New Midfield Terminal “redefining travel and reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a global hub”

Providing adequate airport capacity to accommodate growth in a sustainable way and to optimise the passenger experience

European airlines’ race to the bottom – who reaps the benefits?

Unlocking renewable energy procurement at Europe’s airports

New Budapest Airport CEO focused on development, passenger experience and sustainability

Development

Prague Airport receives approval for first stage of Terminal 2 expansion

Václav Havel Airport Prague has introduced its long-term concept and development strategy to 2035. The Ministry of Finance of the Czech Republic has approved an investment of over CZK 16 billion (€625m) for the first stage of the Terminal 2 expansion, with construction expected to be completed in 2028.

£59m baggage system upgrade progresses as Stansted Transformation Project celebrates two-year milestone

Hamad International Airport announces second expansion phase up to 60 million passengers

Interviews

New Midfield Terminal “redefining travel and reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a global hub”

An interview with Bryan Thompson, CEO Abu Dhabi Airports. By Ross Falconer

New Budapest Airport CEO focused on development, passenger experience and sustainability

Oman Airports investing to exceed expectations

Passenger

Heathrow unveils Santa’s workshop underneath Terminals 2 and 5

Heathrow has unveiled a magical installation of periscopes at Terminals 2 and 5, with innovative 360-degree films giving passengers the chance to watch a range of elvish activity taking place right underneath them – with scenes from Santa’s Toy Factory, Department of Wrapping and Mail Room all acted out by Heathrow’s very own colleagues.

Plaza Premium Lounge invites travellers to capture “Your Airport Moment” with Santa’s elves

Munich Airport opens annual Christmas and Winter Market

Operations

European airlines’ race to the bottom – who reaps the benefits?

By Agata Lyznik

Real-time planning for more punctual and efficient airport operations

Time Europe’s airports start preparing for implementation of new ICAO methodology for better reporting runway surface conditions

Security

Delivering a fast, secure, seamless journey to travellers

An interview with Prof. Zhiqiang Chen from Tsinghua University, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, NUCTECH. By Ross Falconer

“The arrival of rotating CT at the passenger checkpoint is undoubtedly a defining moment”

London City Airport launches sustainable security bag challenge

IT

Providing the IT to effectively manage airport operations from terminal to airfield

SITA is a Platinum Sponsor at this year’s Abu Dhabi Airports-hosted ACI Airport Exchange. Ahead of the event, Roger Nakouzi, Vice President Sales, SITA, shared some thoughts with Ross Falconer.

‘Ho’okipa’: not just a beach

Digital airport: Control rooms went from analog to IP, now they need to shift from IP to data

Commercial

Zurich Airport to implement IDeaS system to enhance parking revenue performance

IDeaS Revenue Solutions is to implement its Car Park Revenue Management System at Zurich Airport. The partnership will apply analytics to automate optimised pricing decisions and enhance revenue performance across the airport’s 15,000 public parking spaces.

‘Return on Attention’ for associates: the HMSHost approach to F&B for airports

Bringing Abu Dhabi to the world “by creating the ultimate duty free experience”

Environment

Birmingham Airport launches fully-electric bus fleet

Birmingham Airport has launched a fully-electric bus fleet to replace the current diesel vehicles in operation. The new fleet is made up of six 7900e single deck electric buses supplied by Volvo Bus UK, providing an 80% lower energy consumption than the equivalent-sized diesel bus.

Unlocking renewable energy procurement at Europe’s airports

Genève Aéroport focused on social responsibility and sustainable development

EU Matters

Editorial: Time for an enlightened approach to airport regulation – Lessons from ‘Down Under’

By Olivier Jankovec, Director General, ACI EUROPE

European aviation associations come together to organise first-ever EU Aviation Night at the European Parliament

Exchanging best practice on airport charges regulation

ACI EUROPE Activities

ACI Airport Exchange 2019: “We cannot be radical enough – harnessing every action towards operating the zero-carbon airport”

The 13^th ACI Airport Exchange, organised jointly by ACI EUROPE and ACI Asia-Pacific and hosted by Abu Dhabi Airports, took place in Abu Dhabi on 25-27 November 2019. The theme of this year’s event was “We cannot be radical enough – harnessing every action towards operating the zero-carbon airport”: Building less-impactful, smarter, secure and safer airports.