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Airport RevenuesIn 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.

Passenger numbers continue to soar at Abu Dhabi International Airport
Passenger numbers continue to soar at Abu Dhabi International Airport
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The MENA Challenge: Coping with Growth

20 October 2010 | By IATA (International Air Transport Association)

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for coordinated efforts to deal with the challenges of growth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

Changi Airport introduces support package for cargo partners
Changi Airport introduces support package for cargo partners
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ACI reports passenger traffic down by 2.7%; cargo down by 8.2%

19 March 2010 | By Airports Council International (ACI)

ACI reports preliminary results of a 2.7 percent decline in global passenger traffic for 2009, reflecting steep declines in the first quarter in most regions but a return to growth activity by year-end. Total cargo volumes retracted by 8.2 percent, while aircraft movements were 5.5 percent below the 2008 level.…

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Adjusting to change…

22 February 2010 | By Thomas J. Kinton Jr., CEO and Executive Director, Massachusetts Port Authority

The so-called "Great Recession" of the past two years has been one of the most challenging periods in the history of North American aviation. At Boston Logan International Airport, for example, traffic has fallen off by nearly two million passengers (from an all-time high of 28.1 million) since the economic…

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Airline baggage and freight – reducing the risks

29 September 2009 | By Chris Pinder, Regional General Manager, British Security Industry Association

Recent publicity over the release from custody of the convicted Lockerbie bomber has provided a potent reminder of the continuing importance of airline baggage and freight security. Chris Pinder, British Security Industry Association's Regional General Manager, looks at some of the current procedures and developments in this vital area.

Brussels Airport welcomes 23 million passengers in 2015
Brussels Airport welcomes 23 million passengers in 2015
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Coping with the growth of the industry

1 August 2008 | By Dr. Ghanem Al-Hajri, Director General, Sharjah Airport Authority and Secretary General Gulf Airports Services Association

There has been an almost global trend to reduce the economic regulation of transportation markets. This has sometimes extended beyond the airline market and is gradually being seen in other components of the air transportation supply chain, such as airports and ground handlers.

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Air rail intermodality – an overview

7 June 2007 | By Andrew Sharp, Director General, International Air-Rail Organisation

A rail connection is a real bonus to an airport. About 120 of the world’s airports have one or more rail links today: a further 300 are building them, planning them or considering them. While there are no clear definitions or boundaries, five different types of passenger rail connections to…

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Regulating dangerous goods

11 September 2006 | By David Brennan, Assistant Director – Special Cargo Standards, International Air Transport Association (IATA)

On the face of it, transporting dangerous goods by air, particularly on passenger aircraft would appear to be counter intuitive. The reality is that regulations for the air transport of dangerous goods have been in place for over 50 years.

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Retail therapy

11 September 2006 | By Mohamed Mounib, Managing Director – Abu Dhabi Duty Free and In-flight Catering

The major expansion projects designed to maintain the city of Abu Dhabi as a business and tourism hub have necessitated a parallel expansion of Abu Dhabi International Airport in order to accommodate the ever increasing traffic growth. With Etihad Airways – the national carrier of the UAE – constantly increasing…

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Navigating storms

25 November 2005 | By John P. Heimlich, Vice President and Chief Economist, ATA

In this article, John Heimlich presents his viewpoint on the economic pressures currently affecting the aviation industry in North America.

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Facilitating increased globalisation

16 September 2005 | By Dora Kay, Immediate Past Chairman, The International Air Cargo Association

TIACA uses its partnerships with Government and trade organisations to progress the cause of air cargo and global economic development.