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Los Angeles Airport (LAX) car rental extension project approval granted
Improvement to LAX car rental facilities, a project worth over $2 billion as part of the Landside Access Modernisation Programme, has been approved.
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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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Air traffic control and management: Simulating the skies of Lebanon
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which manages and operates Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport in the heart of Lebanon, has undertaken an extensive 10-year reconstruction programme to rebuild the airport following decades of sustained damage during conflicts. Airways New Zealand explains how an innovative approach to air traffic control…
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Ensuring the same accessibility options for all passengers
It is essential that all passengers have the same options and rights for transfer and mobility at an airport. In 2017, almost 44,000 passengers ordered the assistance service at Helsinki Airport. This is only a fraction of the number of passengers with reduced mobility who travelled through, and those numbers…
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Delivering excellent construction and design at Kuwait International Airport
Despite renovation and expansion works having been carried out since the late ’90s, Kuwait International Airport still lacked the necessary facilities to accommodate its increasing number of passengers. Recognising a change was needed, in 2016 the airport embarked on an ambitious project to complete a new, passenger-focused and technology-driven terminal.…
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Interview Spotlight: Michael Tan, President and Chairman, and Boudewijn Wellink, Interim CEO, Scarabee Aviation Group
With over 20 years’ experience in the aviation sector, Scarabee Aviation Group works closely with the world’s leading airports and airlines to develop unique, innovative passenger-centric solutions. In what is an exciting time for the airport industry, President and Chairman, Michael Tan, and Interim CEO, Boudewijn Wellink, reveal the company’s…
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Strategically positioning London Luton Airport for growth
“Can we change the way we’re perceived?” This was the question London Luton Airport (LLA) asked ico Design back in 2013. Little did the brand consultancy anticipate that this simple question would provide a succinct brief for a project that would result in one of the world’s most progressive airport…
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60 seconds with… our Advanced Processing webinar speakers
As the NEXTT webinar series continues with Advanced Processing, we asked the speakers, Brendan Sullivan and Massimo Cicetti some questions about their webinar to introduce them before the main event.
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New International Airport of Mexico City construction halted
The construction of Mexico's new airport has been halted by the President-elect Andres Manuel López Obrador (Amlo), who claims the money can be better spent elsewhere in the country.
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The digitisation of cargo across aviation, as told by Delta
With the age of digitisation racing forward we asked Delta how the digitisation of cargo transport has, and will, affect the customer. Vice President of Delta Cargo, Shawn Cole, provides a glimpse as to what the future holds for cargo transportation.
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Emirates’ first biometric path will enhance passenger experience
Emirates is gearing up to launch the world’s first 'biometric path', which will offer its customers a smooth and truly seamless airport journey at the airline’s hub in Dubai International airport.
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The new Istanbul Airport opens for business
Istanbul New Airport has been officially opened, yet flights are not scheduled to depart until the beginning of 2019, with the exception of northern Cyprus routes.
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Brexit and APD strong themes at AOA Annual Conference
The 2019 AOA Annual Conference, themed the 'airport of the future' focused heavily on Brexit and Air Passenger Duty, both of which were prominent in the Chancellor's budget, which was released on the opening day.
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International Airport Review – Issue 5, 2018
In this issue: revolutionary intelligent airfield lighting solutions, Finavia on creating an accessibe airport for all, and the rise of facial recognition
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Passenger numbers at Ontario Airport continue to grow
Popularity of Ontario International Airport is reflected in the increase in passengers, cargo and flight carriers at the airport.
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Operations begin at Hyderabad International Airport’s interim Terminal
Inaugurated on the 10th October 2018, the interim terminal has been built to cater to the growing passenger traffic while the airport is preparing for expansion, which will allow the airport to handle more than double the current capacity.
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