Airport News
Airports Newark Liberty celebrates groundbreaking of new terminal
Newark Liberty Airport has celebrated the groundbreaking of its new state-of-the-art Terminal One.
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Airlines Norwegian becomes largest non-US airline serving New York
Low cost carrier Norwegian has announced it has become the largest non-U.S. airline on transatlantic routes to and from New York.
Airports Istanbul prepares for airport move
On October 29, 2018, Istanbul will change airports. The old Istanbul Atatürk Airport will be closed, while the IGA Istanbul New Airport will be opened.
Airports New “Golf” stands commence operations at Zurich Airport
After an 18-month construction period, ten new open stands were commissioned in the south of Zurich Airport, around two months ahead of schedule.
Airports BER Airport receives permit to build Terminal 2
BER Airport has received the building permit for Terminal 2. An appropriate issue was handed over by the building authority.
Airports New Terminal at Seletar to open by the end of 2018
Seletar Airport has announced, that its new passenger terminal will be operational by the end of 2018. Carrier Firefly will then move its operations from Changi Airport to Seletar.
Airports British Parliament votes for Heathrow Expansion
The British Parliament has decided to back the London-Heathrow airport expansion.
Airports Vancouver Airport starts construction projects
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has broken ground on several airport construction projects.
Airports London Heathrow runway expansion gets Government approval
The United Kingdom Government has announced that it will approve the expansion plans at London-Heathrow. A third runway and new gates will be built, in order to ensure enough capacity for the coming years.
Airports Antarctica’s first paved runway to be built near Davis station
Over the course of Australia´s Antarctic Program, the Australian Government has announced that it has intentions to build a new paved runway in Antarctica.
Airports London Stansted opens new Check-In area
Stansted Airport has inaugurated the first section of its new Check-In area.
Airports Amsterdam Schiphol reveals details for its new pier
As part of its future expansion plan, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport plans to open its new pier by the end of 2019.
Airports Dubai International to refurbish runway in 2019
The airport company has confirmed, that the Southern runway 12R/30L will be closed for 45 days in 2019.
Freight Liege Airport to invest over 50 million euros in cargo
Liege Airport has announced to realize major investments in cargo in 2018. 20 million euros will be invested in new facilities and warehouses and 30 million in new parking areas for freighter planes.
Airports Power failure at Atlanta International Airport
The world’s busiest airport Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport sustained a power outage for several hours.
Airports Singapore Airport tests smart digital tower
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has announced a cooperation with the UK-based air traffic management provider NATS. This contract has a value of around seven million US dollar and includes the development of a prototype for a smart digital tower which should go into testing on Singapore’s Changi airport over a period of 22 months. CAAS plans to evaluate the operational feasibility before determining the suitability and robustness of such a smart digital tower for a busy airport like Changi Airport.
Airports Fraport Greece officially takes over control of 14 airports
Fraport Greece commenced the 40-year concession for managing and developing 14 regional airports on the Greek mainland and holiday islands.
Airports European airports welcomed a record in 2016
European airport passenger traffic breaks the 2 billion mark in 2016 for the first time. The European Airports Council International (ACI) reports an increase in passenger volume by 5,1% compared to 2015.
Airports New plans for second Lisbon airport
Pedro Marques, Portuguese Minister for Infrastructure, confirmed plans to open a second airport in Lisbon. The former military base Montijo shall be converted into an international airport for the Portuguese capital until 2019.