Airports Council International (ACI) World today unveiled its anticipated Airport Traffic Forecasts 2024–2053, projecting significant long-term growth in global passenger traffic. Over the next three decades, global passenger numbers are expected to reach 17.7 billion by 2043 and 22.3 billion by 2053, the later nearly 2.4 times the projected volume for 2024. The new forecasts, […]
Samarkand International Airport has become the fastest growing airport in Europe and Central Asia Samarkand International Airport has become the fastest growing airport in the Europe and Central Asia region, according to official figures released by the Airports Council International (ACI). With 1.38 million passengers passing through the ultra-modern terminal equating to growth of […]
Fraport USA prevails in bidding for center management – New contract will run for 23 years Fraport USA, the U.S. subsidiary of Fraport AG, has won the bidding to manage the retail concessions at Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI). The new contract between Fraport Baltimore Partnership LLC, a majority-owned subsidiary of Fraport USA, and the Maryland […]
We’re thrilled to announce the grand reopening of our newly expanded Alaska Lounge at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. After nearly a year of development and construction, the refreshed lounge offers a spacious oasis for our guests. The newly remodeled space now offers more than double the seating and an additional 2,600 square feet The […]
Key players in Europe’s aviation industry, including airlines, airports and manufacturers* have outlined to EU policymakers seven critical measures to stimulate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in Europe and overcome the challenges facing the European SAF industry. The measures are contained in a new report from global advisory firm ICF and should form part of […]
SITA will enhance Cathay Pacific’s operations with high-speed connectivity across its airports worldwide, optimizing access to its Cloud technology. SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, and Cathay Pacific have announced a significant milestone with an agreement supporting substantial increases in network bandwidth at its airports, improving current capacity by up to five times […]
Three airports operated by VINCI Airports in three different capitals broke new passenger records in 2024: 25 million passengers were welcomed at Santiago airport in Chile, 15 million at Edinburgh in the UK and 8 million at Belgrade in Serbia. Edinburgh: 15 million passengers, a first in Scotland Edinburgh Airport, which joined VINCI Airports network […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced more than $332 million for 171 grants across 32 states to modernize airports through the Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program. In total, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law included $25 billion over five years for airport and air traffic control infrastructure improvements. The AIG funds can be […]
Alpine airports Grenoble Alpes Isère and Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc, operated by VINCI Airports, are ready to welcome passengers for the 2024-2025 winter season with expanded offers, enhanced services and varied destinations. Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport marked the start of the winter season with the arrival of the very first commercial flight on the morning […]
On 10th December, 2024, San Antonio International Airport (SAT), one of the fastest-growing medium-sized airports in the United States, celebrated the groundbreaking of a new terminal, which will accommodate SAT and the San Antonio region’s continued rapid growth and expansion. The groundbreaking represents a significant step in SAT’s commitment to meeting the increasing demands of […]
