately 60,000 routes in 19 […]
Changi Airport is turning up the magic with the fifth edition of the Changi Festive Village, celebrating Hello Kitty’s golden jubilee in the most kawaii way. From today until February 16, 2025, travellers and fans of the Sanrio characters can immerse themselves in a festive wonderland bursting with cuteness, as Hello Kitty and Friends take […]
Fraport AG is exploring new, innovative approaches for the use of construction materials. Together with the startup B2Square – Bitumen Beyond Oil – the airport operator is using sustainable asphalt concrete to build and test a 200-metre-long section of road located on the airport apron. This is the first time that organic cashew-based bitumen has […]
VIEW THE ISSUE HERE DOWNLOAD THE ISSUE HERE Airport profile: Mactan Cebu Special report: Sustainability Plus: Customer Experience Summit & Master planning and design In demand Editor, Joe Bates, considers the attraction of airports to private investors in this ‘global airport operator’ themed issue of Airport World While there are plenty of examples to show […]
Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) has become one of the first airport’s in Canada to boast new state-of-the-art CT X-ray technology installed by the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA). Passengers travelling through YUL now have access to an elevated security screening experience on one screening line at the domestic/international security checkpoint, meaning that they no […]
Saudi aviation is on track for a record breaking year with more passengers than ever before passing through the Kingdom’s airports. Indeed, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) believes the country has enjoyed an outstanding year based on the upturn in traffic, with record growth in passenger numbers, connectivity, and aviation cargo. It […]
