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Victoria International Airport opens new terminal expansion project
As passenger volumes continue to increase, Victoria International Airport has had to develop to accommodate growing capacity demands.
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Construction & Design
With the demand for air travel rising, projects that are investing in infrastructure and expanding existing facilities are frequenting the airport industry. These construction and design projects involve a wide range of stakeholders, and vary both in size and cost.
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.
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San Francisco Airport completes runway reconstruction ahead of schedule
As the runway at SFO dates back to the 1960s, the development team allowed extra time for its reconstruction project in case it had to deal with any unforeseen circumstances.
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Aviation holds the key to unlock Kenya’s economy, says IATA
Aviation accounts for 4.6 per cent of Kenya's GDP, but to ensure the consistent development, the nation must improve infrastructure, connectivity, safety and technology.
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Protecting the future longevity of Malta International Airport
How is Malta International Airport preparing for the future of aviation? The answer comes from investing in a larger terminal and new apron, as well as an increased focus on the guest experience.
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Vancouver increases airport improvement fee in bid to meet future growth
As of the 1 January 2020, it will cost more to fly out of British Colombia from Vancouver Airport as the airport registers 74 months of consecutive growth and plans to future-proof the infrastructure at the airport.
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Sustainability Series: Yet more drone disruption set for Heathrow
Labelled 100 per cent safe and 100 per cent illegal, the plight of the drone comes back to haunt Heathrow Airport as more climate activists demand their voices are heard.
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San Francisco Airport endures runway closure as reconstruction begins
San Francisco Airport has reduced flight movements by 13 per cent to avoid delays while the airport's runway is closed for 20 days for a new base layer to be constructed.
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Redeveloping Gold Coast Airport to face the future
In a bid to ensure the longevity of the airport, this Gold Coast Airport expansion will increase capacity and secure the airport's place in the future of aviation. Carl Bruhn, Queensland Airports Limited Executive General Manager Property and Infrastructure, explains more.
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Designing an airport to be more than just a gateway
Jewel Changi is not just a functional airport building, designed to move people through quickly so they can reach their destination. It was designed to be the destination.
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Western Sydney Airport is looking for a construction partner
Due to open in 2026, Western Sydney International is looking for a firm who can complete the airport's ambitious plans for the terminal building.
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Construction has begun on Auckland Airport’s airfield expansion
Work has begun on the airfield development at Auckland Airport as 40 million passengers and 260,000 flights are expected to use the airport by 2044.
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Gerald R. Ford Airport announces $90 million expansion project
Having experienced double digit growth for the last 19 months, Gerald R. Ford International Airport will invest nearly $90 million on the expansion of its terminal to ensure longevity as a destination.
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Auckland Airport announces end of financial year 2019 results
Auckland Airport achieved several milestones in the 2019 financial year, including beginning work on two of its eight key anchor infrastructure projects.
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Construction and design: The Bridge Project at Milan Linate Airport
The overhaul of any airport is a massive operation, but the construction at Milan Linate Airport is all the more challenging due to the need to redirect 700 passengers per day to Malpensa. SEA Milano describes, how despite this obstacle, they are at the heart of the redevelopment plan.
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Russian Railways to build a railway to Sheremetyevo Airport’s Northern Terminal Complex
Expected to be operational by 2022, the rail link expansion project at Sheremetyevo Airport will make the passenger journey more seamless.
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