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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Plans for LaGuardia Airport redevelopment revealed

28 July 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

The Governor of New York has revealed plans displaying the redesigned LaGuardia Airport.

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Dubai World Central: The world’s largest airport in the making

28 July 2015 | By Khalifa Al Zaffin, Dubai Aviation City Corporation’s Executive Chairman

Around 50km southwest of Dubai International Airport, a brand new city is rising, and at the centre of this city is an airport that aspires to become the world’s largest upon completion. Dubai Aviation City Corporation’s Executive Chairman Khalifa Al Zaffin explains how it plans to achieve this goal...

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Dates announced for inter airport South East Asia 2017 exhibition

22 July 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

Dates have been revealed for the 5th inter airport South East Asia exhibition held at the Singapore Expo in 2017.

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Court ruling allows third runway at Munich Airport

17 July 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

A ruling by the Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig has permitted the construction of a third runway at Munich Airport following the dismissal of six appeals.

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Heathrow underlines case for expansion following busiest June on record

14 July 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

Heathrow has highlighted its case for expansion after it recorded 6.68 million passengers travelling on 40,626 flights during June 2015.

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Gatwick fights back at Airports Commission final report on expansion

14 July 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

Gatwick Airport has issued its response to the Airports Commission final report on airport expansion believing shortcomings have led to a flawed conclusion.

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Bristol Airport opens £8.6 million terminal extension

10 July 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

Bristol Airport has opened the first of two terminal building extensions following an £8.6 million investment.

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Gold Coast Airport announces $200 million improvement project

9 July 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

Australia’s Gold Coast Airport is to receive an investment worth $200 million to increase capacity at the airport’s terminal buildings.

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inter airport Europe 2015 expands following growing demand in airport development

8 July 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

inter airport Europe 2015 has announced it is to expand the international airport equipment, technology, design and services exhibition following growing demand in airport upgrade and construction.

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Haneda Airport to introduce next generation robots

7 July 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

Japan Airport Terminal Co. Ltd. (JAT), operator of Haneda Airport in Tokyo, has signed an agreement with CYBERDYNE Inc. for the supply of next generation robots including Robot Suits and Cleaning Transport Robots at airport passenger terminals.

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Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport to receive €1.3 billion upgrade

6 July 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport is to receive a €1.3 billion investment to upgrade and expand two terminals and infrastructure.

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Survey reveals MPs are still divided on UK airport expansion

30 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

MPs division continues over UK airport expansion according to a survey ahead of the Davies Commission’s report on aviation capacity in the south of England.

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Heathrow Airport Terminal 1 closes after 47 years of operation

29 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

Heathrow Airport Terminal 1 will close on 29 June 2015 after 47 years of operation making way for an extended Terminal 2.

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Designs for Gatwick Airport expansion unveiled by leading UK architect

26 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

Architect Sir Terry Farrell has outlined his vision for Gatwick Airport expansion ahead of the Airports Commission final recommendation on the UK’s next runway.

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Construction phase at Bahrain International Airport gains momentum

15 June 2015 | By Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

Bahrain Ministry of Transportation and Communication has awarded the second Enabling Works Package for a new passenger terminal building at Bahrain International Airport to local contractor G.P. Zachariades Engineering and Construction Company.