Istanbul’s new airport opens
The airport became operational on 29 October, completing the first phase of construction development.
London-Gatwick considers use of its existing standby runway
Gatwick sets out ambitious future growth plan, including routine use of its existing standby runway.
Western Sydney Airport construction begins
Work to build Western Sydney Airport has begun, with ground broken on September 24 on the once-in-a-generation project.
London-Gatwick announces future investments
Airport authorities revealed on June 13 the new five-year Capital Investment Plan (CIP) for London-Gatwick (LGW) at the British-Irish Airports Expo in London.
Brussels Airport inaugurates triple boarding bridge
Yesterday Brussels Airport (BRU) has inaugurated the new triple passenger boarding bridge, for which occasion Emirates carried out a one-off flight with an Airbus A380.
Schiphol’s new pier enters the construction phase
The new pier at Amsterdam-Schiphol (AMS) is one step closer to completion. The foundation has been laid, which means construction can now begin.
Singapore-Changi is named the world’s best airport for the sixth consecutive year
Singapore Changi Airport has been named as the World’s Best Airport by air travellers for the sixth consecutive year at the 2018 Skytrax World Airport Awards, held on 21 March at Passenger Terminal EXPO in Stockholm.
Newark-Liberty’s new Terminal One approved for construction
Construction is already underway on roadway related infrastructure projects and major works are anticipated to begin on terminal by mid-year.
Helsinki-Vantaa inaugurated the new terminal expansion
The new south pier of Helsinki Airport (HEL) was opened for passengers and air traffic on July 10. The first flight from the south pier departed from gate 54 at 2:10 PM to New York, operated by Finnair.
Brussels Airport invests in new technology for hold baggage screening
Brussels Airport has launched the first phase of works to implement new technology for hold baggage screening. By the September 1, 2022, every airport in the European Union must screen hold baggage according to Baggage Screening Standard 3.