An airport city rises
Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, Manchester in northern England, is recognised as the world’s first industrialised city, and at the turn of the 18th century outstripped even London as the...
View ArticleService and comfort
With its location at the centre of Europe, Vienna Airport has developed into an important turntable to Eastern Europe and the Middle East. It has thus grown into the biggest employer within the region...
View ArticleThe key to Australia
Brisbane Airport is the third largest airport in Australia on passenger numbers and the premier gateway to the state of Queensland. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, it is Australia’s...
View ArticleThe evolution of ATC
From the simple, yet antiquated Air Traffic Control system of the 1930s to today’s new multi-billion dollar NEXT GEN satellite programme which is currently being developed, the progress of worldwide...
View ArticleCarving a niche in the Levant
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...
View ArticleBritain’s long-term aviation plan
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...
View ArticleLondon Southend Airport: London’s newest airport
Following a successful period of investment and innovation, London Southend Airport is now a viable alternative for travel in the South East. Operations Director, David Lister details the airport’s...
View ArticleSão Paulo–Guarulhos Airport: The gateway to Brazil
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...
View ArticleNew Orleans: Creating the airport of tomorrow
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... The post New Orleans:...
View ArticleSalt Lake City’s terminal redevelopment
After years planning, Salt Lake City International Airport's terminal redevelopment broke ground in July 2014. Once complete, the $1.8 billion programme will provide a new hub for America’s south...
View ArticleLeading Los Angeles into the future
Los Angeles International Airport is in the midst of a modernisation and development investment worth £7 billion. Executive Director of Los Angeles World Airports, Gina Marie Lindsey, provides an...
View ArticleTampa International Airport: Tampa’s Master Plan Update
The Tampa Bay region has a legacy of aviation firsts that dates back to 1914 when Tony Jannus piloted the world’s first commercially scheduled flight, flying from St Petersburg to Tampa. As Joe Lopano,...
View ArticleBillund Airport: Pioneering self-service
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...
View ArticleAirport Development: Redesigning Rostov Airport
With the football World Cup arriving in 2018, the Russian city of Rostov on Don needed to replace its current airport with one that would expand its capacity well into the future. Matt Cartwright and...
View ArticleRedevelopment work begins on Western Pier at London City Airport
London City Airport has announced the start of a £16 million development programme to reconfigure the airport’s Western Pier. The Western Pier supports 70 percent of the airports departure gates....
View ArticleWork to begin on Bohol Airport Project
The Phillippines Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) has signed an agreement with Japanese joint venture Mitsubishi Corporation and Chiyoda Corporation to begin work on the new...
View ArticleManchester Airport reveals £1 billion transformation programme over next ten...
Manchester Airports Group (M.A.G) has revealed a 10-year investment programme worth £1 billion to redevelop Manchester Airport. The ‘Manchester Airport Transformation Programme’ is a strategic...
View ArticleFirst phase of redevelopment to begin at LaGuardia Airport
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has agreed to begin the first phase of redevelopment at LaGuardia Airport with chosen consortium LaGuardia Gateway Partners. The Port Authority’s Board of...
View ArticlePassenger numbers at London Luton Airport pass one million during May
London Luton Airport has reported a 15.7 percent increase in passenger traffic during May 2015 breaking the milestone of a million passengers before the start of the busy summer period. The increase...
View ArticleNATS and Heathrow Airport announce strategic partnership
A new strategic partnership has been announced between NATS and Heathrow Airport to collaborate on future development of the airport. NATS, the air traffic services provider has signed an agreement...
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