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Airport Construction and Airport DesignWith 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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Brisbane Airport: The gateway to a new-world city

17 June 2014 | By Julieanne Alroe, CEO and Managing Director of Brisbane Airport Corporation

Julieanne Alroe, CEO and Managing Director of Brisbane Airport Corporation, provides an overview of the $45 million International Terminal redevelopment.

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New Orleans: Creating the airport of tomorrow

17 June 2014 | By Iftikhar Ahmad, Director of Aviation at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Iftikhar Ahmad, Director of Aviation at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, reveals how under new leadership, the airport is excelling in the face of adversity.

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Airport Construction & Design supplement 2014

22 April 2014 | By

Charlie Cornish, CEO at MAG, details progress of Manchester Airport City, Fong Kok Wai provides an overview of the innovative T4 and Project Jewel developments at Changi Airport, and Feyiz Genç of operator Limak provides an overview of Pristina International Airport’s €140 million investment programme...

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São Paulo–Guarulhos Airport: The gateway to Brazil

16 April 2014 | By Luiz Eduardo Ritzmann, CIO, São Paulo–Guarulhos Airport

With 600,000 international visitors and three million local tourists expected to descend upon Brazil for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, São Paulo–Guarulhos Airport has undergone a major improvement programme. CIO Luiz Eduardo Ritzmann outlines the progress to date.

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Chopin Airport City: The new symbol of Warsaw

12 February 2014 | By Aleksandra Matuszewska, Chopin Airport City Project Manager and Director of the Strategy and Development Bureau at Polish Airports

Increasing air traffic is not the only way to boost airport revenues. Aleksandra Matuszewska, Chopin Airport City Project Manager and Director of the Strategy and Development Bureau at Polish Airports, provides an overview of the innovative Chopin Airport City project...

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London Southend Airport: London’s newest airport

19 December 2013 | By David Lister, Operations Director, Southend Airport

Following a successful period of investment and innovation, London Southend Airport is now a viable alternative for travel in the South East of England. Operations Director, David Lister details the airport’s development.

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Design & Architechture: Innovative Infrastructure

9 October 2013 | By Guillaume Sauvé, Chairman and CEO of ADPI

The completion of Dubai International Airport’s Concourse A was a huge achievement for the airport construction industry, explains Guillaume Sauvé, Chairman and CEO of ADPI.

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Billund Airport: Pioneering self-service

18 February 2013 | By Anders Nielsen, Vice President, Project and Development, Billund Airport

When it comes to air travel, efficient passenger flow through the airport is crucial for both a positive passenger experience, and efficient use of airport resources. Self-service check-in for seats solved part of the issue, but the efficiencies are lost if you have to stand in a queue to check-in…

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Britain’s long-term aviation plan

7 December 2012 | By Simon Burns, Minister of State at the UK Department for Transport

For centuries, Britain has owed its prosperity to the transport and trade routes linking it with the rest of the world. Today is no different. We need efficient and resilient air connections to remain competitive in a rapidly changing global economy. The importance of air travel in this country has…

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Carving a niche in the Levant

7 December 2012 | By Kjeld Binger, Chief Executive Officer, Airport International Group, Queen Alia International Airport

Jordan’s Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) is preparing to launch its landmark new terminal in early 2013, with hopes that this contemporary re-imagining of the country’s primary portal will bring new prosperity, transforming the airport into a regional niche hub. With its strategic geographical location, Jordan’s QAIA is well positioned…