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Stansted’s £59 million baggage system upgrade is progressing significantly
As part of Stansted Airport's multi-million transformation project, the new baggage delivery system upgrades are progressing at a significant pace.
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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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Philadelphia International Runway 27L extension completed
The project extended one of Philadelphia Airport's runways by 1,500ft, to a total of 12,000ft, in order to accommodate the newest aircraft fleet.
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Immigration hall expansion at East Midlands Airport begins
The expansion will result in a doubling of size for the immigration hall, and is intended to be ready ahead of 2020's summer season.
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Substantial amount of upgrade work at Connellan Airport complete
The $27.5 million project has involved the upgrade and resurfacing of the 2,600m airport runway and the installation of new runway lighting.
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Prague Airport to invest 27 billion CZK during first development phase
The investment will be utilised across Prague Airport, funding essential long-term developments including the extension of Terminal 2.
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Doncaster Airport approves manufacturing and logistics development
The new development will see Doncaster Sheffield Airport benefit from a 325,160m² advanced manufacturing and logistics-dedicated space.
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Orientation chosen for third runway at Melbourne Airport
The new runway will be built in a north-south orientation after the airport determined that would provide the greatest benefits.
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Manchester Airport releases first-look at new PremiAir terminal
The new PremiAir terminal offers passengers the opportunity to purchase the private travelling experience, including modern spaces and private transfers.
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Aruba Airport awards Gateway 2030 expansion contract
The project will involve a redevelopment and expansion of Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the Caribbean.
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Keeping up-to-date with the latest airport IT trends at Pula Airport
We spoke to Sasa Leveric, Head of IT Department at Pula Airport, to see what projects the airport is currently implementing as well as what he thinks the biggest trends are in airport IT are right now.
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Riga Airport receives tender for Rail Baltica line and station
The developments are expected to begin in 2021 and will connect passengers of the airport to the city centre, with the total estimation being €280 million.
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Ground broken on Monterrey International Airport expansion project
The £173 million investment will work to increase passenger capacity by 50 per cent and strengthen the airport's position in northern Mexico.
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Finavia Corporation sign loan agreement with European Investment Bank
The €150 million loan will be used to fund Helsinki Airport's expansion plans, aiming to make the passenger experience a smoother one.
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Riga Airport to have Europe’s most advanced air cargo handling centre
An agreement has been made to develop a new sorting facility at Riga Airport which will allow for more efficient shipment handling.
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Designs for the new Red Sea Airport have been revealed
Design plans, which focus on passenger experience and capacity, have been revealed for the new Red Sea Airport in Saudi Arabia.