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Construction of Baltics’ most advanced express shipment handling centre starts at Riga Airport

Construction of a regional DHL complex has started at Riga Airport. The centre will be among the most advanced express shipment handling and logistics centres in the Baltics. “The new DHL cargo logistics centre will ensure stable long-term air cargo flow at Riga Airport,” says Artūrs Saveļjevs, Member of the Board, Riga Airport.

Brisbane Airport’s new runway reaches practical completion

Brisbane Airport Corporation and Skyway, a joint venture between BMD Constructions Pty Ltd and CPB Contractors Pty Ltd (a member of the CIMIC Group), have marked the practical completion of Brisbane’s new runway.

Leeds Bradford Airport submits proposal for more efficient and sustainable replacement terminal

Leeds Bradford Airport has submitted its planning application to Leeds City Council to build a new, state-of-the-art replacement terminal. The proposal aims to dramatically improve passenger experience, deliver one of the UK’s most environmentally-efficient airport buildings, and support the region’s economic prosperity.

İGA files application with Directorate General of Civil Aviation for third runway at Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport is continuing its third runway preparations. An official application declaring the airport’s third independent runway to be ready for flight operations by 18 June 2020 has been filed with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, as Kadri Samsunlu, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, İGA Airport Operation, explains.

Why strengthening the project sponsor’s role can improve airport modernisation investments

Recent Independent Project Analysis (IPA), Inc. evaluations of airport projects, including those at European airports, have concluded that an effective sponsor can improve project cost predictability and performance. By Melissa Matthews, IPA Senior Research Analyst