Development Phase

Abu Dhabi’s Midfield Terminal Building to deliver innovation and a world-class passenger experience

Abu Dhabi’s Midfield Terminal Building to deliver innovation and a world-class passenger experience

Abu Dhabi International Airport’s Midfield Terminal Building will open in 2017, transforming the Emirate’s transport infrastructure. Tony Douglas, CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports, discussed the progress and strategy with Ross Falconer.

Riga Airport begins terminal expansion

Riga Airport begins terminal expansion

Riga International Airport has begun its terminal expansion project, which will improve the airport’s competitiveness and stimulate traffic development.

Phase 2 of Stansted transformation provides enhanced retail and new ePassport gates

Phase 2 of Stansted transformation provides enhanced retail and new ePassport gates

Manchester Airports Group’s Head of Retail Steve Foster gave Airport Business’ Ross Falconer an exclusive tour of London Stansted, to see first-hand how the latest phase of its transformation is shaping up.

Getting to the seat of the design problem

Getting to the seat of the design problem

The seats on which we wait at the gate, send a quick email and repack bags are not likely to be the first thing passengers notice about their airport journey – and that’s exactly as it should be, thanks to shrewd and intelligent design. Report by Amy Hanna.

Interior ingenuity

Interior ingenuity

Heathrow’s new £2.5 billion (€3 billion) Terminal 2 is an enduring icon of sleek and airy design, with innovation inherent to its make-up. The building’s intelligent, multi-functioning façades and uncompromisingly robust interior were designed and implemented by Lindner, and are an integral part of the terminal’s ingenious constitution – they not only look good, they also ensure the safety of all who use the new building.