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Interview5 minutes with John Ackerman, CEO of Los Angeles International Airport
Holly Miles sat down with John Ackerman, CEO of Los Angeles World Airports to discuss why people, not infrastructure, are the key to airport transformation, how culture drives customer experience, and LAX’s vision for delivering a world-class gateway ahead of the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
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NewsiGA Istanbul Airport’s fourth runway opens to boost operational capacity
The new East-West runway increases airfield capacity at iGA Istanbul Airport, reducing delays and supporting the airport’s continued growth as a global aviation hub.
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ArticleFive lessons learned from Pittsburgh International’s transformation
After delivering Pittsburgh International Airport’s new terminal, CEO Christina Cassotis shared the lessons that could help other airports navigate major transformation programmes.
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AirportsManaging major airfield construction at Atlanta - the world’s busiest airport
Norma Click, Director, Airside/Landside Projects at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, explains how careful planning, stakeholder collaboration and operational flexibility underpin major airfield construction projects.
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NewsBelfast City Airport launches public consultation on £200 million investment plan
Belfast City Airport has launched a public consultation on its potential £200 million draft investment proposals, following the submission of planning notices to local councils.
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ArticleSustainability & Infrastructure planning: Why 2026 is the year the numbers catch up
We explore the high-stakes trade-offs aviation leaders must navigate to fund decarbonisation and deliver complex live-site infrastructure.
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AirportsSantiago Airport completes final phase of major domestic terminal expansion and refurbishment project
Santiago Airport has completed the final phase of its Domestic Terminal expansion and refurbishment, marking a decade of investment by VINCI Airports in Chile.
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ArticleInside Pittsburgh International Airport’s transformation: CEO Christina Cassotis on building resilience for the future
International Airport Review Editor Holly Miles sat down with Christina Cassotis, winner of IAR’s Airport Leader of the Year in 2025, to discuss the new $1.7 billion terminal and how she is leading the airport with resilience in mind.
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NewsWestern Sydney International advances operational readiness with first Jetstar trial flight
Passenger and airline trials are intensifying at Western Sydney International as the airport prepares to launch commercial services in October 2026.
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AirportsModernising MSP Airport while keeping travellers moving
International Airport Summit speaker, Brian Ryks, Executive Director and CEO of the Metropolitan Airports Commission, describes how his airport manages major construction works while fully operational.
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NewsLAX secures $289 million FAA grant to build new roads easing Sepulveda congestion
Los Angeles World Airports has secured a $289 million FAA grant to build new access roads at LAX, part of a wider scheme to ease congestion on Sepulveda Boulevard.
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ArticleFive mistakes to avoid when opening a new airport
Opening a new or expanded airport is one of the most complex operational challenges an organisation can face. Without a structured Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) programme, several critical mistakes can undermine a successful opening. André Schunck, Senior Manager International Training at Munich AirportAcademy shares insights from his extensive ...
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NewsBrussels Airport relocates bus station ahead of major hub project
Brussels Airport is moving its bus station to support construction of a future transport hub aimed at improving passenger and regional connectivity.
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NewsNoida International Airport set to launch commercial operations in June
India’s newest major airport is preparing to launch operations, aiming to ease congestion around Delhi and support long-term passenger growth.
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ArticleNarita Airport’s data-driven strategy for sustainable capacity growth
As Japan’s workforce ages and passenger demand rises, Narita International Airport is pursuing capacity growth without increasing headcount. Executive Officer Shinichiro Motomiya explains how the airport is using data integration, targeted automation and embedded sustainability to build flexible infrastructure for the next three decades.
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NewsFrankfurt Airport opens Terminal 3 marking major infrastructure milestone
A major new terminal has opened at Frankfurt Airport, bringing increased capacity, modern technology and expanded facilities as airlines begin transitioning operations this week.
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NewsPicture of the week: Changi and Plaza Premium Group to jointly operate new private terminal
Work is under way to transform the southern node of Terminal 2 with a new private terminal and expanded amenities, aimed at redefining Changi’s premium passenger experience from 2027.
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NewsThe top 10 busiest airports in the world by passenger numbers
Read on to discover which airports had the highest passenger numbers in 2025, based on the total number of departing, arriving, transferring and direct passengers.
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ArticleMalta International Airport’s new terminal: Growth for quality’s sake
Malta International Airport is transforming its terminal to balance growth with quality, focusing on passenger experience, sustainability and long-term infrastructure development.
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NewsOslo Airport outlines major expansion plans to support cargo growth and future capacity
Oslo Airport is preparing for significant growth, with new plans aimed at increasing cargo capacity, improving efficiency and ensuring long term competitiveness for Norway’s main gateway.