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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Going round in circles? A set of objections to the circular runway idea

30 March 2017 | By Oscar Scimo

In reaction to the future prospect of a circular runway, we asked independent external expert at EASA & EU Commission, Oscar Scimò to give us his thoughts.

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London Biggin Hill Airport receives £15m development investment

28 March 2017 | By International Airport Review

London Biggin Hill Airport has agreed a £15 million finance package with HSBC to fund the construction of an additional 140,000 sq ft office, hangar and business aircraft parking facility and the development of a 50-bed four star hotel.

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Finavia: A Nordic success story

27 March 2017 | By Kari Savolainen | CEO | Finavia

Following a record-breaking 2016 for Finavia, we hear exclusively from CEO Kari Savolainen.

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Circular runway exclusive: The reality behind the revolutionary project

23 March 2017 | By Henk Hesselink, International Airport Review

The 'Endless Runway' project is undoubtedly revolutionary and International Airport Review spoke to the project's Senior R&D Manager Henk Hesselink for an exclusive insight.

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Vienna: Hub in the heart of Europe

22 March 2017 | By Julian Jager | Flughafen Wien AG (Vienna Airport)

Vienna Airport surpassed the threshold of 23 million passengers in 2016 for the first time in its history. Here's a profile of one of Europe's most exciting airports...

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Newly-formed Heathrow Consumer Challenge Board appoints first members

20 March 2017 | By International Airport Review

A new independent body established to challenge and scrutinise Heathrow Airport has appointed its first board members.

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Heathrow at PTE – The great expansion challenge

16 March 2017 | By Roy Manuell, Digital Editor

How is the UK hub striving to provide a sustainable, environmentally-responsible economic hub for a post-Brexit Britain?

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Honeywell announce new partnership with Istanbul New Airport

13 March 2017 | By International Airport Review

Honeywell has signed an agreement with IGA Airports Construction to provide its Advanced Visual Docking Guidance System (A-VDGS) for Istanbul New Airport

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Celebrating 15 years as CEO of Aéroports de Montréal

9 March 2017 | By Phil Fine

At the end of December, Jim Cherry called it a day after 15 years as CEO of Aeroports de Montreal, the organisation that operates Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport , Montreal’s main air terminal...

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International Airport Review – Issue #2 2017

8 March 2017 | By International Airport Review

Read the free-to-view digital version of Issue #2 2017, which includes: a round-up of industry events; airport development and strategy; in-depth focuses on security, passenger experience and revenues; show previews; revolutionising the cargo industry; and crisis management...

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Growth presents opportunity to address gender equality targets

8 March 2017 | By International Airport Review

Women’s participation in the aviation sector must improve in order ensure the sustainable management of global air traffic.

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Why Brazil must capitalise on its airports to revitalise a weary economy

8 March 2017 | By Mike Pearson | Director | Helios

"It’s Carnaval time in Brazil," says Mike Pearson from Helios. Let’s hope that creativity and innovation shines in Brazil's latest round of airport concessions.

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Queen Alia crowned regional first place

7 March 2017 | By International Airport Review

Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) has been named the best airport of its size in the Middle East, and has tied for third place amongst airports of its size worldwide...

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Airlines saved $3 billion thanks to improved air traffic control says new study

7 March 2017 | By International Airport Review

Increasing airspace capacity leads to more aircraft being able to choose optimum flight levels, saving time and fuel....

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London City Airport crowned Airport of the Year at the London Transport Awards

6 March 2017 | By International Airport Review

London City Airport has further reason to celebrate its 30th anniversary year having collected the award for Airport of the Year at the 14th Annual London Transport Awards.