Bristol Airport expansion rejected by North Somerset Council
Bristol Airport's planning application, which would have expanded the airport site and increased its capacity, was rejected by 18 votes to seven.
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The role of an airport is to facilitate a journey to a desired destination, however, many airports are endeavouring to become destinations in themselves. To achieve this demands new designs and innovative features which can provide a ‘wow factor’ for passengers, allowing airports to not only cope with growth, but excel.
Already we have seen inspiring applications of innovative design within the industry. In this section of International Airport Review’s website, we will showcase examples of creative construction and design, and keep you up to date with project progress around the world.
Bristol Airport's planning application, which would have expanded the airport site and increased its capacity, was rejected by 18 votes to seven.
Robert Sinclair, CEO of London City Airport, focuses on creating capacity for airlines, a high-quality passenger experience and an airport that Londoners are proud of.
In a bid to improve regional connectivity, the Indian Finance Minister has announced intentions for the construction of 100 new airports across the country.
A new bridge has now been opened to motorists, and was part of the initial earthworks for the new Western Sydney Airport.
During a visit from the UK's Aviation Minister, Doncaster Sheffield Airport has announced its plans to make significant improvements after experiencing passenger growth.
Walter Schoefer, Managing Director, Non-Aviation, of Stuttgart Airport, talks about the need to invest in sustainable and progressive infrastructure.
The new departure lounge is part of Perth Airport's efforts to provide passengers with a seamless, quality travel experience.
All stages of the $590 million terminal expansion will be completed and operational upon the opening of the northern concourse in February 2020.
The expansion project is Birmingham Airport’s biggest terminal investment in 10 years, and will increase the available space by 45 per cent.
The new airport will be built at Kasteli, 30km from Heraklion, and once operational the existing airport will be closed.
Dave Lees, within International Airport Review's CEO interview series, explains how, through being CEO of Bristol Airport, he will help aviation maintain its position as the gateway to the rest of the world.
The new boarding hall is the first step in the long-term development of Budapest Airport, in cooperation with the Hungarian government.
The introduction of new double passenger bridges is part of Helsinki Airport's efforts to create a more seamless travel experience for passengers.
The new terminal at Sheremetyevo enables the airport to accommodate an additional 20 million passengers per year.