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ArticleAnnecy Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc Airport opens refurbished terminal as part of €10 million investment plan
Annecy Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc Airport has inaugurated its refurbished terminal, part of a €10 million plan from VINCI Airports and Haute-Savoie County Council that also covers a renewed airfield, SAF supply and electric aircraft charging.
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ArticleGuyana’s green gateway: inside the transformation of Cheddi Jagan International Airport
Cheddi Jagan International Airport in Guyana is delivering a multi-year modernisation programme, including a new green arrivals terminal due in 2028, as double-digit passenger growth and a booming economy put pressure on future capacity.
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InterviewNicolas Notebaert on building resilient, efficient and sustainable airports
President of VINCI Concessions, Nicolas Notebaert discusses network resilience, major expansion projects, smarter airport operations and the role of private operators in delivering sustainable growth.
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NewsIlulissat International Airport opens to first passengers, completing Greenland’s three-airport programme
Greenland Airports has opened the new Ilulissat International Airport, the last of three new airports, with a longer runway that allows direct international connections to Disko Bay and North Greenland.
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NewsIn-depth: Aeroporti di Roma sets out €9bn vision to transform Fiumicino into a 100-million-passenger hub
Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) is planning €9 billion of investment over 20 years to expand Rome Fiumicino Airport’s capacity, strengthen its international hub status and deliver more sustainable growth.
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NewsManchester Airport approves Terminal 3 departure lounge expansion of more than a third
Plans to enlarge the departure lounge in Terminal 3 by about 2,000 square metres will add passenger space, natural light and new retail units as the airport turns its attention to its Ryanair terminal.
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NewsPerth Airport reveals concept designs for new terminal with 22 contact gates and automated processing
Perth Airport has unveiled concept designs for its New Terminal, a 159,000sqm facility with 22 contact gates that forms the centrepiece of the One Airport programme and is intended to support growth to 30.8 million passengers by FY46.
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NewsIn-depth: Melbourne Airport progresses design of $4.5 billion international terminal expansion after opening new pick-up zones
New artist impressions show how Melbourne Airport’s international terminal will grow into the existing forecourt, as the first phase of a $17 billion privately funded pipeline takes effect.
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NewsHeathrow expansion plans expected to unlock at least 50,000 local jobs alongside new skills programmes
Heathrow has outlined how a third runway is expected to support at least 50,000 local jobs by 2055, with new work experience, careers and skills initiatives aimed at preparing local people for expansion roles.
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NewsVINCI Airports starts Terminal 2 transformation at Lyon-Saint Exupéry ahead of 2030 Winter Olympics
VINCI Airports has marked the start of construction on a redesigned Terminal 2 at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport. The project is due to open by 2029 and forms part of a wider seven-year investment programme.
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NewsParliament reviews Heathrow expansion policy statement as support grows from unions, airlines and regional airports
Heathrow has published September traffic figures as Parliament considers the Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement, with expansion backed by a widening group of stakeholders.
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NewsMelbourne Airport opens new pick up and drop off zones in A$500 million road project
A new A$500 million road network has opened at Melbourne Airport, introducing larger pick up and drop off zones, a new pedestrian bridge and a dedicated exit from the Tullamarine Freeway.
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NewsMumbai Airport to begin phased redevelopment of Terminal 1B north section from January 2027
Mumbai International Airport Limited will redevelop the North Section of Terminal 1B, citing safety concerns over the 60-year-old building. Airlines have been offered the option to relocate temporarily to Navi Mumbai International Airport.
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NewsAuckland Airport passes halfway point of NZ$3.9 billion terminal programme as check-in zone nears opening
More than 50 per cent of the programme, which includes a new integrated domestic jet terminal, has now been delivered. The first visible change for passengers is a redesigned common use check-in zone.
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NewsDFW Airport opens 90,000 sq ft central receiving and distribution centre for terminal deliveries
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has opened a consolidated logistics facility to receive, screen and schedule deliveries for concessions, lounges and service providers, aiming to cut vehicle movements on terminal roadways and in secure areas.
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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.