Revenues

In March 2019, it was reported that global airport revenues grew 6.2 per cent to US$172.2 billion, comprised of 55.8 per cent aeronautical revenue, 39.9 per cent non-aeronautical and 4.3 per cent non-operating. The aeronautical means include the terminal, landing and passenger fees paid by airlines.

Money can also be made through many other aspects within an airport’s operation, for example, car parking fees, retail concessions, real estate and advertising.

Regarding non-aeronautical revenues, a large part of course lies with the duty-free shops and restaurants available in a terminal. It is recognised within the industry that a happy passenger is more likely to be a spending passenger, and so it can be argued that an airport’s revenue strongly relies on securing a high-quality passenger experience.

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Undaunted by big data: Embracing the revolution in the world of airport

3 July 2017 | By Claire Blejean | Helios

Helios' Claire Blejean unveils the incredible potential of big data for the world of aviation and airport.

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Saudi Arabia’s GACA: Unveiling the Kingdom’s aviation network

30 June 2017 | By Basem A Alsallom | VP Corporate Communications & Marketing | General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Roy Manuell | Junior Editor

Speaking exclusively to senior members of GACA, Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority, International Airport Review discovers how the Kingdom are making the move towards the privatisation of its airport network and infrastructure.

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Revised airports legislation would save European passengers millions of Euros

29 June 2017 | By A4E, International Airport Review

Preliminary results of a York Aviation study on “The Cost and Profitability of European Airports” show that European passengers are paying excessive airport charges, particularly at monopoly airports and airports which operate under a Dual Till regime.

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Record year of investment takes Gatwick past 45 million passengers milestone

29 June 2017 | By International Airport Review

In light of record-breaking passengers, Gatwick also boasts a record amount of investment over the past twelve months.

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Air cargo growth requires renewed commitment to Lomé Declaration

28 June 2017 | By International Airport Review, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

Implementation of the Lomé Declaration is a crucial lever for realising the technological innovation, regulatory reform and investment in infrastructure demanded by Africa’s tremendously promising growth in air cargo, declared the President of the ICAO Council, Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu.

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Helsinki Airport best connected airport in Northern Europe

27 June 2017 | By International Airport Review

Helsinki Airport, operated by Finavia, is the best connected airport in Northern Europe.

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OAG look into the speed of Saudi Arabian airport infrastructural growth

23 June 2017 | By John Grant | Senior Analyst | OAG

Following the news this month, that the Saudi Arabian government has awarded contracts to major regional and international firms to develop five airports within the region, John Grant, Senior Analyst at OAG offers his thoughts.

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Lufthansa named Europe’s best airline

22 June 2017 | By International Airport Review

Lufthansa has been voted the “Best Airline in Europe”. The award was given at the Paris Air Show on 20 June 2017 in Le Bourget.

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The privatisation of the FAA: Does it go far enough?

22 June 2017 | By David McMillan, International Airport Review

David McMillan, the former DG of Eurocontrol, Chair of the ATM Policy Institute, argues that Trump's proposed privatisation of the ATM network is a good but improvable decision.

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Is Chinese air travel demand to Thailand improving?

22 June 2017 | By CiR, International Airport Review

It is not just the South Korean duty free and travel retail market that is suffering from a dearth of Chinese travellers – Thailand has also seen falling traffic...

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Top 20 airports by passenger growth | 20 years of International Airport Review

21 June 2017 | By International Airport Review

Ever wondered which airport is currently the fastest growing in the world? How many of the world’s top 20 are situated in Asia? Find out in our latest instalment of the anniversary series…

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Exclusive: Heathrow on expansion and the digital revolution

20 June 2017 | By International Airport Review, Jonathan Coen | Customer Relations and Service Director | Heathrow Airport

International Airport review speaks exclusively to Heathrow's Jonathan Coen about finding ways to ensure passenger satisfaction in the digital age.

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Personalising ancillary sales all the way through to mPOS

20 June 2017 | By Simon Pont | CEO | ECR Retail Systems

Personalisation and passenger experience are key. Here's an analysis as to whether the ancillary payment processes in place are fit for purpose...

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Brexit: Sleep-walking towards disaster for aviation | Chris Chalk

15 June 2017 | By Chris Chalk | Mott MacDonald

Chris Chalk*, speaking as a member of the British Aviation Group (BAG), offers an analysis of the potentially devastating impact of Brexit on both the UK and the European aviation networks.

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ACI Europe Best Airport Award winners for 2017 announced

15 June 2017 | By Airports Council International (ACI) Europe, International Airport Review

The 13th Annual ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards were announced last night during the Gala Dinner of the 27th ACI EUROPE General Assembly, Congress & Exhibition, hosted by Groupe ADP.