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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.
American state puts up $18 million grant for projects at major international airport
The Indianapolis Airport Authority announced it has received $18 million in federal and state funds to assist with critical infrastructure, safety and sustainability projects at both the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and IAA’s reliever airports.
London’s Southend Airport on the up with passenger experience investment and a private jet hub
Voted the city's best airport in a Which? customer survey, London Southend is not content to rest on its laurels - nor is it averse to a spot of custom coming in from a different sort of flyer.
Retailers wanted to fill space in airport’s £1bn transformation
Manchester Airport has unveiled a marketing campaign to attract new retailers and F&B outlets as part of its £1bn transformation programme.
One of the world’s most remote islands finally has an airport
More than a decade on from the decision to build an airport on St Helena, service will commence between the mid-Atlantic island and South Africa.
Inaugural International Airport Review Awards shortlist announced
After a long selection process, we finally have the 27 contenders who have gone above and beyond in their respective fields.
World’s emptiest airport piques the interest of Indian investors
Built to alleviate pressure from Sri Lanka's Bandranaike International, Rajapaksa Mattala Airport became a black hole for state money. Now, it seems, an Indian company may be willing to take it off their hands - the latest move in a tug-o-war between India and China over the nation's affections.
Royalty swings by ‘favourite airport’ to open extension building
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Rothesay took time out of her busy schedule to unveil the plaque on an upgrade to Scotland's third largest airport
First flight at Eilat Ramon Airport as the opening of Israel’s new airport draws closer
The airport is the first civilian airport to be built since the country was founded in 1948 and will eventually serve the Red Sea resort of Eilat and Israel's southern region when it opens to the general public in early 2018.
Business software firm creates new tool to help airports manage their properties
Concessionaire Analyzer+ (CA+), the leading solution globally in airport non-aeronautical revenue management, has extended the property management functionality of CA+ to include Space Management.
Berliners vote to keep Cold War airport running – but will they be listened to?
Politicians from all major political parties took part in the extracurricular battle for hearts and minds that was the Tegel campaign. But was it worth it?
Sister cities cement bond with airport pact
Australia's third busiest airport is set to share tips with China's ninth as the ink dries on a new sister pact to go with their cities' 10-year partnership.
Airport trade body chief urges EU to put more money into Trans-European Transport Network
ACI Europe say that without funding the project and its inclusive goals will struggle to be realised.
Has the British aviation industry lost its edge?
In the race of aviation tech there are more and more runners each year. Britain is falling behind according to aerospace expert Iain Gray, and it is of the utmost importance that it makes great strides to keep pace.
Malta International check-in hall next up in multimillion makeover
The check-in hall at Malta International Airport is undergoing a reorganisation as part of its ongoing €12 million Terminal Reconfiguration Project.