NEWS
We provide a snapshot of some of the latest news stories from across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. CONSTRUCTION OF CHANGI’S TERMINAL 5 TO START NEXT YEAR The construction of Changi Airport’s highly anticipated Terminal 5 will start in the first half of 2025, according to Singapore’s Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Lawrence Wong. […]
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Board of Commissioners yesterday approved additional funding to begin the planning process for the redevelopment of Terminal B at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The action marks the first major step in executing the newly unveiled EWR Vision Plan, which serves as a wide-ranging blueprint setting […]
The UK’s Aviation Minister, Mike Kane, has visited Birmingham Airport’s new 6.8-megawatt solar farm, made up of 12,000 panels, responsible for providing at least 20% of the airport’s electrical power requirement. Birmingham Airport has committed to beat the government’s deadline and become net zero by 2033. An ambitious target that the multi-million-pound sustainable investment will […]
Plaza Premium Group (PPG) has signed an agreement to open an Aerotel in Shanghai Pudong International Airport’s Terminal 2. The Aerotel Shanghai Pudong Airport Hotel will be an integrated hospitality facility combining accommodation, dining, and wellness, with 82 hotel rooms in total. Set to open in the second quarter of 2025, this new development marks […]
Director General, Stefano Baronci, reflects on the advocacy efforts of ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East to raise awareness of the social and economic importance of the region’s airports and the huge infrastructure challenges ahead. While we may think about bustling terminals filled with people heading to far-off places, the significance of these hubs extends far […]
Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport has unveiled four state-of-the-art cleaning robots that it believes will significantly enhance its cleaning processes, resource allocation and overall efficiency. The new additions, introduced by AMM operator Airport International Group (AIG) in collaboration with MENA Facilities Management, are also said to highlight AIG’s commitment to adopting the latest technology and […]
Miami-Dade County Mayor, Daniella Levine Cava, and Miami International Airport (MIA) officials have hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the first phase of MIA’s new Central Terminal check-in area. The first of three ticket counter pods in the new airline check-in area, which includes the latest in self-service bag drop technology, is part of a $38-million […]
Airports across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East continue to raise the sustainability bar and reduce their carbon footprint, writes Joe Bates. BENGALURU AND DELHI GATEWAYS LEAD THE WAY Two of India’s busiest airports, Bengaluru-Kempegowda and Delhi-Indira Gandhi, have joined an elite group of 16 leading airports worldwide by achieving the highest Level 5 status in […]
Changi Airport Group (CAG) continues to invest in enhancing Singapore Changi Airport’s fleet of emergency rescue vehicles and equipment, both on land and sea. The latest investments have included the addition of three new vessels to its sea rescue fleet, replacing older craft that have reached their end of life. All three – a Command […]
Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) in Texas has completed construction on a new full-service bar and connected elevated outdoor patio and observation deck, which is the first passenger-accessible outdoor space to be constructed in the airport’s 64-year history. Both are now open-to-the-public and located inside security within the concourse between gates 1 and 3 and […]
American Airlines has received tentative approval to begin a round-trip daily flight between San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) by the US Department of Transportation (DOT). The non-stop service between SAT and DCA will provide unparalleled benefits for both cities and their respective regions. “American would like to thank the […]
Hamad International Airport’s Central Concourse, which includes the indoor tropical garden, ORCHARD, has received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification. The certification showcases the airports commitment to sustainability and environmentally responsible construction practices. LEED certification is a globally recognised symbol of sustainability achievement and one of the most widely used green building […]
