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Construction of Beijing New Airport discussed as completion date looms
The meeting, including ATM and Transport Working Group, reviewed recent work progress and put in place the work plans for the next phase.
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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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Fraport receives building permit for Pier G earlier than expected
Development of Frankfurt Airport's new pier will begin ahead of schedule, helping the airport to accommodate the increase in number of passengers.
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Staff Development Programme (SDP)
While airport capacity continues its ever-increasing surge, Airport Operations Consultant, Gordon Griffiths, believes that if staff are not trained to cope with the numbers of passenger, and the trials and tribulations that go together with it, creating brand-new terminals will not help to ease the strain of the current infrastructure…
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Aviation Minister visits development of Aberdeen International Airport
Baroness Sugg has visited Aberdeen airport as new development continues. Due to open Q3 of 2019, it has a "particular commitment to making flying more accessible for those with disabilities."
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Dublin Airport creates facility specifically for transferring flights
The new facility for passengers on transferring flights from Europe to America is hoped to make passenger experience more seamless.
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China’s Aerotropolis: The Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone
With airports playing increasingly important roles as business magnets and metropolitan economic accelerators, John D. Kasarda, PhD, President of the Aerotropolis Institute China, describes this aerotropolis development process and how it is being applied in China to attract investment, boost trade, and increase passenger and cargo volumes.
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International Airport Review – Issue 4, 2018
In this issue: using technology to improve passenger experience, security issues and how to mitigate the insider threat, and next generation baggage handling at San Francisco.
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Terminal expansion at Paris-Orly to streamline passenger processing
Paris-Orly airport expansion, which is expected to be an eco-friendly development, is hoped to facilitate increased passenger numbers to allow seamless travel.
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High-Density seating makes a difference
Passenger numbers are increasing faster than airports can expand to accommodate them, challenging the industry to find solutions that work.
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SITA technologies and Brisbane International commit to connect Queensland 24/7
The 'gateway to Queensland' will continue to develop and grow through the use of new technologies and the help of SITA.
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Helsinki Airport development includes three kilometres of new baggage handling belt
The ongoing development of Helsinki Airport will include an improved baggage handling system to cope with projected passenger numbers.
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Lead Designer appointed for commercial terminal at world’s biggest airport
Terminal construction is hoped to ease the strain of an expected 100 million passengers to pass through annually - Lead 8 heads up construction of the commercial environment.
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Airport Authority Hong Kong will fund the study of marine environments
The Airport Authority Hong Kong has announced that HK$9.8 million has been granted to the study of marine life, in accordance with Environmental Permit for the expansion of the Airport to three runways.
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Heathrow searches for off-site construction partners which will develop hub
Heathrow said off-site construction is expected to make the hub's project more affordable and sustainable, as representatives visit 65 potential partners.
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Honolulu to harness power of the sun with over 4,200 new solar panels
Solar panels are to be put on Honolulu's international airport, in line with the State of Hawaii's goal to be run on 100 per cent renewable energy by 2045.
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