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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BEUMER Group awarded an extended Operation & Maintenance contract for the baggage handling system at Viracopos Airport

15 March 2016 | By BEUMER Group – Crisplant

New contract extends Operation & Maintenance agreement...

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Aerotropolis: Defined

15 March 2016 | By Dr A N Sarkar

Airports, like cities, are never static. They are constantly evolving in form and function. Historically, airports have been understood as places where aircraft operate, including runways, control towers, terminals, hangers and other facilities which directly serve aircraft, passengers and cargo. However, this traditional understanding is giving way to a much…

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BEUMER Group wins contract for the Inter-terminal passage between the North Terminal Complex and the South Terminal Complex of Sheremetyevo Airport, Russia

9 March 2016 | By BEUMER Group – Crisplant

BEUMER’s autover® system will transport baggage in underground tunnels between the North and South areas of the Airport...

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ITC report finds environmental challenges should not hinder expansion

7 March 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

An Independent Transport Commission (ITC) published report has found concerns around noise and carbon emissions should not stop UK airport expansion.

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Munich Airport to provide project support at Taoyuan International Airport

2 March 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

Munich Airport has revealed it is to provide expertise on two major projects at Taoyuan International Airport.

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Manchester Airport unveils video showcasing planned £1bn transformation

26 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

Manchester Airport has published footage of how it will look in 10 years following a proposed £1bn transformation project.

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Report highlights failure to address integrated transport planning at airports

26 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

The Transport Committee’s published report on surface transport to airports reveals Government failure to take a clear lead on integrated transport planning.

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Istanbul New Airport: construction advances on Europe’s largest transfer hub

25 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler (International Airport Review)

With Istanbul New Airport due to open in 2018, construction on the €10.3 billion project advances rapidly on what will be one of the largest airports in the world and the biggest transfer hub in Europe...

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New tender frameworks announced for Gatwick transformation programme

19 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

Gatwick Airport has announced three new tender frameworks as part of the airport’s transformation programme in preparation for the government decision on airport expansion.

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Small steps to increased capacity

15 February 2016 | By Piotr Pawlisiak (Warsaw Chopin Airport)

You don’t need expensive investments in new infrastructure to increase airport capacity, says Warsaw Chopin Airport’s Terminal Product Specialist, Piotr Pawlisiak, he believes that employee creativity and the vision and acceptance of airport management boards will suffice.

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Gold Coast Airport receives expansion approval

12 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

The Australian Government has approved a major expansion project at Gold Coast Airport designed to aid current and predicted growth.

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Cornwall Airport Newquay opens Aerohub Business Park

12 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

Cornwall Airport Newquay has opened the Aerohub Business Park, designed to encourage regional economic growth and build upon growing passenger numbers.

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Helsinki Airport gets ready for 20 million passengers

9 February 2016 | By Finavia Corporation

Following an agreement announced by the European Investment Bank (IEB) to provide a €230 million loan for the expansion of Helsinki Airport, airport operator Finavia Corporation discusses its development plans in preparation for 20 million passengers by 2020...

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Farnborough International Ltd has appointed Michael Watton as its new Venue Director

8 February 2016 | By Charlotte Batchelor

Farnborough International Ltd has appointed Michael Watton as its new Venue Director to oversee the next phase of development and expansion of its event and venue business at Farnborough’s 100,000sqm airfield site...

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Airport Industry Trends for 2016

4 February 2016 | By Annie McKenna (International Airport Review)

International Airport Review has put together a list of, what we believe, will be the top trends in the industry in 2016…