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Touch downs at Auckland Airport are driving up New Zealand’s economic fortunes with new aviation infrastructure set to bring tens of billions of dollars more benefit, according to an economic analysis by consultants EY. The airport’s chief customer officer, Scott Tasker, said the investment underway at Auckland Airport will be a key enabler of future […]
Menzies Aviation has secured a new ground handling license to deliver passenger, ramp and cargo services at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Menzies Aviation Malaysia – a joint venture (JV) with Malaysian supply chain management company, MMAG Holdings – will begin delivering ground handling services at the airport from January 2025. under the 12-month license. Private […]
Learning about the delivery of top quality customer service from some of the best in the business was high on the agenda at the recent ACI World Customer Experience Summit and Exhibition in Atlanta. Atlanta was the setting for this year’s ACI World Customer Experience Summit and Exhibition, and host Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) […]
HOK, Hensel Phelps and the Port of Seattle are wrapping up a portion of updates on Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s North Main Terminal for Alaska Airlines. As part of the SEA Gateway Project, the work includes a new bridge-level check-in space for travellers with automated baggage tagging and drop off stations. Alaska Airlines is rolling out […]
We report on the latest news, views and developments from ACI World and across the organisation’s five regions. ACI World projects healthy global passenger traffic in 2024 ACI World’s highly anticipated 2024 Annual World Airport Traffic Report is projecting a 10% growth in global passenger traffic in 2024, reaching 9.5 billion by year-end. Drawing data […]
Joe Bates discovers more about the ambitions, development strategies and networks of six of the world’s biggest global airport operators – Aena, Corporación América Airports, Fraport AG, Groupe ADP, TAV Airports and VINCI Airports. Aena/Aena Internacional World Headquarters: Madrid, Spain Airports 100% owned and operated: Aena operates 46 airports and two heliports in Spain including […]
Global airport operator, AviAlliance, has announced the acquisition of AGS Airports from Ferrovial and Macquarie for an enterprise value of £1.53 billion. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to complete in Q1 2025. AGS Airports, established in 2014, operates Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Southampton airports in the UK. These airports serve large […]
Dublin Airport is exploring the potential of geothermal energy as a renewable, low-carbon energy source to heat and cool its facilities. The news was announced ahead of the 3rd National Geothermal Energy Summit taking place at Dublin Castle today. Geothermal energy comes from heat in the Earth’s core. While temperatures fluctuate above ground, a few […]
The latest news and views from World Business Partners across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. Macau opening for Plaza Premium Group Plaza Premium Group (PPG) has opened its highly anticipated Plaza Premium First lounge at Macau International Airport. “Ten years ago, we opened our first lounge at Macau International Airport,” said PPG’s founder and CEO, […]
San Diego International Airport today announced that KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) will become its seventh international airline. Beginning May 8, 2025, the airline will offer three weekly flights between San Diego and Amsterdam, Netherlands. “We are very pleased to have KLM join as the 19th carrier at SAN,” enthused Kimberly Becker, CEO and president […]
Airport Economics Consulting Inc’s principal and founder, Patrick Lucas, considers whether there is a business case for small scale airport Public-Private Partnership projects. The multiplier effect and positive externalities that airports generate in terms of employment and contribution to local economies is significant. Commerce, tourism, and an intricate supply chain of businesses thrive and depend […]
London Heathrow enjoyed its busiest ever October and London Stansted the busiest day in its history last month as traffic continues to rise in the UK. A total of 7.2 million passengers flew through Heathrow, helped by the half term peak, ensuring that the UK hub experienced its busiest ever October and sixth consecutive month […]
